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| Source: KSA Ministry of Media. The Fatwa Robot service enables fatwas safely when social distancing is required. |
The KSA Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by the Directorate General of Information Technology, has launched the Fatwa Robot service. Through this service, the Ministry has sought to apply state-of-the-art technology in line with its commitment to Saudi Vision 2030, and to implement the health protocols inherent to this year’s Hajj.
The service issues religious rulings and consultations to pilgrims in a move considered the first in the field of religious rulings and consultations. The service also bolsters health protocols through social distancing.
This roaming service, currently in service at the Namirah and Grand Mosques, will allow for direct visual communication between pilgrims and a team of Muftis from the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. It will also facilitate the remote issuance of Fatwas in multiple languages.
The Namirah mosque (مسجد الإجابة), marks the location where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) camped before delivering his final sermon. The Grand Mosque or Masjid Al-Haram (المسجد الحرام) encloses the Ka'abah.