Abdullah bin Sheikh Al Mahfoudh bin Bayyah
Sheikh Abdullah bin Sheikh Al Mahfoudh bin Bayyah is a prominent Islamic scholar and the President of the UAE Fatwa Council. He is known for his efforts in promoting a moderate and enlightened understanding of Islam, encouraging interfaith dialogue, and addressing contemporary issues facing the Muslim community. Recently, he delivered the keynote address at the inaugural 'Shawaf' Forum for Moon Sightings, emphasizing the importance of accurate lunar observation for religious practices and the need for collaboration among relevant authorities.
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He is the chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council and is leading the committee to sight the Ramadan crescent moon.
"الإمارات للإفتاء" يعلن موعد انعقاد لجنة تحري هلال رمضان 1447هـ
United Arab Emirates· 2026-02-15
Abdullah bin Sheikh Al-Mahfoudh bin Bayyah congratulated the President of the UAE on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
"الإمارات للإفتاء الشرعي" يهنئ رئيس الدولة ونائبيه والحكام بمناسبة عيد الأضحى المباركUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-06-06
He is the chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council and led the first meeting of 2025.
مجلس الإمارات للإفتاء الشرعي يعقد اجتماعه الأول لسنة 2025United Arab Emirates· 2025-04-12
He is the Chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council and participated in the conference.
برعاية منصور بن زايد.. «الشؤون الإسلامية والأوقاف والزكاة» تطلق فعاليات مؤتمر الوقف والمجتمعUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-03-17
Abdullah bin Sheikh Al Mahfoudh bin Bayyah is the Chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council.
برعاية منصور بن زايد.. «الشؤون الإسلامية والأوقاف والزكاة» تطلق فعاليات مؤتمر الوقف والمجتمعUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-03-17He is the chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council and is leading the committee for the sighting of the Ramadan crescent.
دول عربية تتحرى هلال رمضان الليلة
Egypt· 2025-02-28
He is the chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council and is leading the meeting to sight the Ramadan crescent moon.
لجنة تحري هلال شهر رمضان تعقد اجتماعها غداً في موقع الحصنUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-02-27
Abdullah bin Sheikh Al Mahfoudh bin Bayyah is the Chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council who spoke about the importance of the event.
برعاية منصور بن زايد.. نهيان بن مبارك يفتتح أعمال ملتقى«الشوّاف» الأول لتحري الأهلةUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-02-17