Arabic → English transcript

See these locks? They are called payot. For Jews, this is not just a hairstyle.

This is a sign

of manhood and an identity they plant in their children from age three.

In 2018, the whole world laughed at this child, and he became a meme for mockery.

But the question is, did the child cry?

Or did his father think of changing his look to please people? Of course not.

Because their standard of beauty comes from within, not from likes or street talk.

They are not waiting for anyone’s permission just to be themselves. In contrast,

why are some of us ashamed to say “ As- salamu alaykum”? Or to wear his Arab thobe?

Or to grow his beard?

Why are we afraid to be different?

My friend, the world does not respect the one who melts into it,

it respects the one who imposes his identity. And always remember,

Whoever is not proud of his roots gets lost in the roots of others. See these locks…