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#5176 [Permalink] Posted on 21st March 2015 16:58

 

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#5177 [Permalink] Posted on 21st March 2015 16:59

 

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#5178 [Permalink] Posted on 21st March 2015 17:10
 
Should cell phones be jammed inside Haram?
 
Friday 20 March 2015

The government should ban worshippers from using social networking sites or other applications on their smartphones at the country’s holy sites so that they can concentrate on the prayers, a senior security officer proposed recently.

Col. Badr bin Saud Al-Saud, who works for the Grand Mosque’s security force, said that people should only use the call functions on their phones. He said many worshippers think they are on a picnic, and get busy taking themselves photographed with well-known individuals.

Pilgrims taking their selfies in front the Holy Kaaba is a common sight.

Al-Saud was speaking at a seminar held by King Fahad Security College on safety and security issues in the Kingdom, according to a report in a local publication.

However, another participant at the seminar, Abdulrahman Al-Farraj, an Egyptian, opposed the move saying that people can use the applications on their smartphones to assist in rescue operations.

http://www.arabnews.com/news/720756
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#5180 [Permalink] Posted on 21st March 2015 17:14
 
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#5181 [Permalink] Posted on 21st March 2015 17:18
 
A virtual journey to the Prophet’s time

Assalmu Alaika Ayyuha Annabi project museum in Makkah

Saturday, 21 March 2015

JEDDAH — Travel a few kilometers to Makkah and you are transported 1,400 years back to the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

This journey has been made possible thanks to the tireless efforts of Dr. Nasir Al-Quraishi Al-Zahrani, a Saudi businessman, who spent seven years writing a 500-volume encyclopedia on the Prophet (pbuh). Two years ago, he opened an information center-cum-museum based on his research work.

The word museum conjures up an image of a place where antiques are kept in glass cases. But the Assalmu Alaika Ayyuha Annabi project museum located in Makkah’s Al-Naseem District is different, because it uses modern technology to bring to life even the minutest details from the time and life of the Prophet (pbuh). The only sources of this information center-cum-museum have been the Holy Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah.

As you enter the museum a giant screen welcomes you with a description of the formation of this planet and the objective behind it.

Another screen describes more than 20,000 attributes of Allah as mentioned in the Holy Qur’an. An electronic display adjacent to this screen, mentions the 18,000 references on Allah’s oneness as mentioned in the Holy Qura’n.

“Feel as if the Prophet (pbuh) is with you,” says Yasir Abdul Mohsin, a PR executive at the Assalmu Alaika Ayyuha Annabi project. It is difficult to ignore his words because the ambience is awe-inspiring.

Cool, dark rooms and digitized presentations about things associated with the Prophet (pbuh) make you overwhelmed as if you were in the presence of the Apostle of Allah.

In the center of a hall are kept giant models of Makkah and Madinah as they existed during the time of the Prophet (pbuh). Yasir taps the computer screen outside the glass case, and a model of the Holy Kaaba lights up. One more tap, and small bulbs start flickering around the place where the Prophet (pbuh) lived in Makkah. With each tap on the screen, an important landmark of Makkah starts glimmering. The same happens with the model of Madinah.

A map on a wall shows the path the Prophet (pbuh) took to walk six kilometers everyday from the house of Khadija Al-Kubra (may Allah be pleased with her) to Jabal Al-Nur and climb 200 meters to enter the Hira Cave.

As you move through the rooms looking at giant electronic screens, you feel as if chapters from the life of the Prophet (pbuh) are opening up. You enter a virtual garden of the Prophet (pbuh), where more than 50 family trees describe all the relatives of the Prophet (pbuh).

A family tree lists all the prophets mentioned in the Holy Qur’an, starting with Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him). An electronic screen mentions all those who helped and worked with Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Another screen lists and describes all the activities — about 10,000 — the Prophet (pbuh) did during his lifetime and the things he will do on the Day of Judgement.

Touch the screen, and it tells you that the Prophet (pbuh) will do 200 things on the Day of Judgement as mentioned in the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah.
 

Assalmu Alaika Ayyuha Annabi project museum in Makkah

متحف "السلام عليك ايها النبي" بمكة


article arabic: http://www.okaz.com.sa/new/Issues/20...0820525996.htm

STCA: http://www.scta.gov.sa/Museums/Priva...kah/Mak05.aspx



Yet another screen mentions the 600 attributes of the Prophet (pbuh). Screen after screen describes various facets from the life and time of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

Standing out are those screens which mention the daily routine of the Prophet (pbuh). About 100 routines are mentioned in detail: What time he slept, what dreams he saw, what he did at home, etc.

