Imams of the Haramain met with King Salman

Imams of the Haramain and other prominent Scholars met the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman in Riyadh on Monday.

Imams and Scholars meeting King Salman

Among the Imams were Sheikh Bandar Baleelah and Sheikh Khalid Al Ghamdi who were reportedly suspended from leading Salats at Masjid Al Haram since September of this year. Many are speculating that the Imams might return to lead prayers at Masjid Al Haram from next week.

Sheikh Saud Al Shuraim, Sheikh Faisal Gazzawi and other Imams of Masjid Al Nabawi did not visit as they were on duty leading prayers in the respective Masjids

Sheikh Baleelah meeting King Salman on Monday, 5th November 2018

Sheikh Khalid Al Ghamdi also present during the event

Six Muadhins and Three Imams of Masjid Al Haram Suspended

According to an anonymous source, Five Muadhins of Masjid Al Haram have beeen suspended earlier this week namely:

-Sheikh Naif Faydah
- Sheikh Majid Abbas
-Sheikh Yunus Khoja
-Sheikh Ahmed NuhasSheikh Tawfeeq Khoj
-Sheikh Muhammad Maghribi

According to the official schedule released by the General Presidency, a number of named Muadhins were scheduled to deliver the Adhan which they did not. The exact reasons for their suspension is currently unknown

Three Imams were also reportedly suspended in the weeks preceding the Muadhins Suspension, the reasons for the suspension of the Imams also remain unknown.

Imams suspended:

-Sheikh Saleh Al Talib

-Sheikh Khalid Al Ghamdi

-Sheikh Bandar Baleelah

Three Imams of Masjid Al Haram, Makkah suspended from Preaching and Leading Prayers

Three prominent Imams of Masjid Al Haram, Sheikh Saleh Al Talib, Sheikh Khalid Al Ghamdi and Sheikh Bandar Baleelah have been suspended from leading and Prayers and Sermons in Masjid Al Haram, Makkah.

The current whereabouts of the Imams are also currently unknown although many have claimed that Sheikh Saleh Al Talib has been arrested and is jail since August 2018.

Sheikh Saleh Al Talib, was appointed to lead Masjid Al Haram in the year 2002 and was later appointed as Khateeb aswell. He also served as a judge in Makkah

Sheikh Khalid Al Ghamdi was appointed as a permanent Imam of Masjid Al Haram in 2008 and later as Khateeb in 2016

Sheikh Bandar Baleelah was appointed as a guest Imam for leading Taraweeh Prayers in Ramadan 2013 and was later appointed as a permanent Imam in Dhul Hijjah 2013. He was then made the Khateeb for Istisqa Prayers in July 2016

Sheikh Talib (left), Sheikh Ghamdi (center) and Sheikh Baleelah (right)

1st Ramadan 1439: Highlights from the Haramain

From Sheikh Mahmud's beautiful debut in Masjid Al Nabawi to Sheikh Budayr emotional Dua, here the highlights from the Haramain on 1st Ramadan.


Masjid Al Haram, Makkah:

A Beautiful commencement of Ramadan was signaled by the Adhan of Sheikh Muhammad Basaad. Sheikh Abdul Rehman Al Sudais was expected to lead but to everyone's 'little surprise' Sheikh Juhany led the Maghrib Salah.

Sheikh Saleh Al Talib expectantly led Isha Salah and Sheikh Bandar Baleelah  started of the Taraweeh with his beautiful Recitation. A Live recording clip is attached below:

After Sheikh Baleelah's turn everyone waited paitiantly for Sheikh Sudais's magical recitation and his Dua but to everyone's suprise (Big one here), Sheikh Abdullah Awad Al Juhany started to lead the Taraweeh. A source suggested that Sheikh Sudais was unwell 

Sheikh Juhany's soothing Recitation ended with a beautiful Dua. A Live recording of his recitation and Dua is below:

  

Masjid Al Nabawi, Madinah:

A Beautiful debut by Sheikh Mahmud Khalil Al Qari was attended by almost all Imams of Masjid Al Nabawi, his debut video and live recording is attached below:

Sheikh Budayr's emotional Recitation teared up everyone and he ended the Taraweeh with an emotional Dua:

Ramadan 2018: Crescent not Sighted, First Ramadan on 17th May

The Ramadan Crescent was not sighted on the evening of 15th May, hence 1st Ramadan 1439 will begin on 17th May 2018.

Taraweeh Prayers will begin in the Haramain after Isha Salah tomorrow

Supreme Courts calls on Residents to seek Ramadan Crescent on 15 May 2018

The Supreme Court of the Kingdom of  Saudi Arabia has called upon Citizens and Residents to look for the Ramadan Crescent on the evening of 29 Shaban 1439 corresponding to 15th May 2018 and report any sighting to the nearest court.

It is however believed by astronomers that the crescent will not be visible on the evening of 15th May and hence 1st Ramadan 1439 will be on 17 May 2018

(Analysis by www.moonsighting.com , stating the Ramadan crescent has no chances of being visible on 15 May in most parts of the world)



Many Countries including the Sultanate of Oman has issued statements regarding that  Ramadan 1439 will begin officially on 17 May 2018.

Appointments made in the Haramain for Ramadan 2018

Every year some new temporary Muadhins and Imams are appointed in the Two Holy Mosques to ease up the schedule of the existing staff.

This year one Imam and four Muadhins are appointed in Masjid Al Haram, Makkah and four Imams in Masjid Al Nabawi, Madinah.


Masjid Al Haram, Makkah:

Sheikh Yasir Al Dossary has been appointed for 4th consecutive time for leading Taraweeh in Masjid Al Haram. Sheikh Ba'Uthman was expected to be appointed aswell but he was not due to ill health

 The General Presidency has also appointed four temporary Muadhins to assist regular Muadhins for the month of Ramadan

Sheikh Ibrahim Al Madani
Sheikh Abdullah Ba’Afif
Sheikh Tarki Al Husni
Sheikh Muhammad Al Umari


Masjid Al Nabawi, Madinah:

Three Temporary Imams have been appointed in Masjid Al Nabawi, Madinah for leading Taraweeh

Sheikh Mahmud Al Qari (Debut)

Sheikh Khalid Al Muhanna

Sheikh Ahmed Al Hudaify

This bring the total number of seven Imams leading Taraweeh in both Masjid Al Haram and Masjid Al Nabawi, InshaAllah

 

(Photos Courtesy of Haramain Archieves (https://www.facebook.com/HaramainArchives/)