In a statement on Monday, Al-Ghaith denounced Al-Barrak’s arrogant attitude and asked him not to adopt extreme views, make false allegations and provoke people against the Kingdom and its rulers.
“We are living in an Islamic country where Shariah is being implemented in all walks of life. Our ruler, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, is carrying out his duty in the best manner. So, it is our duty to obey and support him,” Al-Ghaith said.
Al-Ghaith urged Al-Barrak not to create any confusion and dissension in the country by instigating people to abuse others, and calling them infidels and hypocrites. He also criticized Al-Barrak for attacking members of the media.
Earlier, in a letter to the three scholars, Al-Barrak wrote, “Don’t be the keys for evil (to pervade) among the Ummah by belittling and underestimating that which the enemies of God … want in terms of changing the condition of this beloved Kingdom.” He said liberalization of women was one of the major outcomes of the enemies’ plots. “This has led to the mingling of sexes in the worst form in work places and educational institutions, and the opening of cinemas, and music and dance clubs,” he said, citing the situation in some Muslim countries.
Al-Barrak further prayed that God protects the Kingdom from becoming like that. “These things did not happen in one stroke but gradually, until it reached the worst stage. So I tell you to fear God and not to support the whims of the modernists,” he said.
