His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb mourns with profound sorrow and grief the victims of the horrific collision that occurred this morning, Monday, near Medina, which claimed the lives of 40 Indian pilgrims. The Grand Imam expresses his sincere condolences to the families of the victims who passed away in this tragic accident, praying to Almighty Allah to bestow His abundant mercy and forgiveness upon them all, to comfort their families and loved ones with patience and solace, and to grant the injured a speedy recovery. “Indeed, we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return.”