Imam of Prophet’s Mosque Condemns Drone Attack on Madina Power Station
At a glance
- The Imam of the Prophet's Mosque has condemned the drone attack in Madina.
- The attack targeted a power station supplying electricity to the holy site.
- Pakistan and other Muslim nations have also denounced the incident.
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An alleged drone attack struck the Taibah power distribution station in Madina, Saudi Arabia, which supplies electricity to the Prophet's Mosque (PBUH). The Saudi-led coalition blamed the Houthi militia for the attack, stating that wreckage confirmed their involvement. The Houthis, however, have denied the accusation. The attack caused minor damage but did not disrupt the wider electricity network. Pakistan's Foreign Office strongly condemned the incident, calling it a "grave provocation" and reaffirming solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Several other countries also issued condemnations.
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The Imam and Khateeb of the Prophet's Mosque in Madina, Sheikh Saleh Al-Maghamsi, has condemned the drone attack on the Taibah power station, stating that targeting holy places hurts the feelings of Muslims worldwide.
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The Imam and Khateeb of the Prophet's Mosque (PBUH) in Madina, Sheikh Saleh Al-Maghamsi, has condemned the recent drone attack on the Taibah power distribution station in the holy city.
In a statement, Sheikh Saleh said that targeting holy places is tantamount to hurting the feelings of Muslims worldwide. He emphasized that the sanctity of Makkah and Madina is in the hearts of all Muslims and that defending these sacred sites is a collective responsibility.
This condemnation follows Pakistan's earlier statement denouncing the attack as a "grave provocation."
Following the incident in Madina, the Saudi-led coalition announced it had intercepted and destroyed four more drones and at least two ballistic missiles allegedly launched by the Houthi militia towards the cities of Khamis Mushait and Jazan.
According to the coalition spokesman, missile debris fell in Khamis Mushait, causing damage to some buildings and vehicles, but no casualties were reported. The coalition reiterated its commitment to taking necessary measures to protect the Two Holy Mosques and ensure the safety of pilgrims.
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Pakistan calls Houthi attack on Madinah power station a grave provocation
Pakistan on Friday condemned the attack by the Houthi militia on the Taibah power distribution station in Madinah. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said this reprehensible attack against civilian infrastructure supplying
حوثیوں کا مدینہ منورہ کے گرڈ اسٹیشن پرڈرون حملہ، سعودی اتحادی افواج
حوثیوں کے مدینہ منورہ کے گرڈ اسٹیشن پرڈرون حملے میں بجلی کا ایک ٹرانسفارمر عارضی طور پر غیر فعال ہوگیا۔
'Grave provocation': Pakistan condemns Houthi attack on power facility in Madina
Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned an alleged attack by the Houthi militia on the Taibah power distribution station in Madina on Sept 29, describing it as a “grave provocation” and a threat to regional peace and security. In a statement, the Forei
Pakistan strongly condemns Houthi attack on civilian power facility in Madinah
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has strongly condemned the attack by the Houthi militia on the Taibah power distribution station in Madinah.…
Yeh bohot afsosnak khabar hai. Muqaddas maqamaat ka ehtaram har haal mein laazim hai, regardless of any conflict.
Indeed, it’s a disturbing precedent. Beyond the sacred nature of the site, targeting essential infrastructure like a power station affects ordinary civilians the most.
Aapki baat sahi hai, aam shehrion per asar parta hai. Kya is qisam ke ahem power stations ke liye behtar security measures mojood nahi hain?
Bilkul. Bus umeed hai ke wahan services jald az jald bahaal ho gayi hon gi taake ibadat karne walon aur muqeemi logon ko takleef na ho.
Ye aik mushkil sawal hai. Modern drone technology se bachao bohot complex hai, even for well-equipped countries.