The Algerian religious affairs department honored Imam Walid Mehssas, who showed compassion when a cat climbed onto his shoulder during prayer. The Association of Algerian Muslim Scholars noted that the scene of the cat went viral across channels and ignited discussions globally. A video clip widely circulated showing the Algerian imam focused on his prayer while the cat was on his shoulder; he did not shy away or react negatively, but treated it gently, resulting in over 1.6 billion views within 48 hours on social media.
Algeria... Honoring the Imam of the Cat Video
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