Saudi’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh dies at 82: A look inside his legacy shaping faith across the Gulf
Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Sheikh, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, passed away on September 23, 2025, at the age of 82. Appointed in 1999, he played a crucial role in shaping the Kingdom's religious discourse and interpreting Sharia law. His death marks the end of an era, with condolences pouring in from Saudi leadership and the broader Islamic world.
Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Sheikh, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, passed away on September 23, 2025, at the age of 82. Appointed in 1999, he played a crucial role in shaping the Kingdom's religious discourse and interpreting Sharia law. His death marks the end of an era, with condolences pouring in from Saudi leadership and the broader Islamic world.
