Council of Senior Scholars holds 99th session in Taif under grand mufti
Saudi Arabia’s Council of Senior Scholars convened its 99th session in Taif, chaired by the grand mufti, to discuss topics referred by royal and government authorities.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Council of Senior Scholars convened its 99th session on Saturday at its headquarters in Taif, chaired by Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars and President General of Scholarly Research and Ifta, Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan, with the attendance of council members and the secretary-general.
During the opening of the session, the grand mufti highlighted the support and attention the council receives from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. He emphasized that this backing has enabled the council to fulfill its scientific and religious duties, review referred topics, and issue appropriate religious rulings.
Al-Fawzan also noted the security, stability, and prosperity enjoyed by Saudi Arabia, as well as the honor of serving the Two Holy Mosques and sacred sites, which allows Muslims to perform their rituals in safety and reassurance.
Agenda and preparations
The secretary-general of the Council of Senior Scholars, Sheikh Dr. Fahd bin Saad Al-Majed, explained that the session’s agenda includes several important topics submitted by royal authorities, various government bodies, and the Permanent Committee for Fatwas.
Al-Majed stated that preparations for the session begin early after the previous session concludes, with the formation of advisory committees comprising council members and specialists to provide expert insights on the topics under review. These committees submit their reports to the council for consideration.
He added that the General Secretariat prepared peer-reviewed research on the agenda items with the participation of experts from various fields, and invited a group of specialists to gather their opinions on several relevant topics.
Ongoing study and issuing decisions
During its 99th session, the Council of Senior Scholars continues to thoroughly study and review the items on its agenda from both scholarly and religious perspectives, aiming to issue appropriate rulings and opinions in line with its mandate and responsibilities.