Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia

The Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia is the most senior and most influential Muslim religious and legal authority in Saudi Arabia. The holder of the position is appointed by the King. The Grand Mufti is the head of the Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Issuing Fatwas.

Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia
Incumbent
Sheikh Abdulaziz al-Sheikh
since June 1999
Office of the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia
StyleGrand Mufti
Sheikh
StatusGrand Mufti of Saudi Arabia
Member ofPermanent Committee for Islamic Research and Issuing Fatwas
NominatorKing of Saudi Arabia
Term lengthNo fixed term
Inaugural holderMuhammad ibn Ibrahim Al ash-Sheikh
Formation1953
Websitemufti.af.org.sa
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