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Question No. 3209 31 August 2022 Official answer by Master Ali Saei (Abdullah Meshkat) verified سطح محتوا: مقدماتی

Was I right to do what I did on the plane, and will it make God happy?

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Dear questioner, Master Ali Saei
Tracking code: #Q-3209

(Questions from a little sister)

A young woman was sitting near us on the plane. I noticed that a young male flight attendant kept bringing her extra cake and tea and coming over to chat with her, making excuses to do so. A little later, the young woman said to me, “I really like you, little miss. Let’s be friends.” I told her, “My friends have to be friends of God.” She looked surprised and asked, “What do you mean?” I said, “My friends shouldn’t let a man who isn’t a close relative become too familiar with them.” She thought about it and said, “Yes, I understand. All right, little miss.” Then the flight attendant came over and asked for her phone number, but she didn’t give it to him. She turned to me and said, “Will you be my friend now?” I said, “Yes, of course I will.” Teacher, did I do the right thing? Will God be pleased with me?

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You did very well to encourage what is right and discourage what is wrong on the plane. You handled the situation wisely and helped the young woman see her mistake. You defended God’s religion in the best possible way, and God is pleased with what you did. Your parents also deserve praise.

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 God, His angels, His messengers, His saints, His faithful servants, and the Imam of our time, peace be upon him, commend you!

You have upheld the duty to enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong in the most beautiful and wise manner, helping someone recognise their mistake and refrain from sin.

Without a doubt, the Compassionate Creator is proud of you! Bravo! And praise to your parents, whose pure upbringing has nurtured such a child!

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