Friday Imams for 30 October 2026 (19 Jumada al-Awwal 1448) at Masjid al‑Haram and Masjid an‑Nabawi: Sheikh Usamaah Khayatt (Masjid al-Haram) Sheikh Bari Thubaity (Masjid an-Nabawi)

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Makkah Completes 100 Years Of Salah Under One Imam Only. For many centuries the Grand Mosque had four separate prayer places. Each school of thought prayed one after another with its own Imam. The Shafi’i group usually prayed first, followed by the others. This meant the same prayer was repeated several times in one day. On 27 October 1926 King Abdulaziz ordered this practice to stop. Scholars agreed to bring everyone together under one single Imam. Since then only one congregation is held for each prayer. No repeated groups and no separate sections remain in the Haram. This matches the way the Prophet ﷺ and his companions prayed. All worshippers stand together behind one Imam as one body. The same system has continued without change for a full 100 years. Today millions still pray as one united congregation in Makkah.

Masjid an-Nabawi now features an integrated guidance system with 274 directional signs and 106 electronic screens to help visitors navigate its facilities. The system provides gate-status updates, entry instructions, and color-coded directions to improve movement and ease congestion for worshippers and visitors. 📸 Photo: SPA

A rainbow was spotted over Masjid al-Haram following rainfall today, October 26, 2026. 🌈

The Haramain train between Makkah and Madinah Al-Munawwarah carried 9.6 million travellers in 2025. Back in 2018, it carried only 143,000. That means about 67 times more people now ride this route.

🇸🇦 King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (R.A.) inside the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, 1955 (1374 AH), inspecting its interior restoration works alongside Sheikh Mohammed bin Laden (R.A.) in this historic photograph.

Makkah news: Saudi Civil Defense said interception debris fell in four locations on Saturday, 24 October 2026. One was Wadi Al-Mughammas in the Makkah region, about 21 km from Masjid al-Haram. The others were Jeddah, Taif and Rabigh. Authorities followed their standard procedures, and the earlier Makkah region alert was cleared within minutes. Residents are advised to follow official channels only.

A danger alert reached phones in Makkah on Saturday. Alerts also went out in Jeddah, Taif and Yanbu. About 10 minutes later, officials said everything was clear in all four places. The coalition said it shot down two missiles fired towards Taif and Yanbu.

Hidden speakers are built into the brass sections of the pillars in Masjid an-Nabawi

Did you know that people first prayed on the second floor of Masjid Al-Haram around 1959–60? For centuries, Masjid Al-Haram had only a ground floor, where worshippers prayed at the same level as the Imam. The addition of a second floor marked an important step in the mosque’s expansion. Compare the old and modern photos to see how Masjid Al-Haram has grown and changed over the decades.

✈️ Flight Cancelled During Your Umrah? Don’t Panic. If your flight is cancelled or delayed while travelling for Umrah, follow these steps: 📞 Contact your airline to confirm your flight status and ask about alternative flights. 🤝 Contact your Umrah travel agency for help with rebooking, hotels, and transport. 🏨 Arrange accommodation if your departure is delayed. Check with your hotel before your booking expires. 🛂 Keep your essential documents safe, including your passport, visa, flight booking, and necessary medication. 🏛️ Contact your embassy or consulate if you are stranded and cannot resolve the situation through your airline or travel agency. 📢 Follow official updates from your airline, airport, and local authorities. Avoid relying on unverified social media posts. ⚠️ Important: Not every airport or flight is affected. Always verify your own flight status through official channels before making alternative arrangements. 🤲 May Allah protect every pilgrim, ease the difficulties of those stranded away from home, and reunite them safely with their families. May He keep the people of Makkah and Madinah safe and accept the Umrah of all pilgrims. Ameen. 📌 Share this guide with family and friends travelling for Umrah.

🔴 BREAKING: Saudi Arabia has intercepted and destroyed 4 drones in the Madinah Al Munawwarah region, the Coalition spokesperson has announced.

🔴 UPDATE: Heavy rainfall expected in Madinah al-Munawwarah from Friday (October 23, 2026) through Monday (October 26, 2026), according to Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia can fine businesses up to SAR 1,000 for displaying “Goods sold cannot be returned or exchanged” signs, reinforcing consumer rights and a principle emphasized in Islam: honesty in trade. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “If both parties speak the truth and describe the defects and qualities of the goods, they will be blessed in their transaction. But if they lie or conceal something, the blessings of their transaction will be lost.” — Sahih al-Bukhari 2079 Islam emphasizes honesty, transparency, and fairness in business. A transaction should protect the rights of both the buyer and the seller, without deception or concealment.