RIYADH: The Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Sheikh, has called upon all Hajj pilgrims to strictly adhere to security and official instructions, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Friday.
Grand Mufti who is also Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars and General President of Scholarly Research and Fatwa said that pilgrims must obtain Hajj permit and receive the vaccinations as announced by the Saudi health ministry.
He said that performing Hajj without a permit is a sin, stressing that this is consistent with the interests required by Sharia, which was concerned with improving interests and warding off evil.
Al-Sheikh said the wise leadership of Saudi Arabia and the State have formed regulations and instructions aimed at facilitating and arranging the reception of pilgrims, providing them with all means of comfort, and helping them to perform rituals with ease and reassurance.
He added that these services require adherence to them and care for them to ensure the safety of everyone.
He noted that the Saudi government has spared no effort, money, or organization in the service of Islam and Muslims, the Two Holy Mosques, and their visitors.
He said that the Kingdom’s leadership and people were honoured by serving the Two Holy Mosques and that observing their instructions pertaining to Hajj regulation comes in the context of obedience to the ruler.
The Grant Mufti urged all pilgrims to invest their precious time during the days of Hajj in devotion to Allah Almighty through supplication, worship and drawing closer to Him.
He praying to Allah Almighty to preserve the land of the Two Holy Mosques, bestow the best reward to its leadership, empower them and assist them, enable the pilgrims to perform the rituals in the best way.
He prayed that Allah my accept worship of pilgrims, their Hajj and their endeavours, forgive their sins, and place the facilities and services provided to the pilgrims in the balance of good deeds of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince for their great efforts and services.
