A Filipino, a German and a Pakistani are arrested in Saudi Arabia forconsuming alcohol, which is considered a serious offense in SaudiArabia .Ea ch is sentenced 20 lashes of the whip.
However, as they are preparing for their punishment, the Sheikannounces:"It's my first wife's birthday today. She has asked me to allow each ofyou one wish before your whipping."
The German who is first in line, says: "Please tie a pillow to myback."
This is done, but the pillow lasts for only 10 lashes and torn inshreds.The German is carried out bleeding and crying with pain.
The Pakistani is next up. After watching the German in horror he sayssmugly: "Please fix two pillows to my back."
But even two pillows can take only 15 lashes. The Pakistani is also ledaway whimpering loudly.
The Filipino is the last one up, but before he can say anything, theSheikhsays to him: "You are from one of most beautiful countries in theworld.For this, you may have two wishes!"
"Thank you, you your Most Royal and Merciful Highness," the Filipinoreplied.
"In recognition of your kindness, my first wish is that you give me not20,but 100 lashes."
"Not only are you an honorable, handsome and powerful man, you are also very brave," The Sheik says. "If 100 lashes is what you desire, then sobeit. And what is your second wish?"
The Filipino smiles and says, "Tie the Pakistani to my back."
However, as they are preparing for their punishment, the Sheikannounces:"It's my first wife's birthday today. She has asked me to allow each ofyou one wish before your whipping."
The German who is first in line, says: "Please tie a pillow to myback."
This is done, but the pillow lasts for only 10 lashes and torn inshreds.The German is carried out bleeding and crying with pain.
The Pakistani is next up. After watching the German in horror he sayssmugly: "Please fix two pillows to my back."
But even two pillows can take only 15 lashes. The Pakistani is also ledaway whimpering loudly.
The Filipino is the last one up, but before he can say anything, theSheikhsays to him: "You are from one of most beautiful countries in theworld.For this, you may have two wishes!"
"Thank you, you your Most Royal and Merciful Highness," the Filipinoreplied.
"In recognition of your kindness, my first wish is that you give me not20,but 100 lashes."
"Not only are you an honorable, handsome and powerful man, you are also very brave," The Sheik says. "If 100 lashes is what you desire, then sobeit. And what is your second wish?"
The Filipino smiles and says, "Tie the Pakistani to my back."
