Saudi cleric tells Muslim pilgrims that violent militants 'lured by devil' Associated Press

Houston Chronicle ^ | Jan, 19 2005 | Associated Press

[todd1]

Saudi cleric tells Muslim pilgrims that violent militants 'lured by devil' Associated Press

MOUNT ARAFAT, SAUDI ARABIA - Raising their hands to the sky, about 2 million Muslim pilgrims prayed for salvation today at Mount Arafat, where Saudi Arabia's top cleric said the greatest test for the nation of Islam comes from its sons who are "lured by the devil," a reference to violent Muslim militants.

[todd1]

Interesting

[7.62 x 51mm]

His days are numbered.

[marty60]

A sane Muslim? He's dead for sure.

[rohtol]

Unfortunately, this cleric's days are numbered.

[expatpat]

a reference to violent Muslim militants.

I'm skeptical -- he may have been referring to those lured by pornography and booze.

[2banana]

"lured by the devil,"

The infidels...?

[todd1]

If you read the whole article he talks about the muslims that blows up and kills inocents around the world.

[Chemist_Geek]

And the anti-Muslim bigots' reaction: "Yawn."

[nuconvert]

"While speaking at a mosque on the plain of Mount Arafat, Sheik Abdul-Aziz al-Sheik, the kingdom's grand mufti, referred to the violent campaign waged by Muslim militants affiliated with the al-Qaida terror network against targets in the kingdom, attacks Saudi authorities have been battling the past two years."

[Tarpaulin]

Perhaps the devil he was referring to is the actual destination of the hajj, in which case he would be wrong.

Its only a rock.

[Pondman88]

Its a start...but lets kill more terrorists anyways.

[justshutupandtakeit]

Those understandably wary of Muslim intentions and truthfulness say "Great, it is about time."

[Chemist_Geek]

He pointedly asked of Muslim youth: "How would you meet God? With innocent blood you shed or helped shed?"

[JeeperFreeper]

This is good news. The article says this cleric's name is Sheik Abdul-Aziz-al-Sheik. Let's see if he survives the year.

[Dark Skies]

Answer this, imam:

How is it that one can follow the devil's orders yet also be in perfect compliance with the Qur'an?

[mrsmith]

The bigots are deeply saddened.

[JimRed]

...the greatest test for the nation of Islam comes from its sons who are "lured by the devil," a reference to violent Muslim militants.

He was more likely referring to those who adopt western culture than the terrorists.

[JimRed]

He pointedly asked of Muslim youth: "How would you meet God? With innocent blood you shed or helped shed?"

Infidel blood is not innocent blood.

[nuconvert]

lol

[7thOF7th]

This is exactly the kind of leadership that will bring sanity to the region. Muslims need to understand that these militant actions are wrong and misguided and can never yield an acceptable outcome. True peace will come from acceptance of truth not truth from perception.