Religious Affairs Presidency Launches "Golden Series" to Bring Islamic Sciences Closer to Pilgrims in World Languages From the Grand Mosque
Makkah – May 21, 2025, corresponding to 23 Dhu al-Qadah 1446 AH — As part of its continuous efforts to strengthen the scholarly and outreach message of the Two Holy Mosques, the Religious Affairs Presidency of the Grand Mosque, represented by the Agency for Libraries and Scientific Research, launched the "Golden Series in Bringing Islamic Sciences Closer" initiative, timed to coincide with the 1446 AH Hajj season, aiming to enrich the scholarly and spiritual experience of the guests of God and convey the tolerant message of Islam to the world in multiple languages.
The "Golden Series" includes simplified, translated scholarly material covering the leading Islamic sciences, such as:
- Islamic creed
- Quranic exegesis and its guidance
- The Noble Hadith and its sciences
- Jurisprudence and the rulings of the rites
- The Prophetic biography, self-purification and etiquette
- Arabic for non-native speakers
This material is presented in multiple formats, including booklets, scholarly slides, and visual and audio awareness content, focusing on reinforcing correct articles of faith, spreading moderation and balance, and emphasizing intellectual security, in a notable step toward bringing Islamic sciences closer to pilgrims and umrah performers in an accessible way and in a language they understand.
The initiative aims to convey the message of the Two Holy Mosques to the world by presenting a clear picture of authentic Islam, based on ease, mercy and justice, amid the diversity of cultures and languages among the guests of God, with translations covering several world languages to ensure the religious content reaches the widest possible audience.
The "Golden Series" embodies the Kingdom's vision of making the Two Holy Mosques a global center of scholarship and a source of intellectual and spiritual enlightenment, meeting pilgrims' religious needs and reinforcing authentic Islamic values during this great season of worship.
