The death of the son of Saudi influencer Musa bin Turki sparks grief among activists.

Sadness has gripped social media following the announcement of the death of Assaf, the son of Saudi influencer Musa bin Turki. Thousands of followers reacted to the heartbreaking news, expressing their deep sorrow and praying for mercy for the child and patience and solace for his parents.

Since his birth, little Assaf has been the center of attention and love of his followers, regularly appearing alongside his father, Musa, and mother, Yosha. The public followed him throughout his early development. His death was a devastating shock to his fans, who felt as if they had lost a member of their family.

Death announcement via Snapchat Musa bin Turki announced the death of his son via a post on his official Snapchat account, saying: "To God we belong and to Him we shall return. To God belongs what He takes and what He gives, and everything with Him has an appointed term. My son, Assaf, has passed away. I ask God to make him an intercessor for his parents, to make him a bird among the birds of Paradise, and to mend our hearts in a way that will amaze the inhabitants of the heavens and the earth."

Funeral prayers were held for Assaf on Saturday afternoon at Al Rajhi Mosque in Riyadh, and his body was then laid to rest in Al Naseem Cemetery. Condolences will be received by his family at the home of his brother Abdullah in the Al Qayrawan neighborhood.

Mystery surrounds the cause of death Despite the deep sadness, neither Musa bin Turki nor his wife, YouTuber Yosha Abdel Aziz, revealed the direct cause of Assaf's death, who was only 17 months old. However, social media users circulated accounts attributed to family members indicating that the death was the result of an unfortunate accident.

Among the widely circulated stories is that the child, Assaf, was playing at his aunt's house when he fell into the swimming pool, drowning to death before being rescued. This story sparked a wave of grief and sorrow among followers.