(Video) Saudi king plays special role in serving Islam and Muslims, says Sheikh Hussain Yee

MALAYSIAN Islamic scholar Sheikh Hussain Yee has shared his admiration for Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud in explaining why he kissed the ruler's forehead.
The photograph of the Chinese Malaysian and the Saudi king created a buzz online when it went viral after the royal visit to Malaysia in February.
In an interview with Al Arabiya.net, Yee commended him for the Saudi king's support of Muslims and the Islamic faith.
"We all know the challenges he's confronting, particularly in Syria and Yemen, and we believe he will play a special role in terms of serving Islam and Muslims. There's also his role in looking after refugees," Yee said.
"I kissed his head to voice gratitude for the role he played in serving religion and the Muslim nation. When I saluted him, I prayed that God protects him because he's someone I admire so much."
Yee said he admired the king for his generous character. "We love Saudi Arabia and its rulers, because they protect the Two Holy Mosques and serve Muslims," he said.
The scholar also said some media outlets had promoted a bad image of Islam, while ignoring positive Muslim role models.
"I feel very sad that there's no awareness regarding the importance of correcting the image of Islam. I am certain that the king will make the required efforts to correct this conception and show the true image of Islam that's all about tolerance and justice," he added.
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