1979-2018 4 INTRODUCTION King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) was initiated by the King Faisal Foundation (KFF) inspired by its humanitarian objectives and its commitment to preserve the true Islamic values which King Faisal, may Allah have mercy upon him, stood for. These values and principles, held dearly by the late King Faisal, may Allah rest his soul in peace, are firmly enshrined in the statute of the Prize. Indeed, the KFF established the KFIP as a lofty expression and reflection of late King Faisal’s unstinting support for endeavors slated to alleviate human suffering through the advancement of research and creative human thinking. These are core values which the late King Faisal passionately upheld, besides his respect for knowledge, empathy with scholars, and his appreciative recognition of their contributions to the advancement of nations. He strongly believed that progress of his nation and his countrymen can not be achieved without a resolute acquisition of knowledge that is commensurate with the values and teachings of Islam, as well as an in- depth understanding of human history and a genuine appreciation of the foundations in which the Islamic civilization is grounded, along with the conducive factors that helped this civilization blossom and thrive and positively contribute to universal human civilization. 5 The KFIP is driven by objectives animated by this thorough human perception, emanating from the cradle of the Islamic message, a land to which the hearts of Muslims throughout the world are attached, a land founded on the principles of this message and ruled by its principles. To be sure, these features endow the Prize with a distinct prestige among peer prizes that seek to motivate scientists and thinkers and encourage them to pursue further scientific and intellectual accomplishments that benefit humanity and help foster a better and brighter civilization. This year, we celebrate the 39th anniversary of KFIP as the Prize firmly wades its way towards its prestigious position among leading international prizes. The Prize takes special pride in being widely recognized for being impartial and independent of all and any political, intellectual, sectarian and religious considerations. We pray to the Almighty Allah to preserve our country’s security and stability. May this country continue its noble mission under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Supreme President of King Faisal Foundation, and the Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defensee, May Allah guide us all to that which benefits Islam and Muslims and contributes to the advancement and progress of mankind. May Allah make our aspirations come true! Khalid Al-Faisal Chairman of KFIP Board 6 Inception of The King Faisal International Prize In 1976 King Faisal Foundation was estab- lished by the sons of the late King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz in com- memoration of their father with the aim to perpetuate the Islamic values King Faisal, may Allah have mer- cy upon his soul, un- flinchingly strived to preserve. On May 3, 1976 Royal Decree No. A/134 was issued, authorizing the establishment of King Faisal Foundation. Since its inception, the Foundation has served as a humanitarian institution with an international outlook. In 1977 the Board of Trustees of King Faisal Foundation decided to set up an international prize, bearing the name of King Faisal, to be awarded in three branches: “Service to Islam”, “Islamic Studies”, and “Arabic Language and Literature.” The first awards were granted in 1979. In 1981, the Foundation’s Board of Trustees added two branches to the three exist- ing categories: one in “Medicine” and the other in “Science”. The new addition reflected the international thrust of the prize, and earned it wider fame and recogni- tion. The Prize in “Medicine” was first awarded in 1982 and the Prize in “Science” was first awarded in 1984. KFIP Objectives 1. Promoting Islamic values and ideals in society and projecting them to the world. 2. Serving Islam and Muslims culturally, intellectually, and practically. 3. Benefiting Muslims in their present and future, and inspiring them to pro- actively enhance the various aspects of civilization. 4. Contributing to the development of mankind and enriching human knowledge. 