Nigerians has expressed dismay over the attitudes of some Umrah pilgrims who are turning Hajj and Umrah into a content creation event in Saudi Arabia.
Information available to HAJJ REPORTERS shows that some of these misguided individuals are even going there to promote their immoral social media pages.
Saudi authorities have issued a stern warning to all pilgrims, including Nigerians, prohibiting the creation of social media content during Hajj and Umrah.
While some posts show modest devotion, others display behavior unbefitting of pilgrims.
A view showed a man loudly demanding wealth as he struggled to touch the Kaaba: “I want money like Dangote! My Creator, bring it to me!”
In another video, a Nigerian pilgrim interrupted his prayers to rudely rebuke a weeping worshipper behind him, asking in a local language: “Did you kill the Prophet?”—a remark lost in translation but offensive in context.
Similarly, a group of Nigerian pilgrims filmed themselves circling the Kaaba while chanting requests for a “Lamborghini.”
The situation has drawn mixed reactions from the Nigerians. While many questioned the appropriateness of documenting private worship for online attention, many others raised alarms about the potential consequences, fearing that Nigeria might face restrictions from Saudi authorities if such behavior persists.
Mallam Rabiu Jalo on Facebook said, “Some went for Umrah with the intention of Ibadah, but some idiots went there to act foolishly in front of the Ka’bah.”
Jamiu Zakariyau on Facebook said, “Salaam alaykum, what’s happening in Makkah this year with our people taking our religion for jokes, most especially inside Haram calls for concern, the authority should act please.”
Reacting to Hajj Reporters’ post on Facebook, Mutiat Muhammad said, “Jamiu Zakariyau Ayiki Jamzak
I can’t agree less
Imagine that one mocks another person who is crying to Allah. Like what??
I think he should be arrested for cyberbullying or whatever way to punish him”
Mujidat Olatinwo said “I pray and hope the Saudi Government will not later stop Nigerian women from performing Hajj and Umrah. Haba! This is uncalled for.”
Ibrahim Yahaya said “Many Nigerians are not going to Umrah for religious obligation, but show of wealth and affluence. Because Mr A is there , I must go as well. You went to Umrah with stolen wealth and you are there doing bad thing !”
Aliyu Abdullahi Gunigi with username @abubillaal on X wrote, “People care so much about impressing others that they even do it while performing religious rites. Imagine something as sacred as pilgrimage—people go there, snap pictures, record videos, and post them for the world to see. Indeed, this desperate need for validation has become a pitiful spectacle.”
@Hayaatuddeen on X commented, “I don’t even see it as making fun of themselves but rather making a mockery of Allah…. Bada yiwa Allah isgilanci… Sbd abun haushi You even hear some ladies saying Allah yabani mijin wata…what sort of nonsense is that?”
Another user @Asrarali75 said; “Mobile phones should be banned on both hajj and Umrah because many people visit these places only to make TikTok videos rather than focusing on worship and spirituality.”
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