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Question No. 3210 31 August 2022 Official answer by Master Ali Saei (Abdullah Meshkat) verified سطح محتوا: مقدماتی

Shouldn’t I have told that woman her behaviour was wrong?

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Dear questioner, Master Ali Saei
Tracking code: #Q-3210

(A question from a young sister)

I had gone shopping with my sister-in-law. A woman came out of the changing room without her headscarf, stood in front of the men and women there, showed her outfit to her companions, and asked them what they thought. I went over and said, “Ma’am, what are you doing? The men are looking. It’s sinful. Fear God and go back into the changing room.” She was very upset and snapped at me, “It’s none of your business, child. Don’t tell me what to do.” I told her, “Actually, it is my business.” The saleswoman said, “Young lady, are you looking for trouble? Just leave it.” Teacher, shouldn’t I have told that woman her behaviour was wrong?

The essence and first answer at a glance (60-word summary)

Your courage and good sense in encouraging what is right and discouraging what is wrong helped defend God’s religion. You followed the example of the prophets and God’s chosen servants, and brought joy to God. Don’t be upset or disheartened by the reactions of ignorant people.

Answer by Master Ali Saei (Abdullah Meshkat)

Teacher and researcher in the intellectual tradition of wisdom and the Ahl al-Bayt | Soroush Bamdadān Cultural Center

May you be blessed with God’s purest gifts. You defend the sanctity of God’s domain and, with such courage and grace, stand up for His religion, keeping alive the duty to enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong!

You follow the way of the prophets and God’s chosen servants, and bring joy to God. Your actions help ward off calamities and hardship from the community of believers.

Do not be saddened or discouraged by the reactions of the ignorant.

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