Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of condolences to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, on the passing of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Sheikh, Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars, President of the General Presidency for Scholarly Research and Ifta, and President of the Supreme Council of the Muslim World League.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Majesty the King praised the late scholar's contributions, emphasizing that Saudi Arabia and the Islamic world have lost a figure who dedicated his life to the service of knowledge, Islam, and Muslims.
His Majesty also sent a similar cable to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.