Grand Mosque's Imam highlights moderation, sanctity of blood

KUWAIT, July 3 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Grand Mosque Imam Dr. Waleed Al-Ali has stressed the importance of moderation in Islam, warning against extremism and disregarding sanctity of blood.
The Imam made the call during his Jumu'ah (Friday's noon prayer) sermon at the Grand Mosque, attended by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim and top state officials.
Al-Ali emphasized compassion and unity among the Kuwaiti people.
He highly appreciated, on behalf of the Kuwaiti people, His Highness the Amir's visit to Al-Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque in Kuwait city directly after last Friday blast that killed 26 and injured 227 others.
He said Kuwait has always supported moderation, noting that the country has been plagued throughout history with disasters and crises, which helped enhance national unity in the face of violence, terrorism and crime.
He pointed to the fact that extremists are bandits who distort tolerance and beauty of true Islam.
He concluded by saying that Kuwaitis will remain on alert to protect their nation and defeat their enemies. (end) amn.sss.ha.abd.msa