Re: Imams of the Haramains
Sheikh Abdul Rahman`s full name is: Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah bin Muhammed bin Abdul Aziz bin Muhammed bin Abdullah. He was nicknamed As-Sudais and his origins from Anzah of a well known tribe.
Sheikh Sudais was born in 1382 A.H in Riyadh . He bacame Hafiz of the Quran at the age of 12, in Riyadh, in a Masjid headed by Sheikh Abdul Rahman al Faryan. He was also taught by Sheikh Muhammed Ali Hussan and Sheikh Muhammed Abdul Majid Zakir, as well as various other Scholars.
Sheikh Abdul Rahman grew up in Riyadh attending the `Mathna bin Hartha` elementary school as well as the Scientific Academy of Riyadh. There he studied under various scholars including Sheikh Abdullah Munaif and Sheikh Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman al Tawayjari. Dr. Abdul Rahman graduated from this Acadamy with a grading of `Excellent` in the Year 1399 and went onto Shariah College. Here, Scholars included:
Sheikh Saleh Ali Nasir (Rahimullah)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman bin Jibrain.
Sheikh Abdul Aziz al Shaikh (Saudi-Arabia`s Grand Mufti)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman al Duwaish.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Ai Mubaraki.
After this he became Imam and Khateeb of the Masjid Shaikh al Allam Abdul Razzaq Afifi. He also began teaching at the Acadamy Imam al Dawa Al Almy
It was in the year 1404 that Sheikh Abdul Rahman was appointed Imam and Khateeb of Masjid ul Haram, Makkah.
There he first led the Asr Salah on the date 22nd Shaban 1404. (22-08-1404)
His first Khutbah was 15th Ramadhan 1404. (15-09-1404)
In the Year Dr. Abdul Rahman got his Masters Degree, grading `Excellent` from the Sharia college of Imam Muhammed Bin Saud University.
From there he moved onto to being assisstant teacher at the prestigious Umm al Qura University, Makkah, where he obtained his Doctorate, again grading `Excellent` in the year 1416.
He was thereafter appointed Lecturer in the Sharia college of The Um al Qura University.
As of today, this is his current position.
Over the years-Sheikh Abdul Rahman has visited many countries stressing the importance of spreading Islam.
Europe and South Africa he has also visited, stressing the importance of promoting islam to the world.
At the end of August 2003, the people of England were honoured to be the hosts of Dr. Sudais. During his visit to Britain he led four Jumah prayers. On 31st August Sheikh Sudais was invited to give a lecture in Birmingham. the topic was -`And You will be Superior if you are indeed True Believers`. Whilst on tour Sheikh Sudais also opened a Muslim Girls school in Newcastle (sept 2003). On Tuesday 9th September Sheikh Sudais led the Fajr prayers in Jamia Masjid, Blackburn. He also led the Isha prayers for an 8000 strong congregation. Sudais promised to revisit this masjid when the current extension was complete. A day later prayers were led in the Jamia Masjid-Preston.There was a concregation on 4000 people. His message for the Muslim community was:
`I would like to say-as I make my way back, what a happy and enjoyable visit I have had and how much I have appreciated this honour and respect you have showed in taking care of me. I ask you all to be kind to your neighbours Non-muslims or Muslims as the Prophet SAW taught.`
He also visited London and was taken on a tour of the construction of the London Muslim centre (now complete-his reason for being here-2004) and was said to be `fascinated`. He expressed his satisfaction and assured his full support......`I carry to you from the Holy Land. The people of Makkah are praying for you because you are making great efforts to maintain your religion here in Britain.
In May 2004 he was unable to go to Canada with claims that he was too `anti-simetic`. This may be because of a very good khutbah he did on 6th Safar 1423. This Khutbah may be found on the Khutbahs page-under `Al-Aqsa is calling`. On this same day however the Imam of Masjid Nabawi-in Madinah did a similiar khutbah which was-Alhumdulillah just also a very good Khutbah.
May Allah SWT give him the ability to continue his efforts for the ummah.
Ameen.
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