Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Aziz ibn Baz Rahimahullah
Scholar| Full Name | ‘Abd al-‘Aziz ibn ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abd al-Rahman ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Latif Aal al-Baz |
|---|---|
| Birth | 1910 CE (1330 AH) — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Death | 1999 CE (1420 AH) — Mecca, Saudi Arabia |
| Title | Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Scholar, Jurist |
| Position | Religious Leader and Head of the Council of Senior Scholars |
| Notable Works | Majmoo’ Fataawa wa Maqalat Mutanawwi’ah, Tahqeeq Kitab al-Tawheed, al-Duroos al-Muhimmah li-‘Aamm al-Ummah |
| Regions of Influence | Saudi Arabia, Arabian Peninsula, Muslim world |
Life, Legacy, and His Scholarship
Early Life and Education
Born in Riyadh in 1910 CE to a family known for piety and learning. Lost his eyesight completely by the age of 20 due to illness, but this did not deter him from memorizing the Qur’an and dedicating his life to Islamic scholarship.
Education and Teachers
Studied under prominent scholars such as Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem Aal al-Shaykh, Shaykh Sa’d ibn Atiq, and Shaykh ‘Abdullah ibn Hasan Aal al-Shaykh. Specialized in Fiqh, Hadith, Aqeedah, and Tafsir, and became one of the leading voices of Salafi scholarship in the 20th century.
Expertise and Works
Served as Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Head of the Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Fatwa, and President of the Islamic University of Madinah. Authored and supervised Majmoo’ Fataawa wa Maqalat Mutanawwi’ah and numerous treatises on Aqeedah, Fiqh, and Da’wah.
Famous Quote
“The Muslim should always be truthful and avoid lies, for lying leads to evil and evil leads to the Fire.” (Majmoo’ Fataawa Ibn Baz, vol. 27)
Famous For
Firm stance on Tawheed and Sunnah, prolific fatwa writing, and leadership in Da’wah efforts worldwide. Played a key role in Islamic education reform and international Islamic outreach.
Character and Piety
Renowned for humility, generosity, patience despite blindness, and tireless dedication to teaching and guiding Muslims. Known to personally respond to letters and phone calls from Muslims around the globe.
Interesting Facts
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Memorized the Qur’an by heart after losing his eyesight.
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Served as President of the Islamic University of Madinah for 9 years.
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His fatwas are widely referenced in contemporary Islamic jurisprudence.
Legacy
Left behind a monumental collection of fatwas, lectures, and students who became leading scholars. His influence continues through official fatwa bodies, universities, and global Islamic movements.
References
- Majmoo’ Fataawa wa Maqalat Mutanawwi’ah, Ibn Baz.
- Al-Durar al-Saniyyah fi al-Ajwibah al-Najdiyyah.
- Dar al-Ifta’ al-Sa’udiyyah archives.
- Biographical accounts by Shaykh Saleh al-Fawzan and Shaykh Bakr Abu Zayd.
- Official records from the Islamic University of Madinah.
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