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title: "Fact Check: Famous Cat Imam Walid Mehsas is Alive"
url: "https:\/\/theislamicinformation.com\/news\/famous-cat-imam-walid-mehsas-is-alive\/"
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updated: "2025-01-20"
description: "Claims about the death of Imam Sheikh Walid Mehsas are false. The Algerian imam is alive and well. The confusion stemmed from the recent passing of Sheikh Abdullah Kamel, a respected Egyptian scholar."
taxonomies: ["News","Algeria"]
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# Fact Check: Famous Cat Imam Walid Mehsas is Alive

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/famous-cat-imam-walid-mehsas-is-alive/
Updated: 2025-01-20

Imam Sheikh Walid Mehsas became a globally recognized figure during Ramadan when a cat climbed onto him while he was leading prayers.

His calm demeanor and focus during the incident resonated with millions, showcasing his character and earning admiration worldwide.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcGgeFRMrtI

Recently, the news of Sheikh Abdullah Kamel’s death caused some individuals to mistakenly attribute the passing to Sheikh Walid Mehsas. Such misinformation quickly spread online, despite no credible sources confirming the imam’s demise.

## **Claim**

Recent social media posts and rumors suggested that Imam Sheikh Walid Mehsas, the Algerian imam who gained international attention after a heartwarming incident with a cat during Ramadan prayers, has passed away.

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## **Fact**

This claim is **false**. Imam Sheikh Walid Mehsas is alive and in good health. The confusion arose due to the passing of another esteemed Islamic scholar, **Sheikh Abdullah Kamel** from Egypt. The mix-up has caused misinformation to circulate widely on various platforms.

## **Official Confirmation**

Reliable sources have confirmed that Imam Sheikh Walid Mehsas is alive and in good health. The rumors circulating on social media and some news outlets are baseless.

We urge everyone to disregard the rumors about Imam Sheikh Walid Mehsas and help s