“Please Don’t Make It Viral”: JMPD Cop Speaking Arabic Impresses Muslim Man in Johannesburg

• A Johannesburg Metro Police Department officer surprised a Muslim gentleman by speaking fluent Arabic and discussing the Quran during what appeared to be a routine interaction
• The impressive conversation covered Islamic teachings and the significance of the holy book, leaving the Muslim man so amazed that he hugged the police officer
• South Africans were fascinated by the officer's language skills, with some joking about his request not to make the video go viral after it was already recorded

A Johannesburg Metro Police Department officer left a Muslim gentleman completely amazed after speaking fluent Arabic and discussing Islamic teachings during their interaction.

The surprising conversation was captured on video and shared in early June by content creator @southafricadaily247, who regularly posts engaging content about different people across South Africa.

In the fascinating footage, the JMPD officer can be heard speaking Arabic with the Muslim man, discussing various aspects of the Quran and Islamic faith. The conversation flows naturally between Arabic and English as the officer explains different religious concepts and shares his knowledge of Islamic teachings.

The video shows the officer confidently speaking about the Quran in Arabic before switching to English. He then returns to Arabic to continue his deep conversation with the Muslim gentleman about various aspects of the holy book.

The Muslim man appears genuinely impressed by the officer's knowledge and language skills, eventually giving the police officer a warm hug to show his appreciation for the meaningful conversation. The interaction demonstrates how language can bridge cultural gaps and create unexpected connections between people from different backgrounds.

During the conversation, the officer mentions to the person recording that he shouldn't make the video go viral, though he continues discussing the Muslim religion and sharing his knowledge.

Islam in South Africa

South Africa is home to a significant Muslim population, with approximately 553,717 Muslims according to census data, representing about 1.36% of the total population. The Western Cape has the highest concentration of Muslims at 6.67% of the provincial population, followed by KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, both with around 1.5%.

Learning Arabic is an important part of Islamic education, as the Quran is written in Arabic and many Islamic prayers and religious practices require an understanding of the language. Muslims around the world study Arabic to better understand their faith and connect with their religious texts in their original form.

The growth of South Africa's Muslim community over the years has created opportunities for cultural exchange and interfaith dialogue, as seen in this heartwarming interaction between the JMPD officer and the Muslim gentleman.

Watch the Facebook reel below:

Mzansi reacts to viral moment

Despite the officer's request not to make it viral, the video captured the attention of many South Africans who shared their thoughts about the surprising interaction.

@mamaa_tammy_na_ty laughed:

"Kkk nd he asked, please don't make it viral 🤣then the brother agreed.. Ha ha.. No one can ever keep a secret 🤣"

@nkuna_owen_phanuel joked:

"As long as he doesn't speak Shona, it's not the problem. Ayayaaaaaa hey!"

@miftaa_alii clarified:

"He didn't say that, go and listen again. He said everybody will know how Yusuf recites surah... It means let me show the people..."

@ntsikza_ntsikza reflected:

"All things belong to God. Christ said Love your neighbour as you love yourself. If you keep this commandment, there is no greater commandment than Love. Love is supreme."

@sam_mahlole revealed:

"I know the guy, we grew up together at Vlakfontein, he has been a Muslim ever since."

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Hilary Sekgota, human interest head of desk at Briefly News, contributed to this article.

Source: Briefly News