Hajj Pilgrims Perform Brief Noon Prayers En Masse

Makkah, 10 Dzulhijjah 1437/12 September 2016 (MINA) – Legions of Hajj pilgrims from around the world performed en masse brief noon and afternoon prayers in Mount Arafat on Sunday, as they subsequently listened to a sermon delivered by famed Imam of the Grand Mosque Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais.

In his speech, Al-Sudais called on leaders of Islamic nations to further cooperate with one another in a time of profound upheaval.

“It would behoove us to work together to uphold the security and stability of our Islamic nation,” he said.

He also highlighted the need of urgent solutions to conflicts pervading the region, naming Palestine, Syria, Iraq and Yemen in particular.

Moreover, the Imam of the Grand Mosque noted that “the safety of Hajj pilgrims is a red line that will not be crossed to further political agendas.”

Furthermore, Al-Sudais pinpointed the mounting threat of terrorism as a global concern, saying that “Islam has always espoused the virtues of justice and peace, while eschewing all forms of social ills.” (T/R07/R0)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)