Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has directed be named after His Eminence Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Sheikh , the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom and Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars – may God have mercy on him.
A tribute to a distinguished scientific legacy
This directive comes in recognition of the late Sheikh's esteemed scholarly standing and his invaluable contributions to serving the nation, Islam, and Muslims. He dedicated his life to seeking, teaching, and guiding Islamic knowledge, and through his scholarly and legal position, he helped solidify the Kingdom's status as a prominent religious and scholarly authority in the Islamic world.
A legacy that spans generations
Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh was distinguished by a long academic and professional career, during which he left a significant intellectual legacy that had a clear impact on strengthening the position of Islamic scholarship in society and producing generations of scholars and students of Islamic knowledge. His efforts also contributed to consolidating Islamic values and promoting moderate religious awareness both within the Kingdom and abroad.
A cultural symbol in the heart of the capital
Naming one of Riyadh’s main streets after the Sheikh is not just a symbolic gesture, but a commemoration of an influential figure in the Kingdom’s scientific and religious history, and a message reflecting the Saudi leadership’s appreciation for its scholars and men who have contributed to serving religion and the nation.
