Al-Sudais: 'No Hajj Without a Permit' is a Religious and Regulatory Necessity for Pilgrim Safety

Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, emphasized the importance of obtaining a Hajj permit and adhering to the regulations and instructions governing the pilgrimage. He stressed that the principle of 'No Hajj Without a Permit' aligns with the objectives of Islamic law, serving the interests of preserving life and preventing harm and chaos.

He explained that Islamic law is based on promoting benefits and preventing harm, and that organizing the performance of rituals, including the requirement to obtain a Hajj permit, fulfills these objectives, ensuring the safety of the pilgrims and enabling them to perform their rituals in a secure and peaceful environment.

Al-Sudais pointed out that adhering to the regulations and instructions reflects the pilgrim's awareness and reverence for the rituals of God, embodying the spirit of religious discipline. He emphasized that violating these regulations could lead to harm to oneself and others, which is prohibited by Islamic law.

The President of Religious Affairs called on all those wishing to perform the Hajj to fully comply with the instructions issued by the relevant authorities and to cooperate with the efforts made by the wise leadership – may God support it – in serving the pilgrims and facilitating their rituals according to the highest standards of organization and care.

Al-Sudais concluded by affirming that obtaining a Hajj permit is not merely an administrative procedure, but a religious obligation and a religious responsibility that reflects the understanding of objectives, enhancing the values of obedience and discipline, achieving the noble objectives of Hajj, and contributing to the success of the season.