Ramadan pardon likely for Rizana

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Rizana Nafeek the Sri Lankan worker who was sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia in connection with the death of an infant is likely to be pardoned.

A Sri Lankan dentist employed at a medical centre in Riyadh, Dr. Kipaya Isthikar who had been constantly in touch with Rizana said the Saudi King would meet the child’s father at the end of the Ramazan Festival and look into the possibility of a pardon. (Pix and text by Amadoru Amarajeewa)

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Comments - 28

terence Thursday, 04 August 2011 03:28 AM

Poor girl Riza.

ay almighty Allah bles them all

IRS Thursday, 04 August 2011 02:05 PM

Dr. Kifaya, for the past 5 years had worked closely with the relevant officials to secure the release of Rizana, She had written several letters to the foreign presidents including then US president Bush. Apart from that she had shown her human qualities by visiting her in the jail around 350 kms from the city center once in every 3 months to show her that she is not all alone. A lot of credit should go to Dr. Kifaya and may God bless her and Rizana.

shane uk Thursday, 04 August 2011 10:55 AM

Good news for all the Sri Lankans.Well done Doctor.Tou are a hero to Our nation.

malkanthi Thursday, 04 August 2011 10:48 AM

Lot of forgiveness during the holy month, please continue this throughout the year, do not confine to a ritual.

Mohamed Thursday, 04 August 2011 10:11 AM

Hope for the best.
The picture shows the reality of the people. As a nation we should stand together and work with the government to stop this poverty which could result stop sending our innocent Sri Lankan girls for this kind of slavery life.
May God bless all the Girls who are working in Middle East.

freedom Thursday, 04 August 2011 07:46 AM

good new......thank u doctor

faqi Thursday, 04 August 2011 07:49 AM

We have to wait and see and hope for the best.

k.sivapalan Thursday, 04 August 2011 07:29 AM

Thank God for that. Hope and pray that it becomes a reality.

chulan Thursday, 04 August 2011 07:24 AM

Great work Dr. It is a example for the Foreign Employment Bureau(FEB) staff who enjoys a good life in Sri Lanka from the funds send by the poor workers after so much of suffering in ME countries
( people work in ME should voice aganist the staff of FEB. Also govt should take setps to recurit at least 10% who has worked in ME in the FEB )

Mohamed Jeseer Thursday, 04 August 2011 07:11 AM

all the very best to Risana.doctor's work is definitively appreciable.

Sanjeayan Thursday, 04 August 2011 07:09 AM

Our prayers for Muslim Sister Rizana.

hilmy100 Thursday, 04 August 2011 06:00 AM

Masha allah..... Allah is the grate
Ramadan kareem all my friends

shiyaz Thursday, 04 August 2011 05:40 AM

Bless You Doctor

Bumba Thursday, 04 August 2011 04:20 AM

All Sri Lanka wish you a safe return to Sri Lanka. I will be at the airport to welcome you back.

Handipora Wednesday, 03 August 2011 07:51 AM

Alhamdulillah, let Kiphaya do what others couldn't do.

SHANTHI Wednesday, 03 August 2011 11:33 AM

Definitely , prayer can do wonders , all muslims and non muslims must pray for this worthy course.

saibu nana Wednesday, 03 August 2011 11:28 AM

All mustlims should keep it as a habit to pray and ask dua specially during TAHAJATH prayers , for an early relase of this poor girl, allmighty will accept the duas of yours in the holy month of rmadan

Tony Wednesday, 03 August 2011 11:06 AM

May the blessings of the Triple Gem be on you!

gafa Wednesday, 03 August 2011 11:05 AM

Well done Madam you are very much kind, May Allah take care of you and your Family

ASHRAFF NAZIM - DUBA Wednesday, 03 August 2011 10:58 AM

AT LAST SOME GOON NEWS FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE WHICH IS NICE TO HEAR MAY GOD BLESS DOCTOR & HIS FAMILY FOR HIS EXTRA ORDINARY EFFORT

GonAliya Wednesday, 03 August 2011 10:57 AM

Insha Allah

Sarath Dassanaike Wednesday, 03 August 2011 10:02 AM

GREAT WORK DEAR DOCTOR.YOUR FAMILY WILL BE BLESSED.

SARATH DASSANAIKE

Concerned Wednesday, 03 August 2011 08:59 AM

Inshallah!

Minister Wednesday, 03 August 2011 08:58 AM

Dr. Isthikar, We wish you and your family Ramadan Kareem!

dn Wednesday, 03 August 2011 08:12 AM

Dr. Isthikar your work is really great...really appreciable.may Allah bless you and your family.

pasha Wednesday, 03 August 2011 08:06 AM

well done dental doctor

Albert Wednesday, 03 August 2011 08:02 AM

The fact that the matter has been dragging on for so long does not provide us with much hope. Afterall she was in the same position last Ramadhan. Yet we pray that sanity will prevail and that she returns home.

Samba Wednesday, 03 August 2011 07:54 AM

Allahu Akbar

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