Kaaba imam Osama Hayyat prays for Palestinians and Masjid al-Aqsa
Sheikh Osama Hayyat, the Imam of the Haram Al-Sharif in Mecca, delivered a Friday sermon in which he prayed for the Palestinians and the Masjid al-Aqsa. During the sermon, broadcast on Saudi Arabia's state-run TV channel, Sheikh Osama Hayyat implored, "Oh God, grant victory to our brothers in Palestine and safeguard the Masjid al-Aqsa."
- Islamic World
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- Published Date: 06:01 | 13 October 2023
- Modified Date: 06:16 | 13 October 2023
During a broadcast on Saudi Arabia's state-run television channel, Sheikh Osama Hayyat, leading the prayer during the Friday sermon, implored, "Oh God, grant victory to our brothers in Palestine and safeguard the Masjid al-Aqsa."
Emotionally moved during the sermon, there were moments when Osama Hayyat's voice wavered as he prayed for God to "send helpers and supporters from His presence" to aid the Palestinians. His sermon at the Kaaba garnered significant attention on social media platforms.
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