Attacks on Mecca and Madinah are grave crimes, Islamic affairs preacher warns
Abdullah Al-Najmi of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs says harming Mecca or Madinah is a serious offense, citing a hadith warning against frightening city residents.
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AIAbdullah Al-Najmi, a preacher at the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, has stated that any attack on Mecca or Madinah is an extremely heinous act, given the great significance of these two holy cities in Islam.
Speaking in an interview with Al Ekhbariya TV, Al-Najmi emphasized the special status, honor, and dignity of Madinah, noting that the Prophet Mohammed loved the city, which further elevates its importance and underscores the prohibition against frightening or intimidating its residents.
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Al-Najmi cited a hadith of the Prophet Mohammed that issues a stern warning to anyone who unjustly frightens the people of Madinah: “Whoever frightens the people of Madinah unjustly, Allah will make him fearful, and upon him is the curse of Allah, the angels, and all people.” He stressed that this hadith serves as a clear warning against terrorizing the city's residents or threatening their security.