Sheikh Faisal, renowned Muezzin of Prophet’s Mosque, dies

Sheikh Faisal bin Abdulmalik Nouman, Muezzin of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, has passed away. Funeral prayer for him was offered at the Prophet’s Mosque after Fajr prayer on Tuesday and his body was buried in Jannatul Baqi cemetery. Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency for the Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque […]

Sheikh Faisal bin Abdulmalik Nouman, Muezzin of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, has passed away. Funeral prayer for him was offered at the Prophet’s Mosque after Fajr prayer on Tuesday and his body was buried in Jannatul Baqi cemetery.

Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency for the Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, in a condolence message, prayed to God Almighty to shower His mercy on the deceased, grant him a place in Paradise, and reward him abundantly for his service and dedication to calling the faithful to prayer at the Prophet’s Mosque.

Born in Madinah, Sheikh Faisal Nouman obtained his university degree from Taibah University after completing school education in Madinah. Sheikh Faisal joined a noble lineage devoted to calling for adhan at the Prophet’s Mosque.

His grandfather and father both served in this honored role. His father, Sheikh Abdulmalik Nouman began calling for prayer at the Prophet’s Mosque at the age of 14 and continued in this noble role until his passing at over 90 years of age.

Sheikh Faisal was appointed as muezzin of the Prophet’s Mosque and fulfilled this noble career with sincerity for nearly 25 years, serving from 1422 AH, corresponding to 2001, to 1447 AH, corresponding to 2025.

Sheikh Faisal was known for his melodious voice and reverent recitation. He was one of the familiar voices that became etched in the memories of worshippers and visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque, remaining present in the hearts of all who heard him, a testament to years of dedicated service in Islam’s second holiest place. (Saudi Gazette)