The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced today, Monday, the assignment of His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Ali bin Abdul Rahman Al-Hudhaifi to deliver the sermon on the Day of Arafa for the year 1447 AH from the pulpit of Namira Mosque in Arafat. This assignment is considered one of the most prominent religious tasks during the Hajj season, given the great significance of the Arafa sermon for Muslims around the world.
This assignment reflects the continued care the Kingdom provides for Hajj rituals and the service of pilgrims. The Day of Arafa sermon is one of the most important spiritual moments of the Hajj season, followed by millions of Muslims annually through live broadcasts and multiple translations that convey its message to various world languages.
Sheikh Ali Al-Hudhaifi is one of the most prominent imams and preachers in the Islamic world, with his name and leadership long associated with the Prophet’s Mosque. He is known for his influential style in recitation and oratory, as well as his extensive scholarly and missionary career, which has earned him a wide standing among Muslims.
This year’s Arafa sermon is expected to carry spiritual content and religious guidance that promotes values of moderation, harmony, and unity, in line with the global message the Kingdom carries in serving Islam and Muslims and delivering a moderate Islamic discourse to the peoples of the world.
Grand Mosque
The Grand Mosque, also known as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, is a stunning modern architectural masterpiece that blends Mamluk, Ottoman, and Fatimid styles. Completed in 2007, it was envisioned by the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, to symbolize unity and cultural diversity. The mosque features the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet and can accommodate over 40,000 worshippers.
Prophet’s Mosque
The Prophet’s Mosque, located in Medina, Saudi Arabia, is one of the most sacred sites in Islam, built by the Prophet Muhammad himself in 622 CE. Originally a simple structure of palm trunks and mud bricks, it served as both a community center and a place of worship, and was later expanded by successive Islamic rulers. Today, it houses the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad and remains a major pilgrimage destination, second only to the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
Namira Mosque
Namira Mosque is a historic mosque located in the Arafat area near Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is traditionally associated with the Prophet Muhammad’s farewell sermon during his final pilgrimage, as he is believed to have delivered a key address from this site. Today, the mosque serves as a major gathering point for pilgrims on the Day of Arafah during the Hajj, accommodating thousands of worshippers in its expanded modern structure.
Arafat
Arafat is a plain located about 20 kilometers east of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and holds immense religious significance in Islam. It is the site where the Prophet Muhammad delivered his final sermon, known as the Farewell Sermon, and is central to the Hajj pilgrimage, as pilgrims must spend the Day of Arafat there in prayer and reflection. This day is considered the most important part of Hajj, with the tradition tracing back to the time of the Prophet Abraham.
