Religious Figure

Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al ash-Sheikh

1893 - 1969

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His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al ash-Sheikh is the 2,652nd most popular religious figure, the 211th most popular biography from Saudi Arabia and the 85th most popular Saudi Arabian Religious Figure.

Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al ash-Sheikh is most famous for serving as the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia from 1953 until his death, acting as the highest religious authority in the country. A surprising lesser-known fact is that he descended from the Al ash-Sheikh family, direct descendants of Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, and played a key role in issuing fatwas that shaped Saudi society during turbulent times. His lasting legacy includes solidifying Wahhabi doctrine in Saudi governance and education, influencing the nation's religious policies for generations.

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Among Religious Figures

Among religious figures, Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al ash-Sheikh ranks 2,652 out of 3,187. Before him are Pierre Nguyễn Văn Nhơn, Giovanni Nasalli Rocca di Corneliano, Nicolaus von Amsdorf, Yusuf Estes, Marek Jędraszewski, and Al-Wathiq I. After him are Harsiese A, Ulf Ekman, Bernard Fellay, Sarah Mullally, Lobsang Yeshe, 5th Panchen Lama, and Marie-Alphonsine Danil Ghattas.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1893, Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al ash-Sheikh ranks 201. Before him are Norman Manley, Christopher Kelk Ingold, Marguerite Broquedis, Chang Taek-sang, I. A. Richards, and Joseph Alzin. After him are Konstantin Muraviev, Alexander Ostrowski, Kurt Martti Wallenius, Mykola Khvylovy, Aleksei Losev, and Elisaveta Bagriana. Among people deceased in 1969, Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al ash-Sheikh ranks 165. Before him are Fred Alexander, Ilse Steppat, Chang Taek-sang, Veli Saarinen, Giovanni Martinelli, and Giuseppe Pinelli. After him are Julius Katchen, Ludwig Berger, Stijn Streuvels, Manuel Plaza, Ture Nerman, and José Piendibene.

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In Saudi Arabia

Among people born in Saudi Arabia, Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al ash-Sheikh ranks 211 out of NaN. Before him are Nafiʽ al-Madani (689), Ibn al-Khattab (1969), Utba ibn Ghazwan (581), Mansour Ojjeh (1952), Umar ibn Abi Rabi'ah (644), and Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1931). After him are Saud Al-Shuraim (1964), Sami Al-Jaber (1972), Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1910), Hani Hanjour (1972), Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1748), and Abdullah ibn Hudhafah as-Sahmi (null).

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Among Religious Figures In Saudi Arabia

Among religious figures born in Saudi Arabia, Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al ash-Sheikh ranks 85. Before him are Uthman ibn Maz'un (null), Umamah bint Zainab (null), Al-Bara' ibn Azib (600), Sharif Ali (1450), Nafiʽ al-Madani (689), and Utba ibn Ghazwan (581). After him are Saud Al-Shuraim (1964), Abdullah ibn Hudhafah as-Sahmi (null), Atika bint Zayd (null), Maher Al-Mu'aiqly (1969), and Saad al Ghamdi (1967).

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