The Man Who Forgave His Son’s Killer

“There are victims at both ends of the gun,” was Azim Khamisa’s response when asked how he was able to forgive and build a relationship with his son’s killer.

After the gang-related murder of his son Tariq in 1995, Azim grappled with the concept of forgiveness, leaning on his faith and family to help him heal. He shares his story of forgiveness and the steps he believes people can follow on their personal journeys of healing. Later, he reflects on the remarkable work of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation to reduce youth violence across the country.