Opinion

Security in the Grand Mosque is not to be tested…but to be witnessed

November 03, 2025
Firas Tarabulsi
Firas Tarabulsi

By Firas Tarabulsi

In the Grand Mosque of Makkah—where sanctity meets order—nothing is left to chance. Every step is governed by an institutional mind, and every procedure is rooted in regulations that embody the spirit of a modern state: a state that sees no divide between worship and organization, between serenity and discipline.

The recent incident circulating on social media, showing a man involved in an altercation within the Mataf area, was in fact a straightforward enforcement of regulations designed to preserve the right of all pilgrims to perform their rituals safely and smoothly. The rules of the Haram are not spontaneous instructions; they are written regulations applied equally to everyone who enters this sacred space—safeguarding its sanctity and the safety of millions who come from across the globe.

What is noteworthy, however, is that the filming began even before the incident itself—almost as if the scene was anticipated. This raises professional questions about the motives behind using a camera not for documentation, but for provocation. Yet the reality remains: the entire Grand Mosque is monitored by advanced surveillance systems, where every movement is recorded with precision. Truth, therefore, is not extracted from a single clip, but from a comprehensive record that leaves no room for speculation.

Those who understand the spirit of law in the Kingdom know that security in the Haram is not mere physical presence—it is the embodiment of a fundamental legal principle: that public facilities are to be managed for the common good and to protect public rights. Every security measure taken within the Haram stems from written regulations and legal principles that balance individual freedom with collective discipline, preventing emotion or spontaneity from turning into disorder.

Because Saudi Arabia regards the Haram as the foremost symbol of the Muslim world, it has built its administration on one of the most advanced security and technological systems globally. Every action is monitored, every breach documented, and every response governed by procedures that uphold human dignity while preserving the majesty of order. To “test” security in such a place is not merely an individual misjudgment—it is a breach of sanctity protected by law before force.

Security in the Haram is not a display of authority; it is a quiet commitment administered with awareness and fairness. Its justice needs no defense—the facts speak for themselves. The nation that turned crowd management into a science, and the protection of pilgrims into a sacred duty, understands that discipline is not the opposite of mercy—it is its foundation.

Indeed, security in the Haram stands as a testament to the maturity and fairness of the Saudi state. It is not to be tested—because it has already proven itself. It is to be witnessed—because it delivers justice in the holiest place on earth.


November 03, 2025
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