Al-Sheikh answered the question about government influence over fatwas so openly is a clear indicator that the public has growing concerns about the legitimacy of religious leaders. Also, that the statements were reprinted in the press signals that the Saudi government—which wields enormous influence over the local press—is moving to respond to the charges of undue influence and corruption and illegitimacy. See also International propagation of Salafism and Wahhabism Islam by country List of mosques in Saudi Arabia Religion in Saudi Arabia Salafism Wahhabism References External links Islam in Saudi Arabia in Oxford Islamic Studies Online The Ideology of Terrorism and Violence in Saudi Arabia: Origins, Reasons and Solution Saudi Rehab in Practice Datarabia: Islamic Community Directory Saudi Arabia