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3/10/25, 1:56 PM Ramadan 2025: New fatwa robot launched in Grand Mosque

The presidency has focused on preparing and expanding sites designated for answering religious
queries inside the Two Holy Mosques during the Islamic sacred month of Ramadan to serve millions

of worshippers, according to the official.

Al Sudais described the “Manara Robot” as an AI icon. He said the machine was specially designed

for the presidency to serve as a smart reference for answering Sharia-related questions through an

integrated, governed database. A direct communication service with top clerics via video call is also
available, should the question not be previously stored.

The robot’s design is inspired by Islamic decorations that reflect the architecture of the Two Holy

Mosques.

Over the years, the method of providing answers to religious queries at Islam's two holiest sites has

evolved significantly. Traditionally, seated clerics offered fatwas, or religious edicts, directly to

seekers. This service later transitioned to phone-based consultations before moving online.

Now, worshippers in the Grand Mosque can access smart robots to get immediate answers to their
religious questions.

Likewise, as part of efforts to harness artificial intelligence to enrich worshippers' experiences,

Saudi authorities have already introduced a set of guidance robots to serve the faithful in different

languages during Ramadan.

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