Madinah, Feb. 21 -- Sheikh Saleh bin Awad Al-Maghamsi was appointed imam of the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah by royal decree on Saturday, February 21.

He led his first prayer at the mosque during Isha on the same day.

In a message posted on X, Sheikh Al-Maghamsi thanked the Saudi leadership for the confidence placed in him.

"All praise is due to Allah by Whose blessings righteous deeds are completed. May Allah reward the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for this precious trust in appointing me as an imam and khateeb at the Prophet's Mosque. We ask Allah Almighty to grant us success in what He loves and is pleased with."

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