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In 1357 A.H./1922 C.E. King 'Abdul-'Azeez appointed him a judge in the region of Sudayr.
In 1363 A.H./1928 C.E. he was appointed a judge in the region of Buraydah and the surrounding areas.
In 1377 A.H./1942 C.E. he asked to be excused from the post of judge, and sought leave to increase in his worship and teach the people.
The General Presidency for the Supervision of Religious Affairs at al-Masjid al-Haraam (in Makkah) was then set up and King Faysal chose him to head the supervision of religious affairs at al-Masjid al-Haraam, as well as teaching there and passing fatwa. As a result Allaah caused the ummah to benefit from his knowledge.
In 1395 A.H./1974 C.E. King Khaalid appointed him head of the Senior Judiciary Committee, member of the Council of Senior Scholars, head of the Jurisprudence Committee, and member of the Foundation Committee for ar-Raabitah al-'Aalam al-Islaamee.
He died on Wednesday 20 Dhul-Qa'dah 1402 A.H./1981 C.E. and his janaazah prayer was performed in al-Masjid al-Haraam where many were in attendance.
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