Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia
Position of religious authority in Saudi Arabia
Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia is the highest religious authority in the country. The king himself appointed one to the post. The ex-officio Grand Mufti became a permanent member of the Standing Committee on Ilmi Research and Fatwas.
| Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia | |
|---|---|
| Office of the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia | |
| Style | Grand Mufti Sheikh |
| Status | Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia |
| Member of | Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Issuing Fatwas |
| Nominator | King of Saudi Arabia |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al ash-Sheikh |
| Formation | 1953 |
| Website | mufti |
Introduction change
Grand mufti is the most powerful religious authority in Saudi Arabia . His main job is to issue fatwas on various legal and social issues. The court system in Saudi Arabia is greatly influenced by his fatwa.
List of responsible persons change
- Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al ash-Sheikh 1953–1969
- Position abolished 1969–1993
- Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah bin Baz 1993–1999
- Abdul-Aziz ibn Abdullah Al ash-Sheikh 1999–present