Abd al-Aziz Ibn Baz
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Records
Ibn Baz's greatest accolade was his position as Grand Mufti, the highest religious office in Saudi Arabia, which he held from 1993 until his death. His scholarly authority was such that his hadith classifications carried exceptional weight. He was also honored with the King Faisal International Prize in 1981, reflecting his global impact. His legacy is measured not in trophies but in the generations of scholars he trained and the enduring influence of his fatwas.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia
Highest religious authority in the Kingdom, held until death.
Chairman of the Permanent Board of Inquiry and Fatwa
Ministerial position overseeing fatwa issuance.
President of the Islamic University of Medina
Led the university for five years.
King Faisal International Prize for Service to Islam
Awarded for his contributions to Islamic service.
Records & Feats
Only Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia not from the Al ash-Sheikh family
He was the sole holder of the office to come from outside the traditional scholarly dynasty.
Memorized the entire Qur'an before puberty despite blindness
Achieved full memorization of the Qur'an while completely blind, showcasing exceptional memory.