Hundreds of Emiratis attend American woman’s funeral in Abu Dhabi, video goes viral

Syed Shayaan Bakht, Staff Reporter

 Lt.-Gen. Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, shared a video of an Emirati commentator Majid Alamry explaining the details of a funeral of an elderly American woman in Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Saif shared the video and said, “An elderly American woman who lived in Abu Dhabi passed away recently.  Upon the news of her death hundreds of Emiratis who did not know her gathered to participate in her funeral to pray for her.

That’s the Emirati positive citizenship.

Thanks brother Majed for sharing the story…”

Majed immediately responded and wrote, “Thank you, your highness, this is the guidance of our leadership and follows the true teaching of our religion.”

Along with his comments, the Emirati commentator shared photos of people flocking to the mosque to attend the funeral.

Majed said that the mosque could only accommodate 500 worshippers, but large crowds filled the mosque all the way to its parking lot.

He said that over 1,000 men attended the funeral, and they don't even know her. This is Islam, this is unity…

“They carried her on their shoulders. This religion came to elevate women… This is Islam, this is the reality, and keep smiling, he concludes the video.

The woman recently converted to Islam.

It has been learned that the American woman was 93 years old. She was living with her son in the emirate. Residents describe the Americans warm and joyful.

On Twitter, hundreds have praised Majed for sharing the noble video.

One user said, “I’m so proud that Shiekh Saif Bin Zayed is posting about this man.”

Fatma wrote, “As my mother always says "Dios le da el honor a quien el quiera" "God gives the honor to whoever he wants"  الله يرحمها”

Marijke Marroosh said, “May Allah forgive her and have mercy on her. Ameen. What a beautiful thing, 1 THOUSAND men attended her funeral. People that didn’t know her. May Allah reward them abundantly!”

Rami Al-Awadhi said, “Amazing initiative as usual from @majidalameri3 & great efforts by our leadership. May Allah grant you happiness & as you say Keep smiling”

Ali Moustafa wrote, “The UAE is home of peace, tolerance and kindness.”

A twitter user with the name “The Lonely Shepherd” said, “Well-spoken influencer with great views, you deserve it.”