Key Takeaways
- Funeral prayers held at the Prophet’s Mosque with burial in Al-Baqi cemetery
- Sheikh Faisal Nauman served as Muadhin at Masjid An-Nabawi
- Passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025
MEDINA — Sheikh Faisal bin Abdul Malik Nauman, a senior Muadhin (caller to prayer) at Masjid An-Nabawi, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Prophet’s Mosque announced the passing and extended condolences to Sheikh Nauman’s family and colleagues.
Funeral prayers were conducted at the mosque followed by burial in Al-Baqi cemetery.
During his service, Sheikh Nauman witnessed multiple expansions of the Prophet’s Mosque and called prayers during historic gatherings, including Ramadan night prayers attended by millions.
About Sheikh Faisal Nouman
He was appointed Muadhin of Masjid an-Nabawi in 2001 (1422 AH). Sheikh Nouman descended from a lineage serving Adhan at Prophet’s Mosque across generations.
Sheikh Nouman’s grandfather served as Muadhin at Prophet’s Mosque, and his father was appointed to this role at just fourteen.
Sheikh Nouman’s father served as Muadhin of Prophet’s Mosque for decades, calling believers to prayer until his passing after age ninety — continuing the family’s multi-generational legacy of sacred service.
Sheikh Faisal Nouman (may God have mercy on him) served 25 years as Muadhin of Prophet’s Mosque with sincerity and humility (1422–1447 AH / 2001–2025 CE).