Saudi Arabia calls for special Islamic summit

[Arabian Legend]

Saudi Arabia calls for special Islamic summit


Saudi Arabia has called for an extraordinary summit of Muslim leaders next month to address the risks of "sedition" threatening Muslim countries.

King Abdullah has called for "an extraordinary Islamic solidarity meeting to ensure... unity during this delicate time as the Muslim world faces dangers of fragmentation and sedition," Saudi state news agency quoted Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal as saying.

King Abdullah wishes to convene the summit in mid-August in a bid at "unifying the ranks" of Muslims, the report said.

No further details concerning the agenda of the meeting were presented.

But the announcement comes amid a spike in deadly violence across Syria, where opposition activists say more than 17,000 people have been killed since an uprising erupted in March 2011 against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.

Saudi Arabia and the other energy-rich Sunni nations of the Gulf have repeatedly voiced support for Syrian rebels against the Assad government.

In a separate statement, SPA reported that the Saudi monarch has called for launching a campaign to raise funds "in support of our brothers in Syria" starting on Monday.

"The donations will be from all the kingdom's regions" urging all Saudis "to participate in the campaign



Saudi Arabia calls for special Islamic summit

 

[Hyperion]

I was just about to post it. Hmm... you're quick!

BTW, what's it all about? The wording is pretty vague. While reading, for a moment I thought I was going to be blamed for sedition of sorts

 

[KingMamba]

Is this all Muslim nations of OIC or just GCC??

 

[Hyperion]

Is this all Muslim nations of OIC or just GCC??

Good question. It's all of OIC. I'm still wondering, why such a meeting has been called. No one cared before, so why now?

 

[Saquib]

Panic Stations! The Saudis are worried they might be next!

 

[Hasbara Buster]

How can we kiss more western and zionist ****?

 

[Arabian Legend]

How can we kiss more western and zionist ****?

go and ask them 4 that N tell me if you like it

 

[KingMamba]

Good question. It's all of OIC. I'm still wondering, why such a meeting has been called. No one cared before, so why now?

King Abdullah is in bad health I believe correct me if I am wrong. This might be his way of making amends. He did say he wanted to set a better example for Muslim nations if he has the balls to actually back up his word he will bring up the issue of the rohingyas, stop fueling the terrorists in Syria, and mend ties with Iran. That would show the Islamic world that his words weren't all for nothing.

 

[Serpentine]

King Abdullah is in bad health I believe correct me if I am wrong. This might be his way of making amends. He did say he wanted to set a better example for Muslim nations if he has the balls to actually back up his word he will bring up the issue of the rohingyas, stop fueling the terrorists in Syria, and mend ties with Iran. That would show the Islamic world that his words weren't all for nothing.

I think the summit has exact opposite purpose:
Send more terror squads to Syria
Demonizing Iran more and more.
Still staying quiet on Burma killing.

 

[KingMamba]

I think the summit has exact opposite purpose:
Send more terror squads to Syria
Demonizing Iran more and more.
Still staying quiet on Burma killing.

I am of the opinion that if he had nothing good to contribute he wouldn't bother wasting everyone's time. When you grow older you tend to think about stuff more you know he isn't stupid the man knows he is on borrowed time and if he can make a couple changes even minimum changes that are for the betterment of Muslims as a whole then maybe he can find peace in this life and the next. Or maybe I am just a wishful thinker.

 

[Solomon2]

Relevant SPA press releases. Note that the word "sedition" is absent and this "Extraordinary Conference of Islamic Solidarity" summit will take place in Mecca:

Jeddah, Sha'ban 29, 1433, Jul 19, 2012, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; and Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense, have addressed the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the advent of the blessed month of Ramadan.
Following is the full text of the address which was delivered on their behalf by the Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohieddin Khoja:
"In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Praise be to God who said in the Holy Quran: 'Ramadan is the month in which was sent down the Quran, as a guide to mankind, also clear signs for guidance and judgment between right and wrong.'
"May God's prayers and peace be upon Prophet Muhammad and his family, companions and followers.
"Brothers and Sisters,
"May God's peace, mercy and blessings be upon you all. Many Happy Returns.
"We have received the blessed month of Ramadan for which souls and hearts are eagerly waiting. This is the month of empathy, compassion and solidarity. The Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad in a blessed night of the holy month of Ramadan that is better than thousand months. We are really pleased to receive this month. link

Cairo, Ramadan 2, 1433, Jul 21, 2012, SPA -- Egyptian President Dr. Mohammed Morsi met here today with the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, who is currently visiting Egypt.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of concern to the Muslim world during the current stage and other key issues on the agenda of the OIC Summit to be held in Makkah on Ramadan 26 and 27, 1433AH corresponding to August 14 and 15, 2012. link

Jeddah, Ramadan 3, 1433, Jul 22, 2012, SPA -- Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has stated that based on Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's keenness on serving Islam and Muslims and their unity, especially at this delicate time and the risks faced by the Islamic nation of the possibilities of fragmentation and discord while it needs unity, he (the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques) has called for the holding of the Extraordinary Conference of Islamic Solidarity in Makkah on 26-27/09/1433 AH, praying to Allah that this conference will achieve the aspirations of the Islamic nation for the service of Islam and Muslims, and unity. link

Cairo, Ramadan 4, 1433, Jul 23, 2012, SPA -- At its extraordinary session resumed at the ministerial level, which was held last night in Doha, Qatar under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, the Arab League (AL) Council welcomed the call of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for holding an extraordinary Islamic summit on 26th and 27th of Ramadan (August 14/15, 2012) in Makkah.
In a communiqué issued by AL at the end of its meeting in Doha and distributed by its Secretariat in Cairo today, the Arab League Council commended the call of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques as a valuable opportunity to Islamic re-cohesion and solidarity in these exceptional circumstances. link

 

[United]

These kind of meetings should happen more often.

 

[Hasbara Buster]

go and ask them 4 that N tell me if you like it

I'm not your king...

 

[Arabian Legend]

I'm not your king...

you got owned already no need to troll. next time think before you open you mouth

 

[Hyperion]

Relevant SPA press releases. Note that the word "sedition" is absent and this "Extraordinary Conference of Islamic Solidarity" summit will take place in Mecca:

Nice catch. This is getting interesting!

you got owned already no need to troll. next time think before you open you mouth

Legend, any news from inside of Saudi? I mean any word on the street or chatter in government inner-circels, as this seems highly unusual.