Prophet’s Mosque imam condemns Houthi attacks on holy sites, cites fate of 'People of the Elephant'

Sheikh Dr. Ahmed bin Ali Al-Hudhaifi, imam and preacher of the Prophet’s Mosque, urged Muslims to fear God, describing piety as the path to happiness in this life and the hereafter, and the best provision a person can secure for themselves.

Delivering his Friday sermon from the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Al-Hudhaifi said the Holy Qur’an contains sufficient rulings and wisdom to satisfy minds and bring peace to souls, outlining a complete way of life from creation to death, resurrection, judgment, and final destiny.

Al-Hudhaifi reflected on the meanings of Surah Qaf, noting that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would recite it in Friday sermons due to its profound messages and important lessons about resurrection, the afterlife, God’s power in creation, and the conditions of previous nations.

Warning against heedlessness and call for reflection

He explained that the surah affirms God’s encompassing knowledge of His creation and reminds people of the fleeting nature of life and the approach of the hereafter. He called for reflection on the fate of past nations and stressed the importance of faith in God and the Last Day for believers’ peace of mind.

Condemnation of attacks on the Two Holy Mosques

Al-Hudhaifi strongly condemned the recent targeting of Makkah and Madinah, as well as King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, by the Houthi militia, describing these acts as grave crimes rejected by Islamic law, sound human nature, and international laws.

He said such desperate actions add to the record of aggressors throughout history, citing the Qur’anic account of the 'People of the Elephant' as an example, and assured that aggressors will ultimately be defeated by God’s will.

Concluding his sermon, he prayed for God to protect Saudi Arabia, its leadership, and its soldiers, and to grant continued security and safety to the nation and its people.