Sheikh Al Sudais terms targeting of Saudi oil facilities terrorist act

MAKKAH: Imam-i-Kaaba, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Rahman ibn Abdul Aziz Al Sudais has denounced the malicious aggression on the two pumping stations of Aramco in the two provinces of Dawadmi and Afif in Riyadh.

Sudais considered the blatant aggression, the targeting and the despicable terrorist act by that corrupt group as a failed attempt to undermine the security grace enjoyed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a futile attempt to undermine the country's capabilities carried out by a group sunk into corruption and misguidance.

He said: "The timing of the miserable attack in the holy month of Ramadan, the month of good and blessing, the month of fasting and performance of night prayers, the month of the Holy Quran, the month of submissiveness, is a clear indication of the misguided and misleading approach of this group which does not take into account the sanctity of time, rights and interests and flouts Islam.

Allah Almighty says: "And cause not corruption upon the earth after its reformation." They disregard the sacred and international covenants and conventions that criminalize such acts."

Sudais praised the constant vigilance of Saudi security personnel, their instinct, alert and good readiness, dedication to protecting the homeland and the citizens, and caring for the interests of religion and their confronting all those who attempt to cause harm to the security and safety of our country.

He stressed that these acts of sabotage will only increase the Saudi people's strength, cohesion, solidarity and cooperation with their leaders. Moreover, this heinous behavior will not diminish the will of our soldiers, but will increase their determination to defend religion against those who dare to attack our homeland and its citizens.

Sheikh Al Sudais concluded by praying for Allah Almighty to protect the  country, the lands of the Two Holy Mosques from evils and strengthen its safety, peace and stability and provide it with prosperity.

He also prayed for Allah Almighty protect its leadership and grant success to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and the Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman in the service of Islam, Muslims and the holy lands and to support our soldiers and security personnel with victory.