Another screen gives the most detailed written description of the august body of the Prophet (pbuh). Each body part is mentioned on the screen, such as the eye, eyelids, eyebrows, etc. Touch the screen to know the details of a particular body part, and a new window opens.

In a hall are kept replicas of the things the Prophet (pbuh) used everyday: a three-liter pot which the Prophet (pbuh) used to take a bath, a one-liter pot for ablution, body armor, kitchen utensils, etc.

A 3D display shows the interior of the house of the Prophet (pbuh) in Madinah.

At the end of the hallway is a dark room, giving the feel of a theater. The giant screen displays in 3D format the various departments and ministries during the time of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

In the center of a hall are kept giant models of Makkah and Madinah as they existed during the time of the Prophet (pbuh). Yasir taps the computer screen outside the glass case, and a model of the Holy Kaaba lights up. One more tap, and small bulbs start flickering around the place where the Prophet (pbuh) lived in Makkah. With each tap on the screen, an important landmark of Makkah starts glimmering. The same happens with the model of Madinah.

A map on a wall shows the path the Prophet (pbuh) took to walk six kilometers everyday from the house of Khadija Al-Kubra (may Allah be pleased with her) to Jabal Al-Nur and climb 200 meters to enter the Hira Cave.

As you move through the rooms looking at giant electronic screens, you feel as if chapters from the life of the Prophet (pbuh) are opening up. You enter a virtual garden of the Prophet (pbuh), where more than 50 family trees describe all the relatives of the Prophet (pbuh).

A family tree lists all the prophets mentioned in the Holy Qur’an, starting with Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him). An electronic screen mentions all those who helped and worked with Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Another screen lists and describes all the activities — about 10,000 — the Prophet (pbuh) did during his lifetime and the things he will do on the Day of Judgement. Touch the screen, and it tells you that the Prophet (pbuh) will do 200 things on the Day of Judgement as mentioned in the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah.


Yet another screen mentions the 600 attributes of the Prophet (pbuh). Screen after screen describes various facets from the life and time of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

Standing out are those screens which mention the daily routine of the Prophet (pbuh). About 100 routines are mentioned in detail: What time he slept, what dreams he saw, what he did at home, etc.

Another screen gives the most detailed written description of the august body of the Prophet (pbuh). Each body part is mentioned on the screen, such as the eye, eyelids, eyebrows, etc. Touch the screen to know the details of a particular body part, and a new window opens.

In a hall are kept replicas of the things the Prophet (pbuh) used everyday: A three-liter pot which the Prophet (pbuh) used to take bath with, a one-liter pot for ablution, body armor, kitchen utensils, etc.

A 3D display shows the interior of the house of the Prophet (pbuh) in Madinah.

At the end of the hallway is a dark room, giving the feel of a theater. The giant screen displays in 3D format the various departments and ministries during the time of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

Man with a mission

Dr. Nasir Al-Quraishi Al-Zahrani is a man with a mission. He spent seven years writing a 500-volume encyclopedia on the Prophet (pbuh), each volume containing 500 pages.

In the Assalmu Alaika Ayyuha Annabi project museum is a room where stacks of pages of the manuscript are kept in a glass case. Dr. Nasir scribbled notes wherever he was. So there is a Turkish airline flyer with notes written on it, a Marriott Hotel notepad etc. There are more than 250 pens used by the author while writing the encyclopedia. He has signed a contract with King Saud University to translate the encyclopedia into 10 different languages, starting with English.

“I wanted to present Sirat Nabi (character of the Prophet (pbuh)) in the light of the Holy Qur’an and authentic Ahadith (sayings and teachings of the Prophet (pbuh)). I never thought that this would turn into a huge project,” Dr. Nasir told Saudi Gazette.

After finishing the encyclopedia, Dr. Nasir launched the Assalmu Alaika Ayyuha Annabi project, which today runs a museum, a television channel and a huge library containing more than 20,000 books to date.

The library, which is still in its nascent stage, has everything written on the Prophet (pbuh) in any language.

Dr. Nasir is planning to open 20 branches of the museum. Dubai already has a branch.

