Tag: Sheikh Salman al-Awdah

Saudi  Arabia   is planning to execute three of its leading Islamic  scholars next month, say reports. They have been convicted under multiple charges of terrorism. The individuals, who have been identified as Sheikh Salman al-Awdah, Awad al-Qarni and Ali al-Omari, will be convicted after the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Saudi authorities have not commented on it yet. Saudi Arabia last month executed 37 men, convicted of terror-like activities. Two were crucified publicly sending a warning message to others. United Nations has condemned Riyadh's mass executions as "shocking" and "abhorrent". The kingdom executed 148...