Hajj is one of the largest human gatherings in the world, so it is natural that new technologies are increasingly being used to assist pilgrims. In recent years, artificial intelligence has entered various aspects of Hajj management and can now help answer pilgrims’ questions about rituals, services, and the routes they need to take.

One example is Nusuk AI, an artificial intelligence assistant designed to answer pilgrims’ questions and communicate with them in multiple languages. Such technology can serve as an always-available digital guide, especially for pilgrims visiting Makkah for the first time.

But the more interesting question is this: Could there come a day when artificial intelligence manages a pilgrim’s entire Hajj journey, from arrival to departure, including travel plans, routes, services, and personal needs? Perhaps the future of Hajj will combine a deeply spiritual experience with an intelligent digital assistant.