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| Grandest of Muftis prays for Muslims' victory |
| 2003-02-08 |
| Jang The Imam of the Holy Ka'aba, Sheikh Saud al-Shraim, prayed for Muslims to be victorious against their foes, in the Jummat-ul-Widda sermon before two million faithful take part in the Hajj. "Strong believers are not scared of death regardless of how loud the enemies beat the drums of war," Sheikh Saud al-Shraim told the pilgrims as he prayed for Allah to help Muslims achieve victory. "Believers are aware that life has a limit and that the Almighty Allah controls our destiny ... They should expect either victory or martyrdom, both of which should be sought." The Imam urged the worshippers, who filled the holy Ka'aba and all roads leading to it, to stay away from disturbances during the Hajj which is due on Monday. "All Believers are cannon fodder in God's eyes. Your life has no purpose, other than to die or to help others die. You have no rights — they all belong to the Ummah, where us holy men hold them in trust. Ain't you lucky to be a member of the Master Religion?" Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti in remarks published on Friday accused "enemies of Islam" of working to undermine the Islamic nation. "The Islamic Ummah is facing many challenges from its enemies," said Sheikh Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh. These challenges include "fighting against the Islamic faith, the Ummah's foundations, principles, values, economy and culture. They aim at containing this nation." "Plots! Conspiracies! We got millions o' enemies!" The area around the holy Ka'aba, which contains hundreds of high-rise hotels and shopping malls, was flooded with a sea of humanity, many of whom waited for hours under the scorching heat. Wotta racket. |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |
| #4 "Believers are aware that life has a limit" heh we non-believers will be happy to remind them that patience has limits as well. |
| Posted by: Frank G 2003-02-08 13:09:05 |
| #3 Bumpersticker on a car: "Allah --- Protect Me From Your Followers" |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2003-02-08 12:09:20 |
| #2 Wishing for an US defeat in front of "a sea of humanity"... Is it me or the Saudi entity is not even trying to pretend anymore ? |
| Posted by: Anonymous 2003-02-08 11:21:59 |
| #1 The infidels are trying to contain Islamic countries' economies? And here I thought they were doing that on their own. Silly me. |
| Posted by: Anonymous 2003-02-08 10:49:42 |