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UAE Leaders Send Condolences To Saudi King On Grand Mufti’s Death

UAE Leaders Send Condolences To Saudi King On Grand Mufti’s Death

Post by : Mariam Al-Faris

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed deep sorrow on the passing of Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Shaikh. He sent a message of condolences to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. In his message, Sheikh Mohamed conveyed heartfelt sympathy to the royal family, religious authorities, and people of Saudi Arabia. His message highlighted the respect and high regard the UAE holds for the late Grand Mufti and his service to the Kingdom.

Death Of Saudi Grand Mufti

Shaikh Abdulaziz Al Al-Shaikh, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, also served as the Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars. He was a highly respected religious figure in the Kingdom and across the Islamic world. During his tenure, he guided religious decisions and contributed to the understanding and practice of Islamic law in Saudi Arabia. His passing is seen as a significant loss to both the Kingdom and the wider Muslim community.

Vice President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Sends Condolence Message

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, also sent a cable of condolences to King Salman. Sheikh Mohammed expressed his sincere sympathy for the loss and conveyed his personal and official grief. He honored the Grand Mufti’s life and his important contributions to the religious and social guidance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Vice President Sheikh Mansour Shares Condolences

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also sent a message of condolence to King Salman. Sheikh Mansour expressed heartfelt sympathy and stood in solidarity with the Saudi leadership during this period of mourning. His message highlighted the close and long-standing ties between the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Significance Of The Condolences

These messages of condolences from the UAE leaders reflect the strong bond and enduring friendship between the two nations. By expressing their grief over the Grand Mufti’s passing, UAE leaders recognized his important role in guiding religious matters in Saudi Arabia and the impact he had on the Islamic community globally. The condolence messages also reaffirm the UAE’s respect for Saudi Arabia’s leadership and its support during times of loss.

Closing Remarks

The passing of Shaikh Abdulaziz Al Al-Shaikh has been widely mourned in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and across the Islamic world. The UAE leadership’s prompt and heartfelt messages of sympathy demonstrate the importance of strong diplomatic and cultural relations between the two countries. The Grand Mufti’s legacy as a religious scholar and advisor will continue to be remembered and honored by both nations and the wider Muslim community.

Sept. 24, 2025 11:38 a.m. 4748
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