Masjid Al Haram muezzin Sheikh Ibrahim Al Madani passes away

Sheikh Ibrahim Al Madani, a recognised muezzin of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, died on Monday after performing the Fajr call to prayer earlier in the day. His final Fajr adhan was delivered from the Grand Mosque just hours before his death.

Footage of the final call was shared online, allowing worshippers and followers to hear his voice from the holy mosque for the last time. The news of his death was followed by an outpouring of condolences from people who remembered his distinctive voice and long service at the Grand Mosque.

Funeral prayer to be offered in Grand Mosque

Saudi media reports said the funeral prayer for Sheikh Ibrahim Al Madani would be offered after the Asr prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. He is then expected to be laid to rest at Al-Mualla Cemetery in Makkah.

The funeral arrangements added to the attention surrounding the death of the muezzin, whose voice had become familiar to many worshippers visiting or following prayers at the Grand Mosque.

Known for Fajr adhan and takbeerat

Sheikh Ibrahim Al Madani was particularly known for delivering the Fajr adhan at the Grand Mosque. He was also recognised for performing takbeerat and for relaying the imam’s takbeers to worshippers through the mosque’s sound system.

The Grand Mosque has 24 main muezzins, with six taking turns each day to perform the calls to prayer, including the Fajr adhan. His work was therefore part of an established system that ensures the calls to prayer are delivered regularly at Islam’s holiest mosque.

His journey began at the age of 15

Sheikh Ibrahim Al Madani was born in Madinah in 1976 and grew up in a religious family. His grandfather was a memoriser of the Quran and had a strong influence on his early religious upbringing.

Al Madani later studied Quranic sciences and continued developing his knowledge alongside his work as a muezzin. His journey in delivering the adhan began when he was only 15 years old.

He started at a neighbourhood mosque in Madinah and continued the duty on a rotating basis with other muezzins. He maintained this role until completing his college education.

From Madinah mosque to Grand Mosque

Al Madani later resumed his work as a muezzin after a period away from the role.

According to reports, he was invited to resume calling the adhan at Masjid Al-Maddah in Madinah in 1428 AH, corresponding to 2007–08. His long experience eventually led him to the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

He was formally appointed as a muezzin at the Grand Mosque in 1439 AH, corresponding to 2017–18. His background in Madinah also influenced his approach to the adhan, while his service in Makkah connected him with the distinctive traditions of the Grand Mosque.

A voice remembered by worshippers

Al Madani became closely associated with the Fajr adhan during his years at the Grand Mosque. Recordings of his adhan and takbeerat have been widely shared following news of his death.

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Saudi media and other reports said people were sharing old recordings and remembering his contribution to the service of the Grand Mosque. In an earlier interview, Al Madani recalled his first adhan at the Grand Mosque.

He described being deeply moved when he saw worshippers performing tawaf around the Kaaba while hearing his voice. His comments reflected the significance he attached to serving at the holy mosque.

Cause of death not disclosed

Reports said Sheikh Ibrahim Al Madani had been dealing with an illness before his death. However, the specific cause of his death was not initially disclosed in the available reports.

Saudi media confirmed his death, while several reports focused on his final Fajr adhan and his years of service at the Grand Mosque. The lack of an officially disclosed cause means claims beyond the reported illness should not be treated as confirmed.

Social media remembers Grand Mosque muezzin

News of Al Madani’s death quickly spread across social media platforms.

Users shared recordings of his Fajr adhan, takbeerat, and earlier appearances while expressing condolences. Several reports noted that his name became widely discussed online after news of his death emerged.

For many followers, the sharing of his final Fajr adhan added a poignant moment to the news of his passing. The recording has also helped preserve the voice that many worshippers had heard during his years of service at the Grand Mosque.

A long service comes to an end

Sheikh Ibrahim Al Madani spent decades connected with the duty of calling Muslims to prayer.

His journey began at a neighbourhood mosque in Madinah before eventually taking him to the Grand Mosque in Makkah. His final Fajr adhan now marks the end of that long service.

The Grand Mosque continues to rely on its rotating group of muezzins to deliver the calls to prayer throughout the day. Al Madani’s death has nevertheless drawn particular attention because of his distinctive association with the Fajr adhan and his years of service at the holy mosque.