Mina: Imam of Masjid al-Haram , Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid in his Hajj 2025 sermon on Thursday, today, prayed for oppressed Palestinians and they could get salvation from atrocities, cruelty, famine and cursed that God Almighty destroy oppressors while he propagated basic teaching of Islam to the pilgrims.
After donning the ihram and offering two rakats of prayer, the pilgrims made their intention for Hajj and arrived Mina.
Today, 9th Dhul-Hijjah, they arrived plains of Arafat for the most significant rite of Hajj – Wuquf-e-Arafat (Standing at Arafat) and offered combined Zuhr and Asr prayers and will remain at Arafat until sunset.
Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid taught the Muslims to follow teachings of Allah and his prophet Hazrat Muhammad PBUH.
He apprised “God Almighty in his book, the Quran stated that God completed all the teachings of Islam.” The God chose Islam as the religion of the humanity, he added.
He urged Muslims to adopt “Taqwa” and keep fearing Allah. He stressed Muslims to keep praying and paying zakat to the needy people.
Dr. Salah also emphasized Muslims to take care of their neighbours.
During the Hajj sermon, Imam-e-Kabba said Allah commands believers to cooperate in righteousness and to adopt piety.
The sermon called upon Muslims to treat their parents with kindness and always speak the truth.
Worshippers were urged to show compassion toward orphans, the needy, widows, and neighbors.
It was reminded that Allah does not like those who are arrogant or boastful.
“Believers were also instructed to remain faithful to their promises and commitments, with a warning that the devil seeks to create divisions among them.”
Ibless is your enemy, avoid following him and keep praying to Allah, Sheikh Saleh said in his Hajj sermon.
Millions of Hujjaj present at Mount Arafat listened to the Hajj sermon.
Following the Hajj sermon pilgrims offered combined Zuhr and Asr prayers and will remain at Arafat until sunset.
Hajj, one of Islam’s five pillars, draws millions of Muslims from around the world every year, fulfilling a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey for those people who could afford them.
On the morning of 10th Dhul-Hijjah, they will proceed for Ramy al-Jamarat (stoning of the large devil) by throwing seven pebbles.
Sacrificial rituals will follow, and male pilgrims will shave their heads (halq) while female pilgrims will trim their hair, signifying the completion of Ihram.
On 11th Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims will stone all three devils – the small, medium, and large – with seven pebbles each. After the Ramy, they will head to the Holy Kaaba for the Tawaf al-Ziyarah (Farewell Tawaf), followed by the Sa’i ritual between Safa and Marwah.
The stoning ritual continues on 12th Dhul-Hijjah, after midday. Pilgrims may choose to return to their accommodations in Makkah on the 12th or extend their stay in Mina to complete the ritual on the 13th Dhul-Hijjah.
Chanting “Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik” (“Here I am, O God, here I am answering Your call”), more than 1.5 million pilgrims from around the world gathered in Mina on Wednesday, marking the official beginning of Hajj with the Day of Tarwiyah.
Pilgrims began arriving in the early hours of the day, with the Saudi authorities executing a flawless operational plan to ensure smooth and secure transportation. By Wednesday afternoon, the movement of pilgrims into the vast tent city of Mina was completed successfully. Over 8,000 buses transported worshippers from Makkah to Mina in an atmosphere filled with spirituality and devotion.
This year, more than 1.47 million international pilgrims are participating in the annual pilgrimage, joined by hundreds of thousands of domestic pilgrims. Among them are 2,443 pilgrims from 100 countries, hosted as guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman.
Upon arrival in Makkah on Tuesday, pilgrims performed Tawaf Al-Qudum (the Tawaf of Arrival), one of the essential rites of Hajj, before heading to Mina. The valley reverberated with the pilgrims’ recitation of the Talbiyah, creating an atmosphere of unity and deep religious commitment.
Hajj, one of Islam’s five pillars, draws millions of Muslims from around the world every year, fulfilling a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey for those people who could afford them.
