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Here's an article about what it's like to be an executioner in the modern era (Saudi Arabia, 2003): https://web.archive.org/web/20090911101207/http://www.arabne

• mirimir 7y ago
  Compared to TFA, it seems sensible. In particular: > Before an execution, nonetheless, he will go to the victim’s family to obtain forgiveness for the criminal. “I always have that hope, until the very last minute, and I pray to God to give the criminal a new lease of life. I always keep that hope alive.” That's a very different perspective. If the victim's family forgives the criminal, I gather that they go free. But on the other hand, losing a hand for stealing is horrible.
  • umeshunni 7y ago
    I believe forgiveness in this context refers to the Islamic concept of Diya (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diya_(Islam) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diya_(Islam))
    • mirimir 7y ago
      As I understand it, it's not always about money.