Makkah
\nThe Imam-e-Kaaba has urged Muslims around the world to unite and uphold principles of Islam and offered special prayers for Palestinians of Gaza who are facing relentless deadly attacks by Israeli forces.
\nImam of Masjid al-Haram and a member of the Saudi Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Dr Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid in his Hajj 2025 sermon on Thursday urged Muslims to adopt \u201cTaqwa\u201d and keep fearing Allah.
\nDelivering the Hajj sermon from the pulpit of Masjid al-Namirah near Mount Arafat in Arafat Plain, the Imam called on Muslims to keep praying and paying Zakat to the needy people.
\nThe Imam broke down into tears while offering prayers for the Palestinians, saying, \u201cO the Almighty Allah, have mercy on Muslims who are facing oppression anywhere.\u201d
\nThe Imam urged Muslims to adopt piety, uphold unity, and distance themselves from the whispers of Satan.
\nThe Imam called upon believers to fear Allah and live with taqwa (God-consciousness), reminding them that Shaytan (Satan) remains the eternal enemy of the faithful.
\n\u201cSatan seeks to mislead Muslims. It is imperative that we resist his deception and stand firm in our faith,\u201d he said.
\nHighlighting the beauty of Islam, the Imam stressed that Allah has chosen Islam as a religion for the benefit of all humanity, and it is upon Muslims to uphold harmony, brotherhood, and unity among themselves. \u201cIslam calls for compassion, not division,\u201d he emphasised.
\nIn a poignant moment, the Imam said that forgiving one\u2019s enemies is a path to getting closer to Allah. \u201cWhen a believer forgives his enemy, Allah makes him His friend,\u201d he declared, echoing the Islamic values of mercy and reconciliation.
\nHe said, \u201cO people! Modesty is a part of faith, and fulfilling promises is also a part of faith. Allah has forbidden all His creations from engaging in \u2018Haram\u2019 (prohibited) acts, and those nations that disobeyed the commands of the prophets were ultimately disgraced by Allah.\u201d
\nThe Imam said, \u201cO believers, take care of the rights of your neighbours. Show kindness to orphans, the needy, and widows. Treat your parents with respect and goodness.\u201d
\nHe said, \u201cWorship as commanded by the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), follow the Shariah, keep the religion before you, worship Allah, and do not associate any partners with Him.\u201d
\nThe Imam said, \u201cRemain steadfast in your faith in Allah and His religion, and complete Hajj and Umrah solely for the sake of Allah. Fasting teaches patience and endurance. Observe the fasts of Ramadan and perform Hajj.\u201d
\nHe said, \u201cWhatever good deeds you do, Allah is fully aware of them. Believe in the Day of Judgement and the Hereafter, when decisions will be made regarding Paradise and Hell. The pleasure of Allah is greater than even Paradise.\u201d
\nHe said, \u201cEvery kind of hardship can only be removed by Allah. Good and evil can never be equal.\u201d
\nImam Sheikh Dr Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid said, \u201cO believers! Remain connected with your Lord, feed the needy, establish prayer, and give zakat.\u201d
\nMillions of pilgrims have gathered in Arafat to perform one of the main rituals of Hajj where the Imam delivered the annual Hajj sermon.
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