Udurawana in Saudi Arabia

Udurawana, a German and an American got arrested consuming alcohol
which is a severe offense in Saudi Arabia, so for the terrible crime
they are all sentenced 20 lashes each of the whip. As they were
preparing for their punishment, the Sheik announced:

"It's my first wife's birthday today, and she has asked me to allow
each of you one wish before your whipping."

The German was first in line, he thought for a while and then
said: "Please tie a pillow to my back."

This was done, but the pillow only lasted 10 lashes & the German had
to be carried away bleeding and crying with pain.

The American was next up. After watching the German in horror he said
smugly: "Please fix two pillows to my back."

But even two pillows could only take 15 lashes & the American was
also led away whimpering loudly.

Udurawana was the last one up, but before he could say anything, the
Sheikh turned to him and said:

"You are from a most beautiful part of the world and your culture is
one of the finest in the world. For this, you may have two wishes!"

"Thank you, your Most Royal and Merciful highness," Udurawana replied.

"In recognition of your kindness, my first wish is that you give me
not 20, but 100 lashes."

"Not only are you an honorable, handsome and powerful man, you are
also very brave." The Sheik said with an admiring look on his face.
"If 100 lashes is what you desire, then so be it. "And what is your
second wish?" the Sheik asked.

Udurawana smiled and said, "Tie the American to my back"!!!