Sheikh Saleh Bin Abdullah Bin Hamid Delivers Annual Arafat Sermon at Namirah Mosque
Makkah, The Gulf Observer: Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Hamid, the imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, delivered the annual Arafat Day sermon on Thursday at Namirah Mosque, marking one of the most sacred moments of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Addressing the tens of thousands of pilgrims gathered on the plains of Arafat, Sheikh Bin Hamid described the Day of Arafat as a “great station of faith,” where the true meanings of monotheism, piety, and unity among Muslims are fully embodied. He urged worshippers to seize the spiritual opportunity of the day through remembrance, gratitude, and sincere supplication to Allah.
“The Day of Arafat is a time when Muslims stand as one before their creator, equal in faith, stripped of worldly distinctions, adorned with the values of servitude and humility,” Sheikh Bin Hamid stated. “It is a day of answered prayers and multiplied good deeds.”
The sermon was attended by senior Saudi officials and religious leaders, including Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region and Vice Chairman of the Central Hajj Committee, the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom, Sheikh Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh, Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Abdullatif Al Al-Sheikh, and Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah.
The Arafat sermon is regarded as the spiritual centerpiece of the Hajj pilgrimage, drawing millions of Muslims to Arafat each year to reflect on the profound message delivered by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during his Farewell Sermon over 1,400 years ago. This solemn occasion serves as a reminder of the unity and shared purpose of the global Muslim community, as well as the importance of spiritual renewal and devotion.
