Islamists being the ultimate nanny staters.

(Al Arabiya) — Egyptians anticipating new seasonal television dramas and quiz shows during the upcoming Islamic month of Ramadan in July could be in for a mood dampener.

The county’s recent political change, which has shown a rise in Islamic political power with the recent inauguration of President Mohammed Mursi ─ who came from the ranks of the Muslim Brotherhood ─ may impact what the viewing public in Egypt watch on the small screen.

Ramadan programs, which commonly include a mix of 30-day long soap operas with either a comedic, social, religious, political or patriotic twist, have been criticized by Islamist clerics and analysts as containing “un-Islamic” content.

Dance and musical scenes, actors and actresses donning revealing clothing, storylines tackling subjects such as drinking, drugs and sex are some of the contested themes showcased.

Islamist members of parliament have previously described them as “candid” and “unregulated,” suggesting that they deviate from the Islamic practices of the holy month, which include fasting from sunrise to sunset and prayer.

“Something has to be done,” says Egyptian Islamic thinker Kamal Habib, a former leader of the Egyptian Islamic Jihad organization.

A particular type of Ramadan programming ─ displaying the songs, dances and features usually attributed to a Broadway musical ─ has become a staple watch.