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المملكة: Al-Sudais: Washing the Holy Kaaba embodies the glorification of God’s rituals, the message of monotheism, and the Kingdom’s care for the Two Holy Mosques.


His Excellency the Head of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, Sheikh Professor Dr. Abdul-Rahman bin Abdul-Aziz Al-Sudais, confirmed that washing the Holy Kaaba represents An eternal rite of faith, and a renewed message in glorifying the rituals of God and consolidating the meanings of monotheism, and it reflects the care and care given by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Two Holy Mosques, as an extension of its established approach to serving Islam and Muslims, glorifying the Sacred House of God, and enriching the experience of those who visit it.

Al-Sudais explained that the Holy Kaaba represents the beating heart of the Islamic nation, and the Qibla of Muslims to which their faces turn in the east of the earth. And its west, which is a symbol of the unity of the nation, a beacon of monotheism, and a school of faith in which the meanings of servitude and submission to God Almighty are renewed, pointing out that everything connected to the ancient House derives its honor from its addition to God Almighty.

Connotations of faith and moral purity

He explained that washing the Holy Kaaba carries deep faith connotations, as it invokes the divine command to purify The Sacred House, as it recalls the greatest scenes in Islamic history when the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, entered Mecca as a conqueror, and began purifying the Kaaba from manifestations of polytheism and paganism, declaring that it is a house of pure monotheism and a place for the hearts of believers, so that this ritual remains a renewed symbol of the purity of the place and the purity of the faith.

He pointed out that the physical purity of the Holy Kaaba symbolizes at the same time moral purity. Which Islam brought, stressing that glorifying God’s rituals is not limited to appearances, but rather includes glorifying God’s commands, adhering to the guidance of His Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him, and reviving Values of moderation and moderation, rejecting extremism and extremism, and consolidating the approach of Islam based on mercy, wisdom and justice.

Al-Sudais stressed that the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque undertakes a legal and global mission represented in spreading the guidance of the Two Holy Mosques, enriching the faith and scientific experience of those who visit them, linking Muslims to the purposes of rituals, and promoting the message of the Two Holy Mosques as beacons of knowledge. And guidance, and a starting point for spreading the moderate Islamic approach to the world.

The honor and honesty of serving the Holy Kaaba

He explained that serving the Holy Kaaba and the Two Holy Mosques represents an honor and a trust that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has carried since the era of the founding King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud – may God have mercy on him – who personally had the honor of washing the Holy Kaaba, and this message continued during the reign of his royal sons until this prosperous era under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. King Salman bin Abdulaziz and His Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who give the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors exceptional care, have made the Kingdom a global model in the architecture of the Two Holy Mosques, developing their services, and harnessing the latest technologies to serve the guests of the Most Gracious, while promoting religious enrichment and spreading the values of moderation and moderation.

He added that Islamic history has preserved the honorable Kaaba with the care of the prophets and the righteous, ever since God Almighty commanded his friend. Abraham and his son Ishmael – peace be upon them – by purifying the House for those who circumambulate, seclude themselves, and those who kneel and prostrate. Then the Prophet, peace and blessings of God be upon him, came and purified it of idols on the day of the conquest of Mecca, so that caring for the Sacred House of God remains a symbol of glorifying God’s rituals, and an honor passed down by generations throughout the ages.

A renewed message of faith

He stressed that washing the Holy Kaaba is not just an annual occasion, but rather a renewed message of faith that deepens the love of the House. God is forbidden, and connects Muslims to the purposes of their religion, and calls for glorifying God’s rituals outwardly and inwardly, and recalling that the greatest form of purity is the purity of hearts with faith, minds with knowledge, souls with morals, and thoughts with moderation and moderation.
His Excellency called on Muslims to draw inspiration from faith lessons from this blessed occasion, by filling hearts with faith, glorifying God’s rituals, adhering to tolerant Islamic values, and consolidating the meanings of Tolerance and sincerity, asking God Almighty to preserve the Kingdom’s security and faith, and to reward the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Highness the Crown Prince with the best reward for the great efforts they make in serving the Two Holy Mosques, Islam and Muslims, and to bless the efforts of all those working in the service of the Holy House of God and the Mosque of His Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him.

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