The preachers of the Two Holy Mosques: Al-Sudais in Mecca and Al-Buaijan in Medina for the Friday sermon of Ramadan
The General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina announced the schedule of imams and preachers for the second Friday prayer of Ramadan, corresponding to the 10th of Ramadan, 1445 AH. According to the announcement, His Excellency the President of Religious Affairs, Sheikh Professor Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Sudais, will deliver the sermon at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, while His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman Al-Buaijan will lead the prayers and deliver the sermon at the Prophet's Mosque in Medina.
Spiritual and historical significance of Ramadan Friday prayers in the Two Holy Mosques
Friday prayers during Ramadan hold a special place in the hearts of Muslims worldwide, and this significance is amplified when they are performed within the precincts of the Two Holy Mosques, the holiest sites on Earth. Millions of pilgrims, visitors, and worshippers flock from within Saudi Arabia and beyond to experience this unique spiritual atmosphere and listen to the sermons broadcast live to millions of Muslims across the globe. This Friday, the tenth of Ramadan, evokes profound historical significance in Islamic memory, most notably the anniversary of the great conquest of Mecca, which took place in Ramadan of the eighth year of the Hijra, representing a victory for the values of forgiveness, tolerance, and mercy.
Sheikh Al-Sudais: A voice the world awaits from the Grand Mosque
His Excellency Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais is a prominent and globally renowned Islamic figure, not only for his role as Head of Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques, but also for leading prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca for decades and for his melodious and moving recitation of the Holy Quran. Muslims eagerly anticipate his weekly sermons, especially during Ramadan, due to their profound messages of faith and guidance that resonate with the realities of the Muslim world. The integrated services system at the Grand Mosque prepares to accommodate the millions of pilgrims, facilitating their access and enabling them to perform their religious duties with ease and tranquility. Simultaneous translation of the sermons into several international languages is also provided to ensure the sermons reach the widest possible audience.
Sheikh Al-Buaijan and the pulpit of the Prophet's Mosque: Tranquility and peace
In the blessed city of Medina, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Buaijan ascends the pulpit of the Prophet's Mosque to deliver the Friday sermon in a spiritually uplifting atmosphere of tranquility and reverence. Visitors to the Prophet's Mosque are keen to pray in the Rawdah Al-Sharifah (the area between the Prophet's grave and his pulpit), offer their greetings to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his two companions, and listen attentively to the sermon delivered from his pulpit. The Agency for the Affairs of the Prophet's Mosque works diligently to provide all necessary facilities for the service of visitors and worshippers, ensuring an ideal environment conducive to devotion and peace during this holy month.
The global impact of the message of the Two Holy Mosques
The impact of Friday sermons from the Two Holy Mosques extends far beyond those present in their courtyards, reaching the entire Muslim world. These pulpits serve as beacons of guidance and enlightenment, dedicated to instilling the values of moderation and tolerance, rejecting extremism and fanaticism, and promoting brotherhood and unity among Muslims. These arrangements are part of the General Presidency for Religious Affairs' strategy to streamline the organization of imams and preachers, thereby achieving guidance and awareness objectives and enhancing the dissemination of the Two Holy Mosques' universal message during the holy month.
