Saudi Arabia's Top Cleric Denounces Terrorism; Sermon Occurs at the Annual Hajj

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MOUNT ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia (AP) - Saudi Arabia's top cleric called on Muslims around the world Saturday to forsake terrorism, saying those who claim to be holy warriors were an affront to the faith.

In a sermon that was remarkable not only for its strong language but also its timing - at the peak of the annual hajj - Sheik Abdul Aziz al-Sheik told 2 million pilgrims that terrorists were giving their enemies an excuse to criticize Muslim nations.

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Saudi Arabia's Top Cleric Denounces Terrorism; Sermon Occurs at the Annual Hajj

He asked: "Is it holy war to shed Muslim blood? Is it holy war to shed the blood of non-Muslims giv...

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