Eyewitnesses said two individuals became involved in a dispute within the mosque premises. During the incident, a young man was seen holding an elderly person as the situation briefly escalated.
Security personnel quickly intervened and separated both individuals, preventing the situation from worsening and restoring calm inside the mosque area.
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Masjid-e-Nabawi holds immense importance for the Muslim Ummah. It is the mosque established by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Madinah and is the second holiest site in Islam after Masjid al-Haram.
Millions of Muslims from around the world visit Masjid-e-Nabawi every year to offer prayers and pay their respects. Any disturbance at such a sacred place deeply hurts religious sentiments.
Following the incident, many worshippers and social media users expressed anger and sadness, stressing that patience, discipline, and respect must be upheld at holy sites.
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Authorities have not yet released further details about the individuals involved or any action taken after the incident.
Masjid-e-Nabawi is sacred for all Muslims. Even small disputes can hurt global sentiments. Security acted quickly to protect sanctity. Respect and patience are vital at holy places.