Saudi clerics told to stop anti-U.S. sermons

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[It took over a YEAR to issue this order???]

Special to World Tribune.com MIDDLE EAST NEWSLINE Tuesday, November 26, 2002

RIYAD — Saudi Arabia has warned its clerics not to give sermons directed against the United States.

Saudi officials said the clerics have been warned not to use their posts to engage in politics. This includes railing against the United States or Riyad's Western allies.

Those clerics who violate the ban could face dismissal, officials said. More than 50,000 clerics are responsible for mosques round the kingdom. Saudi Islamic Affairs Minister Saleh Al Sheik has relayed a message to clerics that also bans sermons by unauthorized people in mosques. Al Sheik said such speakers could exploit the opportunity to incitement Muslims.

-- Anonymous, November 26, 2002


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