The Imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, advised Muslims to fear God, for whoever adheres to piety has answered the call of God.

In his Friday sermon delivered today at the Grand Mosque, he said: “In a world teeming with crises and challenges, illusions and complaints, and in societies where acts of magic and satanic sorcery are widespread, and eye diseases and psychological epidemics, and whatever afflicts the Muslim from them in terms of distress and illness, or loss of lives and wealth, except from the decrees of the Almighty, may He be glorified, by testing individuals and societies, and for one group it is a ladder to the degrees of perfection, and for another: an expiation for evil deeds, and the Muslim’s entire affair is interpreted as good, if he is afflicted with calamity and harm.”.

He added: “Reminding people of the importance of protection and fortification is one of the most important things they need, especially in this time when many diseases have spread among souls and have taken root in them, and illnesses have afflicted them and penetrated them, such as epilepsy, possession, magic, the evil eye, and envy that leads to death. The Qur’anic verses have shone with the greatest proof, and the hadith texts with the most wonderful explanation, and the evidence from reality and sight is that they are the balm and cure for every debilitating disease. How many a sick person was on the verge of destruction and death, and the most luxurious hospitals did not help his illness, but he sought treatment with legitimate incantations, so God granted him healing and recovery.”.

Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais emphasized that prevention and protection are the means to avoid harm, illness, and disease. He advised Muslims to fortify themselves, their children, and their homes with prescribed supplications, morning and evening remembrances, supplications for entering and exiting places, eating and drinking, sleeping and waking, and other supplications authentically narrated from the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). These are the protective fortress, by God's permission, along with firm reliance on the All-Seeing, All-Hearing Lord, and entrusting matters to His wise and perfect plan. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Do not make your houses like graveyards, for Satan flees from the house in which Surah Al-Baqarah is recited," especially the Throne Verse (Ayat al-Kursi), the concluding verses of the Surah, Surah Al-Ikhlas, and the last two chapters of the Quran (Al-Mu'awwidhatayn), as was the custom. The guidance of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him.

He said: “Many Muslims neglect to protect themselves, their children, and their homes, and due to the weakness of faith and belief among those afflicted by Satan with possession, whispers, or other things, or afflicted by the evil eye or envy, some of them rush to the trappings of sorcery, talismans, superstitions, magic, charlatanry, and violations. They are then taken in by those who claim to be legitimate healers, or those who claim to undo spells and nullify magic and the like. This healer speaks sophistry with obscure writing and muttering, another speaks heresy with ambiguous words and murmurs, and another asserts that the disease is the evil eye.” The one who casts the evil eye is a relative, and another who is constantly beating people severely. Most of these pretenders disguise themselves by showing the appearance of wise and pious people, but they are nothing but cunning deceivers, swindlers who extort money from people and extract it without measure. They may even introduce recipes that promote illusions to deceive the simple-minded, especially with their popularity on satellite channels, information networks, social media sites, and even some digital applications.

The Imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque pointed out that fortification and protection do not require hardship, obstinacy, or falling into the clutches of pretenders. Rather, it is a safeguard from all of these, which a person does for himself, his family, and his children. It requires preserving individuals and societies, and zeal for the sacred faith and the beautiful Sharia.

He advised Muslims to fear God and obey His commands, and to avoid His prohibitions and warnings, for He, may His glory be exalted, is aware of the inner and outer aspects of the matter, and the secrets and hidden thoughts of the heart.

Sheikh Al-Sudais explained that it is not hidden from everyone what the nation is going through in terms of trials, tribulations, calamities, tribulations, distress, and afflictions. Therefore, one of the most important types of protection in these difficult times is to protect the minds of young people intellectually and doctrinally. The responsibility for this falls on the shoulders of scholars, preachers, parents, men of education, thought, media, and writers. They must all contribute to protecting young people intellectually and doctrinally. Urging adherence to the established scholars of the nation, warning against deviant, inciting, and misleading fatwas, and raising their awareness of the challenges they face in a time when the temptations of desires and doubts have prevailed, which have dragged tribulations into families, homes, and societies, and taking them as shields from the desires in the labyrinths of discordant ideas, and spreading awareness in explaining the plans of the enemies and cutting off their path in achieving their suspicious goals, asking God Almighty to protect our youth and our societies from all evil and harm, and to preserve for us our security, safety, faith, and leadership. He is near and responsive.

