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Saudi
Ruler urges Muslims of the world to bury differences
Thursday November 18, 2010 10:26:51 AM,
Agencies
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Mina (Saudi
Arabia): Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King
Abdullah has made a passionate call to the Muslims of the world to
bury their differences and unite.
“Last Haj season I spoke to you about the importance of interfaith
dialogue and Saudi Arabia’s call was received well by the
international community. This time we are in need of a dialogue
within the ummah to abandon divisions, ignorance and immoderation
which are major obstacles in the way of Muslims achieving their
aspirations,” said King Abdullah in a message to Haj pilgrims this
year.
“The terror that threatens the world is attributed to Muslims
while it is caused by extremists who are outside the scope of the
tolerant religion of Islam. The perpetrators of terror represent
none but themselves even though they appear in the guise of Islam,
which is, in fact, far away from them,” he added.
The king called on Arabs and Muslims — both their leaders and
people — to hold fast to the rope of Allah and abandon their
differences and sectarianism so that no enemy of the ummah can
take advantage of their disunity.
The king appealed to the people of different religions, creeds and
civilizations to narrow down their differences by reinforcing the
common values shared by all.
“On this momentous occasion, I call on you and everyone who hears
my words, whoever it may be, to look at the common points of
different religions, creeds and cultures and to stress the shared
principles in order that we sidestep our differences, narrow the
distance between us and build a world dominated by peace and
understanding, enjoying progress and prosperity,” the king said in
a message reported by the Saudi Press Agency.
“The objective of your brothers in Saudi Arabia is to preserve the
glory of Islam as well as offering humanitarian service to all. We
are optimistic about the outcome of these ideas that stamp out
violence and terror,” the king said.
The king also declared that he would not allow anyone to disrupt
the security of Haj because “the safety of the pilgrims is the
prime responsibility that cannot be slackened or loosened. And we
will deal with any threat with firmness and determination. We have
made all preparations in terms of men and material to guarantee
the security and peace of mind of pilgrims,” the king said.
“I watch with joy and delight the holy sites where pilgrims from
the farthest corners of the earth converge despite their diverse
cultures and traditions, brought together by their faith, and
united by their religion,” the king said.
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