Khaberni - The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance in Saudi Arabia has officially banned the filming of imams and worshipers during prayers in mosques.
Minister Abdul Latif Al-Sheikh attributed the decision to being "part of the official instructions aimed at preserving sincerity in worship, and preventing anything that may lead to ostentation or seeking praise and admiration".
After launching the seasonal programs of the Islamic Affairs for the month of Ramadan, the Minister revealed that the ministry had issued several instructions to prepare mosques, serve worshipers, organize the breaking of the fast for those fasting, and assign field supervisory teams to follow up on compliance with the regulations and instructions.
Instructions for Mosques:
Earlier, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance issued a set of instructions and guidelines for preparing mosques during the month of Ramadan, and stressed on the regulations and instructions organizing the work of mosque staff across all regions of the Kingdom, in order to serve worshipers and achieve the ministry's message and general objectives, coinciding with the holy month.
The circular emphasized to mosque personnel, including imams and muezzins, the necessity of full regularity in work, and not to be absent except for utmost necessity, with appointing someone to work during an absence period, after approval from the competent branch, according to the system-allowed duration, and providing a commitment to not breach responsibilities.
The ministry's circular stressed the importance of adhering to the Prophetic guidance in the Qunoot supplication, that it should be with humility and submissiveness, without prolongation or affectation in rhyming, focusing on the authentic and narrated supplications.
