E88: Muslim Father Forgives His Son’s Killer in Court (Emotional Story) w. Dr. AbdulMunim Jitmoud

In this emotional episode, One of the greatest men I've ever met, Dr. Abdul Munim Jitmoud, the father who so elegantly forgave his sons killer in an American court room that transformed the way many view the legal system. Joins The Ansari podcast to retell the story of his son, Salahuddin, what he remembers of that fateful night and the days after that. How did Dr. Jitmoud reach the pinnacle of forgiveness? Who was Salahuddin? And why/how did he forgive such a crime.
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00:00 Intro
01:00 Night of Murder: What do you remember?
23:30 Incredible witness account of Salhuddins murder
30:36 Finger up in shahada & beautiful fragrance from blood
35:40 When did you decide to forgive?
41:00 Murder crime suspect walks into court
46:00 In Court: The famous hug, forgiveness and YouTube video
51:25 Reactions of Chief of police & Victim Advocate Lawyer
57:00 Dr. Jitmouds Parents: Childhood story of forgiveness
1:08:00 Secret Good deeds of Dr. Jitmoud
1:16:00 Dr.Jitmoud on forgiveness in Islam
1:21:00 Stories of Salahuddins incredible character
1:26:00 That’s ALL FOLKS

Watch the famous courtroom video here:
   • Court Cam: Victim's Father Forgives D...