Lawyer said Lebanon 's justice minister confirmed Ali Hussain Sibat was still alive . Sibat 's lawyer has also sent an official letter to Saudi Arabia 's King Abdullah asking for pardon . `` I respect the law of Saudi Arabia , which is based on Sharia law , '' he said . Comment: Sibat arrested , tried and sentenced during pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia .
Lawyer said Lebanon 's justice minister confirmed Ali Hussain Sibat was still alive . Sibat 's lawyer has also sent an official letter to Saudi Arabia 's King Abdullah asking for pardon . Comment: Sibat arrested , tried and sentenced during pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia .