At a Glance

  • Location: Madinah
  • Date: 24 Rabi' al-Thani 1447H, corresponding to October 16, 2025
  • Session chair: Dr. Abdulaziz bin Qablan Al-Sarrani, former president of Taibah University

The eighth session of the symposium "The Legacy of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saleh — May God Have Mercy on Him — and His Efforts at the Prophet's Mosque" was held this evening under the title "Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saleh's Tolerance, Through the Pens and Voices of Those Who Loved Him," chaired by Dr. Abdulaziz bin Qablan Al-Sarrani, former president of Taibah University.

The session brought together a group of scholars and thinkers who discussed the late sheikh's biography and his scholarly and religious career, describing him as a pioneering model of combining knowledge, action and community service.

Former Shura Council member Dr. Nayef bin Hashim Al-Duais reviewed milestones from the life of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saleh and his rich experience in preaching and education, dwelling on key moments that shaped his character and contributed to his deep impact within Madinah's scholarly and social circles.

Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Mashouh, a legal and sharia consultant and member of the Saudi Lawyers Association, spoke about the sheikh's standing among his contemporaries, presenting testimonies from scholars and close associates that reflected his scholarly and religious stature and the wide respect he commanded.

Dr. Fareed bin Abdulaziz Al-Zamel, a faculty member at Qassim University, presented a paper on the sheikh's style in his sermons and exhortations, highlighting his eloquence and clarity of expression and his ability to connect religious texts with contemporary reality — reflecting the depth of his preaching and his moderate, reform-minded outlook.

The session forms part of the symposium organized by the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, honoring the memory of one of the luminaries of the Two Holy Mosques who left a lasting mark on scholarship, preaching and service to the Prophet's Mosque.