Secretary-general of Council of Senior Scholars inaugurates new fatwa branch in Makkah

Sheikh Dr. Fahd bin Saad Al-Majid, secretary-general of the Council of Senior Scholars, secretary-general of the Permanent Committee for Fatwa, supervisor of the office of the Grand Mufti, and general supervisor of administrative and financial affairs at the General Presidency for Scholarly Research and Ifta, inaugurated the new branch headquarters in the Makkah region following its relocation. The event was attended by Sheikh Bandar bin Abdulaziz Baleelah, member of the Council of Senior Scholars and authorized mufti for the region.

Sheikh Al-Majid toured the new facility, reviewed operations across its departments, and discussed with officials the mechanisms for providing religious services to citizens and residents. He also inspected the system for receiving and processing religious inquiries, ensuring that fatwas are delivered promptly, accurately, and reliably.

Al-Majid explained that moving the branch from a rented building to a government-owned facility will improve government spending efficiency and reduce financial obligations from lease contracts. He added that this transition enhances optimal use of government assets and supports financial sustainability.

He further noted that this step will allow resources to be redirected toward service development and institutional performance improvement. Al-Majid emphasized that the presidency’s work in disseminating reliable fatwas, safeguarding religious principles, and facilitating access across the Kingdom aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 goals to promote Islamic values and strengthen national identity.