Makkah, Aug. 20 (TNS): Imam Dr Sheikh Hussain bin Abdul Aziz has urged Muslims to play their due role for peace in the society.
More than two million Muslims from around the world scaled the rocky hill southeast of the holy city of Makkah to perform the pinnacle of Hajj. Mount Arafat is where Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) delivered his final sermon.
The imam of Prophet’s (PBUH) Mosque, Sheikh Hussein bin Abdelaziz Al al-Sheikh, delivered the sermon on Monday.
Delivering Hajj Sermon at Masjid-e-Namra at Arfat, he said Islam forbids us from indulging in sins and vulgarity. He said Islam propagates harmony and brotherhood among Muslims. He said success can only be achieved by following the path of Quran and Sunnah.
The Imam said rule of law and justice are the hallmark of an Islamic society. He said Allah likes those, who are honest and pay Zakat and do charity.
The pilgrims will perform Zuhr and Asr prayers combined, and spend time in Arafat with prayers for acceptance of their pilgrimage and recitation of Quranic verses until sunset.
After sunset, the pilgrims will head to Muzdalifah, where they will stay until midnight, engaged in prayers after performing Maghreb and Isha prayers combined.
