When asked why he would call the cancer a gift, he says:
It’s a gift because Allah has given me a chance to change.
Banat goes on to describe how his diagnosis has changed his life and opened his eyes, saying ‘everything in life, even the smallest gift, like breathing fresh air’ means more to him now.
When Banat found out he had cancer, his decision was quick and effective. He’d built a life running a successful business, which allowed him to spend money on lavish items such as $60,000 bracelets, countless Louis Vuitton shoes, watches and cars.
He said:
I got rid of my cars, I got rid of my watches. Even my clothes, I took them with me overseas and I gave them to a lot of people up there.
I wanted to try to leave this world without anything.
Banat sadly passed away earlier this week, and tributes have been pouring in ever since, with many donating to his charity, which has now raised over $1.2 million.
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