Sheikh al-Arifi Advises a Woman on a Plane...FUNNY [English subtitles]

Halal โ€œSheikh Youtubeโ€ Sheikh
24 Aug 201102:37

Summary

TLDRThe speaker shares a personal experience of traveling on a plane from Britain with a religious companion. During the flight, they notice a British woman who initially appears highly flamboyant, but to their surprise, she later changes into more modest attire and prays. This leads to a discussion about not judging others based on outward appearances, but rather recognizing the good within them. The speaker advises embracing the positive aspects of others, even if their actions or appearance seem contradictory, and encourages praying for their continued improvement and growth.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ˜€ The speaker was on a plane from Britain with a religious scholar and noticed a British woman who appeared immodestly dressed but was reading a book in English.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ The speaker initially assumed the woman was either the man's wife, friend, or daughter.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ As the flight continued, the speaker and his companion discussed whether they should pray on the plane or wait until they landed in Riyadh.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ The woman suddenly surprised the speaker by getting up, opening the overhead compartment, and changing into an abaya and headscarf before praying.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ The speaker was impressed and internally expressed his admiration for the woman's action despite her earlier appearance.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ After she finished praying, the speaker approached her and offered kind words, praising her for praying while maintaining modesty in public.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ The speaker maintained a respectful and modest approach, intentionally lowering his gaze while speaking to her to avoid any inappropriate actions.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ He acknowledged the woman's faith and kindness, but suggested that she could improve by consistently wearing the abaya and headscarf.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ The woman thanked him and asked for prayers, which the speaker gladly offered.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ The speaker concluded by reflecting on the importance of not judging others too harshly, emphasizing that even if someone appears to be engaging in sin, they may still have good qualities and faith.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ He encouraged others to focus on helping people grow in their faith and not reduce their potential by solely highlighting their flaws.

Q & A

  • What is the context of the story shared in the script?

    -The script describes a personal experience of the speaker while traveling on a flight from Britain to Riyadh with a sheikh. During the flight, they observe a British woman who initially appears to be immodestly dressed, but later surprises the speaker by praying on the plane while maintaining a modest appearance.

  • What was the initial impression the speaker had of the British woman on the flight?

    -The speaker initially assumed the woman was either the British man's wife, girlfriend, or daughter, based on her appearance, which seemed very immodest with her strong display of makeup and revealing clothing.

  • What change did the British woman make during the flight?

    -The woman unexpectedly changed by taking out a prayer mat, wearing a modest abaya and headscarf, and performing the Maghrib prayer, despite her previous appearance.

  • How did the speaker feel when he saw the woman praying on the plane?

    -The speaker was surprised and impressed, as he had not expected her to engage in such an act of devotion, considering her previous appearance. It made him reflect on her faith.

  • What was the speakerโ€™s reaction to the womanโ€™s prayer and modest dress?

    -The speaker was moved by her act of prayer and felt the need to approach her, offering a kind and respectful piece of advice, urging her to keep the abaya on even after the prayer.

  • What did the speaker advise the woman after her prayer?

    -He advised her that while her act of praying was good, keeping the abaya and headscarf on would have been better for her, as it would align with her apparent faith.

  • What was the womanโ€™s response to the speakerโ€™s advice?

    -The woman thanked the speaker, asking him to pray for her, and acknowledged his advice with understanding.

  • What does the speaker imply about judging others based on appearances?

    -The speaker emphasizes that, although the woman appeared to be engaging in sinful behavior at first glance, she still demonstrated acts of goodness and faith. He advises not to judge others solely based on their external appearances.

  • What message does the speaker want to convey about helping others improve?

    -The speaker wants to convey that even if someone seems to have many faults, there may still be good within them. He believes in encouraging and guiding others to increase their positive actions, rather than condemning them. He suggests gradually improving someone's behavior rather than focusing only on their flaws.

  • How does the speaker view the balance between good and bad in people?

    -The speaker acknowledges that people may have a mix of good and bad qualities. He suggests focusing on the positive aspects, even if they seem small, and helping others increase their good actions over time.

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