Tag: Masjid al-Haram

Sheikh Yasir Ad Dawsary Excused As Imam Of Kaabah

Rofeequr Adeola--Yusuf

“How Ad Dawsary appointed as permanent Imam of Masjid Al Haram by royal decree in 2019 lost position as Imam of the Muslims’ holiest Mosque”   Sheikh Yasir Ad Dawsary has been excused from his position as Imam and Khateeb of Masjid Al Haram following the expiration of his 4-year contract with the General Presidency. The Imam was appointed as a guest Imam for Taraweeh Prayers of Masjid Al Haram back in 2015, a position which was renewed annually until 2019 when was appointed permanent Imam by royal decree. READ…

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Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Sudais Clocks 40 Years As Imaam of Masjid Al Haram

ADEOLA YUSUF

His career, comment, courage, contributions, and controversy: How the renowned Qāriʾ – reciter of the Qur’an,  has led prayers at Islamic holiest Mosque for four decades     Today, Sha’ban 22, corresponding to March 14, 2023, marks 40 years that Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Sudais has been leading at Masjid Al Haram (The Grand Mosque In Makkah). Platforms Africa reports that his first Salat was Asr, on 22 Sha’ban, 1404, when he was only 22 years old – the youngest Imam recorded in the history of Masjid Al Haram. Iman…

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