Al-Sudais Urgent Decision on the Curtains of the Temple of Abraham and the Kaaba

In its zeal to guide the most gracious guests and to make them aware of the correct legal etiquette for conducting the ceremony, it has issued The General Chairman is responsible for the affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque The committee, headed by His Excellency Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, issued an important warning against some common practices that have no basis in Islamic law.

Wiping the walls of the Temple of Abraham or the Kaaba or their coverings

The Presidency confirmed in its warning that there is no basis in Islamic law for wiping the walls of the Temple of Abraham, the Kaaba or its coverings. She explained that the project is to receive only the Black Stone and the Yamani Corner during Tawaf, according to the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace.

Importance of following the Sunnah of the Prophet

The President stressed the importance of following the Sunnah of the Prophet when performing rituals and avoiding heresy and practices without religious basis. She pointed out that the guarantee of following the Sunnah is Accepting Hajj and Umrah, Hajj and Umrah pilgrims avoid falling into the prohibitions of the law.

The role of the Chair in awareness and guidance

The General Directorate of Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque Affairs is committed to educating the guests of Allah and guiding them in the correct legal and ritual procedures for performing rituals through various means and channels, including information signs, leaflets, and television and radio. The Presidential Palace has also sent a large number of scholars and muftis to respond to the inquiries of pilgrims and Umrah performers and provide them with legal instructions.

Wiping with the Black Stone and the Yemeni Corner: Sunnah of the Prophet

The President explained that receiving the Black Stone and the Yamani Corner during Tawaf is a Sunnah of the Prophet and is mentioned in many authentic Hadiths. According to the authority of Umar ibn Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, he said: “I saw the Messenger of Allah, may Allah’s prayers and peace be upon him, he accepted the pillar and kissed it, and accepted the stone and kissed it. “

Stay away from fads and mistakes

The President called on the guests of God to stay away from heresy and wrong practices that have no religious basis and may invalidate the Hajj or Umrah. These practices include:

* Wiping the walls of the Temple of Abraham, the Kaaba or its covering. * Supplications in a loud voice while circumambulating. * Crowding and pushing on the Black Stone. * Throwing Jamarat before noon on the day of Tashreeq. * Shaving or cutting the hair before slaughtering the sacrificial animal.

Hajj and Umrah: Opportunities to Repent and Draw Closer to God

Hajj and Umrah pilgrims must use this great opportunity to repent and get closer to Allah and be careful to perform the rituals correctly according to the pure Sunnah of the Prophet.

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We wish all the guests of the Most Merciful a blessed Hajj, fruitful efforts and praiseworthy commitments. We ask God to accept their good deeds and make them winners of His pleasure.