Abdulkarim Al-Muqrin, in full Abdulkarim Saleh Al-Muqrin, was a Saudi media professional and presenter whose name became tied to fatwa programmes on the Holy Qur’an Radio and Saudi television. He presented “Noor ‘ala al-Darb” and “Fatawa” and he died on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
The broadcasting career of Abdulkarim Al-Muqrin
Across his career he presented specialised scholarly programmes on the Holy Qur’an Radio, built around serving the Holy Qur’an and spreading Islamic knowledge. He also worked on talk programmes, “Noor ‘ala al-Darb” and “Fatawa” among them, and moderated juristic exchanges between people seeking a fatwa and senior scholars.
That moderating role gave his work its character. He sat between the questioner and the scholar, keeping the exchange clear for listeners who had no formal training in jurisprudence.
Programmes presented by Abdulkarim Al-Muqrin
- “Noor ‘ala al-Darb”
- “Fatawa”
- Specialised scholarly programmes on the Holy Qur’an Radio
Books and documentation
He published works recording his memories and meetings with muftis and members of the Council of Senior Scholars. They include “Situations and Memories with Senior Scholars” and “Al-La’ali’ al-Saniyyah on the news of the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia”. Both books preserve first-hand detail about scholars whose rulings shaped public religious life for decades.
His death
Abdulkarim Al-Muqrin died on Saturday, January 24, 2026. His broadcasting work sits within a wider Saudi media history that also produced figures such as weather presenter Hassan Karani and pioneering journalists like Thurayya Qabil.
Key takeaways
- Presenter of “Noor ‘ala al-Darb” and “Fatawa”.
- Author of two books documenting encounters with senior scholars.
- Died on January 24, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What was he known for?
Presenting fatwa and scholarly programmes on the Holy Qur’an Radio and Saudi television.
What did he write?
“Situations and Memories with Senior Scholars” and a volume on the news of the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom.
When did he die?
January 24, 2026.
Biographical records on Saudi media figures are maintained by the Ministry of Media.
