 From tomorrow evening, depending on your time zone, the Islamic world will mark Eid al-Adha commemorating the sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith. This festival honors his willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God's command. In essence, it reminds us of total sacrifice that he needs to believe and trust in Allah. During this time, Muslims witnessed increased activities around Saudi Arabia as people from across the world visit to perform religious obligations at the Kaaba. Many significant events occurred around the Kaaba, though there has been cases of people disrespecting the sacred arena. While others genuinely come to witness the house of the Lord, others come for something different. Yes, in response to things like this, the government enlisted services of the police and law enforcement personnel to maintain orderness and good conduct around the Kaaba. So when I saw the video of what I had to be a black Muslim man wearing the customary Umrah dress being poached out of the Kaaba zone, I was initially startled. Assalamu alaikum brothers and sisters, welcome to another episode of the Upalmided Thinker Show. Assist this great channel by liking, sharing and subscribing to the channel. The video of the black pilgrim being manhandled by the Saudi police could easily keep the impression of harassment and some might interpret it as racism. I have hard compliments from individuals who feel mistreated and black people in Mecca. However, they assure me that there is a distinction between the Saudi government and Islam and that's true, even claiming that Saudi authorities do not practice authentic Islam. I don't know how true that might be. In my opinion, there is nothing strange about this video. These are security personnel who may have observed misconduct on the part of the black pilgrim and acted to preserve the sanctity of the Kaaba. They are there to ensure that everyone that has to the rules govern the holy site. It is important to note that the black individual in the video may not represent the entire group of black pilgrims in Mecca, so accusing the officers of outright racism may be unjustifiable and unfounded. However, we cannot dismiss the possibility of prejudice influencing the conduct of some individuals, particularly in Mecca. As I mentioned earlier, prominent voices have condemned the treatment of people of African origin by some Saudi police officers nonetheless. These are isolated instances that can be prompted by the behavior of some Africans when they enter the country. There have been reports of black African individuals being arrested for drug smuggling in a drug program which can justify police suspicion. The video is further complicated by the absence of commentary from the person who recorded it. Therefore, we cannot ascertain with certainty what the black individual was doing, or what prompted the police to ask him to leave in that manner. It is evident that they were pushing him away and he can be hard on asking them to let him go out on his own. Notably, other Muslims can be seen trying to restrain the police from pushing him violently, signaling their desire for decorum and respect of the black individual. See guys, the lessons I drew from this video, despite the accusation about racism, are very simple. Look, these crucial for pilgrims to adhere to the rules and regulation governing the holy sites. These include behaving respectfully following instructions and refraining from any actions that may disrupt the peaceful atmosphere around that zone. When countering incidents that may appear concerning or alarming, if these are important to remain calm and exercise patience, jumping to conclusions or making accusations without complete information can obviously lead to misunderstanding and unnecessary conflicts. Most importantly, the viral video also reveals the presence of fellow Muslims who attempted to intervene and ensure that the situation was handled with decorum and respect. These apparently highlight the importance of unity within the Islamic community and the duty to protect the rights of all individuals irrespective of the background or ethnicity. Well, let's draw the curtain at this juncture, brothers and sisters. Don't forget to support us by liking, sharing with your family and friends to help us grow and also subscribe as we will require that to expand our reach. Until next time, ladies and gentlemen, assalamualaikum.