Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia

The 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.

 Introduction 
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 

 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 1999–2025
 To Be Confirmed

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