# Religious condemnation of Houthi threats to holy sites

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/religious-condemnation-of-houthi-threats-to-holy-sites
> Updated: 2026-09-18T21:06:19.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Religious leaders at the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia have issued warnings regarding threats to Islamic sanctities. 

During a sermon at Al-Masjid al-Haram, Sheikh Dr. Bandar Balilah condemned the Houthi militia for targeting mosques, schools, and property, characterizing such actions as criminal acts that violate religious and human values. 

Similarly, at Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Imam Sheikh Dr. Abdulmohsen Al-Qasim emphasized the necessity of protecting the security of Mecca and Medina, identifying the Houthi militia as a threat that jeopardizes the security of the holy cities.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Al-Masjid an-Nabawi Imam warns of threats to the Two Holy Mosques

Imam of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Dr. Abdulmohsen Al-Qasim, warned against attacks on the Two Holy Mosques, citing Houthi militia actions as a threat to the security of Mecca and Medina.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-masjid-an-nabawi-imam-warns-of-threats-to-the-two-holy-mosques

### 2026-09-18: Al-Masjid al-Haram Imam condemns Houthi attacks on sanctities

Imam Bandar Balilah delivered a sermon at Al-Masjid al-Haram emphasizing the importance of good faith and condemning Houthi militia attacks on Islamic sanctities in Mecca and Medina.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-masjid-al-haram-imam-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-sanctities

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