Salih al-Fawzan (Saudi Islamic Scholar) Biography

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Profession	Islamic Scholar
Nationality	Saudi
Date of Birth	28/09/1935
Age	90 years
Birthplace	Ash-Shamsiyyah, Al-Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia

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Other Names	Saleh al-Fawzan Sheikh Saleh al-Fawzan Sheikh Salih al-Fawzan
Known For	Being appointed as the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia in 2025

High School

College/University

Name	Kulliyat Ash-Shari'ah (The College of Shari'ah), Riyadh
Degree	Master's degree in Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) with a specialization in Inheritance Law PhD in Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence)

Father	Fawzan Bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan (deceased)

Highlights	Salih al-Fawzan began his formal education in Ash-Shamasiyyah and has deep roots in Islamic scholarship. He studied under prominent scholars, including Sheikh Abdulaziz ibn Baz, gaining vast knowledge in Islamic jurisprudence. Salih's career has spanned teaching at various educational institutes, leading to his evolution as a respected authority in Islamic law. He has held prestigious positions such as the Director of the Higher Institute of Judiciary and the Head of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court of Justice. In 2013, he became a member of the Council of Senior Scholars, which advises the King on religious matters. Following this, he was appointed Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia in October 2025, succeeding Sheikh Abdulaziz Al Sheikh.

Highlights

Salih al-Fawzan began his formal education in Ash-Shamasiyyah and has deep roots in Islamic scholarship.
He studied under prominent scholars, including Sheikh Abdulaziz ibn Baz, gaining vast knowledge in Islamic jurisprudence.
Salih's career has spanned teaching at various educational institutes, leading to his evolution as a respected authority in Islamic law.
He has held prestigious positions such as the Director of the Higher Institute of Judiciary and the Head of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court of Justice.
In 2013, he became a member of the Council of Senior Scholars, which advises the King on religious matters.
Following this, he was appointed Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia in October 2025, succeeding Sheikh Abdulaziz Al Sheikh.

Official Website	https://alfawzan.af.org.sa/ar

1. As a child, Salih al-Fawzan memorized the Qur'an and learned to read and write under the guidance of community leaders.
2. His early education marked the beginning of a long journey of scholarly pursuit in Islamic teachings.
3. In addition to his teaching role, he has actively contributed to various Islamic institutions and councils affecting jurisprudential discourse.
4. Salih has monitored and supervised numerous academic research theses, aiding in the development of future scholars.
5. He has faced controversies, particularly regarding his stances on marriage and sectarian remarks.