Key Takeaways
- Sheikh Abdur Rahman Al Sudais addressed pilgrims rushing to Hajr al-Aswad and Multazam right after Salat
- Some worshippers move before the Imam finishes the closing words that end the prayer
- Preceding the Imam in this way breaks the Salah
A dars delivered by Sheikh Abdur Rahman Al Sudais on June 23, 2026 addressed a common problem inside Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque).
Pilgrims often rush toward the Hajr al-Aswad (Black Stone) and the Multazam the moment the Imam starts ending the prayer. In some cases, worshippers start moving before he has even finished saying the closing words.
Why the Salah Breaks
Sheikh Al Sudais said that moving ahead of the Imam in this way breaks the Salah. A worshipper is required to follow the Imam through to the very end of the prayer, and rushing off before he finishes means going ahead of him instead of following him.
Guidance for Imams
To reduce this problem, Imams have been told not to draw out the closing salutation. A long pause at the end can cause worshippers to anticipate the finish and move early by mistake, leading them to precede the Imam without realising it.
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