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Hajj Security Forces Announce Readiness to Provide Safety

Commander of Special Emergency Forces and Hajj Security Forces Khalid bin Qarar al-Harbi at the Command and Control Center
Commander of Special Emergency Forces and Hajj Security Forces Khalid bin Qarar al-Harbi at the Command and Control Center
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Hajj Security Forces Announce Readiness to Provide Safety

Commander of Special Emergency Forces and Hajj Security Forces Khalid bin Qarar al-Harbi at the Command and Control Center
Commander of Special Emergency Forces and Hajj Security Forces Khalid bin Qarar al-Harbi at the Command and Control Center

Hajj security forces have affirmed that pilgrims’ safety and security is a red line, stressing that they won’t let anything disrupt them.

The forces also said they would implement a general plan to manage crowds in the holy mosque and holy sites.

“There are many plans to create suitable conditions, manage traffic and vehicles using aerial technology and follow up to ensure the success of the plans’ stages,” said Commander of Hajj security forces Khalid bin Qarar al-Harbi.

“There are more than 5,000 high-quality cameras covering pilgrims’ locations in Makkah and holy sites in order to convey the most accurate details and guarantee pilgrims’ safety and comfort,” Harbi explained.

In a press conference on Tuesday, Harbi also said the holy sites are cordoned off and a sufficient number of security men, mechanisms, and techniques have been deployed in the area.

He pointed to the “technical team assigned in the holy city to follow up social media websites and monitor companies in order for Muslims to perform their pilgrimage easily.”

Commander of Grand Mosque Security Forces Maj. Gen. Mohammed al-Ahmadi, deputy commander of Hajj security forces, expected five million people to attend the Mosque on daily basis during the five prayers over Hajj period.

Ahmadi noted, however, that the capacity of the Grand Mosque reaches up to one million people along with the third expansion and the yards, explaining that the plan includes distributing masses throughout the Holy Mosque to ensure the smooth flow of movement and the easy entry and exit of pilgrims and worshipers.

He pointed out that the plan is based on three main aspects: the organizational, security and humanitarian aspects.

It is implemented by security men who have received several training courses and are specialized in how to manage crowds and organize the expected masses during Hajj period.

Ahmadi stressed that everyone is ready to carry out the assigned tasks with precision, dedication, and sincerity so that pilgrims carry out their rituals easily and comfortably.

Assistant commander of Hajj security forces for traffic affairs Maj. Gen. Khaled al-Dabbayb, for his part, revealed that more than 267,000 people and more than 114,000 vehicles have been returned in the past period, 59 violators who don’t have Hajj permission have been arrested and six drivers will be referred to relevant authorities that take legal actions against them.

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Scholars’ Gathering Affirms Islamic Consensus on Women’s Right to Education

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Scholars’ Gathering Affirms Islamic Consensus on Women’s Right to Education

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat

Bringing together representatives from Fiqh academies, organizations, councils, and religious committees, along with a distinguished assembly of muftis and senior scholars from various schools of thought and sects across the Islamic world, the Scholars’ Session reaffirmed the enduring consensus in Islam—both historically and contemporarily—on the legitimate right of women to education.

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, under the leadership of Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars.

At the conclusion of the extensive scholarly dialogue, which lasted several hours, all participants unanimously affirmed—with enlightened judgment—the Islamic consensus, both historically and contemporarily, on the legitimate right of women to education.

This consensus is based on the comprehensive Islamic texts concerning the matter, affirming that women possess the same rights as their male counterparts to education at any age, level, or field of study, provided it aligns with Islamic teachings.

The discussion underscored that this right is rooted in the fundamental Islamic obligation of seeking knowledge, which applies equally to both genders, in accordance with Islamic teachings.

The dialogue included a thorough refutation of all misconceptions surrounding women's education, whether these were complete or partial. Participants emphasized that their religious declaration is intended for all individuals, institutions, and both public and private entities across the Islamic world and minority communities, adhering to the appropriate Islamic methodology for such declarations.

The scholars’ statements praised the comprehensive principles related to the legitimate empowerment of women in general, and their education in particular, as outlined in the Charter of Makkah and the Charter of Building Bridges between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects.

Both international conferences, which issued these charters, were supported by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.