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.
#emotional #story #islamic #podcast #forgiveness
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 KZbin 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 Fa...

[@TheAnsariPodcast]

This is one of the most incredible human beings I've ever met in my life. A person I regard as a friend of Allah. May Allah join him with his son and family in Jannatul Firdous, Ameen!

[@adrianaagustini9093]

Very aamiin. All sweet words for him, sincerely. Thanks Ansari Podcast jazakumullooh khoiir. Sweet of goodness its century...

[@yasminecherif9569]

Ameen

[@hkhan1989]

Ameen

[@aphiaraghe6073]

Allahuma Ameen

[@ashamohamed9657]

Indeed subhanallah Aameen Ya Rab

[@algasimujallow6177]

I cried the whole time watching this podcast because this man is the very example of what Islam is all about. May Allah SWT grant him long life and peace and always be a beacon for the ummah and the rest of the world.

[@rahimabudi9914]

Masha Allah tabaraqallah Allahu akbar

[@ayeshamahmood545]

This man and his other 3 sons were in the same group as me in Hajj 2018. I couldn’t stop observing them through out our trip wondering what kind of personality or characteristics do a person have who have a heart that can forgive such a crime…. I want to be that kind a person. 22 days I observe them and compare them with others. They were different, even though they were the most simplest of all, minding their own business, didnt speak a lot, helped others without being asked or told, never complained. the st.louis group was group of teachers of his school they loved him for the sake of Allah. And I felt they love him because Allah loves him. They were just like us but soo much more that I can’t explain. It is soo good to hear this directly from him. It helped me understand soo much. JazakAllah khair. May Allah reunite him and his family with his son in jannat ul firdous al Alaa.

[@paris5966]

Amin

[@kibulepazi5568]

Allahumma Amiin

[@rasheedajamal381]

O my dearest Father of Islam out of respect .You one in a million that I have heard n learnt so much from yr journey to the studio n explaining in detail verses of Quran with relating to yr emotional challenges.Innalillahi waa inna ilayhi raajoon.Innallaha ma as Sabehreen to You n yr loved ones.From South Africa.

[@ruwaydahassen1463]

Ameen Yaa Rabbal Alameen 🤲🏻

[@Smart_noname]

Ameen

[@mirasani423]

I watched his video since I was young and because of him I learned about islam. Alhamdulilah

[@fifitheflowerpot]

SubhanAllah Allahu Akbar Alhumdulillah ❤

[@TheAnsariPodcast]

Comment From his student: "You've been all over, Sheikh! I didn't know you were the principal in Massachusetts too. You were a good principal, I remember from my childhood, I was only age 6 when we met! You upped me a grade; because I kept getting in trouble, you said I was too smart, so bored in class. I ended up going to college at 16 🙂 جزاك الله خيرا"

[@1goal1]

MashaAllah. Thats a smart principal indeed. Alhamdulillah.

[@NC-tq2fz]

Allahu Akbar! We need more teachers like him. May Allah bless him and preserve him Ameen

[@PenangNorthamRd.]

MashaAllah

[@Fiddaaachia]

Well😂😂 it's gotta be a good thing in your life😂

[@shahid8545]

This reminds me of a hadith of the prophet(saw) when he said that "if the disbelievers truly understood what we have, they would fight us for it" This is what he meant.

[@The-servant-of-ALLAH1]

I think this was the saying of a sahabi or a tabee’i if i remember correctly

[@faridakarriem]

Qaaè​@@The-servant-of-ALLAH1

[@mss4346]

This angelic man is like a live walking lesson of Akida, Iman , Akhira, Qur'an. Mashallah! May Allah join him with his Son in Jannat Elfirdawss and all his beloved ones.

[@Really2025]

Allahuma Aammiin

[@s1r3n1971]

I saw the court footage & I remember being profoundly moved when he said "I forgive you, I blame the devil for misguiding you". And when he hugged his son's murderer, and the murderer broke down crying, I don't think there was a single dry eye in the court room.

[@saadkamaran4053]

Mashallah Dr.Jitmoud is a great human being..... may Allah give his son the highest ranks in Jannah

[@paris5966]

Amin

[@yusmoney5898]

Aamiin

[@Freetoughts]

Because of this brother I’ve decided to practice Islam more Alhamdulilah. I would love to let him and his family know what impact his reaction had on my journey to Islam.

[@Zyd_Azd]

Alhamdulillah....💝

[@user-st3rj9jc9g]

May allah keep you steadfast

[@shahid8545]

Wallahi no one understands a true believers heart.

