Umrah For Queen: Yemeni Man Arrested In Saudi Arab

Web Desk — Saudi Authorities arrested a Yemeni citizen for performing the Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah for Queen Elizabeth II, who died last week.

This man posted his clip on social media in which he can be seen holding a banner, reading (in Arabic): “Umrah for the soul of Queen Elizabeth II, we ask God to accept her in heaven and among the righteous.”

The clip went viral on social media and the Saudi police had to take action against him. A number of social media users had demanded his arrest as Islamic law does not permit Muslims to perform pilgrimage on behalf of deceased non-Muslims.

Some scholars also denounced the man’s ‘unIslamic act’ while others mentioned that making prayers for non-Muslims is allowed but raised objections on dedicating pilgrimage to non-believers.