Abdallah Ben Abdel Mohsen At-Turki

Holder of a Bachelor in comparative Islamic Jurisprudence. Received a master's degree and PhD in Comparative Judicial Studies, and studies in Common Law – Constitutional Law-. Presented lectures within the Kingdom and abroad on Islamic Fiqh (Jurisprudence) and its judicial theories, in particular its Criminal legislation, in addition to (comparative) studies between Islamic Fiqh and manmade law. Presented a number of lectures within the Kingdom and abroad addressing various legal, intellectual and human rights topics. Over the course of several years, he has engaged in dialogues with various political, intellectual, human rights and academic bodies (around the world). He delivered a number of academic lectures and discussed scientific theses in major universities inside and outside the Kingdom particularly in Europe and the United States of America. Has authored a number of books, research and work papers, as well as doctrinal, legal, intellectual and human rights articles. Has worked in relevant fields of Shari’a and law. He continued progressing within the Judiciary hierarchy until he reached the highest rank of Chief Appellate Judge.

April 13, 2007, appointed Vice-President of the Court of Grievances. February 14, 2009 - he was appointed Minister of Justice. March 30, 2012, President of the Judiciary, then Advisor at the Royal Court. November 27, 2012, he was selected by the Council of Arab Ministers of Justice as their honorary president. He joined the teaching staff at the College of Law and political science of King Saud University, and the Higher Judicial Institute of Al-Imam Mohammad Bin Saud Islamic University.

December 23, 2015, he was appointed General Supervisor at the Ideological Warfare Center (IWC) of the Ministry of Defense. August 12, 2016, was appointed to the position of Secretary General of the Muslim World League, and Chairman of the international Body of Muslim Scholars. December 3, 2016, Appointed member of the Senior Scholars Organization in Saudi Arabia.

At the Beginning of 2017, He was appointed General Supervisor of the King Salman Center for International Peace (KSIPC) in Malaysia. The Kingdom of Malaysia awarded him its highest award, that of (Dato Seri) at a big ceremony by the Sultan. Similarly, the Republic of Singapore honored him at an official ceremony for his international efforts in disseminating tolerance, coexistence and peace.

In 2018

- He won the Galileo International Award for his efforts in promoting peace and harmony. - The selection committee of the Moderation Prize 2018, awarded him its prize in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for disseminating the values of moderation. - He is also a member of numerous local and international scientific, legal and human rights bodies and organizations. - He has been awarded many decorations and medals of honor.

In 2019

- Honorary doctorate from the Institute of Oriental ism in the Federal Republic of Russia. - Awarded the Republic of Senegal State Highest Order by the President in recognition for his global efforts in disseminating the values of religious moderation, promoting cooperation and harmony among followers of cultures and religions; and his initiatives and humanitarian programs around the world.

Arabic language.[1]

At-Turki was appointed Saudi Arabian Minister of Islam affairs, vakufs, appeals and morals in 1995, and mentor of King Fahd's Koran printing unit. He was Minister without the portfolio from 1999 to 2000, when he was appointed General Secretary of the Muslim World League. He is also chairman of various other institutions including the League of Islamic Universities, Global Islamic Council in London and World Islamic Council of Appeal and Salvation.[1]

He is also the chairman of Islamic Universities Association (IUA). He has played an important role in establishing Islamic universities, including the Islamic University of Niger and the International Islamic University, Islamabad.[2]

At a conference in Makkah in 2015, commenting on the violence caused by ISIS, he said: "The terrorism that we face within the Muslim Ummah and our own homelands today … is religiously motivated. It has been founded on extremism, and the misconception of some distorted Sharia concept."[3]

Published books include:[2]

• Osool Madhab al Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal (the fundamentals of imam Ahmed bin Hanbal school).
• Asbab Ikhtilaf Al Foqaha (the causes of differences between jurisprudence scholars).
• Menhaj Al Islam Fi Bina Al Osra (the approach of Islam in the building of family).
• Menjaj Al Malik Abdul Aziz (King Abdul Aziz's approach).
• Majmal Itikad Aimat Alk Salaf (a summary of the belief of previous imams).
• Menhaj Al tamul Ma Al Sira (the approach of dealing with the biography of the Prophet).
• Al imman Mohammed bin Saud: the state of Dawa wa Al Dohat (Immam Mohammed bin Saud: the state of the call and callers).
• Al Ommah Al Wasat wl al menhaj al nabawi fi al Dawa ela Allah (the middle national mission and the Prophetic approach in the call to Allah).
• Masoliat Al Dawla Al Islamiah an Al Dawa Ela Allah (the responsibility of the Islamic state for the call to Allah).
• Al Mamalaka Al Arabia Al Saudia wa khidmatiha lilislam wa Al Muslimeen fi Al Gharb (the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its services to Islam and Muslim in the West).
• Al Islam wa hokouk Al Insan (Islam and human rights).
• Tamolat fi Dawat Al sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Wahab (contemplations in the call of sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul wahab)