They Said in the Mountain | "Only a dear friend can end injustice"
In a new episode of the program "They Said in the Mountain," we return to one of the proverbs of As-Suwayda that encapsulates the meanings of chivalry and loyalty: "Only a dear friend can end injustice." This phrase is associated with a popular tale that the late Sheikh Ahmed Al-Hajri used to recount in his gatherings.
The story dates back to 1951, when a tribal dispute erupted that almost escalated into a bloody confrontation, before a young man from outside the conflicting parties intervened, driven by chivalry and loyalty, to support the oppressed, stand against injustice, and contribute to reaching a reconciliation that spared bloodshed.
Through this story, we reclaim the value of true friendship in the social heritage of the mountain, where brotherhood is not measured by blood ties or interests, but by the actions that emerge during times of adversity.
"They Said in the Mountain".. because some proverbs are not just words, but stories that summarize a history of magnanimity, loyalty, and the authenticity of a stance.
