Launch of the “Dalala wa Tabyan” guidance program for pilgrims in multiple languages
Activating the “Dalala wa Tabyeen” program to enhance the religious experience of pilgrims
In a move aimed at enriching the spiritual and intellectual experience of pilgrims, the General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque announced the activation of its specialized program, "Guidance and Clarification," as part of its operational plan for this year's Hajj season (1447 AH). The program focuses on providing religious guidance to pilgrims in multiple international languages, ensuring that the tolerant message of Islam reaches all those arriving from around the world to perform the fifth pillar of Islam.
Historical background of Hajj services and their development
Serving and guiding pilgrims has always been a great honor and responsibility throughout history. Historically, this task fell to scholars and guides who provided guidance orally. With the increasing number of pilgrims and the diversity of their cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the need arose to develop more comprehensive and organized guidance methods. In this context, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, has adopted a sophisticated institutional approach, investing in modern technologies and qualified human resources to provide integrated guidance services. The “Dalal wa Tabyan” program is the latest in this series of blessed efforts, elevating religious guidance from a traditional approach to a world-class, professional level.
Program objectives and its importance during the Hajj season
The “Guidance and Clarification” program primarily aims to enhance pilgrims’ religious awareness and guide them in performing their rituals with understanding and in accordance with the authentic Prophetic tradition. This is achieved through the distribution of a range of informational and educational booklets and pamphlets within the Grand Mosque and its surrounding courtyards. These materials are translated into several major international languages to meet the needs of pilgrims from diverse nationalities. The program’s significance lies in its ability to overcome the language barrier, one of the greatest challenges during the Hajj season. This ensures pilgrims understand the rulings and etiquette of the rituals, helps them avoid common mistakes, and deepens their spiritual experience in the Holy Land. Furthermore, the content emphasizes the values of moderation and balance, aligning with the universal message of the Two Holy Mosques.
Alignment with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and global impact
The launch of this program aligns directly with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which prioritizes serving pilgrims. The Vision aims to comprehensively enhance the Hajj and Umrah experience, providing exceptional services befitting the status of the Two Holy Mosques. By offering reliable religious content in multiple languages, the program contributes to achieving these objectives and strengthens the Kingdom's cultural image regionally and internationally. Providing clear and precise guidance leaves a profound positive impact on pilgrims, who return to their countries as ambassadors conveying a positive image of the efforts made to serve them, thus reinforcing the Kingdom's position as the heart of the Islamic world and a center of religious and cultural influence.
