The decree states, "Our homeland will not exist unless corruption is uprooted and the corrupt are held accountable." On the premise of corruption, Prince Mohammad immediately issued arrest warrants for a number of his more senior cousins, sitting and former cabinet ministers and prominent businessmen. It would be welcome if Prince Mohammad were truly engaged in a program of reform but he is not. If we accept this summary description of Islamic teachings, what is a fair grade for King Salman and Prince Mohammad? In their defense, the Al-Sauds did not invent oppressive and corrupt rule in Muslim communities.

Source: Huffington Post November 05, 2017 23:26 UTC