The governor of Makkah Mukkarrama, Prince Mashal bin Abdullah has taken notice of an image that has been spread over the social media and has aroused the anger of many Muslims. This image has hurt the sentiments of the Muslims as it shows one of the Makkah’s police officer standing disrespectfully against one of the walls of Kaaba with one of his foot resting above the sacred Hajr-e-aswad. The governor has expressed resentment i this act and has immediately asked the concerned authority to relive that police officer from duty near the Holy Kaaba.
The governor has stated that respecting the Holy Kaaba is the foremost duty of every Muslim and that every Muslim should be aware of their duties with respect to the Holy Kaaba. The governor has taken severe action against the police officer and has stated that the police officer has not only violated his duties with respect to the Holy Kaaba but has also hurt the sentiments of the Muslims all around the world.
The Governor Mashal bin Abdullah called a meeting with the leader of the Makkah police, General Abdul Aziz AlSobhi and asked him to train all the policeman stationed at the Holy Kaaba before their duty so that they are aware of the significance of the sacred Holy Kaaba and also act with kindness towards the Muslim pilgrims.