MAKKAH: Sheikh Maher Al Muaiqly, Imam and Khateeb of Masjid Al Haram was taken ill during Jummah Prayers after reportedly suffering a sudden loss in blood pressure.
Subsequently, Sheikh Sudais who was present in the first row took over mid-prayer and concluded the Jummah Prayers
The Imam began slurring during the second part of the Khutbah and ended the Sermon prematurely and ordered “Establish Prayers”
Behind the cameras, Sheikh Maher had taken a seat on the minbar and was immediately attended to by Imams Sheikh Sudais and Sheikh Humaid and was offered a cold drink, The Imam then after a brief rest of 2 minutes felt strong enough to establish Prayers
The Imam, however, began to severely slur during recitation and fainted but was immediately caught by his bodyguards who escorted the imam to a medical centre, Sheikh Sudais took over and led the Jummah prayer to its conclusion
The Religious Affairs for Masjid Al Haram and Masjid An Nabawi issued a statement confirming the incident and assured that the Imam was in good health and spirits,
The Head for the affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Sudais was also reassured of the Imam’s health and prayed for his health and sent him his good wishes
