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Synopsis Saudi Arabia's top cleric called on Muslims world-wide 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 Haj--Sheik Abdul Aziz al-Sheik told two million pilgrims that terrorists were giving their enemies an excuse to criticize Muslim nations. Is it Holy War to Shed Muslim blood? Is it Holy War to shed the blood of non-Muslims given sanctuary in Muslim lands? Is it Holy War to destroy the possession of Muslims", he said recently. A large number of the victims of suicide attacks in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iraq and elsewhere have been Muslims. In speaking of terrorists who killed fellow Muslims, Al-Sheik was clearly referring to the prophet Muhammad's final sermon, delivered on Mount Arafat 14 centuries ago. Islam forbids all forms of injustice, killing without just cause, treachery, hijacking of planes, beats and transportation means", he said. The book will be useful for the Muslims and non-Muslims, scholars of Islam and the general readers.