Friday sermon speakers at the Two Holy Mosques for the 28th of Dhul-Qa'dah 1445
Official announcement of Friday sermon speakers at the Two Holy Mosques
The General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, the body responsible for organizing the affairs of the imams and preachers in the holiest places on earth, announced the names of the preachers for the Friday sermon on the 28th of Dhul-Qa'dah, 1445 AH. In accordance with the Presidency's established schedule, His Eminence Sheikh Professor Dr. Faisal bin Jamil Ghazawi has been appointed to deliver the Friday sermon and lead the prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. At the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Abdulbari bin Awad Al-Thubaiti will deliver the sermon and lead the prayers.
The religious and historical significance of the Friday sermon from the Two Holy Mosques
The Friday sermon from the Two Holy Mosques holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims worldwide. It is not merely a weekly religious ritual, but a global platform from which the voice of moderate and balanced Islam emanates. Historically, the pulpits of the Two Holy Mosques have been centers of religious and intellectual enlightenment, where preachers address the issues facing the Muslim community and offer guidance based on the Holy Quran and the Sunnah (Prophetic traditions). This announcement comes at a sensitive time, with the Hajj season approaching, as millions of Muslims turn their attention to Mecca and Medina. The sermons delivered from these pulpits acquire added significance in educating and guiding pilgrims and followers from all corners of the globe.
The local and international impact of the sermons of the Two Holy Mosques
The impact of the Friday sermon extends far beyond those attending the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, reaching the entire Muslim world. Thanks to modern technology, the two sermons are broadcast live via satellite channels and digital platforms, with simultaneous translation into several international languages, including English, French, Urdu, and Indonesian. This widespread reach makes the sermons from the Two Holy Mosques an effective tool for disseminating messages of peace, unity, and tolerance, and for correcting misconceptions about Islam. These sermons also contribute to strengthening the spiritual bonds between Muslims and their holy sites, and to unifying their stance on major issues, reflecting the leading role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in serving Islam and Muslims and in caring for the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors.
