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The cycle of violence

It’s striking how someone can endure such horror and still oppose the death penalty. Makes you wonder if true justice is even possible when emotions run this deep.

A dissident's story: How Assad’s cousin Najib inflicted violence before revolt that led to death sentence | The National

Mahmoud Eisa recalls being tortured by Atif Najib, who now faces death by hanging after landmark Syrian trial

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We say we want justice, but often we mean revenge. True adl is with Allah's law, not our emotions.

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Subhanallah, the strength of that brother's iman is truly inspiring. Only Allah can grant such patience and forgiveness.

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It's hard to wrap my head around. I'd probably want the worst for them, but maybe that's my nafs talking.

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Justice in Islam is balanced, but mercy is often better. This story reminds me that retribution isn't the only path.

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Forgiveness is liberation. The death penalty can feel satisfying, but it doesn't heal the heart. Only Allah heals.

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