Translation of the Arafat sermon into 35 international languages | Religious Affairs efforts
Launch of a platform to translate the Arafat sermon into 35 languages
The General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina announced the completion of its platform for the translation of the Arafat Day sermon into 35 international languages. This strategic step is part of a comprehensive enrichment plan for the Hajj season, which primarily aims to convey the message of the Arafat sermon to Muslims worldwide, regardless of their language or culture, ensuring that its profound meanings reach the widest possible audience.
The historical context of the Arafat sermon and the evolution of its transmission
The Day of Arafah holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims, as it is the most important pillar of Hajj, in accordance with the Prophet Muhammad's saying, "Hajj is Arafah." The Arafah sermon, delivered from the Namira Mosque in Arafat, is a historical and spiritual continuation of the Prophet's Farewell Sermon, which established the principles of human rights, equality, and justice in Islam. Historically, the benefit of this sermon was limited to the pilgrims present at Arafat, but over time it evolved to be broadcast via radio and television. Today, in the age of technological advancement, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is leading a tremendous effort to broadcast this ritual through the digital realm, transcending geographical boundaries and reaching every home around the world.
Local and international importance and impact
The significance of this event is evident on several levels. Locally, this project reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's commitment to harnessing the latest technologies to serve pilgrims, aligning with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to achieve comprehensive digital transformation within the Two Holy Mosques. Regionally and internationally, translating the Arafat sermon into 35 languages effectively contributes to disseminating Islam's tolerant message, promoting the values of moderation and balance, and countering hate speech and extremism. It also unites the feelings of Muslims worldwide and allows millions who are unable to perform Hajj the opportunity to listen to the sermon and understand its spiritual and guiding messages in their native languages.
Advanced technologies to serve Muslims
The Presidency of Religious Affairs explained that the platform for interpreting religious texts was designed according to the highest technical standards to ensure high-quality, uninterrupted live interpretation. The languages used for interpretation include widely spoken languages such as English, French, Malay, Urdu, and others that cover the majority of non-Arabic-speaking Muslims. This technological advancement aims to enrich the experience of pilgrims both intellectually and spiritually, thus strengthening cultural exchange and reaffirming the universal message of the Two Holy Mosques.
The Presidency called on all Muslims around the world to take advantage of this quality service and follow the live broadcast and simultaneous translation of the Arafat Day sermon by accessing the official link dedicated to the platform: Arafat Sermon Translation Platform.
