Makkah – May 19, 2025, corresponding to 21 Dhu al-Qadah 1446 AH — Under the generous patronage of His Eminence the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Sheikh, the major scholarly course "Enriching the Pilgrim With the Rulings of the Rites" launched today at the Grand Mosque. Considered one of the largest scholarly programs held during the Hajj season, it is organized by the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque in cooperation with the General Secretariat of the Council of Senior Scholars, running from 19 Dhu al-Qadah to 5 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH.

The course aims to spread correct religious knowledge and educate pilgrims and umrah performers on the rulings of Hajj and Umrah, through a select group of senior scholars and members of the Council of Senior Scholars, who present rigorous, sound religious scholarship grounded in the understanding of the righteous predecessors, delivered in a contemporary style that enhances understanding of and commitment to the rites.

In remarks on the occasion, Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, President of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, expressed his pride in launching this unique scholarly course, commending the Grand Mufti's role in supporting guidance programs at the Two Holy Mosques and reinforcing the moderate, merciful message of Hajj that reflects the authentic values of Islam, and the Kingdom's role in serving the guests of God.

The course features broad participation from members of the Council of Senior Scholars, most notably:

  • Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan
  • Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Mutlaq
  • Sheikh Abdullah bin Abdulmohsen Al-Turki
  • Sheikh Saad bin Nasser Al-Shathri
  • Sheikh Jibreen bin Mohammed Al-Busaili
  • Sheikh Sami bin Mohammed Al-Suqair
  • Sheikh Abdulbaqi bin Mohammed Al Sheikh Mubarak
  • Sheikh Abdulilah bin Mohammed Al-Mulla

This gathering of scholars marks an important milestone in conveying sound scholarly and outreach messages, reinforcing the Grand Mosque's status as a beacon of knowledge and guidance, and helping to educate pilgrims and visitors and facilitate their performance of the rites with insight and guidance.