Mother Pardons Son’s Killer

TAIF, 18 December 2005 — A mother saved the life of her son’s killer in Taif’s execution square when she forgave him at the last minute, the daily Al-Watan reported. As the judge was reading the ruling, all eyes were directed at the executioner. Then the mother of the murder victim walked to middle of the square and announced her forgiveness of the convicted murderer. Seeking God’s reward, she granted the man a new life