[@mareolinz]

Alhamdulillah. Beautiful Muslim that embodies the true meaning of Islam.

[@1goal1]

I am only 10 mins in. I just want to say, i learned about this Sheikh's son's story years ago, but this is the first more detailed podcast with his story. Im sure i will learn a lot more about him, im glad this was recorded, alhamdulillah. May Allah reunite him with his son and all loved ones in Jannatul Firdaus, (after a very long healthy life, and after many Muslims benefit from his teachings and Akhlaq). It makes me so happy to see so many amazing people in history and today, on my screen, and be able to call them all my brothers/sisters in Islam. Alhamdulillah. Alhamdulillah for Islam always ❤.

[@hatetheorcs5727]

If the Muslims nowadays act with this mindset of forgiving others, our situation around the world would be much better than it is now. There's so much selfishness (me, me and me). May Allah make us amongst those who forgive so He can forgive us on the Day of Judgement. Ameen

[@Nanticoke]

It’s not just Muslims. The whole world is all about Me Me Me.

[@fifitheflowerpot]

9 years already passed😮how I cried for months after watching that video in court. And I still look for that video and watch, still cry.

[@ftz7385]

This man is a real celebrity in my eyes.His iman, taqwa should be celebrated and followed. He is a true role model. May Allah give him highest honor in both dunya and jannah❤

[@7625e]

May Allah (God) reward this mans patience Immensely

[@tayyibahrashid6527]

I remember watching the court video of this beautiful man embracing his sons killer- and I wept. May Allah bless him with continued patience and I truly thank him for showing the world the true Islam through this man. May Allah swt grant his son paradise and a beautiful reunion with his family one day. ❤❤

[@Mazin-Hamid]

What a peaceful soul May Allah grant him and his family the highest level of Jannah and May Allah grant mercy to Salahuddin Ayyub and grant Islam to his killer.

[@Muslimah393]

Ameen ya RAB

[@syedmuhammadhamza348]

May Allah give us all an eman like that, Ameen. Beautiful!

[@seenastengel]

Crying...What a beautiful human being, may Allah bless him here and in the hereafter 🫀

[@Truth-will-prevail]

Masha Allah. What a wonderful human being. May Allah grant your son Jannah

[@imranhuddin]

The voice of this man is very humble. Very very down to earth. Alhamdulillah

[@esmaa450]

A podcast that I never thought would happen, but I am glad did. Mashallah Allahuma barik, may allah allow more people engage with this wonderful story ameeen,

[@nikkinounou8355]

This man is a saint. God bless him .

[@The_Servant_of_The_Almighty]

May Allah grant us the Tawakul he has🤲❤

[@somayaahmed6241]

We find such strength, patience and faith in Gaza now This grandfather is a true Muslim I wish him health and happiness in this life And to meet his son in the highest levels of Paradise in the afterlife ❤️

[@qemerumii3701]

What a strong Man, Subhan Allah. May Allah give us his patience for all of us Allhuma Amin 🥺🤲🏼

[@mdncthetruth2556]

May Allah preserve this man ameen.

[@lovemamahouse]

Aameen

[@mikimilostnic2366]

Allah bless this man and his whole family with jannahtul firdaus. It must have been so hard sitting infront of this man and listening to this and not crying your eyes out subhanAllah

[@ummrahmak]

This and another one with a sister doing the same action in court,really a deep analysis of the hearts these blessed souls, may Allah SWT Unite them with their children Amen

[@salimahmaulud1095]

This is the 9 yrs ago incident, now is the after 9 yrs. Masyallah, such great man with the teaching frm quran, hadith and sunnah. Jazakamullah khayr lots of lessons learnt. May Allah guide n depth our iman🤲 great happiness to u Dr n yr family..💞 sending love frm Malaysia💞💞💞

[@leilaa4751]

This is a life changing podcast subhanAllah

[@essa200911]

Very very strong podcast I believe this video specifically is the number one video on telling the story fully with wisdom remarks. Very unique and it is the first one ever been recorded May Allah bless you all and Mercy the soul of his son.

[@jamilhk786]

May Allah bless the Dr and his family with best of this world and Akhira. May Allah uplift the Ummah.

[@user-kw4vr7xg2g]

Alhamdulillah, I learned a lot, may Allah give us more patience and give us mind of forgiveness, and keep us steadfast on the deen 🙏

[@tazinyunis]

Thank you so much for sharing this story. We have benefited a great deal from hearing it. JAK and may Saladin soul rest in eternal peace at Janat al Firdous

[@kthet1]

A true believer of Islam, humble, peaceful heart courageous mind. May Allah create many more people like this man in our home USA.