Adjacent to the museum in Makkah is the multi-story headquarters of the Assalmu Alaika Ayyuha Annabi project where more than 200 staff of various nationalities are employed. Dr. Nasir himself spends all his time in his room there. He even sleeps and eats there. He has dedicated his full time to the research work.

“Allah has selected me for this project,” he said, adding that all Muslims will benefit as they will get to know the true message of Islam.

“We will prove that Islam is a religion of peace and not of terrorism. We will rectify the negative image of Islam as being projected by deviants today,” said Dr. Nasir.

“Muslims mistakenly think about Sirat Nabi as relating to war and war booties. The fact, however, is that in his life of 13 years in Makkah, the Prophet (pbuh) never picked up even a stick. He spread the religion through his manners and etiquette.”

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#5182 [Permalink] Posted on 21st March 2015 17:21
 
Saudis prefer making donations
for building small mosques


FORM AND FUNCTION: Mosque designs in the Kingdom have become a model
sought by other countries due to their simplicity and beauty.

Saturday 21 March 2015

Director General of the Charity Foundation for Building Mosques (Masajed), Hamad Al-Olayan, said that there is a large number of Saudi donors who prefer to contribute funds to building small mosques rather than larger ones.

Al-Olayan attributed this to the popularity and speed of construction of these small mosques, in addition to their low cost and extreme need in some areas, especially in small towns, and residential neighborhoods.

The director said that a coordination meeting was held recently with the Engineering Services Charity (Handseah) to create designs and review previous models for small mosques, which range in size from 100 to 300 square meters. “The coordination meeting discussed future plans regarding the engineering designs of mosques, and how to supervise mosque-building projects currently being implemented,” he said.

Al-Olayan said the idea of cooperation among many donors in order to build a mosque has gained popularity recently. Speaking on the engineering method used for mosque construction in the Kingdom, Al-Olayan explained that mosque designs in the Kingdom have become a model sought by other countries due to their simplicity and beauty.

The Masajed Foundation began three and a half years ago under the supervision of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance, and is responsible for the building of mosques and their maintenance all over the kingdom.

http://www.arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/news/721196

 

SCTA stresses conservation
of Islamic historical sites

Saturday 21 March 2015

Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities (SCTA), stressed recently the importance of conserving Islamic history sites.

“When we study Islamic history we realize that Islam is a religion of civilization and prosperity,” he said during his speech at the Mohammad bin Saud Islamic University on heritage preservation efforts. "We should highlight and demonstrate the civilized aspects of it since the early times,” Prince Salman said.

“Delivering the right message of Islam to the world and a true understanding of this great religion is all the more important, especially in times when the image of Islam is distorted overseas by misguided people,” he stressed.

He added that the aim of the SCTA and the rest of the education centers in the Kingdom is to work side by side with all universities to strengthen and continue the mutual understanding of Islamic history, and the civilizations that preceded Islam.

He added that Islam did not spread on a vacuum, but rather, it emerged from very influential economic and cultural centers such as Makkah and Madinah which were the hubs of ancient trade caravans.

“Saudi Arabia is a major success story. It was built on faith, moderation and Islamic values of tolerance and cooperation. We want to consolidate our understanding of our country’s history through new thinking to appreciate the true value of this homeland and its great epic of unification which was based on the aspects of religious and social affinities,” he said.

He added that the SCTA works in accordance with the directives of King Salman and in accordance with the guidelines of the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz in the field of conservation and development of the cultural heritage of the Kingdom.

http://www.arabnews.com/travel/news/721221

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#5183 [Permalink] Posted on 21st March 2015 17:22
 
Umrah: Meningitis jab mandatory for pilgrims

March 20, 2015

DOHA: Vaccination against infectious diseases, especially meningitis, has been made mandatory for people travelling to Saudi Arabia for performing Umrah, say tour operators based in Qatar.

The health requirements issued by Saudi Arabia for Haj and Umrah pilgrims actually included vaccination against meningococcal meningitis but this rule was not strictly implemented in the case of Umrah.

However, the Saudi authorities are no more allowing in Umrah pilgrims from other countries who have not taken the required vaccination before their departure to the holy lands, say tour organizers.

The new rule follows a recent ban imposed by Saudi authorities on the entry of foreigners to the country in private vehicles for the purpose of performing Umrah.

