Al-Sudais launches a fortification initiative to enhance intellectual security at the Prophet's Mosque
In a strategic move aimed at protecting minds and instilling tolerant Islamic values, His Excellency the Head 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 aims to enhance intellectual security and spread enlightened Islamic awareness within the precincts of the Prophet's Mosque, targeting worshippers, visitors, and staff alike.
Objectives and pathways of the fortification initiative
The "Tahseen" initiative goes beyond being a mere awareness campaign; it is a comprehensive program offering specialized scientific content. The initiative focuses on addressing contemporary intellectual issues in a rigorous, scholarly manner, contributing to the development of sound awareness and the strengthening of intellectual security principles. It includes a series of awareness lectures held within the Prophet's Mosque, designed to appeal to visitors of all nationalities, aiming to instill the values of moderation and balance, and to warn against the dangers of extremism, radicalism, and intellectual deviation.
Enhancing human efficiency in the Two Holy Mosques
The initiative did not overlook the internal aspects of the system, as "Tahseen" includes a special track for employees of the General Presidency for Religious Affairs. This track includes intellectual lectures and workshops aimed at raising the intellectual awareness of employees and strengthening their pivotal role in serving the mission of the Two Holy Mosques, so that they may be the best ambassadors of moderation in their direct interactions with pilgrims.
General context and the importance of intellectual security
This initiative is of paramount importance given the intellectual challenges facing the world today. "Tahseen" (Fortification) aligns with the general direction of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Vision 2030, which is based on moderation and the rejection of all forms of extremism. The Prophet's Mosque, as a beacon of knowledge and faith visited by millions from around the world, is the most important platform for correcting misconceptions about Islam and presenting the true image of the religion.
Expected impact locally and globally
Sheikh Al-Sudais affirmed that this initiative is an extension of the Two Holy Mosques' global message of promoting peace and harmony. It is expected that this initiative will have a wide-ranging positive impact; when visitors absorb the values of moderation from the very source of this message in Medina, they will return to their countries with enlightened thinking, thus strengthening global intellectual security and combating the roots of terrorism and extremism through reasoned discourse and clear explanation. Through these initiatives, the General Presidency for Religious Affairs underscores its ongoing commitment to achieving institutional excellence and maximizing its religious and scholarly impact both locally and globally.
