Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Chair for Contemporary Islamic Studies

The Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Chair for Contemporary Islamic Studies is one of the humanities research chairs at King Saud University (KSU) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It specializes in contemporary Islamic studies by presenting objective scientific solutions to modern issues, addressing them in light of Islamic Sharia, and conducting scholarly research demonstrating the moderation of its rulings and their applicability across all times and places.

The Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Chair for Contemporary Islamic Studies was established in 2008 within the Department of Islamic Studies at the College of Education at KSU in Riyadh City. It was initiated and funded by Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The chair is one of the initiatives of the Vice Deanship of Scientific Research for Research Chairs, serving as a cornerstone for advancing scientific progress and enriching knowledge. It aims to conduct specialized scholarly studies and address various economic and social issues through academic research.

The Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Chair for Contemporary Islamic Studies works towards achieving several objectives, including studying contemporary issues and addressing them in light of Islamic Sharia, supporting research that emphasizes the moderation of Islamic teachings, and encouraging innovation in Islamic studies. The chair also aims to utilize modern technological tools in the field, attract distinguished students and researchers from KSU, and foster a culture of dialogue while promoting moderation, particularly among youth and society at large. Additionally, it seeks to counter deviant ideologies and destructive movements through systematic, scientific, and objective approaches. Furthermore, the chair collaborates on research and academic studies with educational, professional, and Sharia institutions within and beyond Saudi Arabia.