[@sb-fx6ll]

He is an inspiration to all of us parents. May Allah SWT grant his son the highest rank in Jannah and gift his father and rest of his family with the highest place in Jannah too. JazakAllahu khairan for this podcast

[@Talibah-1400]

I recently lost my father, so this was so so hard for me to watch. He is such a humble, pious brother, Allahumma Barik. May Allah swt grant his son Jannatul Firdaus and may you and your family also unite with him one day, Ameen.

[@ashisvlogs8061]

SubhanAllah this video made try to become a better muslim... i had tears all the way ...today i forgave everyone who gave me pain for sake of Allah

[@Tayyib_nutrition]

SubhanAllah! May Allah grant him and his family the Highest level of Paradise!

[@MrsPemila]

Recently my iman feels so flat.. this video help me strengthen my iman again.. thank you sir.. i envy your iman, insha Allah your son and all family will be under Allah blessing.. jazakumullah khair❤❤❤

[@mostdope4781]

ALLAHU Akbar May Allah reunite him and his loved ones in jannahtul firdaws

[@boldheartandmind]

very calm man

[@arisamone]

300 attendants for a fajr salah in america. MashaAllah.

[@azlinabakar9473]

Rising of the sun in the west...masya Allah

[@MuslimLifeHackers]

MashaAllah, what a powerful story of forgiveness and faith.

[@jacobim94]

Alhumdulillah this man is and incredible embodiment of the deen. May Allah unite him with his son in the highest place in jannah

[@sabiirkamil]

May Allah accept him as shahid & reunited you with him.

[@rahmanwaelah4522]

the servant of Allah , the people of paradise .

[@rifaatj]

MaShaaAllah what faith. What a kind person

[@sawda90]

Subxaana Laah. Laxawla walaa quwata ilaa billah. Yaa Allah give us Patience

[@user-wo4qo6lz1l]

الله يبارك فيك و في عمرك و يعطيك الصحة ويحفظ أبنائك و كل أسرتك من كل مكروه ❤

[@onna-san]

Dr. Jitmoud’s story on this podcast is incredibly impactful! I listened to it with earphones while doing chores, and I kept having to hide my tears. MasyaAllah, it's so inspiring! Everyone should listen to it.

[@iftekharkazmi9163]

Is it on KZbin?

[@banished4eva]

Beautiful human beings right here

[@ashisvlogs8061]

Sheikh pray for us too😢😢😢😢 i feel im a very weak muslimn..i complain even in minor problems.. i wish i become a good muslim plwase all make a dua for mee too

[@cassiopeacj8079]

May Allah make It easy for you

[@nahinisrat1182]

May Allah make it easy for you. Ameen

[@AbuAntar89]

What a beautiful soul this man is! My Allah protect him and grant him and his family Jannatul Firdaus Ameen ❤❤

[@ismaelsiraj5951]

Jazakum Allah Khairan for this episode! It brought me a much needed comfort SubhanAllah

[@yayraushgoldi7586]

Lahawla Wala kuwatta illabilla 😭😭 may Allah make you meet him in jannah rest in jannah heroe salahudeen

[@hawasattar2241]

Jzk for sharing this.

[@imanski1]

What a beautiful human being. May Allah prolong your life

[@aidomuah]

Masha’Allah I remembered him. May Allah bless him

[@mxthemadgamer1534]

Subhan Allah you have such a beautiful soul.😢 Allah shower his mercy and blessings on you abundantly.Alhamdulilah

[@RR-rm1yt]

One of my favorite episodes ever. Alhamdulillah Thank you for the podcast. It touched my heart

[@richcharacter]

This video was much needed, جزاك الله خيرا كثيرا. May Allah increase our iman. Great podcast video

[@qrweqero5529]

thank you for such an episode ❤❤❤

[@HMS1992]

Wow what a beautiful man!!! May Allah grant you and your family Junnah Ameen

[@yasminecherif9569]

Alhamdulillah, thank you so much for teaching us. May ALLAH granted him Janatul Firdaous Ameen

[@gorillachilla]

May Allah bless this uncle and his family, may Allah grant his son jamnat ul firdous, this is the real islam.and the best islam example.to mankind

[@noralhusain]

thank you for this session. i learn a lot .. alhamdulillah...i stumbled to this video on Friday morning. alhamdulillah...

