Saudi Arabia bars Gumi from 2025 Hajj

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Saudi authorities have barred Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, from participating in the 2025 Hajj, despite issuing him a valid visa.

In a post on his Facebook page on Monday, the cleric confirmed that he had returned to the country, adding that the Saudi authorities were “uncomfortable” with his presence in the Holy Land, despite having issued him a visa.

He further disclosed that the Nigerian authorities had pledged to immediately take up the issues with the Saudi authorities while calling for prayers for the safe return of other pilgrims and the peace and prosperity of Nigeria.

The post read, “Alhamdullilahi I’ve already completed my Hajj 2025 and I’m at home in our beloved country Nigeria. Allah said in Q2/196: ‘And accomplish the Hajj i.e pilgrimage and the Umra for Allah, but if you are prevented, (slaughter) the offering available with you (meaning, you are then free from Hajj or Umra).’

Read also: Hajj 2025: Kano to begin airlifting of pilgrims May 13

“For some obvious reasons, my views about world politics, the Saudi authorities are uncomfortable about my presence in the Hajj after giving me the Hajj visa. Thanks to the Nigerian authorities, who have pledged to take up the matter immediately with the Saudi authorities. That is the value of our cherished freedom and democracy.

“I’m now free to attend to my health and farming activities. We should continue to pray for the safe return of all pilgrims, peace and prosperity for our dear nation.”Punch.

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