In a move reflecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's commitment to harnessing technology to serve Islam, and under the direct guidance of His Excellency the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Latif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, the Ministry, represented by the Agency for Publications and Scientific Research, announced the launch of a comprehensive update to the Islamic Electronic Library. This launch coincides with the approach of the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH, aiming to provide a distinguished spiritual and educational experience for those fasting and performing Umrah.
Updates that reflect the spirituality of the holy month
The Ministry's Agency for Publications and Scientific Research explained that the recent update was not limited to technical aspects but also included a restructuring of the content to better suit the needs of Muslims during the month of Ramadan. The update involved rearranging the lists of books and scholarly materials, placing books related to the rulings of fasting and prayer at the forefront of the library, thus facilitating access for those observing the fast to the necessary religious and spiritual information. The library's website also received a new look with a visual identity inspired by the atmosphere of the holy month of Ramadan, in addition to the distribution of over 30 million informational and educational slides across the library's various platforms.
Extensive scientific content in 52 international languages
The Islamic Electronic Library is a reliable scholarly resource, containing over 1,000 scholarly materials in various formats, including written, audio, and video. This content covers all aspects of Islamic jurisprudence, from the Holy Quran to books on creed, rulings on Hajj and Umrah, and supplications and remembrances. The library boasts works by prominent scholars such as His Eminence Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Baz and Sheikh Muhammad bin Saleh Al-Uthaymeen (may God have mercy on them), and His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Abdul Latif Al-Sheikh. To ensure this noble message reaches a global audience, these materials are available in 52 international languages, making it a valuable resource for researchers and students of knowledge from all nationalities.
Digital transformation and the Kingdom's Vision 2030
This ambitious project aligns with the Ministry of Islamic Affairs' commitment to the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which focuses on digital transformation and facilitating services for pilgrims. The library is not merely a website, but a comprehensive system providing access to its content through six modern mobile applications, as well as the "Tawakkalna" and "Rushd" apps. Technology has also been deployed on the ground through interactive screens located in the holy sites, the Prophet's Mosque, international and domestic airports, border crossings, and even major shopping malls and hotel prayer rooms, ensuring that moderate Islamic knowledge reaches every beneficiary, wherever they may be.
Statistics reflect success
Since its launch, the library has achieved record numbers, reflecting the need for such reliable platforms, with over 700,000 users benefiting from its services. The Ministry continues its efforts to increase this number by displaying informational and educational slides around the clock on 84 interactive screens distributed across key regions of the Kingdom, including Mecca, Medina, Jeddah, Taif, and the Eastern Province, among others. This underscores the Ministry's commitment to promoting moderate religious awareness and combating extremist ideologies with beneficial knowledge.
