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Council of Senior Scholars Holds 99th Session to Discuss Contemporary Issues
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Council of Senior Scholars Holds 99th Session to Discuss Contemporary Issues

From Okaz · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Council of Senior Scholars in Saudi Arabia is holding its 99th session to discuss contemporary legal issues and emergencies.
  • The Council, established in 1971, acts as a religious authority, issuing legal opinions on public matters based on Islamic principles.
  • Over five decades, it has discussed over 1,100 topics and issued more than 250 decisions, with its regulations evolving to enhance efficiency.

Saudi Arabia's Council of Senior Scholars is convening its 99th session today, Sunday, to address pressing legal issues and contemporary challenges. Chaired by the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom, Sheikh Dr. Saleh Fawzan Al-Fawzan, the council will deliberate on topics listed on its agenda, continuing its role as a key religious reference body.

The Council of Senior Scholars is holding its 99th session today (Sunday), chaired by the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom, the Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars, and the General President for Scientific Research and Ifta, Sheikh Dr. Saleh Fawzan Al-Fawzan, to continue discussing legal issues and contemporary emergencies, and to study the topics listed on its agenda.

— Article TextAnnouncing the convening of the 99th session of the Council of Senior Scholars.

Since its establishment in 1971, the Council has been instrumental in providing religious guidance on public affairs. It reviews matters referred by the ruler and relevant authorities, offering legal opinions grounded in Islamic evidence and established principles of deduction. This function is vital for navigating complex societal issues within the framework of Islamic law.

Since its establishment in 1391 AH (1971 AD), the Council has continued to perform its role as a fatwa reference in the Kingdom by studying what is referred to it by the ruler and the relevant authorities, and providing legal opinions on public issues, in accordance with legal evidence and recognized principles of deduction.

— Article TextDescribing the historical role and function of the Council of Senior Scholars.

Throughout its more than fifty-year history, the Council has undertaken extensive work. It has discussed 1,127 distinct topics and issued 251 formal decisions on a wide range of legal and social matters. Additionally, the body has released 28 public statements addressing significant contemporary issues and developments. The Council's operational framework has also seen organizational updates, including a 1994 amendment that designated the Grand Mufti as its chairman and refined membership terms to ensure continued effectiveness.

Throughout its journey of more than five decades, the Council has discussed 1,127 topics and issued 251 decisions on various legal issues, in addition to 28 statements addressing several issues and developments of public interest.

— Article TextHighlighting the Council's significant output and contributions over the years.
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Originally published by Okaz in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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