7 Prize Components The five prize categories are each comprised of: A Certificate written in Arabic calligraphy and signed by the Chairman of the Prize Board, His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Al-Faisal Bin Abdulaziz, enclosed in a binder of the finest leather inscribed with the winner’s name and a synopsis of his/ her work which qualified him/her for the prize. A 24-carat gold medal, weighing 200 grams, with one side featuring coinage effigy of King Faisal together with the prize category written in Arabic, while the other side features the logo of the Prize and the Prize category in English. A check of SAR 750,000 (Seven hundred fifty thousand Saudi Riyals) = USD 200,000 (Two hundred thousand US dollars), for each category. The sum will be distributed equally between the winners in case there happens to be more than one winner. KFIP Board HRH Prince Khalid Al-Faisal Bin Abd Al-Aziz, Director Chairman of the King Faisal Foundation, HRH Prince Abdulrahman bin Abd Allah Al-Faisal A member HRH Prince Amr bin Mohammad Al-Faisal A member HRH Prince Bandar bin Khaled Al-Faisal A member HRH Prince Khalid bin Saud Al-Faisal A member HRH Prince Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Faisal A member HRH Prince Faisal bin Turki Al-Faisal A member HRH Prince Turki bin Saad Al-Faisal A member HRH Prince Sultan bin Bandar Al-Faisal A member HE Dr. Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Sabti A member HE Dr. Ismail bin Mohammed Al-Bishri A member HE Dr. Nabil bin Abdulqadir Koshak A member Secretary-General of King Faisal International Prize Dr. Abdulaziz Alsebail 8 Prize Categories Service to Islam; Medicine; Islamic Studies; Science. Arabic Language & Literature; Winners’ Prize Adjudication Procedure Invitations to nominate are sent to universities, scientific Invitation to institutions, academic and research centers. The invitations are Nominate: also available on King Faisal International Prize website for use by institutions and scholarly circles. Nominations for the Prize are accepted from universities, Nominations: research centers and scientific institutions. Nominations by individuals or political parties are NOT accepted. Peer Specialized peer reviewers in each field examine the nominations and put together a list of the outstanding nominations for further Reviewers: scrutiny. A group of professors of different nationalities, each of whom International is a leading authority in the specific Prize topic, are assigned to Referees: examine the nominated works and submit a thorough report on the contributions of each nominee. Ten specialized and insightful professors from different countries are assigned to serve in the winners’ selection committee for each Selection Prize category. Each committee studies the nominated works Committee: and referees’ reports, after which it decides whether to award the Prize to one or more winners or withhold it. 9 WINNERS AND THEIR COUNTRIES 1979 – 2018 ARABIC LANGUAGE ISLAMIC SERVICE TO ISLAM MEDICINE SCIENCE AND LITERATURE STUDIES UAE 2 KUWAIT 2 KUWAIT 1 AFGHANISTAN 1 DENMARK 1 BANGLADESH 1 PAKISTAN 2 SWEDEN 1 QATAR 1 SAUDI ARABIA 14 SWITZERLAND 2 SWITZERLAND 3 SAUDI ARABIA 3 SAUDI ARABIA 8 EGYPT 5 CANADA 5 CANADA 3 EGYPT 22 EGYPT 7 SUDAN 1 JAPAN 3 JAPAN 2 SUDAN 1 SUDAN 2 LEBANON 1 GERMANY 3 GERMANY 6 LEBANON 2 GERMANY 1 FRANCE 1 FRANCE 4 FRANCE 1 TUNISIA 2 FRANCE 1 TURKEY 1 USA 26 USA 23 USA 1 TURKEY 2 SOUTH AFRICA 1 UK 12 UK 12 UK 1 UK 1 INDIA 2 ITALY 5 INDIA 1 ALGERIA 1 INDIA 2 NIGERIA 2 AUSTRALIA 2 AUSTRALIA 1 IRAQ 3 IRAQ 4 SENEGAL 1 CHINA 1 AUSTRIA 1 TATARSTAN- MOROCCO 6 MOROCCO 2 1 THE NETHERLANDS 2 RUSSIA 2 RUSSIA SYRIA 3 SYRIA 2 NIGER 1 HUNGARY 1 JORDAN 4 JORDAN 1 PALESTINE 1 THE NETHERLANDS 1 PALESTINE 1 LEBANON 1 BOSNIA 1 MALAYSIA 3 INDONESIA 1 TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL WINNERS COUNTRIES WINNERS COUNTRIES WINNERS COUNTRIES WINNERS COUNTRIES WINNERS COUNTRIES 50 13 38 16 46 21 67 13 57 13 TOTAL WINNERS 258 TOTAL COUNTRIES 43 10 Winners of the King Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam (1979-2018) 2018 Professor Irwandi Jaswir Indonesia The Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques 2017 King Salam bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Saudi Arabia King of Saudi Arabia 2016 H.E. Shaikh Dr. Saleh Abdullah bin Himeid Saudi Arabia 2015 Dr. Zakir Abdul Karim Naik India 2014 Shaikh Dr. Ahmad Lemu Nigeria 2013 Shaikh Rai’d Salah Mahagna Palestine 2012 Shaikh Sulaimin bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi Saudi Arabia 2011 H.E. Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Malaysia 2010 H.E. President Recep Tayyep Erdogan Turkey 2009 Principal Shari’ah Society for Quran and Sunnah Scholars Egypt The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques 2008 Saudi Arabia King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz 2007 H.E. President Mintimer Sh. Shaimiev TATARSTAN-RUSSIA 2006 Shaikh Yousef J. Al-Hidji (Co-Winner) Kuwait 2006 H.E. Shaikh Saleh Al-Husayyin (Co-Winner) Saudi Arabia 2005 H.E. Dr. Ahmed M. Ali (Co-Winner) Saudi Arabia 2005 Al-Hariri Foundation – Beirut (Co-Winner) Lebanon 2004 Field Marshal Abdul Rahman Siwar Adh-Dhahab Sudan 2003 Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Foundation – Riyadh Saudi Arabia 2002 H.H. Shaikh Dr. Sultan M. Al-Qasmi U.A.E. 2001 The High Commission for Donation to Bosnia-Herzegovina Saudi Arabia 2000 Al-Azhar Al-Sharif – Cairo Egypt 1999 Shaikh Jum’ah Al-Majid Abdullah U.A.E. 1998 H.E. President Abdou Diouf Senegal 11 1997 Hon. Dr. Mahathir bin Muhammad Malaysia 1996 Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sumait Kuwait 1995 His Eminence Shaikh Gad Al-Haq A.