Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti stresses importance of security of thought

Published March 9th, 2004 - 03:00 GMT

Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh, who is also the President of Senior Ulema (Muslim Scholars) Council and President of 'Ifta' and Scientific Researches Department, delivered on Monday evening a lecture entitled "The Responsibility of the Security Man."

According to SPA, during his lecture, he pointed out to the importance of security for life and religion. "We are living amidst bitter realities in all Islamic states which face hostility, " he said.

He also stressed the importance of security of thought which could protect religion, behaviors, and (rational) thinking.