[@skorpis71]

Mash’Allah what an iman this brother has. Incredible human being ❤

[@Brightestlightt]

So inspiring ❤ may Allah give his son Furdus

[@muflihaazmy7081]

May Allah (swt) have mercy on Salahuddin and grant him the highest place in Jannah, Allahumma Ameen Ya Rabb

[@azraa7110]

Mashallah beautiful human beings This is all you need Quran and Sunnah of Prophet pbuh.

[@tehmeenanaz4416]

May Allah Subhanahu wata_ala grant Salahuddin higher ranks in Jannat ul fardaos,I've a daughter and a son,both are doing Hifz,may us and my both be kids be sunnah followers like salahuddin ameen

[@skrfhm6858]

ماشاءاللہ, سبحان اللہ, تبارک اللہ,💕جزاک اللہ خیرا` کثیرا May Allah Subhanuhu Wa Ta'ala Give Salahu'ddeen Highest Rank In Jannatulfirdous,Aameen 🤲

[@deceitfulfate]

As'salamu Alaikum! I wanted to say that this interview was very powerful and was moving. My Allah SWT reward you both. Ameen. You are truly inspiring and wise sheikh. MashAllah ta BarakAllah May Allah SWT Grant your son Jannah Al Furdous as a shaheed and reunite you all together again. Allahumma Ameen 🤲🏼 So many blessings this interview will spawn.

[@feridarahic3354]

Allahume Barik Allahume Barik Må Allah s.w.a ge din son det bästa platsen i Dzenet Amin hälsningar from Sweden

[@ab5613]

SubahanAllah, I cried throughout this podcast. This is will be the video I watch to soften my heart too. ❤I love you brothers.

[@cikopadn56]

Assalamu'alaikum, saya mengikuti berita ini sejak lama.., beliau sungguh bijak..., semoga allah menjaganya..., amin

[@user-yy7sw8uu1w]

What an incredible man, machAllah. He's so inspiring, the people around him are so lucky.

[@nahinisrat1182]

Subhanallah…..completely life changing story…..Jazak Allahu Khair brother for uploading such a powerful video. May Allah reward you and the sheikh immensely in this world and next. Ameen

[@AishatuKari]

Masha Allah I wish i have a heart like yours pray for me shiek

[@ethiomalcomx7416]

Amazing MashaAllah

[@rifaatj]

Subhanallah what a gentle man. May the Almighty Bless him n his dear ones.

[@shaheerbukhari6157]

Thank you brother for this Podcast. I watched the KZbin clip a long time ago and have wondered how this brother and his family are doing. Allah has answered my prayers. May Allah make us all like this brother. Words cannot explain. I am from the UK and may never be able to come to America, in Shaa Allah I will one day b. Allah bless you all.

[@Sunnahiman]

Allahuarkbar I am feeling tearful about this story. Death is a reminder for the living I will grow from this story after grief of my sister who was not Muslim 83 yrs who I now is accepting Allah decreed with understanding. Blessings ☪️

[@asyrafisa36]

i cried myself again and again even after so many times heard about this story, may Allag grand Jannah for his son In Shaa Allah

[@fatihafiprina809]

3 minutes into watching I already cry

[@AzzZul64]

Thank you Dr Abdul Munim, you inspire me to be a better muslim. I could feel your deep love and submission toward Allah SWT❤❤

[@abdulgafar8846]

MaSha Allah ❤❤❤

[@khoneahmatimohamod7605]

Pious man. True believers in Islam ☪️.

[@farzanamohtasheme5107]

Ma sh allha what a beautiful person what a kind person what a kind angel may Allah gave his son highest in paradise and wonderful life for him and thank you so much for your wonderful program. Thanks a lot.

[@Davidlevy-vd5cw]

I don’t know how the interviewer kept it together. I started crying in the first 4 mins. “ Amazing the character of muslims.”

[@itzmewaleed]

Allah Bless You Sir & Grant Jannah To Your Son ..!

[@dinoadnan1820]

Live life simple the SUNNAH way. It will lead us to paradise on the Promised Day. ❤❤❤

[@abdulgafar8846]

May Allah Almighty be pleased with his soul Aameen 🤲🤲🤲

[@rahimabudi9914]

Kong may natutunan man ako sa kwentong ito, yon ay ang mapqgpqtawad😢❤️ALHAMDULILLAH Insha Allah mai-upply ko sa sarili ko ameen yah Allah!!! Hindi ko napigilan umiyak

[@shant2464]

Islamic school for children, Madrassa, is very important in developing their Islamic values and deen.

[@nadiaabdulrahman7091]

Allah yerhamu biljanna inchallah ❤