JOHANNESBURG, 14 September — State Minister Prince Abdul Aziz ibn Fahd yesterday blasted a section of the Western media for their anti-Islam smear campaign and said Islam is a religion of peace, justice, tolerance and moderation.
“Justice demands that we should not generalize the actions of certain individuals and groups and a make a blind judgment on all,” the prince said in his address to an Islamic conference which opened here yesterday.
Prince Abdul Aziz highlighted Saudi Arabia’s efforts in defending the causes of Islam and Muslims and strengthening Islamic solidarity. He emphasized the noble teachings of Islam, seeking the betterment of mankind. The prince said these meetings are organized to enlighten the Muslim public on the true teachings of Islam. The prince’s address was delivered on his behalf by Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, imam and khateeb of the Haram Mosque in Makkah.
The conference is named after Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd.
