Article: SAUDI ARABIA - Nov. 15 - CP Abdullah Asks Theologians To Tone Down Sermons.(Brief Article)

Addressing the top theologian Shaikh Abdulaziz Al Shaikh, the top judicial official Shaikh Saleh Bin Mohammad Al Luhaidan, the Islamic affairs minister and other officials, CP Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz asks theologians to tone down their sermons to avoid embarrassing the kingdom or aggravating anti-Muslim sentiment around the world following the Sept. 11 attacks on the US. He says: "I hope you appreciate your responsibility before God, your people and officials, so we do not land in an embarrassing situation. We are a moderate nation, and there should be no exaggeration in religion... I ask that you not be swept away by emotions or be incited by anyone". Telling the ...

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