al-Abdeen Al-Rukabi, a member of the Academic staff at Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University, said it will be unjust and unwise to associated Saudis with terrorism. "The violence practiced by the deviant group runs counter to the behavior of the Saudis which is characterized with tolerance and justice', he said noting that Islam does not tolerate criminal acts. "The book is characterized by its objectiveness and the geographical diversity of its writers," he added, The 559-page book sheds light on terrorism from the Islamic point of view, the dangers of terrorism, the relations of Muslims with others and the tolerance and moderation of Islam. The book makes clear the stand of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its Government and People vis-à-vis the terrorism phenomenon before and after September 11, 2001. The book points out to the press campaigns launched against the Kingdom, notably by the American media after the incidents of September 11, 2001, and the unseen quarters which stand behind these campaigns. Saudi contributors to the preparation and writing of the Book include: Prince Dr Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz; Dr Zain-al-Abdeen Al-Rukabi; Dr Abdulrahman Al-Zineidie; Dr Mohammed Al-Bishr; Dr Salwa Al-Khateeb; Khalid Al-Malik, the Editor-in-Chief of Al-Jazeera Newspaper; Khalid Al-Maeena, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News; Dr Jaffar Sheikh Idrees, the President of the American Open University; Omeiman Al-Jalaham, and Suleiman Al-Rab'ee. Other contributors include Former Russian Premier Premakov, Former Arab League's Secretary General Dr Esmat Abdul Majeed and Former member of the US Senate and Governor of Illinois Pole Findi.
