{
  "id": 13098402,
  "title": "Grand Mosque imam warns against AI misuse, affirms sanctity of holy sites",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/grand-mosque-imam-warns-against-ai-misuse-affirms-sanctity-of-holy",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-09T10:47:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/qu5wqusnr"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Imam Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, the preacher of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, cautioned against the misuse of artificial intelligence and social media. He stressed the inviolability of security at the Two Holy Mosques and urged Muslims to act with reverence for God and follow religious and ethical principles in their use of modern technologies. Speaking from the pulpit, Al-Sudais warned of the perils of spreading misinformation, violating privacy, and using AI for forgery and fraud. He highlighted that Islam is a holistic way of life, promoting virtuous behavior, and cautioned against irresponsible digital use that could harm social ties, propagate falsehoods, and breach personal or property rights. The imam emphasized the gravity of digital communication, reminding that everything shared online is subject to accountability. He cautioned against creating fake accounts, websites, and deceptive video and voice manipulation. Al-Sudais affirmed that such actions are unlawful falsehoods, violating rights and aiding falsehood propagation. He stressed that misuse of technology harms individuals, families, and society, leading to privacy breaches, fraud, confusion, eroded trust, and compromising community security. He advised verifying the legitimacy of online content before sharing, in line with Islamic teachings, and warned against disseminating unverified news or fabricated clips. In his second sermon, Al-Sudais affirmed that Islamic law promotes unity and denounces division, warning against social media-related crimes like blackmail, defamation, and slander. He called for countering attempts to incite discord, using technology for religious and national benefit, and raising awareness of the dangers of illicit digital activity. Al-Sudais condemned terrorist attacks on Makkah and Madinah, stressing that the safety of the Two Holy Mosques is an inviolable boundary that must not be breached. He prayed for God's protection of Saudi Arabia, its stability, prosperity, and the well-being of its leadership and security forces, as well as the unity of Muslims.",
  "summary": "Abdulrahman Al-Sudais urges responsible use of social media and AI, stressing the inviolability of the Two Holy Mosques’ security.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}