Ibn Humaid
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Abdullah Ibn Humaid, also known as Sheikh
Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Humaid was the former Chief Justice
of Saudi Arabia
and Imam
of the Grand Mosque of Mecca
. His son Salih, is the current Imam
of the Grand Mosque of Mecca
as well as the head of the Saudi Consultative Council
.
in Ramadhaan in the year 1329 A.H./1908 C.E. Losing his sight in his infancy, he was nonetheless brought up with good manners. He memorised the Quran by heart whilst he was young whilst also actively and patiently seeking knowledge. He studied with the shaykhs of Riyadh and those who visited the city. He excelled in many fields and his shaykhs noted his brilliance.
He studied with many shaykhs, amongst them:
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.
Sheikh
Not to be confused with sikhSheikh — also spelled Sheik or Shaikh, or transliterated as Shaykh — is an honorific in the Arabic language that literally means "elder" and carries the meaning "leader and/or governor"...
Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Humaid was the former Chief Justice
Chief Justice
The Chief Justice in many countries is the name for the presiding member of a Supreme Court in Commonwealth or other countries with an Anglo-Saxon justice system based on English common law, such as the Supreme Court of Canada, the Constitutional Court of South Africa, the Court of Final Appeal of...
of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
and Imam
Imam
An imam is an Islamic leadership position, often the worship leader of a mosque and the Muslim community. Similar to spiritual leaders, the imam is the one who leads Islamic worship services. More often, the community turns to the mosque imam if they have a religious question...
of the Grand Mosque of Mecca
Mecca
Mecca is a city in the Hijaz and the capital of Makkah province in Saudi Arabia. The city is located inland from Jeddah in a narrow valley at a height of above sea level...
. His son Salih, is the current Imam
Imam
An imam is an Islamic leadership position, often the worship leader of a mosque and the Muslim community. Similar to spiritual leaders, the imam is the one who leads Islamic worship services. More often, the community turns to the mosque imam if they have a religious question...
of the Grand Mosque of Mecca
Mecca
Mecca is a city in the Hijaz and the capital of Makkah province in Saudi Arabia. The city is located inland from Jeddah in a narrow valley at a height of above sea level...
as well as the head of the Saudi Consultative Council
Politics of Saudi Arabia
The politics of Saudi Arabia takes place in the context of an Islamic absolute monarchy. The King of Saudi Arabia is both head of state and the head of government, but decisions are, to a large extent, made on the basis of consultation among the senior princes of the royal family and the religious...
.
Biography
He was born in the city of RiyadhRiyadh
Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of Riyadh Province, and belongs to the historical regions of Najd and Al-Yamama. It is situated in the center of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau, and is home to 5,254,560 people, and the urban center of a...
in Ramadhaan in the year 1329 A.H./1908 C.E. Losing his sight in his infancy, he was nonetheless brought up with good manners. He memorised the Quran by heart whilst he was young whilst also actively and patiently seeking knowledge. He studied with the shaykhs of Riyadh and those who visited the city. He excelled in many fields and his shaykhs noted his brilliance.
He studied with many shaykhs, amongst them:
- Shaykh Hamad Ibn Faaris , with whom he studied the sciences of the Arabic languageArabic languageArabic is a name applied to the descendants of the Classical Arabic language of the 6th century AD, used most prominently in the Quran, the Islamic Holy Book...
and hadeeth; - Shaykh Sa'd Ibn Hamad Ibn 'Ateeq, with whom he studied the principles of the religion and its various branches;
- Shaykh Saalih Ibn 'Abdul-'Azeez Aal ash-Shaykh, with whom he remained close to; he studied the principles of the religion and its various branches, hadeeth and tafseer;
- Shaykh Muhammad Ibn 'Abdul-Lateef Aal ash-Shaykh, with whom he studied and remained close to;
- Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Ibraaheem Aal ash-Shaykh, with whom he studied and remained close to for a long time and used to seek his counsel in judiciary matters;
- Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Ibraaheem Aal ash-Shaykh appointed him a teacher for beginners and his assistant, so whenever he was absent he would cover for him.
Timeline
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
Judiciary Committee
Judiciary Committee may refer to:* United States House Committee on the Judiciary* United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary...
, 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.
See also
- Sheikh Jamaal al-Din M. ZarabozoJamaal al-Din M. ZarabozoSheikh Jamaal al-Din M. Zarabozo, born 1960 is a Spanish parented, French-born, and American based Islamic scholar, lecturer, and author of numerous books on Islam and speaker of many lectures on Islam.-Biography:...
- Sheikh Abd Al-Aziz Fawzan Al-FawzanAbd Al-Aziz Fawzan Al-FawzanSheikh Dr. Abd Al-Aziz Fawzan Al-Fawzan, born, is a well known scholar in Saudi Arabia and prolific author.He is also known as Sheikh Dr. Abd al-Aziz b. Fawzan al-Fawzan and Abd Al-Aziz Al-Fawzan.-Background and education:...
- Sheikh Saleh Al-FawzanSaleh Al-FawzanSheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan, born 1933, is a well known scholar in Saudi Arabia and prolific author.His surname is also rendered Fozan or Fawzaan.He is also known as Sheikh/Shaykh Dr...
- Dr. Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-HilaliMuhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-HilaliMuhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al-Hilali, , born 1311AH -1408 Hijrah , is a contemporary Islamic scholar from Morocco, most notable for his English translations of Sahih Bukhari and, along with Muhammad Muhsin Khan, the Qur'an, entitled The Noble Qur'an.-Biography:Al-Hilali was born in Al-Fidah, Morocco, in...
- Dr. Muhammad Muhsin KhanMuhammad Muhsin KhanMuhammad Muhsin Khan born 1345 Al-Hijri is a contemporary Islamic scholar of ethnic Afghan origin, most notable for his renowned English translations of Sahih Bukhari and the Qur'an, entitled The Noble Qur'an, which he completed along with Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali.-Biography:Muhammad Muhsin...
- Sheikh Muhammad bin Jamil ZenoMuhammad bin Jamil ZenoSheikh Muhammad bin Jamil Zeno was a highly respected yet controversial, in Western English speaking countries, Islamic scholar and prolific author....
External links
- Jihad in the Qur'an and Sunnah by Sheikh 'Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Humaid