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Sheikh Dr Faisal Jameel Ghazzawi, the imam (prayer leader) of grand mosque in Makkah, Al-Haram, and a noted Islamic preacher, is unwell and undergoing medical treatment. Sources close to him confirmed medical professionals are closely monitoring his condition, while his family and the mosque administration have requested privacy during this difficult time.

News of Sheikh Ghazzawi’s illness has resonated deeply with worshippers worldwide, leading to an outpouring of prayers and messages of support on social media. On February 24, a hashtag, #فيصل_غزاوي, began trending on X, as thousands of users sent heartfelt wishes for his recovery.

One user wrote, “O Allah, grant healing to our Sheikh Dr. #Faisal_Ghazzawi, protect him with Your care, and watch over him with Your guidance. O Allah, ease his condition, have mercy on his weakness, bring joy to his family and loved ones with his recovery and well-being, and restore him to leading prayers in Your Sacred House.”

Another posted, “O Allah, heal Your servant, Sheikh #Faisal_Ghazzawi. Protect him with Your care, and watch over him with Your guidance. O Allah, ease his condition, have mercy on his weakness and grant him the garment of health and well-being.”

اللهم اشْفِ عبدَكَ يَنْكأُ لكَ عدُوًّا، أو يَمْشي لكَ إلى صلاةٍ.
اللهم رب الناس اذهب الباس اشف انت الشافي لا شفاء إلا شفاؤك شفاء لا يغادر سقما
الشيخ #فيصل_غزاوي شفاه الله وعافاه

دعواتكم للشيخ فهو يمر بعارض صحي pic.twitter.com/oAWacyIuo9

— شــــذرات 🌿 (@Khotabb) February 24, 2025

دعواتكم للشيخ #فيصل_غزاوي امام #المسجد_الحرام فهو يمر بعارض صحي.

نسأل اللّٰه ان ينزل عليه الشفاء العاجل والتام يارب العالمين . pic.twitter.com/DCI6TODBNp

— Haramain Archive (@muslimmakkah) February 24, 2025

اللهم أشف شيخنا د. #فيصل_غزاوي وأحفظه بحفظك، واكلأه برعايتك، اللهم ألطف بحاله، وأرحم ضعفه، وأسعد ذويه ومحبيه بشفائه وعافيته وعودته لإمامة بيتك الحرام )؛ pic.twitter.com/gtdDb2CgBE

— تَقــوَى (@taqwa_ajr) February 24, 2025

الشيخ : أ.د.#فيصل_غزاوي
آخر خُطبة للشيخ بعنوان: قوة الرب وضعف العبد
اللهم اشفهِ وعافه واكلأه بعين رعايتك
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— عَذق🇸🇦 (@mut7DY) February 24, 2025

A life dedicated to faith, scholarship

Born in 1965, Sheikh Ghazzawi has devoted his life to the study and teaching of the holy Qur’an. He specialised in Qur’anic recitation at Umm Al-Qura University, earning bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees. His academic work focused on Ibn Attiyah’s approach to recitations and Ibn Al-Mulqin’s writings on mosques.

His journey in academia began in 1989 when he became a lecturer at Umm Al-Qura University. By 2004, he had risen to the rank of associate professor. In addition to his scholarly contributions, Sheikh Ghazzawi has served as an imam in Makkah’s mosques since 1993, including at Al-Huda Mosque. In 2007, he was honoured with the position of imam at the Grand Mosque, leading millions in prayer over the years.

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As the Muslim community continues to pray for his swift recovery, Sheikh Ghazzawi’s influence as a scholar, teacher and spiritual guide remains profound. His powerful recitations of holy Qur’an and deep understanding of Islamic teachings have left an indelible mark on the hearts of worshippers across the world.