Saudi Arabia’s council of senior clerics has issued a statement forbidding as un-Islamic the public protests.
The Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia condemned the riots in Arab countries, calling it "chaotic acts" carried out by "enemies of Islam".
In recent weeks, Web sites and a satellite station where clerics answered questions have been shut down or have voluntarily stopped issuing fatwas.
In recent weeks, Web sites and a satellite station where clerics answered questions have been shut down or have voluntarily stopped issuing fatwas.