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2012-02-03	Follow Holy Qur'an to achieve success, says Sheikh Khayat MAKKAH/MADINA - Muslims can purify their souls and achieve success by following the dictates of Allah as revealed in the Holy Qur'an, said Sheikh Dr. Osama Bin Abdullah K...
2012-01-28	Saudi grand mufti: Twitter is full of lies The Saudi grand mufti on warned Saudis that social-networking website Twitter is full of lies, and is a place where people "issue fatwas without any knowledge," London-ba...
2012-01-27	Haj Exhibition opens in London LONDON: Under the magnificent domed ceiling of the British Museumâ??s Reading Room the largest exhibition ever mounted on the subject of Haj opened Thursday morning. Soon...
2012-01-26	'Govt has to limit pilgrim numbers' RIYADH: Haj Minister Bandar Hajjar said Wednesday that around 80 countries have requested an increased quota of Haj pilgrims, but the ministry has to restrict the number ...
2012-01-20	King tells new Haia chief to be lenient with people RIYADH: The newly appointed general president of the Commission for Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (Haia) Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh said Thursday that Cust...
2012-01-14	Head of Saudi Arabia's religious police replaced Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has dismissed the head of the country's feared religious police, the "mutawa". Abdul Latif Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh replaces Abdul Aziz al-Hum...
2012-01-11	Quba Mosque in Madina to be Expanded Governor of Madinah Region Prince Abd al-Aziz bin Majid bin Abd al-Aziz on Tuesday announced plans to develop Quba Mosque, Miqat and King Abd al-Aziz Civilization Center...
2012-01-09	Shoura Council: Computerized database needed for mosques RIYADH: The Shoura Council on Sunday called on the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance to compile a computerized database of the Kingdom's mosques....
2011-12-29	Support for scientific research rooted in Qur'an and Sunnah, symposium told RIYADH: Support for science and scientists, both financially and morally, is rooted in Qur'an and Sunnah, said professor Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Hassan in his paper: "The S...
2011-12-22	Scholar calls for new women-only floors in Grand Mosque JEDDAH: A professor of Islamic jurisprudence at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University in Riyadh has called for the construction of extra floors just for women at the ...

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Senior Royals Dissent: Trouble At The Top? Although royal family tensions are generally seen within the framework of the split between the Sudayri brothers and their rivals, there are signs that another, more troubling, fault line may be opening up.
Shadows No More? - The Rise Of Prince Nayif Known as the "Prince of Shadows" for his role as head of the Kingdom's secret police as well as his secretive nature, Prince Nayif was confirmed as crown prince and deputy premier following the death of Prince Sultan, an event which has sparked debate over whether he will put the brakes on reforms started by King Abdallah, if and when he takes the throne. The focus on his character, however, as if it holds the key to reading the country's future, overlooks the larger picture.
Voting For Women - The King Throws Down The Gauntlet In a bold and surprising decision, King Abdallah gave women in Saudi Arabia the right to vote and run in municipal elections starting in 2015. Is the move an insincere ploy to fob off demands to open up society, or a renewed effort by the king to bring to fruition the reform he has long promised? More importantly, does the move represent a victory for Abdallah in his running battle with the religious establishment?

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