"We Stand With You, America"
In light of the recent tragic events in the United States, Saudi Arabia has canceled all of our National Day celebrations scheduled around the world for September 23. We have done this in sympathy for the victims, out of hope for the injured and out of respect for all the people of the United States of America.
As we grieve with you, Saudi Arabia would like every American to know that we condemn these terrorist attacks and seek to bring those responsible to justice.
In addition to the support expressed by Crown Prince Abdullah to President Bush last week, the senior religious and legal scholars of Saudi Arabia have also denounced the barbaric events of September 11.
‘The recent developments in the United States constitute a form of injustice that is not tolerated by Islam, which views them as gross crimes and sinful acts.’
---Chairman of the Senior Ulema Shaikh Abdulaziz Al-Shaikh, 9/15/01
‘As a human community we must be vigilant and careful to oppose these pernicious and shameless evils, which are not justified by any sane logic,nor by the religion of Islam.’
---Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council Shaikh Salih Al-Luheidan, 9/14/01"
Official statement http://www.saudiembassy.net/America.htm of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington DC. http://www.saudiembassy.net/
Other Stories:
“Prince Salman ibn Abdul Aziz presents the condolences of the Saudi Leadership to the American People” (Ain-al-Yaqeen)
http://www.ain-al-yaqeen.com/issues/20010921/feat4en.htm
“Why we oppose bin Laden, Taliban, by Saudi envoy” (Nigerian Guardian)
http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/news2/nn834722.html
“The Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a statement on the terrorist attacks in America” (Ani-al-Yaqeen)
http://www.ain-al-yaqeen.com/issues/20010921/feat6en.htm
“Text of Saudi Kingdom’s announcement” (Times of India)
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow.asp?art_id=1205996548
“Saudi King Fahd backs US fight against terrorism” (Reuters)
http://www.gsnonweb.com/gsnlib_a/gsn2001/2001_09/20010917/109829.html
“Saudi minister to hold talks in US on attack” (Reuters)
http://www.gsnonweb.com/gsnlib_a/gsn2001/2001_09/20010918/110106.html
“Saudis Back U.S., but Urge Caution in Private” (Reuters)
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20010926/wl/attack_saudi_dc_1.html
“The Saudis stand against terror” (Chicago Tribune)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/printedition/chi-0109260191sep26.story?coll=chi%2Dprinteditorial%2Dhed
“Saudis expel Taliban diplomats” (Toronto Star)
http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1001498892462&call_page=TS_World&call_pageid=968332188854&call_pagepath=News/World&col=968350060724
“Saudi Arabia: Bin Laden branded ‘a monster’ by envoy” (Telegraph News)
http://portal.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2001/09/26/wsaud26.xml
Later Additions:
American delegation visits Saudi Arabia (ArabicNews)
http://www.arabicnews.com/ansub/Daily/Day/011020/2001102012.html
Saudi Arabia: evidence on Bin Laden's involvement in attacks (ArabicNews)
http://www.arabicnews.com/ansub/Daily/Day/011010/2001101007.html
Saudi Arabia detains supporters (AP)
http://www.sauditimes.com/?action=display&article=9998408&template=sauditimes/stories2.txt&index=recent
Saudi Arabia: No Proof Its Citizens, Attacks Linked (Reuters)
http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=topnews&StoryID=306541
Saudi Arabia vows to be rid of Bin Laden backers (Times of India)
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow.asp?art_id=955607260
Saudi Minister Denounces bin Laden (AP)
http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/w-me/2001/oct/18/101808240.html
Saudi Arabia Warns Its Citizens to Avoid Militants (Reuters)
http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=worldnews&StoryID=298895
Saudi prince: US troops to stay (UPI)
http://quotes.freerealtime.com/dl/frt/N?art=C2001101700290u1851&SA=Latest%20News
Saudi diplomat: Nation is freezing funds (Washington Times)
http://www.washtimes.com/world/20011017-851382.htm
Saudis Lament Civilian Casualties (AP)
http://www.wn.com/?action=display&article=9874502&template=sauditimes/indexsearch.txt&index=recent