
The Muazzein of Masjid Al Nabawi, Sheik Faisal bin Abdul Malik Numan, passed away in Madinah on Monday, December 22.
According to Inside the Haramain, a Saudi Arabia-based website, Sheikh Faisal Numan’s funeral prayer was held at the Mosque premises after Fajr prayer on Tuesday, followed by his burial at the historic Jannat al-Baqi cemetery in Madinah.
Sheikh Faisal Numan had served as the muezzin of the Masjid Al Nabawi for nearly 25 years – from 2001 to 2025.
Known for his soulful azaan and unwavering devotion to religion, he earned a special place in the hearts of millions of Muslims worldwide.
He belonged to a family with a long-standing tradition of serving as muezzins at the Masjid Al Nabawi. His father was appointed at the age of 14, and his grandfather also held the revered position.
