Al-Sudais inaugurates the Hidayah Center at the Prophet's Mosque to serve visitors 2025
In a move aimed at deepening the spiritual and intellectual experience of visitors to the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, inaugurated the "Hidayah" Center today. This new center is one of the most prominent initiatives launched by the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Prophet's Mosque to enhance the system of da'wah and guidance services provided to millions of visitors from around the world.
Hedayah Center: A beacon of knowledge and moderation
The Hidayah Center is a specialized and central platform dedicated to providing scholarly books, da'wah messages, and guidance materials to visitors of the Prophet's Mosque. The center's primary aim is to enrich the spiritual experience of visitors and strengthen their connection to authentic Islamic knowledge, with a focus on disseminating the moderate and balanced approach adopted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as both a message and a methodology. The center's mission extends beyond the traditional distribution of books, offering high-quality content that addresses the religious and jurisprudential needs of visitors in multiple languages.
The historical context and pioneering role of the Prophet's Mosque
This inauguration is not a fleeting event, but rather an extension of the historical and cultural role of the Prophet's Mosque, which, since the time of the Prophet, has been a beacon of knowledge and learning, and the starting point for the tolerant message of Islam. This step further enhances the status of the Two Holy Mosques as a global center of cultural influence, especially following the recent organizational decisions in the Kingdom to establish an independent body for the Presidency of Religious Affairs. This reflects the wise leadership's commitment to separating the religious and spiritual aspects of religious outreach to ensure greater focus and higher quality in scholarly and guidance outputs.
Expected impact and alignment with Vision 2030
The inauguration of the “Hidayah” Center is of paramount importance on several levels: locally, regionally, and internationally. Locally, the center contributes to achieving the objectives of the “Guests of God Service Program,” one of the programs of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which aims not only to increase the number of pilgrims and visitors but also to enrich their spiritual and cultural experience. Internationally, the center serves as a bridge for intercultural dialogue by disseminating true Islamic values and correcting misconceptions among visitors from diverse cultures, thus enhancing the positive image of Islam.
Digital transformation and the future of religious services
In a related development, and as part of the ongoing monitoring of institutional performance, His Excellency Sheikh Al-Sudais reviewed the annual report of the General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Prophet's Mosque for the year 2025. The report highlighted efforts to enhance digital transformation and improve the efficiency of institutional services, showcasing the most prominent initiatives and development programs that have contributed to elevating religious and enrichment services.
During his review of the report and performance indicators, His Excellency stressed the need to continue the development and modernization process, and to invest in the latest technologies and artificial intelligence to serve the pilgrims of the Two Holy Mosques, stressing that the unlimited support from the wise leadership - may God support them - requires exerting maximum efforts to achieve the highest standards of quality, professionalism and governance in serving religion and the nation.
