Friday sermon at the Two Holy Mosques: Ibn Humaid and Al-Muhanna on the 22nd of Shawwal
The General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina announced the details of the Friday sermon at the Two Holy Mosques for the 22nd of Shawwal 1447 AH, corresponding to April 10, 2026. This announcement is part of the Presidency's meticulous periodic schedule for organizing the affairs of leading prayers and delivering sermons, ensuring the delivery of a noble religious message that resonates with Muslims worldwide. These sermons are of paramount importance given the esteemed position of the Two Holy Mosques in the hearts and minds of the Muslim Ummah.
Details of the Friday sermon at the Two Holy Mosques on the 22nd of Shawwal
The Presidency announced in its official statement that His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid will lead the Friday prayers and deliver the Friday sermon at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Similarly, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Khalid Al-Muhanna will lead the Friday prayers and deliver the Friday sermon at the Prophet's Mosque in Medina. These institutional arrangements are part of the Presidency's ongoing efforts to enhance the religious and educational message of the Two Holy Mosques and convey it to the entire world with wisdom and good counsel.
The historical context and religious significance of the pulpit of the Two Holy Mosques
The pulpits of the Two Holy Mosques carry a great historical and religious legacy that stretches back to the dawn of Islam. From the time of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), through the era of the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and up to the prosperous Saudi era, the Friday sermon from these two mosques has remained a spiritual and intellectual guide for the Muslim Ummah. Since its founding, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has placed great importance on selecting the imams and preachers of the Two Holy Mosques from among the most eminent scholars and sheikhs, renowned for their vast knowledge, broad jurisprudence, and moderation, to ensure the continuation of this great legacy in guiding Muslims towards what is best for their faith and their worldly lives.
The local and international impact of the message of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque
The significance of the Friday sermons from Mecca and Medina extends far beyond the borders of Saudi Arabia, exerting a wide-ranging regional and international influence. Locally, these sermons contribute to strengthening social cohesion, spreading reassurance, and guiding society towards noble moral values. Regionally and internationally, these sermons represent a major global platform for disseminating the tolerant values of Islam and showcasing the true image of this religion, which calls for moderation and rejects extremism. Millions of Muslims around the world follow these sermons weekly, making them a powerful tool for unifying the Muslim community and addressing contemporary issues of concern to the Muslim world.
The efforts of the Presidency of Religious Affairs in empowering competencies and employing technology
The Presidency of Religious Affairs clarified that the selection of imams and preachers is subject to very precise criteria, aimed at enabling those with the necessary scholarly and religious qualifications to fulfill the duties of leading prayers in the holiest of places. To ensure that these profound messages reach the widest possible audience worldwide, the Presidency stated that its technical and technological infrastructure operates at the highest levels of quality. This includes the ongoing project of simultaneous translation of sermons into several international languages, which allows non-Arabic speakers to benefit from the divine guidance and educational and social messages contained within the sermons.
In conclusion, the Presidency stressed that the religious message of the Two Holy Mosques aims primarily to promote intellectual security and deepen the bonds of faith among Muslims, which directly contributes to achieving peace and tranquility for worshippers and visitors in the precincts of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, emphasizing the Kingdom’s leading role in serving Islam and Muslims.
