Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia
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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.
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Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia | |
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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 |
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