Here’s a queer little piece from Saudi Gazette. It’s odd because it lacks some vitally important information to make it understandable.

Saudi authorities are warning pilgrims that they should use only ‘authentic’ materials while on Haj. It says not a word about what is considered authentic or inauthentic. The article leaves the suggestion that the authorities are trying to impose one view of what is right in performing Haj. It may be that there are materials out there that are simply incorrect about rites and rituals, but it’s also possible that this is simple censorship for content that only varies from the strict interpretations of Saudi Salafism. Providing examples would have been useful.

Pilgrims warned against inauthentic materials
Muhammad Dawood

JEDDAH – The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance has warned pilgrims of books, cassettes and computer programs distributed during the Haj season which contain material contrary to correct faith and Shariah.

Dr. Muhammad Bin Abdul Mohsin Al-Turki, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs for Publications and Religious Research Affairs, said that employees on the ground surveying distributed materials and tracing their origins had discovered over 10,000 examples violating Shariah, and that steps had been taken to address the issue
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