Repeated Houthi attacks on Makkah and Madinah condemned by Grand Mosque official

The head of religious affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, and Imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais, has condemned the continued targeting of Makkah and Madinah by the Houthi terrorist militia. He stressed that these criminal acts represent a blatant assault on the sanctity of the Holy City and the City of the Prophet, and a violation of Islamic teachings that prohibit aggression and corruption on earth, and require the sanctity and security of holy sites to be upheld.

He stated that the repeated targeting of Makkah and Madinah exposes the criminal approach of the terrorist militia and its malicious intentions toward Muslims and their holy sites, showing disregard for the status and sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques in the hearts of Muslims. He emphasized that such attacks contradict the principles and noble values of Islam, and constitute a violation of sanctities without regard for religion or conscience.

He explained that targeting holy sites, civilians, and facilities is strictly forbidden by Islamic law, condemned on humanitarian grounds, and in violation of international conventions and norms. He affirmed that, God willing, these attacks will not undermine the security and stability of the Kingdom, and will only strengthen the resolve of its leadership and people to protect the holy sites and ensure the safety of the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors.

He praised the efforts of the wise leadership in protecting the Two Holy Mosques and defending the sanctities of Muslims, affirming that the security of the Two Holy Mosques is a red line that cannot be crossed, and that the Kingdom remains committed to serving the Two Holy Mosques and safeguarding Islamic holy sites.

He prayed for God to protect the Kingdom, its leadership, and its people, to preserve the security, safety, and stability of the Two Holy Mosques, to safeguard the pilgrims from all harm, and to thwart the schemes of aggressors.