13 Facts About Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais

Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais has preached Islam's opposition to "explosions and terrorism", and has called for peaceful inter-faith dialogue, but been criticized for vilifying non-Muslims and especially Jews in his sermons.

Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais has denounced the treatment of Palestinians by Israeli settlers and the state of Israel, and called for more aid to be sent to Palestinians.

Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais comes from the Anazzah clan, and he had memorized the Quran by the age of 12.

Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais obtained a degree in Sharia from Riyadh University in 1983, his Master's in Islamic fundamentals from the Sharia College of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University in 1987 and received his Ph.

Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais was appointed head of the "Presidency for the Two Holy Mosques at the rank of minister" by royal decree on 8 May 2012.

Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais is a member of the Arabic Language Academy at Mecca.

Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais said the solution to problems that Muslims face in Palestine, Somalia, Iraq, Kashmir, Yemen and Afghanistan lies in following the teachings of Islam in letter and spirit.

Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais called for resolution of conflicts through dialogue and negotiations taking into consideration the social and economic benefits that can be achieved by resolving these disputes.

Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais urged the militants and the government to agree to a peaceful resolution through dialogue and urged both parties to protect peace.

Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais has actively spoken out against the persecution of Palestinians by Israeli settlers and the state of Israel, and has pleaded for medical supplies and food to be sent to the Palestinians.

Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais pointed out that the prophet Muhammad was good to his Jewish neighbor.

Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais has been listed as an example of theological anti-Semitism by the Anti-Defamation League, when he called curses down upon Jews and labeled them "scum of the earth" in his sermons.

Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais has not only criticised Jews, but other non-Muslims, such as Hindus and Christians.