Egypt's Grand Mufti praises Saudi Arabia's decision to organize Hajj in limited numbers due to "Corona"

The Grand Mufti of the Arab Republic of Egypt and Head of the General Secretariat of the Role and Fatwa Bodies in the world, Shawki Allam, praised the decision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to organize the Hajj this year with a limited number of those wishing to perform the Hajj rituals for citizens and residents inside Saudi Arabia only, with a total of 60,000 pilgrims, in light of what the whole world is witnessing. Developments of the novel coronavirus pandemic that causes COVID-19 and the emergence of new mutations, according to the National Media Authority.

Mufti Allam said - in a statement today - "The decision of the authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a wise decision that takes into account not to disrupt the obligation of Hajj and to ensure the safety of pilgrims, given that self-preservation is one of the most important purposes of Islamic law, which reflects the awareness and wisdom of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and his Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in the service of the pilgrims, facilitating them, preserving their safety and working to protect them from the danger of the Corona virus, especially in light of the accelerating spread of this epidemic.

The Grand Mufti of Egypt praised Saudi Arabia's efforts in serving the pilgrims who come to the Holy Land to perform Hajj, noting that the Kingdom's authorities spare no effort in providing all means of comfort and overcoming the difficulties facing the pilgrims.

The Grand Mufti of Egypt said: "We strongly support and support the Kingdom's stances and its keen interest in the security and stability of religious sentiments and all the measures it takes to ensure that this is achieved, and its tireless endeavor to preserve the lives of pilgrims, pilgrims and guests of the Most Merciful," noting that the decision of the Saudi authorities to hold Hajj in limited numbers. It comes in accordance with the jurisprudence rule “preventing harm takes precedence over bringing benefits.”

The Grand Mufti of the Republic called on all countries of the world to cooperate and unite fully to confront this dangerous epidemic, and work to confront it as soon as possible.

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