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Saudi Gazette
02-06-2025
- General
- Saudi Gazette
Sheikh Al-Muaiqly to lead Eid prayers at Makkah Grand Mosque
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Presidency of the Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques has confirmed the appointment of Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly, imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, to lead the Eid Al-Adha prayers and deliver the sermon at the holy mosque. Eid prayers will be held at 5:52 a.m. on Friday, June 6. It is noteworthy that a group of pilgrims will flock to the Grand Mosque from the morning of the first day of Eid Al-Adha (the Day of Sacrifice) to perform the Tawaf Al-Ifadah, one of the pillars of Hajj. A royal decree has been issued recently appointing eminent Saudi scholar Sheikh Saleh Bin Humaid, imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque and member of the Council of Senior Scholars, to lead the prayer and deliver sermon on the Day of Arafat.
Asharq Al-Awsat
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid to Deliver Arafat Day Sermon
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz approved the appointment of Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Humaid, imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, to deliver this year's Arafat Day sermon at the Namira Mosque, Saudi Arabia's Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques said in a statement. Bin Humaid, a prominent religious and academic figure, was born in 1950 in Buraidah, in the Qassim region. He later moved to Makkah, where he completed his high school education in 1967. He earned his bachelor's degree in Islamic law from Umm Al-Qura University in 1975, followed by a master's degree in 1976 and a PhD in Islamic jurisprudence and its principles in 1981, graduating with top honors. His academic career began at the same university, where he served as a teaching assistant, lecturer, and eventually associate professor. He later became head of the university's Islamic Economics Department. Bin Humaid was the first holder of a doctoral degree to be appointed as an imam at the Grand Mosque. Over the years, he held several high-profile positions, including Deputy President for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques and member of the Shura Council between 1993 and 2000. In 2000, he was appointed President of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques. A royal decree in 2002 named him Chairman of the Shura Council. In 2009, he became President of the Supreme Judicial Council. In 2012, he stepped down from the judiciary role at his request and was appointed a royal adviser with the rank of minister. The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque announced that the Mataf, the circumambulation area around the Kaaba, is fully prepared to receive pilgrims during this year's Hajj, under comprehensive organizational plans aimed at ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of worshippers. The Mataf's operational capacity has reached 107,000 pilgrims per hour, across multiple levels, including the ground floor, first floor, two mezzanine levels, and the rooftop, it added. The entire Mataf area can accommodate up to 203,000 worshippers. Officials confirmed that the entire Mataf area has been made accessible exclusively for pilgrims performing Tawaf. Multiple main and secondary entrances have been designated to ease access to the area, with certain gates reserved for emergency and service use, all while ensuring full crowd-capacity management. The measures are part of broader efforts to streamline the performance of Hajj rituals and provide high-quality services to pilgrims, in line with the directives of the Saudi leadership.
Gulf Today
19-04-2025
- General
- Gulf Today
Saudi Royal Adviser visits Sharjah Quran Academy
Dr Sheikh Saleh Bin Abdullah Bin Humaid, Adviser at the Saudi Royal Court and Imam and Preacher of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, was briefed on the mission and global contributions of the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah in serving the Holy Quran, its sciences, and prominent figures in its history. He commended the efforts of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for establishing this remarkable institution. The Academy is devoted to the Quran and its sciences, and it houses a rare collection of manuscripts and possessions of notable Quran reciters who have made a significant impact on preserving and transmitting the Holy Quran through the centuries. The visit was part of the agenda of Dr Sheikh Saleh Bin Humaid and Dr Mohammed Abdulrahman Al-Duwaini, Deputy of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif in Egypt, along with other participants in the 'Objectives of the Holy Quran: Between Theory and Practice' conference organised by the University of Sharjah. They were welcomed at the Academy by Dr. Khalifa Musabah Al Tunaiji, Chairman of the Sharjah Quran Academy, Abdullah Khalaf Al-Hosani, the Secretary General, and a number of department heads. Dr. Al Tunaiji welcomed the guests and accompanied them on a tour of the Quranic museums. He gave a detailed overview of the Academy's vision, mission, and three foundational pillars: the Sharjah Global Electronic Qira'ah platform, which currently serves Quranic certification students in 172 countries; scientific studies and research; and the Quranic museums. The visitors explored exhibits on the history of Quranic script, rare manuscripts, the science of Quranic readings (qira'at), renowned Quran reciters, scientific miracles in the Quran, and the covering of the Kaaba (kiswa), among other invaluable artefacts. Dr Sheikh Saleh Bin Humaid expressed his admiration for the Academy, calling it a distinctive cultural and intellectual landmark in the field of Quranic knowledge. He praised its innovative methods in education, research, and documentation of Quranic sciences and interpretation, underscoring its vital role in preserving, spreading, and honouring the message of the Quran worldwide. WAM
