Providing 30,000 copies of the Quran at the Grand Mosque to serve visitors
As part of ongoing preparations to welcome pilgrims during the holy month of Ramadan, the Qur'an Affairs Department at the Grand Mosque its operational efforts to ensure the readiness of prayer areas and the availability of approved copies in all corridors and outer courtyards. These efforts include meticulous monitoring of the condition of Qur'ans in cabinets and continuously updating them with new copies, while replacing damaged and worn-out ones. The department has successfully provided more than 30,000 copies of the Qur'an since the beginning of Ramadan to meet the needs of the millions of pilgrims expected at the Grand Mosque.
Historical care for the service of the Holy Quran in the Two Holy Mosques
Providing copies of the Holy Quran is not a recent development, but rather an extension of the long history of care and attention that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has given to the Two Holy Mosques. For decades, a comprehensive system has been in place to serve the Book of God, culminating in the establishment of the King Fahd Complex for Printing the Holy Quran, which is the primary and reliable source for supplying the Two Holy Mosques with millions of meticulously checked and reviewed copies. This historical legacy reflects a firm commitment to creating the optimal spiritual environment, with distribution and care mechanisms evolving to keep pace with the enormous increase in the number of pilgrims and Umrah performers year after year, thus ensuring a spiritually enriching, complete, and flawless experience for every visitor.
Comprehensive care and meeting the needs of special groups
Field efforts have expanded to include providing chairs for worshippers and Qur'an stands at funeral sites and visitor prayer areas, with a total of over 83,000 chairs secured to serve those visiting the Grand Mosque and facilitate their worship in an accessible environment. The administration pays close attention to the diverse needs of worshippers from various nationalities by providing translations, interpretations, and different narrations in separate, organized cabinets. Special care has also been given to the elderly and people with disabilities. These services include providing large-print Qur'ans to facilitate reading and ensuring access to Braille Qur'ans in both print and digital formats for the visually impaired in their designated prayer areas, striving to create an inclusive worship environment that guarantees every visitor has access to the version that suits their abilities.
The spiritual impact of organizing and distributing copies of the Quran in the Grand Mosque
The anticipated impact of these organizational efforts extends beyond the local level to the regional and international spheres. The Grand Mosque is the Qibla (direction of prayer) for Muslims and the focus of their attention. Providing copies of the Quran in multiple translations within the Grand Mosque contributes to conveying the pure message of Islam to millions of visitors who return to their countries enriched with a unique spiritual experience. This meticulous organization highlights the leading role in serving Islam and Muslims, and ensures that those observing Itikaf (seclusion for worship) during the last ten days of Ramadan enjoy a conducive environment for devotion, enabling them to focus on worship and Quranic recitation without any distractions.
Daily maintenance and adjustment of unapproved copies
To maintain this exceptional level of service, the field staff implements a comprehensive periodic maintenance plan that includes polishing the copper cabinets in coordination with the cleaning department, along with daily cleaning and sanitizing of the Qur'ans to ensure their safety and high quality for worshippers. The organizational work also extends to direct coordination with the Itikaf project to provide the prayer areas designated for those observing Itikaf with all their needs. In a related matter, the administration continues its daily monitoring duties by identifying and removing unauthorized Qur'ans that are given away by visitors through unofficial channels. The total number of copies seized and removed since the beginning of Ramadan has exceeded 88,000. These strict measures aim to protect the Qur'anic text from any typographical errors that may be found in unofficial copies, demonstrating the utmost commitment to providing the best organized services that ensure worshippers can perform their rituals with peace and spirituality.
