Riyadh: His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has directed that a major street in Riyadh be named after the late Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh, who served as the head of the Council of Senior Scholars.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the directive is in recognition of the late Saudi grand mufti's scholarly stature and his significant contributions to the service of the nation, Islam, and Muslims. The late grand mufti devoted his life to the pursuit and teaching of Islamic jurisprudence, guiding people, and making notable academic and practical contributions that greatly advanced the role of religious scholarship and education.