BREAKING NEWS: HIS EMINENCE SHEIKH DR. SALEH BIN FAWZAN BIN ABDULLAH AL-FAWZAN APPOINTED GRAND MUFTI OF THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

In a historic royal decree, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has appointed His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan as the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Under the royal order, Sheikh Al-Fawzan will also serve as the Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars and General President of the General Presidency for Scholarly Research and Fatwa, with the rank of Minister.

This prestigious appointment recognizes Sheikh Al-Fawzan’s decades-long dedication to Islamic scholarship, teaching, and his significant role in guiding the Muslim Ummah. Known for his deep knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence, his firm stance on religious matters, and his contributions through numerous books and lectures, Sheikh Al-Fawzan is regarded as one of the most prominent scholars in the Islamic world.

The Grand Mufti’s office holds immense religious and social importance in the Kingdom, providing official fatwas, guiding national religious discourse, and overseeing scholarly research in Islamic studies.

The appointment marks a new chapter for Saudi Arabia’s religious leadership, reaffirming the nation’s continued commitment to upholding the principles of Islam and the legacy of scholarly excellence within the Kingdom.

Sheikh Al-Fawzan’s vast experience and unwavering commitment to the Qur’an and Sunnah are expected to further strengthen the Kingdom’s religious institutions and their role in guiding both local and global Muslim communities.