King Fahd Complex for Printing the Holy Quran: A global beacon serving the Book of God
A number of guests participating in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Hajj, Umrah, and Visit Program praised the pioneering role and exceptional efforts of the King Fahd Complex for Printing the Holy Quran in Madinah. The guests, representing a distinguished group of Islamic figures from around the world, affirmed that the Complex stands as a towering Islamic edifice and a unique global beacon dedicated to serving the Holy Quran through printing, publishing, and distribution, under the patronage and guidance of the wise leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.
A history of giving in service of the two holy revelations
The visit of Islamic delegations to the complex is part of the comprehensive cultural program organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance for pilgrims from 104 countries around the world. This complex, established in the 1980s, specifically in 1984, is the cornerstone for standardizing the printing of the Holy Quran to the highest standards of accuracy, aesthetic beauty, and Arabic calligraphy. Over the past decades, the complex's role has not been limited to paper printing alone, but has expanded to include translating the meanings of the Holy Quran into dozens of international languages, recording Quranic recitations by renowned reciters, and keeping pace with modern digital technologies to facilitate access to the Book of God everywhere.
Global acclaim and international praise for the Kingdom's efforts
During their tour of the complex, the guests expressed their profound admiration for the advanced technologies employed and the rigorous verification processes that the Holy Quran undergoes to ensure its accuracy and freedom from any errors. In this context, Haj Bashir Al-Iraqi from Algeria affirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia presents a model to be emulated in its care for the Holy Quran through this magnificent institution, noting that these efforts represent a natural extension of the Kingdom's adoption of a moderate and tolerant approach to Islam, its promotion of the values of tolerance, and its fight against extremist ideologies.
For his part, Hajj Hamza Berninin from Serbia described the complex as a true source of pride for the entire Muslim world, as it directly contributes to meeting the growing needs of Muslims across the globe for high-quality translated and printed copies of the Quran. Hajj Abdel Fattah Lahwani from France also praised the generous support provided to Muslims worldwide, noting that Muslim communities in Europe and Africa receive thousands of copies donated by the complex annually, including some that reach Muslims in The Gambia, thus strengthening their connection to the Book of God and facilitating their understanding of its meanings.
The regional and international impact of the King Fahd Complex for Printing the Holy Qur'an's mission
The strategic importance of the King Fahd Complex for Printing the Holy Quran extends beyond the religious and spiritual realms, serving as an effective tool for strengthening Saudi Arabia's Islamic and cultural diplomacy on both regional and international levels. By distributing millions of copies annually as gifts to Islamic centers and mosques worldwide, the Kingdom contributes to consolidating Islamic brotherhood and supporting Muslim minorities in non-Muslim countries.
At the conclusion of the visit, the guests expressed their deepest thanks and appreciation to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, headed by His Excellency Minister Sheikh Dr. Abdul Latif bin Abdulaziz Al Sheikh, for the outstanding organization and tireless efforts to ensure the success of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program, and to convey the Kingdom’s noble and humanitarian message to all parts of the world.
