Grand Mufti

Syria sentences Assad-era grand mufti to life in prison

A Syrian court sentences former grand mufti Ahmed Hassoun to life in prison after convicting him of inciting civil war and intentional killing.

Over mosque crackdown

Mufti of 'Palestine' blasts Ben Gvir, warns of religious war

Grand Mufti of “Palestine”, Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, criticizes National Security Minister after he instructed senior police officials to enforce the confiscation of loudspeakers in mosques due to complaints about noise.

Abbas adviser praises Nazi collaborator as 'role model'

Nazi collaborator, former Grand Mufti of Jerusalem Haj Amin Al-Husseini honored by Abbas adviser. 'Our leaders are our role models.'

PA Mufti: Al-Aqsa belongs only to Muslims

Grand Mufti of Al-Quds and "Palestine" denies right of Jews to worship on Temple Mount, claims it is an Islamic religious site.

Tunisia Grand Mufti: Arutz Sheva reporter said he was Arab

Tunisian Grand Mufti says he was deceived after criticism of interview welcoming Jewish visitors to Tunisia.

Mufti blasts opening of new Old City synagogue

Existence of synagogue at Western Wall 'a blatant violation and genuine provocation of the feelings of the Palestinians', says Grand Mufti .

Syrian Grand Mufti rejects charges of terrorist ties

Pro-Assad religious leader denies claims of terrorism in address to Irish parliament committee.

Saudi Cleric: Women Driving Ban Protects Against Evil

The grand mufti of Saudi Arabia says the country's long-standing ban on women driving protects society from "evil".

U.S. Calls for 'Restraint' Over Temple Mount

The United States calls for both Israel and the PA to exercise restraint after the Grand Mufti is arrested for throwing chairs at Jews.