On the other hand, the Imam and preacher of the Prophet’s Mosque, Sheikh Abdulbari Al-Thubaiti, advised Muslims to fear God, for it is the path to salvation and the provision of the believers, and through it the people of obedience are raised to the ranks of the pious.

In his Friday sermon, Sheikh Al-Thubaiti said: “The words of God Almighty, ‘God is He Who created you from weakness, then made you strong after weakness, then made you weak and old after strength. He creates what He wills, and He is the All-Knowing, the All-Powerful,’ are a verse that summarizes the course of life in eloquent words and profound meanings, painting a picture of the stages of human creation. It begins with the weakness of childhood, rises to strength, then returns to weakness adorned with old age. This verse awakens minds to realize human helplessness and touches hearts to reveal our constant need for our Lord.”.

He added that this verse is an invitation to reflect on the stages of creation, the fluctuations between strength and weakness, and God's absolute power that governs this course with wisdom and perfection. Everything is in His hands; from Him comes the beginning, and to Him returns the end. This emphasizes that Muslims must venerate God's sacred rites at all times, and this veneration increases during these sacred months by abstaining from forbidden acts, avoiding prohibited ones, hastening to do good deeds, and striving to perform righteous acts, provided they avoid innovations and refrain from inventing new practices.

The Imam and preacher of the Prophet's Mosque explained that childhood is the first page in the book of life, beginning with pure innocence and vulnerability surrounded by God's kindness and mercy. A small child, powerless and helpless, is surrounded by loving and tender hearts, and caressed by those who nurture and protect him. He pointed out that this verse is a majestic scene demonstrating the greatness of divine providence, as God protects this vulnerable child and provides him with help in ways he cannot comprehend.

And between the stages of human development, from his emergence from the darkness of his mother's womb, with no knowledge or ability, in complete helplessness and utter ignorance. Then God opened for him the doors of knowledge, and bestowed upon him hearing, sight, and hearts so that he might draw from the wellspring of learning and understanding, indicating that all that man has acquired of knowledge or strength is a gift from God and a bestowal from His generosity. God Almighty said, “And God brought you forth from the wombs of your mothers while you knew nothing, and He gave you hearing, sight, and hearts that you might give thanks.”.

He pointed out that this verse instills in hearts the etiquette of servitude, and plants in souls the humility of the humble, so that man does not become arrogant with his knowledge, nor is he deceived by his strength.

He explained that a person must realize that every atom of their strength and every movement of their body is a blessing that demands constant gratitude and complete submission. For the servant, no matter how high their status, remains poor before their Lord, in need of His grace every moment of their life, which is a gift from God, deserving of praise at all times. How great is God's wealth, and how profound is the servant's need before Him.

He stated that this stage is when the greatest stories of struggle are written, and the strongest structures of civilization are built. No nation can stand or rise except through the strength and high aspirations of its young people.

The Imam and preacher of the Prophet’s Mosque affirmed that the strength of youth flourishes when it is shaded by religion, rises when it is nourished by the source of values ​​and morals, and manifests itself in the sky of glory when it is harnessed to serve the country and the people. Whoever wastes his youth has wasted his entire life, for it is a fleeting moment in the time of life. Whoever invests it in goodness and benefit leaves a good legacy and reaps ripe fruits in this world and the hereafter.

He pointed out that true strength stems from a spirit of faith, sharpened by obedience, strengthened by seeking forgiveness, and bearing fruit through righteous deeds. It is the strength that connects with its Lord, who then increases its resolve and steadfastness. God Almighty said, through the words of Hud, peace be upon him: “And O my people, ask forgiveness of your Lord and then repent to Him. He will send [rain from] the sky upon you in showers and increase you in strength [added] to your [present] strength. And do not turn away as criminals.”.

In the second sermon, he explained that the limits of childhood, strength, weakness, and old age are the average lifespan of a person, as the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, said: “The ages of my nation are between sixty and seventy, and few of them exceed that.” It is a short journey in the balance of time, but it reminds us of the inevitable death and that the end is approaching with every passing moment.

At the end of the sermon, the Imam and preacher of the Prophet's Mosque urged the congregation to seize every moment of life. Life is limited, opportunities do not return, and life is not measured by the number of years, but by the lasting impact and good deeds one leaves behind.