Saudi Arabia has launched a new digital “New Muslim” card service for people who convert to Islam in the Kingdom, aiming to simplify the process of registration, verification and documentation through mobile and online platforms.
The service, introduced by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, digitises the entire process of embracing Islam, allowing applicants to complete procedures from submission to approval more quickly and conveniently, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Authorities said the initiative is designed to provide new Muslims with a secure, easily accessible and officially recognized document confirming their conversion. The digital card will be linked to Saudi Arabia’s official “Tawakkalna” application and will automatically appear in users’ accounts once approved.
The card will also include a QR code that can be scanned to verify its authenticity and confirm that it was issued by an official authority.
Saudi Arabia has introduced the service in cooperation with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) to ensure the accuracy and security of issued cards.
Officials said the initiative would improve government records and provide accurate data to support future planning and policymaking.
The move is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader digital transformation efforts, which have included platforms such as “Nusuk” for Umrah services and the Makkah Route initiative for streamlining pilgrimage procedures.