Representative of a community organisation operating Umrah trips for expatriates said the organizers were in for a shock, when they got information about the new rule just a day before the pilgrims’ departure last week.

“Earlier vaccination was mandatory only for Haj pilgrims. Our Umrah group was all set for departure when we came to know about the new rule. We had to rush to get all of them vaccinated in the last moment so that they will not be turned away at the Saudi border,” he said, adding that many aspiring pilgrims are still not aware of the new rule.

Tour operators say that the number of people travelling from Qatar for Umrah has dropped significantly after a recent decision by the Ministry of Interior banning visitors from going for Umrah. Earlier a number of expatriates used to bring their families and relatives on visit to Qatar for the purpose of performing the pilgrimage.

The Saudi decision banning foreigners from going for Umrah in private cars is expected to further reduce the number of pilgrims, say industry sources.

They believe this decision is intended to reduce the traffic congestion at the holy premises, with massive construction works going on in the area.

Although travelling in private cars has been banned people can still travel by air or by bus. There are many tour operators here conducting Umrah trips by road at affordable prices.

The sources have ruled out the possibility of an immediate rise in the fares due to the relatively low demand. However, the demand would increase manifold in the months to come, especially during Ramadan, which is considered the peak season for Umrah.

http://www.qatarchronicle.com/home/5...-for-pilgrims/
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#5184 [Permalink] Posted on 21st March 2015 17:23

 

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#5185 [Permalink] Posted on 24th March 2015 14:07
 
Assalmu Alaika Ayyuha
Annabi museum in Makkah

 
 
 






Model of Makkah during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).


Model of Madinah during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).


Makkah at the time of Prophet Ibrahim.


A section about all the prophets and messengers mentioned in the Qur’an.


Replicas of the day-to-day items used by the Prophet (pbuh).


A theater-like display describing the ministries and
government departments during the time of the Prophet (pbuh).


A map showing the path the Prophet (pbuh) took to walk six kilometers everyday from the house of Khadija Al-Kubra (may Allah be pleased with her) to Jabal Al-Nur and climb 200 meters to enter the Hira Cave.




Replicas of the day-to-day items used by the Prophet (pbuh).


A section which lists various attributes of Allah as mentioned in the Qur’an and the numerous
references on Allah’s oneness.


The stacks of pages of the manuscript of the encyclopedia. Dr. Nasir scribbled notes wherever he was. So there is a Turkish airline flyer
with notes written on it, a Marriott hotel notepad etc. There are more than 250 pens used by the author while writing the encyclopedia.


The replicas of a three-liter pot which the Prophet (pbuh) used to take a bath, a one-liter pot for ablution, and kitchen utensils.




Things the Prophet (pbuh) for the treatment of ailments.
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#5186 [Permalink] Posted on 24th March 2015 14:09
 
Senior scholars defend KSA’s Islamic laws


The Kingdom is proud of its Islamic laws, which protects human rights, dignity and private property.
Saturday 21 March 2015

The Council of Senior Scholars has defended the Kingdom’s judiciary, saying it is based on Islamic law and guarantees the rights of all people.

Sheikh Fahad bin Saad Al-Majed, secretary general of the council, said that Saudi Arabia is the center of the Islam world. “The Kingdom is proud of its Islamic laws, which protects human rights, dignity and private property.”

Al-Majed said the country is “a beacon of light” for Muslims worldwide, with millions arriving every year for Haj and Umrah. The attacks on Islamic law only served to strengthen the country, making it more determined to cling to the religion, under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, the crown prince and deputy crown prince, he said.

Meanwhile, the Foreign Minister of Djibouti has denounced Sweden’s recent statements against Saudi Arabia, considering them an act of aggression against Muslims worldwide.

The ambassador of Djibouti in the Kingdom, Diyaa Al-Din Bakharma, said that his country stands by the Kingdom in this matter. He said the attack on Saudi Arabia, widely considered the “cradle of Islam” targets all Muslims. These statements interfered in the Kingdom’s internal affairs, and could possibly contravene international law, he said.

Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom last week criticized Saudi Arabia’s judicial system over a case involving a Saudi blogger convicted of insulting Islam. There has been widespread anger in the Kingdom over her comments.

http://www.arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/news/721226



Those not well versed in Qur’an ‘should not issue fatwas’


Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars.
Saturday 21 March 2015

Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars, has urged government officials, contractors, journalists and scholars to be honest in their dealings with the public.

