Description of some scholars as the Judge of Judges of Islam

The questioner:
This questioner says: Is it permissible to describe some scholars as the Judge of Judges of Islam, or as they say, “So nearly did its lightning flash blind the eyes” due to exaggeration in their praise?

The Shaykh:
What?

The questioner:
He says: Is it permissible to describe some scholars of Islam by saying they are the Judge of Judges of Islam?

The Shaykh:
Yes. In this first case, one does not say “Judge of Judges.” The Judge of Judges is Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Rather, one says “Head of the Judges” or “Head of the Judges.” This is the practice in this Kingdom; they appoint a Head of the Judges and call him the Head of the Judges, such as Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim (may Allah have mercy on him), whom they used to call the Head of the Judges. Yes.