The metaverse should serve pilgrimage, not replace it
Why we reject "virtual Hajj" as a substitute for the obligation, and how technology can help pilgrims before and during the journey.
Some content creators promote "virtual Hajj" as a substitute for performing the obligation. MetaLife's position is clear: these technologies are tools for learning and easing the journey, not a replacement for worship.
What technology can genuinely offer:
- Teaching pilgrims the steps of the rites before they travel
- Guiding them inside the Two Holy Mosques with augmented reality and alerting them to crowded areas
- Introducing non-Muslims to the history and architecture of the Two Holy Mosques in several languages
Source: aqidati.gomhuriaonline.com