"I pray Allah grants guidance to those who wronged my son" – Syed Saddiq’s mother
"Do not oppress others, for the consequences may come not only in the hereafter but even in this world."
DANIAL HAKIM
PUTRAJAYA – With her voice steady and her faith unshaken, Sharifah Mahani Syed Abdul Aziz, the mother of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, has extended her forgiveness to those she believes have hurt her son throughout his long and and painful legal battle.
“To those who have wronged my son, I pray that Allah grants you guidance,” she said in a heartfelt message following the Court of Appeal decision that cleared her son of all charges.
She also reminded the public that worldly actions have consequences beyond what is seen, referencing the trials and tribulations that Syed Saddiq and his family have gone through.
“This life is temporary, not eternal. Do not oppress others, for the consequences may come not only in the hereafter but even in this world,” she said.
Despite witnessing her son go through years of public scrutiny, criminal charges and emotional strain, Sharifah chose to rise above anger.
“However, I forgive them for the harm they have caused to my son and our family. Remember, we are all ordinary human beings. Let us work together so that responsibilities can be fulfilled properly,” she said.
Throughout Syed Saddiq’s legal ordeal, his mother was a constant presence, often silent, always supportive.
Even as allegations mounted and pressure built, she never lashed out.
The Court of Appeal has acquitted Syed Saddiq of four charges relating to alleged criminal breach of trust and money laundering involving over RM1.2 million from Armada.
The unanimous verdict by a three-judge panel of Datuk Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim, Datuk Azman Abdullah and Datuk Noorin Badaruddin found no evidence of dishonest intent by the Muar MP.
Judge Datuk Noorin Badaruddin stated that the prosecution failed to prove Syed Saddiq’s dishonest intent and thus the charges against him are ultimately unfounded.
With that, the former Youth and Sports Minister was fully cleared, acquitted of a previous sentence of seven years’ jail, two strokes of the cane and a RM10 million fine.
The courtroom turned emotional as Syed Saddiq performed sujud syukur and embraced his parents.
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