Death of Princess Hind bint Saud: Royal Court statement and prayer time
The Royal Court of Saudi Arabia issued an official statement today mourning the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Hind bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who died outside the Kingdom. A pall of grief descended upon the social sphere following the announcement, with many praying that God Almighty may have mercy on her soul.
Details of the Royal Court statement and prayer time
The statement issued by the Royal Court clarified that the funeral prayer for the deceased – may God have mercy on her – will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 1447 AH. It has been decided that the funeral prayer will be performed after the Asr prayer at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. This mosque is one of the most prominent religious landmarks in the capital, where funeral prayers are usually held for kings, princes of the royal family, and senior state officials.
Daughter of the second king of Saudi Arabia
The late princess was one of the daughters of King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – may God have mercy on him – the second king of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the second son of the founder, King Abdulaziz Al Saud. Her father's name carries a great historical legacy in establishing the infrastructure of the modern Saudi state. His reign witnessed a significant expansion in the spread of education and the establishment of ministries and government institutions that still form the backbone of the state today. The passing of Princess Hind marks the closing of a chapter in the history of this generation that witnessed the stages of the state's building and development.
Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque: The symbolism of the place
The choice of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque (also known as the Grand Mosque) for the funeral prayers carries profound historical and national significance. Located in the Qasr al-Hukm district in central Riyadh, the mosque stands as a testament to the capital's history and the transformations it has undergone. It has long served as a gathering place for citizens and the leadership in times of joy and sorrow, embodying the strong bond between the royal family and the Saudi people on various occasions.
Condolences and prayers
Immediately after the statement was released, prayers for mercy and forgiveness for the deceased poured in, with everyone asking God Almighty to grant her His abundant mercy and pleasure, to admit her into His spacious Paradise, and to inspire the noble royal family with patience and solace. “Indeed, we belong to God, and indeed, to Him we will return.”.
