Reviewing the goals and motives of Masjid al-Haraam occupation

On the first day of Muharram in the year 1400 AH, Masjid al-Haram was occupied by a group headed by Al- Juhayman Outaibi. They pledge allegiance to the person whom is called as promised Mahdi. Confrontation with the armed government leads to the massive killing and abundant bloodshed. After a week of fighting, the Saudi government fails and inevitably, seeks help from Western countries. Finally, after two weeks, the fire appears to be put out but the dimensions, deep roots and intensity of its influence in the community pretty soon becomes clear. The incident caused a major change in policy and governance is the dynasty of Saud. On the other hand, the movement also became an inspiration for the Salafist-Jihadi currents and Juhayman as a role model and hero was praised and adhered. The present article seeks to examine the motivation and aims of Juhayman his companions' uprising. Some believe that the movement is left-style revolution. Still some others consider restricting them to swear allegiance to the Mahdi. The third idea introduced it as a coup to assassinate leaders of the Saud dynasty. From Juhayman words and also from works of his like-minded friends light up the realize of fulfilling the apocalyptic traditions in which both pledging allegiance to the Mahdi and construction of corruption and innovations occur. Here are some other points that will be elaborated.