Saudi man pardons driver who hit him before dying

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Saudi man pardons driver who hit him before dying

Abha - Residents took to twitter to hail the man for his exceptional spirit.

By Web Report

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Published: Tue 10 Jul 2018, 4:06 PM

Last updated: Tue 10 Jul 2018, 6:36 PM

An elderly man who died after a car accident near his home forgave the driver minutes before his death. 
The accident happened in the city of Abha in Saudi Arabia.  
He insisted to his rescuers that they not press charges against the man who incidentally was the cause of his death, according to Al Arabiya report.
Neighbours and residents took to twitter to hail his incredible act of generosity and good will. 
Hashtags with his name #Ali_Al_Saleh (in Arabic) have been trending with poems and accolades. 
Hundreds of residents came to pay their last respects during his funeral prayers. 

Al Saleh was known for his good deeds and genespirit in his community, to the point he was named "Hatem Alma" since he lived in the governorate of Alma'.  
Amongst the Arabs, a generous man is nicknamed Hatem in honour of a famed Arab poet who was known for his extreme generosity in the 6th century AD.      
 


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