Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia

Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia
مفتي عام المملكة العربية السعودية
since 22 October 2025
Office of the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia
Style
TypeReligious leadership / Advisory
StatusGrand Mufti of Saudi Arabia
Member of
AppointerKing of Saudi Arabia
Term lengthLife tenure (no fixed term)
Formation1953 (1953) (abolished 1969; restored 1993)
First holderMohammed bin Ibrahim

The Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia is the highest-ranking and most influential religious and legal authority in Saudi Arabia. The position is appointed by the King of Saudi Arabia. The Grand Mufti serves as the head of the Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Ifta.