MAKKAH AL-MUKARRAMAH, Monday, June 2, 2025 : The Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has announced the appointment of Sheikh Dr. Maher Al-Muaiqly as the preacher for this year’s Eid al-Adha prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, corresponding to 1446 AH.
A highly respected figure in the Islamic world, Sheikh Dr. Al-Muaiqly is renowned for his eloquence and deep knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence. His appointment follows his prominent role last year, when he was selected to deliver the Arafah sermon during the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Sheikh Al-Muaiqly began his academic journey at the College of Teachers in Madinah before obtaining a master’s degree in 1425 AH (2004/2005) from the College of Sharia at Umm Al-Qura University. His thesis focused on jurisprudential issues within the Hanbali school, particularly those narrated by Abdulmalik Al-Maimouni. In 1434 AH (2012/2013), he earned a doctorate in Shafi’i jurisprudence, graduating with first-class honors. His dissertation was a critical verification of Tuhfat Al-Nabih Sharh Al-Tanbih, a classical legal text by Imam Al-Shirazi on criminal and judicial matters.
Before rising to religious prominence, Sheikh Al-Muaiqly served as a mathematics teacher and student advisor in Makkah. He later joined the faculty of Umm Al-Qura University, where he became an assistant professor in the Department of Judicial Studies and served as Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research.
His journey as a prayer leader began at Saadi Mosque in Makkah’s Al-Awali neighborhood. He led prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during Ramadan in 1426 and 1427 AH. In 1428 AH, he was entrusted with leading Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers at the Grand Mosque and was officially appointed as one of its Imams later that year – a role he continues to fulfill with distinction.
Sheikh Al-Muaiqly is widely recognized as one of the foremost Quran reciters in the Islamic world, admired for his captivating voice and spiritual presence during congregational prayers. His upcoming sermon during the Eid al-Adha prayer is expected to draw millions of worshippers, both in person and via global broadcasts.
