MAKKAH – King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, has urged Islamic scholars to shoulder their responsibility in effectively countering sedition, which is the grave challenge facing the Ummah. “The most dangerous challenges are the sedition of Takfeer (labeling others infidels) and sectarianism. It is very important to address these challenges,” the King said Saturday in a speech delivered on his behalf by Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah region, at the opening of the 11th session of the Islamic Fiqh Academy at the headquarters of the Muslim World League (MWL) in Makkah. King Abdullah cautioned that these are extremely dangerous trends because they divide Muslims, raise sectarian feelings and lead to clashes among Muslims. The King noted that Islam was a religion capable of embracing all the changes taking place in the life of Muslims, thanks to the presence of eminent scholars among them. “Always keep pace well with these changes and offer the best solutions in compliance with the Islamic Shariah by taking the advantage of the flexibility of this religion which is based on moderation,” he said. King Abdullah also highlighted the Kingdom's efforts to heal the rift among Muslims as well as to close their ranks and consolidate their solidarity. He invited the participants to a conference on Islamic solidarity to be organized by MWL as part of the Kingdom's bid to eschew discord among Muslims and counter the sectarian calls. Sheikh Abdulaziz Aal Al-Sheikh, Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, was among those who attended the opening session. – SG/SPA
