In a move aimed at strengthening knowledge and protecting society from extremist ideologies, His Excellency the President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais, launched today a unique initiative entitled "Fortification." This initiative comes as part of the ongoing efforts of the Presidency of Religious Affairs to solidify the principles of moderation and balance, and to spread enlightened Islamic awareness within the precincts of the Prophet's Mosque.
Objectives of the "Tahseen" initiative and its implementation mechanisms
The "Tahseen" initiative transcends being merely a traditional awareness program, forming a comprehensive intellectual framework. It includes a package of specialized scientific content carefully designed to address contemporary intellectual issues and actively contribute to building sound awareness across various segments of society. The initiative is based on several key pillars:
- Scientific content: Preparing and publishing sound scientific materials that promote the concepts of intellectual security and refute doubts.
- Awareness lectures: Holding a series of lessons and lectures within the corridors of the Prophet’s Mosque, targeting millions of visitors and pilgrims from all over the world, to enlighten them about the concepts of the true religion based on tolerance and mercy.
- Staff development: Allocating intellectual programs and lectures for the Presidency’s staff, to raise their efficiency and enable them to perform their mission in serving the Two Holy Mosques in the best possible way.
Strategic context and the importance of intellectual security
This initiative comes within the context of strategic transformations underway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the care of the Two Holy Mosques, not only in terms of infrastructure and services, but also intellectually and academically. "Intellectual security" is a fundamental pillar of societal stability, aiming to protect minds from deviations, extremism, and fanaticism. The "Fortification" initiative derives its significance from its place of origin; the Prophet's Mosque is a beacon of knowledge and faith, and its pronouncements resonate widely throughout the Islamic world.
The initiative reflects the keenness of the wise leadership and the Presidency of Religious Affairs to ensure that the Two Holy Mosques serve as a starting point for correcting misconceptions about Islam, and presenting the clear image of the Islamic religion, which rejects violence and extremism and calls for coexistence and peace.
Expected impact locally and globally
The "immunization" initiative is expected to have a tangible positive impact on several levels:
- Locally: To protect Saudi youth and society from deviant intellectual currents, and to strengthen national unity based on a correct understanding of religion.
- Globally: Given the influx of visitors of all nationalities to the Prophet’s Mosque, this initiative will contribute to conveying the message of moderation to various countries around the world through these visitors, thus strengthening efforts to combat Islamophobia and clarifying the true, tolerant nature of Islam.
At the conclusion of the launch of the initiative, Sheikh Al-Sudais affirmed that “Tahseen” is an extension of the global message of the Two Holy Mosques in spreading the approach of moderation and confronting deviant thought with the weapon of knowledge and wisdom, within the objectives of the Presidency of Religious Affairs to achieve institutional excellence and maximize the religious and scientific impact.
