鈥楢 pure bond鈥� 鈥� Madinah governor welcomes Hajj pilgrims

Delegations of Hajj pilgrims are welcomed in Madinah. (AN Photo)
  • Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman greeted pilgrims on behalf of King Salman and the people of Madinah
  • The governor said the people and officials of Madinah are glad to be receiving pilgrims and are making every effort to serve them

MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman welcomed delegations of Hajj pilgrims on Wednesday.

The prince greeted the pilgrims on behalf of King Salman and the people of Madinah.

While receiving the heads of Hajj delegations, he said that 鈥淢adinah, the first capital of Islam and the home of 鈥榚maan鈥� (faith), as well as its generous, loving people are glad to receive pilgrims who have come to perform Hajj and visit the Prophet鈥檚 Mosque.

鈥淭he people of Madinah realize the importance of the Muslim Ummah鈥檚 unity and are glad to be serving pilgrims. We take pride in the status Allah has given this Ummah, owing it to its 鈥榓qidah鈥� (doctrine) and the strong bond of Islamic brotherhood between its people.鈥�

The governor highlighted the sanctity of the Hajj season, describing it as 鈥渁 great merit that obliges Madinah鈥檚 residents and visitors to be righteous, show good conduct, and contribute to purifying hearts and souls of hatred and grudges so as to manifest before the world the pure bond of brotherhood, and spirituality and harmony between Muslim countries.鈥�

The prince offered a prayer, saying: 鈥淢ay Allah have mercy on the Muslim Ummah and bestow security, emaan (faith), prosperity, and stability on Muslim countries, and may peace prevail.鈥�

He explained that the people and officials of Madinah are glad to be receiving pilgrims and are making every effort to serve them.

鈥淲e all wish pilgrims a good stay in Madinah and hope they get a chance to learn about the expansion projects of the Prophet鈥檚 Mosque and the city鈥檚 development projects, try cultural activities and visit historical places,鈥� he said.

The governor beseeched Allah to bless the pilgrims鈥� time in Madinah, accept their Hajj and good deeds, answer their prayers, and protect them until they return safely to their homes.