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Riyadh — Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia and one of the most influential religious scholars in the Islamic world, has passed away. His death marks the end of an era in the Kingdom’s religious leadership, where he served as the highest authority on Islamic jurisprudence for decades.
Sheikh Abdulaziz, who held the position since 1999, was widely respected for his scholarship and religious rulings. Leaders across the Muslim world have extended condolences, praising his contributions to Islamic thought and guidance. Saudi authorities are expected to announce funeral arrangements soon.
