With the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadan, a profound sense of faith pervades the holiest places on earth: the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina. In this context, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques continues its leading role in serving visitors from around the world by launching a comprehensive system of educational and guidance programs. These programs aim to enrich the spiritual experience of visitors and pilgrims, and to reinforce the message of the Two Holy Mosques as beacons of knowledge and guidance.
Historical background: The Two Holy Mosques as a center of scientific influence
Throughout history, the Two Holy Mosques have been more than just places of worship; they have been open universities and beacons of knowledge. Since the dawn of Islam, scholarly circles have convened within their walls, where eminent scholars, jurists, and hadith experts gathered to teach Muslims about their faith. These circles formed the nucleus of Islamic scholarship, which spread throughout the Muslim world. Contemporary Ramadan programs continue this great historical legacy, employing the latest methods and technologies to ensure that Islam's tolerant message reaches the widest possible audience.
Sound scientific lessons and a moderate approach
During the holy month of Ramadan, the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina witness a surge in scholarly and guidance activities, befitting the special significance of Ramadan and its place in the hearts of Muslims. A series of insightful lectures are organized, delivered by a distinguished group of scholars, imams, and teachers from the Two Holy Mosques. These lectures are comprehensive and diverse, combining sound Islamic principles with an accessible approach that takes into account the diverse languages and cultures of the pilgrims. These programs focus on correcting misconceptions, reinforcing the values of moderation and balance, and disseminating authentic Islamic knowledge derived from the Quran and Sunnah, thus contributing to the effective and contemporary delivery of the religious message.
Harnessing digital transformation to serve the pilgrims
Recognizing the importance of technology in the modern age, the Presidency's efforts have not been limited to field programs but have extended to the digital sphere. Multilingual digital services are intensified during the holy month, with the Presidency providing dedicated points to answer inquiries directly. In addition, a free telephone service for issuing fatwas is activated, enabling pilgrims and visitors to obtain reliable rulings from a select group of scholars and judges regarding their rituals and acts of worship. This comes as an extension of the Presidency's efforts to harness digital transformation to serve the religious message, through its social media accounts, which are enriched with religious content related to the Two Holy Mosques.
Global importance and impact
The importance of these programs transcends local boundaries, reaching the entire Muslim world. The Two Holy Mosques receive millions of Muslims from all corners of the earth during Ramadan, making these programs a global platform for disseminating sound Islamic knowledge. They contribute to promoting the true image of Islam as a religion of tolerance and moderation, and provide Muslims worldwide with spiritual and intellectual sustenance to support them in their religious and worldly affairs. These efforts also reflect the exceptional care that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia dedicates to serving the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors, and underscore its pivotal role in leading the Muslim world and serving its causes.
