Imams of the Two Holy Mosques for Friday prayers: Al-Dossari and Al-Budair appointed
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques announced the names of the imams and preachers for next Friday's prayer at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, as part of its regular schedule for organizing imam and preacher duties. This announcement designates the imams for the upcoming Friday prayer, which millions of Muslims around the world eagerly anticipate this weekly ritual to listen to the sermon and benefit from the religious guidance emanating from these holiest sites.
According to the statement, His Eminence Sheikh Professor Dr. Yasser bin Rashid Al-Dosari will lead the Friday prayers and deliver the sermon from the pulpit of the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Meanwhile, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Salah bin Muhammad Al-Budair will lead the prayers at the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, delivering his sermon from the pulpit of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Two platforms followed by the Islamic world
The Friday sermon at the Two Holy Mosques holds a special place for Muslims worldwide. It is not merely a local event, but a global platform whose message reaches millions through live broadcast and simultaneous translation into dozens of languages. These sermons are a primary source of religious guidance, addressing contemporary issues of concern to the Muslim community and offering enlightened perspectives rooted in the tolerant principles and moderate values of Islam. The selection of esteemed scholars for this noble task reflects a commitment to conveying the message of the Two Holy Mosques with the highest levels of scholarly and legal expertise.
Efforts of the Presidency of Religious Affairs to promote the message of the Two Holy Mosques
These organized arrangements come within the framework of the ongoing efforts of the General Presidency for Religious Affairs to oversee all religious and educational aspects at the Two Holy Mosques. Since its establishment, the Presidency has worked to enhance the system of preaching and leading prayers, ensuring that all resources are utilized to serve visitors to the Two Holy Mosques and fulfill their noble religious and educational mission. This includes organizing scholarly lessons and lectures, supervising Quran memorization circles, and providing religious guidance to visitors, pilgrims, and Umrah performers, thus enriching the spiritual and faith-based experience of the guests of God.
A select group of scholars to lead the prayers and appoint the imams of the Two Holy Mosques for Friday prayers
Sheikh Yasser Al-Dosari and Sheikh Salah Al-Budair are among the most prominent reciters and scholars in the Islamic world, enjoying widespread acceptance and immense popularity among Muslims due to the beauty of their voices in reciting the Holy Quran and their profound knowledge in public speaking. Their appointment to lead and deliver the Friday sermon reflects the Presidency's approach of selecting a select group of virtuous individuals capable of bearing this great responsibility, delivering sound religious content that meets the needs of worshippers and Muslim followers from all over the world, and contributing to the dissemination of Islam's authentic values of mercy, tolerance, and moderation.
