Grand mufti wants media to promote national cohesion

(MENAFN- Arab News) Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh chairman of the board of senior scholars has urged journalists to report the truth and defend the country against rumor-mongering and attempts to undermine state security.
'Journalists have a huge responsibility on their shoulders. It is to highlight and defend the position of the Kingdom as the land of Islam and Muslims and the two holy mosques ...'
Speaking to journalists at his home on Monday night he said media people have to be especially careful now that the country was involved in the operation in Yemen which was aimed at 'defending our country Muslim territories its rulers and the people.'
He said journalists must ensure that they report the truth at all times and work to ensure the community is unified as the country aims to 'rescue our brothers in Yemen from the brutalities of the misguided Houthis.'
The grand mufti said the operation launched by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has 'divine blessing' and was 'an act of piety' because it was aimed at helping a neighbor and defending the Kingdom.
The mufti said media people must not be tools for those seeking to spread false information to 'stir up discord and sow dissension in the community.
He said King Salman was constantly speaking with citizens to brief them and hear their views.