All praise be to Allah, Alone. May peace and blessings be upon the last Prophet, his family and Companions.
The Council of Senior Scholars held its 15th session in Riyadh, in the first half of Safar 1400 A.H. to discuss the agenda of this session, and decided to issue a statement on the aggression made against AlMasjid Al Haram. The attack was launched by a misguided and aggressive group whom Allah protected the believers from the evil of its aggression and ended it with His Favor and Beneficence. On this occasion, the Council of Senior Scholars condemns the sinful action of this oppressive group
1 Violating the Sacred House of Allah, making it a battlefield and changing it from a secure precinct to a battleground where disorder, horror, disturbances, murder, and fighting prevail, turning deaf ears to the severe punishment and abominable crime involved.
4 Revolting against the Muslim ruler while Muslims are living in a state of stability, solidarity, love, exchanging advice and unity under his rule and authority that people all over the world envy. The violators belittled the crime of revolting against the Muslim ruler and gave up an effective pledge of obedience they gave to him.