Saudi grand mufti

Riyadh street to be renamed in honor of Saudi Arabia’s recently deceased grand mufti

Riyadh street to be renamed in honor of Saudi Arabia’s recently deceased grand mufti

  • Crown prince’s directive recognizes Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh’s contributions to his country, Islam and the wider Muslim community
  • He served as highest-ranking religious scholar in the Kingdom for 26 years, interpreting Shariah and issuing fatwas on legal and societal matters
By Arab News ·