Masouma Abdelrahim
Masouma Abdul-Rahim | |
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| Born | June 15, 1932 Bahrain |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, psychiatrist, social advocate, columnist |
| Years active | 2018–present (politician) |
| Known for | Member of the Council of Representatives (Bahrain) |
Masouma Hassan Abdul-Hussein Abdul-Rahim (, born on June 15, 1932) is a Bahraini figure known for her roles as a politician, psychiatrist, social advocate, and columnist, with roots tracing back to Iran. She officially assumed office in the Council of Representatives on December 12, 2018, serving the sixth district within the Capital Governorate.
Career
She was in charge of the Ministry of Health’s unit dedicated to drug and alcohol issues.
Council of Representatives
Abdul-Rahim embarked on her political journey during the 2018 Bahraini general election, contesting for the seat representing the sixth constituency in the Capital Governorate. In the initial voting round held on November 24, 2018, she received 1,332 votes, accounting for 26.09%, which qualified her for a runoff election on December 1. She emerged victorious with 2,137 votes (54.20%), overcoming the incumbent Ali Al Ateesh from the Muslim League party.
Controversy
Abdul-Rahim attracted public attention after sharing a video on her Snapchat account in which she advocated for castrating individuals convicted of child sexual abuse.
According to Awal Online, she deactivated her Instagram profile following severe backlash directed at newly elected MPs, stemming from remarks she made in response to a video posted from a Secretariat workshop.
During a National Constituent Assembly event in Sanad, Abdul-Rahim referenced data from the World Health Organization that estimated between 20,000 and 30,000 individuals addicted to drugs in Bahrain—a figure not previously confirmed by the Ministry of Health.