Religious Preaching Activities Witness Significant Growth Across Regions to Enhance Spiritual Values and Community Awareness

Introduction: Preaching as an Existential Necessity in an Era of Change

Amidst the rapid digital acceleration and major cultural shifts the world is experiencing at the start of 2026, "religious preaching activity" emerges not merely as traditional sermonizing, but as a comprehensive strategy to rebuild community awareness and fortify the faith identity of the Islamic Ummah. Preaching, as the function of prophets and the mission of scholars, is undergoing a remarkable evolution today that transcends traditional pulpits to reach digital spaces and social arenas. It seeks to promote spiritual values and spread awareness among all segments of society, especially the youth who represent the cornerstone of the future [1.23](https://almaaref.org/maarefdetails.php?id=11382).

The "Tassdid al-Tabligh" Plan: The Moroccan Model Linking Religiosity to Behavior

The Moroccan project "Tassdid al-Tabligh" (Rationalizing Preaching) stands out as one of the most prominent institutional transformations in 2026. The Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, announced a substantial budget of 235.6 million dirhams for the implementation of this plan [1.8](https://alislah.ma/%D8%AE%D8%B7%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%A8%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%BA-%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%B2%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%84-%D8%AA%D8%A8%D9%84%D8%BA-235-6-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%87%D9%85-%D9%81%D9%8A-2026/). The plan aims to increase the number of participating mosques from 636 in 2025 to over 23,000 in 2026, with the training of approximately 54,000 participants, including imams and preachers [1.8](https://alislah.ma/%D8%AE%D8%B7%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%A8%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%BA-%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%B2%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%84-%D8%AA%D8%A8%D9%84%D8%BA-235-6-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%87%D9%85-%D9%81%D9%8A-2026/).

This philosophy is based on the concept of "The Good Life" (Al-Hayat al-Tayyiba), a serious attempt to bridge the gap between ritualistic religiosity and daily behavior. The goal is not just to deliver sermons, but to create a tangible impact on family issues, social solidarity, and the fight against corruption and fraud [1.21](https://yaqin24.com/%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%81-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%AD%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AF%D9%8A/). Religious authorities emphasize that the success of preaching is measured by its ability to reduce the material and psychological costs of social ills on the state and society [1.16](https://akherkhabar.ma/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%84%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%85%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%83%D9%89-%D9%8A%D8%B7%D9%84%D9%82-%D8%AE%D8%B7%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%A7/).

Saudi Arabia: Two Million Advocacy Activities to Promote Moderation

In a related context, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia achieved record numbers during 2025 and early 2026, implementing nearly two million (1,971,956) diverse advocacy activities [1.12](https://www.al-madina.com/article/948332/%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%A4%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D9%86%D9%81%D8%B0-%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B4%D8%B7%D8%A7-%D8%AF%D8%B9%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D8%AE%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85-2025%D9%85). These activities included lectures, scientific lessons, field tours, and awareness messages focusing on intellectual security, establishing the approach of moderation, and enhancing national belonging [1.15](https://www.moia.gov.sa/MediaCenter/News/Pages/02012026-1.aspx).

Voluntary work in the religious field also saw a major surge, with more than 45,000 volunteer opportunities provided, involving hundreds of thousands of volunteers. This reflects a growing community awareness of the importance of contributing to spreading goodness and serving the houses of Allah [1.26](https://www.alyaum.com/articles/6519340/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%82/%D8%A3%D9%83%D8%AB%D8%B1-%D9%85%D9%86-45-%D8%A3%D9%84%D9%81-%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%B5%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%88%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%A4%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AE%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85-2025). This integration between official and voluntary efforts represents a fundamental pillar in the modern preaching strategy that seeks to immunize society against extremist and alien ideas.

Advocacy Convoys in Egypt: Facing Field Challenges and "Correcting Concepts"

On another front, Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, in cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Endowments, continues to launch joint advocacy convoys targeting remote areas and border governorates. In February 2026, major convoys set out for the governorates of Fayoum, Matrouh, Qalyubia, and North Sinai under the slogan "Correct Your Concepts" [1.9](https://awkafonline.gov.eg/?p=210543) [1.13](https://www.almasryalyoum.com/news/details/3101245).

