Friday sermon at the Two Holy Mosques: Ghazzawi and Al-Buaijan deliver the sermon
The General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina has announced the appointment of imams and preachers to the Friday sermon at the Two Holy Mosques next Friday, corresponding to the 15th of Shawwal, 1447 AH. This official announcement comes within the framework of the Presidency's approved periodic schedule for organizing the affairs of imams and preachers in the holy sites, enabling distinguished scholars to convey the noble message of the Saudi pulpit to millions of Muslims worldwide.
Details of the assignment of the Friday sermon at the Two Holy Mosques for this week
According to a statement issued by the Presidency, His Eminence Sheikh Professor Dr. Faisal Ghazzawi will lead the Friday prayer and deliver the sermon from the pulpit of the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Sheikh Ghazzawi is a prominent scholar who actively contributes to promoting religious awareness and presenting a moderate and balanced discourse that addresses the aspirations and needs of the Muslim community, with a focus on matters of faith that enhance the spirituality of visitors and pilgrims at the Holy Mosque.
At the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, worshippers will be greeted by Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Buaijan, who will deliver the sermon and lead the prayer. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques in Medina is operating at full capacity, utilizing all its personnel and resources, to accommodate the large crowds flocking to the Rawdah Al-Sharifah (the area between the Prophet's grave and his pulpit) and the surrounding courtyards of the Prophet's Mosque, ensuring that worship is performed in an atmosphere of tranquility, peace, and reverence.
The historical and organizational dimensions of the pulpit of the Two Holy Mosques
Historically, the pulpits of the Two Holy Mosques have held a revered place in the hearts of Muslims throughout the ages, serving as a source of guidance, instruction, and the dissemination of the values of tolerance and moderation. With the establishment of the General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, the organization of sermons and imams has undergone significant institutional development. These ongoing administrative and scholarly arrangements aim to elevate the system of religious services and ensure the selection of leading scholars capable of crafting a contemporary religious discourse that harmonizes the authenticity of the texts with the demands of the modern age, reflecting the utmost care that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia bestows upon the houses of God and their visitors.
The regional and international impact of the message of the Two Holy Mosques
The impact of sermons delivered from the Two Holy Mosques extends far beyond the local level, resonating regionally and internationally. Millions of Muslims follow these sermons via live broadcast and simultaneous translation into various languages. These sermons address current issues, call for unity, reject extremism, and promote the values of peaceful coexistence. This global influence places a significant responsibility on imams and preachers to present the ideal model of moderate Islam and directly contributes to strengthening the Kingdom's position as a leader of the Islamic world and a beacon of peace and moderation.
