Khartoum, Sudan – (African Boulevard News) – The dream of many Sudanese Muslims to perform the Hajj pilgrimage has been denied due to the ongoing war in the country. According to a recent report, only a small part of the country’s predominant Muslim community will be able to circumambulate around the Kabbah this year.
The Hajj pilgrimage is one of Islam’s five pillars, which requires Muslims to perform at least once in their lifetime if they can afford it. The holy event takes place annually in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, where millions of Muslims come together to perform the Hajj rituals.
However, due to the ongoing conflict in Sudan, the authorities have decided to limit the number of pilgrims that can participate in the Hajj this year, leaving thousands of Sudanese Muslims disappointed.
According to Saudi officials, they expect the number of pilgrims to decrease significantly this year due to the ongoing war in Sudan and other factors. The officials have cited the lack of resources and the instability in the region as the reasons why they cannot allow more Sudanese pilgrims to participate.
Speaking on the issue, Dr. Ismail Ibrahim, a Sudanese Islamic scholar, said, “It is unfortunate that many Sudanese Muslims will not be able to perform the Hajj this year. The Hajj is an essential part of our faith, and it is a pity that the ongoing war in the country has denied many of our brothers and sisters the opportunity to perform this sacred duty.”
He further added, “I urge the authorities in the country to do everything possible to restore peace and stability in the region to allow more Muslims to perform the Hajj in the future.”
The Hajj pilgrimage is known to bring together Muslims from different parts of the world, helping to foster unity and brotherhood. However, with the ongoing war in Sudan, the country’s Muslim community has been denied this opportunity, leaving many feeling isolated and cut off from their religious community.
It is hoped that the situation in Sudan will improve soon to allow more Muslims to perform the Hajj in the future. Until then, many Sudanese Muslims will continue to be denied their right to participate in one of the most sacred events of their faith.