These convoys focus on vital issues affecting the core of societal stability, such as the dangers of addiction, family breakdown, and the importance of awareness regarding the value of science and creativity in building civilization [1.13](https://www.almasryalyoum.com/news/details/3101245). The movement of scholars from the halls of major institutes and mosques to villages and hamlets reflects a deep realization of the need to be close to people and address their problems in simple and persuasive language, embodying the Prophetic method of preaching based on mercy and facilitation [1.14](https://mwlana.com/%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%81%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%B9%D9%82%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B2%D9%87%D8%B1-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%81-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%81%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%89-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF-%D8%B4%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A1/).

Digital Preaching and AI: New Horizons for Religious Discourse

Preaching is no longer confined to direct meetings; it has forcefully entered the digital space. Statistics in Morocco indicate that religious digital content records 1.8 million visits per month, 70% of which are from the youth [1.31](https://www.hespress.com/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%81-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%87%D9%86-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%82%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A-1221432.html). This shift necessitated the launch of specialized platforms such as the Hadith platform and digital Quran applications, in addition to training programs for imams to enable them to produce interactive content that keeps pace with the language of the era [1.31](https://www.hespress.com/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%81-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%87%D9%86-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%82%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A-1221432.html).

Furthermore, the discussion about employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in religious preaching has begun to take a serious turn. These technologies open horizons for rapid dissemination, multilingualism, and reaching broad global audiences [1.18](https://www.fm6oa.org/revue-fm6oa-8-ar-10/). However, scholars stress the need for caution against discourses that might spread hatred or falsify facts in the digital space, calling for the creation of "role model influencers" who combine Sharia authenticity with technical skill [1.29](https://www.raya.com/2025/11/16/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A4%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8016-%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%B4-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%82%D9%8A-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%82%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A9/).

Global Gatherings: "Bishwa Ijtema" and the Spirit of Faith Unity

On a global level, major gatherings such as "Bishwa Ijtema" in Bangladesh and India remain a symbol of the Ummah's unity and the power of cross-border preaching activity. Despite organizational challenges that led to the postponement of the 2026 edition in Bangladesh to March due to national elections [1.3](https://www.daily-sun.com/post/771234/Bishwa-Ijtema-to-be-held-in-March-2026), preparations in India (West Bengal) continued to receive millions of visitors in January 2026 [1.4](https://bishwaijtema.com/bishwa-ijtema-2026/).

These meetings represent an opportunity to renew faith, learn Sharia rulings, and cooperate in righteousness and piety away from political conflicts, which enhances world peace and highlights the bright face of Islam as a religion calling for unity and spiritual tranquility [1.4](https://bishwaijtema.com/bishwa-ijtema-2026/).

Challenges and Prospects: Towards Preaching that Builds Civilization

Despite this development, preaching activity faces challenges represented by "superficial religiosity" that lacks cognitive depth, and the contradiction between religious knowledge and behavioral practice [1.22](https://dinpresse.net/2025/03/27/%D9%86%D8%AD%D9%88-%D8%AA%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%A4%D8%AB%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%A8%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%BA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%B9-%D9%85%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%83-%D9%88%D8%B3%D9%84%D9%88%D9%83-%D9%82%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D8%B5%D9%8A%D9%84/). Therefore, the next stage requires a greater focus on the "methodology of prioritizing" and linking religious discourse to the contemporary intellectual and social needs of the Ummah [1.25](https://darhikma.net/2026/02/17/%D9%85%D9%86%D9%87%D8%AC%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%A8%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%BA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A/).

Preaching in 2026 is no longer just a transfer of information; it is a comprehensive educational process aimed at building a "national character" based on solid religious foundations, capable of creativity and participation in building civilization [1.10](https://www.youm7.com/story/2026/1/31/%D8%AB%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AB-%D9%82%D9%88%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%81%D9%84-%D8%AF%D8%B9%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B2%D9%87%D8%B1-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%81-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%82%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D9%88%D8%A3%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%88%D8%A3%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B7/6832046).

Conclusion: Preaching as the Nation's Renewed Pulse

In conclusion, religious preaching activity in early 2026 appears as a powerful soft force capable of reshaping societal reality with a renewed spirit of faith. This remarkable development in various regions, from Morocco to Saudi Arabia and Egypt to Bangladesh, confirms that the Islamic Ummah possesses the tools and means to face the challenges of the era, provided it continues to develop discourse, employ technology, and link faith with good deeds to achieve "The Good Life" for all.