Saudi Grand Mufti tells troops to be ready to sacrifice their lives fighting Houthis - Reuters

Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti issued a public address to the kingdom’s armed forces, urging soldiers to be prepared to lay down their lives in the ongoing conflict with the Houthi movement. The call was delivered in a statement released through the Saudi state news agency on September 25.

In the address, the Grand Mufti emphasized that troops should remain ready to sacrifice themselves until the Iran‑backed Houthi group is removed from power. He framed the struggle as a duty that may require the ultimate personal cost from those serving in the military.

The pronouncement comes amid a period of heightened hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, during which the rebel group has launched multiple salvos of missiles and drones targeting Saudi territory. The escalation has intensified over recent weeks, prompting increased military responses from the kingdom.

The statement was posted on the official Saudi news platform, reflecting the religious establishment’s endorsement of the government’s military campaign against the Houthis. It underscores the alignment of religious and state leadership in the ongoing war effort.

The Grand Mufti’s message reinforces the narrative that the conflict will continue until the Houthis are fully ousted, signalling sustained resolve from Saudi authorities to pursue a decisive outcome.