With hearts full of faith in Allah’s destiny, and with great sadness and sorrow, the Secretariat General of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy received the news of the death of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait. May Allah have mercy on him.

On this tragic occasion, the International Islamic Fiqh Academy, its presidency, secretariat general, members, experts, and associates, express to Kuwaiti people and government of Kuwait their sincere condolences and sympathy, praying to Allah The Almighty, to shower the deceased with His immense mercy, to forgive him and to welcome him into His spacious Paradise, in the company of the prophets, the truthful, the martyrs and the righteous, who are the best of companions.

We also ask Almighty Allah to inspire H.E. Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the current Amir of the State of Kuwait, as well as the deceased’s loved ones, family, and admirers, with patience and comfort, and contentment with Allah’s destiny.

To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.

Prof. Koutoub Moustapha Sano

Secretary General of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy