Saudi cleric urges prayer reform

bbc.co.uk ^ | 7 September 2009 | Magdi Abdelhadi

[Berlin_Freeper]

A leading Saudi cleric has called on Muslims not to pray for the destruction of unbelievers.

A supplication to that effect is often reiterated at the end of every Friday prayer in Arab countries, something critics say can radicalise youth.

Sheikh Salman al-Awda said such prayers were against Islamic sharia.

But he added they were permissible if the interests of Muslims were harmed, so his words may have little effect on radicals who oppose the US or Israel.

[Berlin_Freeper]

"but" There is always a "but."

[agere_contra]

something critics say can radicalize youth.

Yep, praying for the destruction of those who don't agree with you will do that.

[RoadTest]

It doesn’t matter what Muslims pray for anyway, because they’re not praying to God. God’s name is Jesus and His Father and The Holy Ghost.