List of Imams of the Two Holy Mosques


This article provides the list of the imams of the Two Holy Mosques. They are the prayer leaders appointed to serve at the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina. They are tasked with leading daily prayers , Friday sermons, Tarawih, and other major religious observances. The imams are appointed by royal decree of the King of Saudi Arabia and serve as prayer leaders as well as Khatibs at the Two Holy Mosques. While their role is primarily religious and liturgical, some have also been noted for their Quran recitation, scholarly background, or wider public engagement through sermons broadcast from Mecca and Medina.

Current Imams of Masjid al-Haram

This list includes the current Imams of Masjid al-Haram who have been officially appointed as full-time, permanent Imams:

Current Imams of Prophet's Mosque

This list includes the current Imams of Prophet's Mosque who have been officially appointed as full-time, permanent Imams:

Former Imams of Masjid al-Haram

This list includes former Imams of Masjid al-Haram who were either officially appointed as full-time Imams or served as guest Imams during Ramadan only:

Former Imams of Prophet's Mosque

This list includes former Imams of Prophet's Mosque who were either officially appointed as full-time Imams or served as guest Imams during Ramadan only: