Written by: Ibn Al-Balad

Basil Atir was told by doctors that there was no cure for the paralysis in his right leg, caused by a bullet wound that passed through his knee and left the leg completely immobile. Some doctors even recommended amputation.

But today, Basil holds a black belt in Taekwondo.

So what’s the story?

Did Dr. Mohammad Khaled Al-Buqai, the world-renowned specialist, wave a magic wand that restored a shattered leg into a strong, functional limb capable of practicing one of the world’s most demanding sports?

The answer is: no magic wand—just fingers, forearms, science, and over 44 years of experience.

The genius known as the “Body Engineer,” Dr. Al-Buqai—nicknamed “The Arab Zewail”—has treated some of the most complex physical conditions, including full-body paralysis. And compared to those, Basil’s case was just a “simple challenge.”

This Jordanian healer has brought smiles and joy to tens of thousands of patients across the globe throughout his long journey.

His only advice:
“Come early”—because healing is faster and easier the sooner you begin.

Jordan has every right to be proud of this man—a remarkable figure truly deserving of a standing ovation.