The General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has firmly denied the existence of any social media accounts operated by the Imams and Khateebs of the Two Holy Mosques, warning the public against impersonations and AI-generated misinformation.
In an official statement yesterday, Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Soli, spokesperson of the Presidency, cautioned the Muslim Ummah to be vigilant about fake content, fabricated audio clips, and counterfeit websites that falsely attribute statements to the revered religious leaders of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.
“Any content not issued by the official channels of the General Presidency is not recognized,” he emphasized, stressing the legal implications for individuals or groups found impersonating the scholars or misrepresenting the sacred institutions.
The statement reiterated the Presidency’s commitment to preserving the sanctity and integrity of religious discourse, especially in the digital age, where artificial intelligence has made it easier to manipulate voices and create deepfakes.
Worshippers and followers have been strongly urged to verify all religious content through authenticated platforms and not to rely on viral or unverified sources circulating online.
The prominent platform Inside the Haramain has publicly endorsed the Presidency’s stance, declaring its support in safeguarding trust, truth, and religious sanctity in an era increasingly vulnerable to misinformation.
For official updates and religious guidance, Muslims worldwide are encouraged to follow only the verified channels of the General Presidency.
