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Arab News
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid to deliver Arafah sermon during Hajj 2025
RIYADH: Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid will deliver the Arafah sermon during this year's Hajj, the Presidency of Religious Affairs announced on Sunday. The day of Arafah (the 9th of Dhul Hijjah) is widely considered the pinnacle of Hajj, marking the most important day for pilgrims. Muslims around the world who are not performing the pilgrimage mark the day by fasting and engaging in worship. The sermon is delivered from Masjid Al-Nimra on Mount Arafat before Dhuhr and Asr prayers are performed together on Dhul Hijjah 9. Head of Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the appointment. The appointment underscores the Kingdom's global religious leadership, reflects its continued support for religious institutions, and exemplifies the leadership's care for the two holy mosques, the presidency said.
Arab News
20-05-2025
- General
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives publishes book on adhan history, muezzins
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, known as Darah, has released a new book on the history of the adhan (call to prayer) and biographies of the muezzins of the Two Holy Mosques throughout the centuries. The book was authored by Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid, member of the Council of Senior Scholars and imam and preacher at the Grand Mosque. It meticulously examines the adhan ritual in the Two Holy Mosques, covering its origins, virtues, and significance, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The book is divided into three sections: the adhan's history, biographies of 95 Grand Mosque muezzins, and 147 Prophet's Mosque muezzins. It presents biographies of muezzins who have issued the call to prayer from the time of Prophet Muhammad to the present, the SPA reported. Drawing on credible historical sources and interviews, the author used a scientific approach to document the evolution of adhan tools and the relationship between the muezzin and the mosque. The book also highlights the Saudi government's support in selecting skilled muezzins and using advanced audio technology for local and global broadcasts. This publication enriches the foundation's collection, serving as a vital resource for researchers and those interested in the history of the Two Holy Mosques and Islamic rituals.
