26/12/2025
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26/12/2025
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RIYADH, Dec 26: A security guard at the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) in Makkah was injured while attempting to save a person who reportedly tried to take their own life by jumping from an upper level of the mosque.
According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred when the individual moved towards the edge of an upper floor of the mosque. A security guard on duty immediately rushed to intervene in an effort to prevent the person from ending his life. During the rescue attempt, the guard sustained injuries as he tried to stop the individual from hitting the ground.
Both the individual and the injured security guard were swiftly transported to a medical facility, where they received necessary medical attention. Their current conditions have not been officially disclosed.
The actions of the security guard have been widely described as heroic, reflecting exceptional courage, humanity, and selflessness. By placing the safety of another human life above his own, the guard demonstrated a profound sense of duty and moral responsibility in a moment of extreme danger.
Observers noted that the guard did not hesitate to act despite the obvious risks involved, displaying quick thinking, sincerity to duty, and noble character. His intervention, though resulting in personal injury, helped prevent a potentially fatal outcome.
The incident highlights the dedication and commitment of security personnel serving at the Grand Mosque, who are entrusted with the safety and well-being of millions of worshippers and pilgrims from around the world. It also underscores the values of responsibility, sacrifice, and service that guide those tasked with protecting the guests of the Holy Mosque in one of the most sacred places on earth.
Authorities continue to emphasize the importance of vigilance, compassion, and mental health awareness within crowded religious spaces, particularly during peak pilgrimage seasons.