The article questions the accuracy of an American study that claims Egypt is the most religious nation in the world. To highlight the Egyptian's affected piety, it says that in Nasr City most people dress religiously, but are impolite and unethical. In Būlāq, most people try to look religious to hide the fact that they are criminals. Also, according to the article, most female university students fall into one of the two extremes of either wearing niqāb or revealing clothes. It also says that 97% of Egyptians pay zakāh and tithing.

Key Words: Nasr City – Būlāq