Regime undercuts spirit of Qur'an.(News)

Cape Argus (South Africa) | November 27, 2008 | Copyright

While spiritual rejuvenation and unity define Hajj, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which hosts the annual pilgrimage, represents its converse.

Claims that the country, which is controlled by King Abdullah and the Saudi royal family, is governed by Shariah, are questionable when one considers that some fundamental practices of the Saudi regime itself run counter to the teachings of the Qur'an.

Firstly, the very concept of a monarchy is alien to Islam, since all Muslims are considered equal, with piety and God-consciousness being the only differentiators in ...

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