He said government officials who disclose even a small part of the country’s secrets would be guilty of betraying the public trust. This would also be the case for contractors hired by the government, who must complete public projects on time and meet quality specifications, he said.

Delivering his Friday sermon at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, Al-Asheikh said that journalists have a duty to report the truth. They should help solve issues that are in the public interest. “They should not spread gossip and false reports.”

The grand mufti said scholars must not issues fatwas, or religious edicts, if they are not well versed in the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Prophet, peace be upon him. “If he doesn’t know he should not issue any fatwa,” he said.

He said the security forces must work to protect people’s honor and property. Traders and artisans must also be honest in their dealings with customers and not supply goods with faulty parts or attempt to hide defects, he said.

http://www.arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/news/721236
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#5187 [Permalink] Posted on 24th March 2015 14:11
 
Grand Mosque employees sign for deaf pilgrims

Sunday, 22 March 2015

MAKKAH — The Grand Mosque’s Academy has trained 30 of the mosque’s employees on sign language to serve deaf pilgrims everywhere in the mosque, Makkah newspaper reported.

Head of the academy Waleed Basamad said the workshop was offered by the sign language instructor Mohammad Al-Abumadrah. Basamad said: “The academy offers training and workshop continuously but our sign language program was especially important."

“People with disabilities are just as equal as anyone else once they enter the House of Allah (the Grand Mosque).

“It is our duty to reach out to them and speak their language to ensure they are having a comfortable time in the mosque,” he said.

He added the academy has just completed its ninth training program under the title “Effective Communication Skills” and held its annual meeting to plan for next year’s programs.

“We promote friendly and welcoming attitudes among our employees to ensure they greet and receive the guests of the mosque in the most respectable manner.

“The academy aims to integrate the latest technologies in its program to reap maximum benefits and represent the mosque in the best way possible.”

http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index...20150322237829
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#5188 [Permalink] Posted on 24th March 2015 14:30

 

Prophet's Mosque - Masjid al Nabawi

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#5189 [Permalink] Posted on 24th March 2015 14:31
 
Women staffers at Prophet’s Mosque
speak 17 languages


Sunday, 22 March 2015

MADINAH – Young Saudi female staffers at the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques are doing a commendable job in crowd control mechanism as well as in rendering selfless service to women worshippers at the Prophet’s Mosque. They are well versed in at least 17 major languages used by most pilgrims who come from all over the world.

These young women staffers guide worshippers and pilgrims and enlighten them by speaking in their own language. “This is the outcome of intensive training and orientation courses that began nearly one decade ago,” according to one of their supervisors. The languages include English, Urdu, French, Turkish, Malawi, Indonesian, Malaysian, Hindi, Persian, Hausa, Pashto, Thai and Malawi, Al-Watan daily reported. One of the women staffers said it is very easy for them to learn some languages like Urdu, which is simple and easier to pronounce. However it is very difficult to acquire and speak some other languages like Russian, Turkish and Kurdish.

The supervisor, who requested anonymity, said that nearly 97 percent of staffers are holders of university degrees, including Master’s degree.

“The Presidency had started providing training to the staffers in language acquisition nearly 10 years ago. The Presidency has hired translators and preachers for this purpose,” she said, adding that the staffers are allowed to join field duty only after undergoing sufficient training.

The training sessions also focused on enabling them to acquire efficiency in several areas such as performance in work, art of interaction with the public, crowd control, first aid, and work under pressure. “The staffers are in a comfortable position in their crowd control exercise at the Prophet’s Mosque. They have proved their efficiency in managing women pilgrims from all corners of the globe in a systematic and orderly way, especially during rush hours at Rawdat Al-Sharif,” she said.

http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index...20150322237828



Razing of 26 hotels in Madinah put off
Sunday, 22 March 2015

MADINAH — The decision to postpone the demolition of 26 hotels in the northern part of the Central Area here has contributed to absorbing a bigger number of visitors here, an investor in the hospitality sector said.

Madinah hotels have been registering high bookings with occupancy expected to exceed 90 percent during the mid-second semester vacation. Charges of hotel rooms have risen across the board, with 5-star hotels’ room charges reaching SR1,200 at the beginning of the vacation.

Adnan Zaitooni, an investor in hotels in the Central Area of Madinah, said occupancy now is currently at 80 percent levels with vacation just starting. “It is expected to rise and reach 90 percent levels as the holidays progresses,” he added.

