20/03/2025
Alhamdulillah, start of Tahajjud
Announcement By Sheikh Abdul Rahman Sudais
Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, the President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, congratulated the Islamic Ummah on the arrival of the last ten nights of the blessed month of Ramadan during his guiding speech, which he delivered after the Isha prayer at the Grand Mosque. He said: “We ask Allah – Exalted is He – to make these ten nights blessed, to accept from us and you our fasting and night prayers, and to grant us the ability to observe and attain Laylat al-Qadr. May He make us among those who stand in prayer on that night out of faith and seeking reward. Indeed, He is Most Generous.”
He continued: “Allah has honored us to be among the visitors and worshippers of this Sacred House during these blessed nights; the honor of this place and the significance of this time are great blessings that every Muslim should seize.”
The President advised Muslims to strive hard during these nights in hopes of attaining Laylat al-Qadr. Allah Almighty says: {Laylat al-Qadr is better than a thousand months}, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Whoever stands in prayer on Laylat al-Qadr out of faith and seeking reward, his past and future sins will be forgiven.” (Agreed upon). He emphasized that righteous deeds and worship during this night are better than worship over a thousand months.
He urged all visitors and pilgrims to cooperate with the concerned authorities in organizing crowd movement and to avoid overcrowding, adhering to the issued guidelines to ensure everyone’s safety and security.
Speaking about the importance of Laylat al-Qadr, His Excellency stressed: “Deeds on Laylat al-Qadr are better than deeds over a thousand months,” and emphasized making the most of these great nights of the last ten days of Ramadan.
He described the last ten nights of Ramadan as having a tremendous status that we should all invest in with righteous actions.
He added: “On behalf of the visitors of the Two Holy Mosques, we extend congratulations, accompanied by abundant prayers, to our leaders – may Allah protect them – for their outstanding care and exceptional attention to the Two Holy Mosques and the service of their visitors. May Allah place this in the scale of their good deeds.”
The President emphasized that it is our duty to exert effort and strive sincerely, dedicating our deeds solely for the sake of Allah Almighty, as He says: {Surely, sincere devotion is due to Allah alone}, and that our actions should be according to the Sunnah of our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
He prayed for Allah to protect the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for what they provide in service to the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors.
At the end of his speech, he announced that Tahajjud prayers will begin at 12:30 AM, and that the completion of the Qur’an will take place on the night of the 29th of Ramadan during the Taraweeh prayers.
He concluded his address by praying for Muslims everywhere, asking Allah to accept everyone's righteous deeds and to return this blessed month upon the Islamic Ummah with goodness, prosperity, and blessings.
