Al-Sheikh Awad Muawad al-Harbi, the oldest worshipper at Masjid al-Haram, died at age 134. Let’s take a closer look at who Sheikh Oudh Al Harbi was and how he died. Sheikh Awad Moawad Al-Subhi Al-Harbi, for his everlasting commitment to prayer in Masjid Al Haram, according to the office of The Two Holy Mosques.
Who is Sheikh Oudh Al Harbi?
According to Arab media, Muawad al-Harbi, a long-time worshipper of Masjid al-Haram, was from Makkah and had the highest life expectancy in Saudi Arabia. He was given the appellation Hammamah al-Haram, which means “Refuge Pigeon” in Arabic. Sheikh Oudh Al Harbir attended prayers in Makah’s Masjid al-Haram regularly, earning the nickname “The Dove of the Sanctuary” for his unwavering dedication to this site of worship. Sheikh Oudh Al Harbi spent most of his time in Makkah’s Masjid Al Haram praying and doing Tawaaf.
What is Makkah?
Makkah was the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. The Prophet resided in Makkah until he was 53 years old. He afterwards relocated to Madinah, where he died at the age of 63. According to the Prophet Muhammad, one salah in Masjid Al Haram is equivalent to 100,000 prayers. This applies to both required and voluntary prayers.
Tributes To Sheikh Oudh Al Harbi:
Other foreigners, particularly Saudi citizens, have voiced their sorrow and grief over Al-Sheikh Awad Mouwad al-death. Harbi’s “Allahu Akbar, May Almighty Allah have Mercy on him, and provide patience to his family to suffer this loss,” Musa Adam tweeted. “May Allah provide him rest and forgive his sins….. Amin,” Morphy Opumulero tweeted. “May Allah make him the dove of Jannattul firdous Ameen,” Hameed Khan tweeted. Losing is one of the most challenging things someone can go through in life. Any journey must finish with a destination. The person’s time on Earth has sadly ended now that they have died. We wish him eternal rest and extend our condolences to his loved ones, family, and friends.
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