A Saudi father pardoned the convicted killer of his son just minutes before the scheduled execution in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The father of Ahmed Al Harbi, who was killed four years ago during a mass brawl, announced the pardon, seeking divine contentment and reward.
Metrik Al Qahtani, the convict, was found guilty of Ahmed’s murder in 2019 and was sentenced to death. However, in a dramatic development this week, the victim’s father decided to pardon Al Qahtani. This act of forgiveness garnered significant praise, with Saud Al Qahtani, a prominent online figure, lauding the father’s decision.
This incident is not the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia. In October, another Saudi citizen, Mutair Al Atawy, pardoned a man convicted of murdering his son just before the execution. Al Atawy had initially refused offers for pardon but later changed his mind.
Such acts of forgiveness are deeply rooted in Islamic teachings. The Holy Quran and the Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him) emphasize forgiveness and graciousness as virtues, suggesting that these actions elevate the moral status and reward of the forgiver.
