Key Takeaways
- Both individuals hospitalized, identities not disclosed
- Suicide attempt occurred at Grand Mosque in Makkah
- Security officer injured during intervention
MAKKAH — An individual attempted to take his own life by throwing himself from the upper levels of the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Thursday, resulting in injuries to both the person and a security officer who intervened.
The Special Security Force for the Security of the Grand Mosque responded immediately to the incident, transporting both individuals for medical care.
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The Special Security Force confirmed that all required official procedures have been completed following the emergency response.
Authorities have not released the identity or current medical conditions of the individual.
Al-Sudais condemned pilgrim suicide attempt at Holy Mosques, urging visitors to follow regulations, respect sanctity, and focus on worship.
He warned against throwing oneself from upper floors—calling it forbidden suicide citing Quran “Do not kill yourselves” and Prophet’s saying “Whoever kills himself will be in Hellfire—God forbid.” Stressed Islam’s core principle of preserving life: “Do not throw yourselves into destruction.”
Rayan bin Saeed Al-Assiri
Al-Sudais visited injured Masjid Al Haram security officer, praising his bravery and professionalism in protecting worshippers.
He commended the officer’s calm handling of the incident as reflecting “highest standards of responsibility,” emphasizing that security personnel’s vigilance ensures pilgrims worship safely.
Concluded by praying for the officer’s swift recovery and honoring all security forces as “first line of protection” for the Two Holy Mosques.
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