He said the decision to postpone the demolition of 26 hotels in the key area has been instrumental in the city being able to accommodate visitors during these holiday times.

“These hotels have 35,000 beds, and the decision (postponement) was a wise decision and comes in response to the requirements to serve pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors to Madinah.

“It reflects the leadership’s care for the guests of Allah while enabling them to perform their rites and Ziyarah in comfort and peace of mind by allowing for increase in staying space,” Zaitooni said.

Meanwhile, the hotels in the western and northern parts of the Central Area have also assisted to accommodate visitors, especially after the demolition of a large number of hotels in the eastern area.

In a related development, the branch of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) in Madinah region has intensified supervision of tourist accommodation facilities and travel and tourism agencies during the mid-semester vacation.

The aim is to ensure that accommodation facilities abide by prices that have been fixed, aside from providing quality services. This includes hotels and furnished housing units.

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#5190 [Permalink] Posted on 24th March 2015 14:35
 
IMPORTANT MESSAGE

of "MAKKAH DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY"

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Makkah Development Authority denied
this model of Masjid al Haram
will be built by 2020


18 March 2015

هيئة تطوير مكة تكشف حقيقة صور المسجد الحرام بحلول 2020

تداولت مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي مؤخراً صور تصميم المسجد الحرام بحلول عام 2020، والتي قيل بأنها الشكل النهائي للمسجد. إلا الهيئة العليا لتطوير مكة المكرمة والمشاعر المقدسة أكدت أنه لا صحة لهذه الصور، وأنها لا تمثل الشكل الجديد للمسجد الحرام.

وفقاً لما تم عرضه في صحيفة أخبار 24 الالكترونية، فقد أوضح مساعد الأمين العام لهيئة تطوير مكة المهندس خالد فدا، أن الهيئة ليست معنية بالتخطيط للمنطقة المركزية حول المسجد الحرام، لافتاً إلى أن دورها يقتصر فقط على التنسيق مع الجهات الحكومية والخاصة حول تطوير المنطقة. (HERE)

يُذكر أن بعضاً من وسائل الإعلام ومواقع التواصل الاجتماعي، تناقلت خلال اليومين الماضيين، صوراً للمسجد الحرام، مشيرة إلى أنها تمثل الشكل الجديد الذي تقترحه هيئة تطوير مكة والمشاعر، للمسجد الحرام، وستعمل على تنفيذه خلال السنوات الخمس المقبلة.


http://abunawaf.com/18315-%D9%87%D9%...%88%D9%84-2020

Google translation:

Deliberated social networking sites recently Photos design of the Grand Mosque by 2020, which were claimed to be the final form of the mosque. However, the High Commission for the Development of Makkah and the holy sites confirmed there was no truth to these images, and it does not represent a new form of the Grand Mosque.

According to what was presented in the newspaper News 24 E (HERE), Assistant Secretary-General of the Mecca Development Engineer Khalid delegation has made it clear, that the body is not concerned with planning the central area around the Grand Mosque, pointing out that its role is limited only to coordinate with government and private agencies on the development of the region.

It is noteworthy that some of the media and social networking sites, picked up during the past two days, images of the Grand Mosque, noting that it represents a new form proposed by the Commission for the Development of Mecca and holy sites, the Grand Mosque, and will be implemented during the next five years.



صور تصميمات المسجد الحرام في 2020 ليست صحيحة

These photos designs of the Grand Mosque
in 2020 are not valid




This project was initiated by Mr. Ahmed Serry, he said that this project was started voluntarily
and was presented to governor of Makkah as well as in a number of universities. It was presented
to construction company as well that was responsible for new projects in Makkah. The project was
presented to them as an idea that can be useful. Mr. Ahmed designed this project in 2008.


http://www.wonderfulpoint.com/2015/0...plans-for.html

It is said that ...This futuristic design was rejected by Saudi King for being too modern.








صور تصميمات المسجد الحرام في 2020 ليست صحيحة

These photos designs of the Grand Mosque
in 2020 are not valid










صور تصميمات المسجد الحرام في 2020 ليست صحيحة

These photos designs of the Grand Mosque
in 2020 are not valid



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" APPROVED DESIGN "


Masjid al Haram 2020


Masjid al Haram 2020
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