The video of the Algerian reciter Walid Mehsas, who achieved millions of views on social media after a cat climbed his shoulder while leading the Tarawih prayer, continues to echo after it was highlighted by international websites and media, such as the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and the American network CNN.
And in the first comment of the Algerian sheikh Walid Mahassas about the spread video, he said in statements to the Algerian Roya channel, according to Russia Today: "We were at a Qur’anic wedding, and we spent two of the most wonderful hours of life with the Holy Qur’an. I salute all the children, men and women, and I pray for the people of this town, whose people are famous for memorizing the Holy Qur’an, that my Lord preserves and blesses it.".
A blogger commented on the video, saying: "The cat is a gift from God Almighty to Sheikh Walid Mahassas. On this blessed night, God Almighty wanted the voice of the Sheikh as he recited the Qur’an to reach the ears of all the inhabitants of the earth.".
She wrote in English: "great video. You can tell that the imam and the cat are good friends as the cat gently hugs the face of the imam, and while praying, the imam helps the cat on his shoulders. The love of animals is great to see. The imam also has a wonderful voice".
The imam posted the video on his official page "Facebook"And he commented: "Glory be to God.. Even animals are humbled by the words of God.. A cat climbs over the imam as he recites the Qur’an during the Tarawih prayer".
Another said: "A typical beautiful cat that wants all the attention, his reaction (the imam) was just beautiful, showing his kindness to the cat while continuing to pray".
Sheikh Walid Mahassas was born in Algeria, and he is the imam of the Abi Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque in the 12-hectare neighborhood in the state of Bordj Bou Arreridj, in eastern Algeria.
And he was classified as one of the most beautiful voices for reciting the Holy Qur’an. He also continues to hold Qur’anic evenings to memorize and recite the Qur’an as part of a competition. "Peanut buds"He offers Friday prayer sermons and special lessons explaining and interpreting the Islamic religion and legal sciences, including what is also related to honoring parents.
