KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described the passing of Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-Sheikh, as a profound loss to the Muslim world.
In a Facebook post, Anwar conveyed his condolences on behalf of Malaysians, extending sympathy to the people of Saudi Arabia and Muslims worldwide.
"We have lost a distinguished scholar, known for his wisdom and deep knowledge, who dedicated his life to serving Islam and the ummah.
"May Allah SWT grant His mercy upon his soul and place him among the prophets and the righteous. Al-Fatihah,” he said.
The Saudi Press Agency reported yesterday that the Royal Court confirmed the death of Sheikh Abdulaziz, who had served as Grand Mufti since 1999. He was 82 and was widely regarded as one of the most influential scholars of his time. - BERNAMA