Saudi Arabia has launched a fully digital identity card for people who have newly embraced Islam, delivered through the Kingdom's Tawakkalna app. The service, introduced by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, replaces the old paper process with an online system that issues the card automatically once an application is approved.
According to Hajj Reporters, the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh, launched the new digital "New Muslim" card on Sunday, 26 July 2026, at his office in Riyadh. The project reflects the Kingdom's broader push to move religious and civil services onto trusted digital platforms.
How the digital card works
The system takes the entire process online, from the first application to the final issued card. A person who wishes to embrace Islam can now submit a request electronically, and the ministry reviews and approves it through the same digital channel. There is no longer a need to wait for a printed certificate or a paper approval.
Once an application is approved, the card appears automatically inside the Tawakkalna app, where the user can open it and share it electronically at any time. The service connects directly with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), which operates Tawakkalna, allowing the card to sit alongside other verified documents already held in the app.
Instant verification through QR codes
Each card carries a QR code. Scanning it lets any authority confirm that the card is genuine and that the Ministry of Islamic Affairs issued it. This gives new Muslims a credential they can use immediately, without carrying physical paperwork that can be lost or damaged.
The ministry said the digital approach also improves the quality of its data on new Muslims, supporting more accurate reporting and better planning of the guidance and educational services offered to them. By centralising records, officials can more easily connect converts with mosques, teachers and orientation programmes.
Part of a wider digital transformation
The New Muslim card is the latest addition to a growing suite of digital services that Saudi Arabia has built around pilgrimage and religious life. The Nusuk platform now manages Umrah and Hajj bookings, permits and the Nusuk Card, while Tawakkalna hosts a range of official documents and credentials for residents and visitors.
For converts, the change removes a practical barrier. A recognised proof of embracing Islam is often needed for religious, administrative and travel-related matters, and a verifiable digital card issued by the ministry provides a clear, official record. The move also fits the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goal of delivering government services quickly and transparently through technology.
Practical notes for new Muslims
Anyone applying for the card should download the official Tawakkalna app from a trusted source and complete the verification steps so that the credential can be linked to their profile. Applicants should keep their login details secure, since the card and its QR code serve as an official document.
New Muslims are also encouraged to seek grounded Islamic learning alongside the paperwork. Connecting with a reputable local mosque or a knowledgeable teacher helps in learning the fundamentals of prayer, purification and the pillars of faith. The digital card confirms status, but steady study and good company remain the foundation of a strong start in Islam.