Abdullah bin Abdul Azeez bin Aqeel bin Abdullah bin Abdul Kareem Ala Aqeel:
Born: He was born in the city of Unayzah , the year 1335h. (presently 93yrs old)
His studies and scholars: He was raised in the care of his father Sheikh Abdul
Azeez Al Aqeel. His father is considered to be one of the well known scholars of
Unayzah, and also famous for his poetry and writings. Therefore, his father is
considered to be his first teacher.
Allah prepared a house of learning for Sheikh Abdullah. Along with his father, his
older brother (Aqeel bin Abdul Azeez) was known for carrying knowledge, and
was a judge in Al ýAridah city in the Jizaan region located in the south of Saudi
Arabia . Likewise, his uncle, Abdul Rahman bin Aqeel was a judge in the city of
Jizaan .
Sheikh Abdullah completed his early studies in the school of the teacher Bin
Saleh, then he moved on to study in the school of the well known teacher, Sheikh
Abdullah Al Qarýawee. Sheikh Abdullah bin Aqeel memorized the Quran and
many books that were being memorized by the students during that time. The
likes of: Umdatul Ahkam, Zad Al Mustakneý, Elfiyat Ibn Malek in Arabic grammer,
and other then this.
After successfully completing this level, he joined the circles of the Scholar of
Unayzah and the great knowledgeable man of Qasim, Sheikh Abdul Rahman As
Saýdee (rahimahullah). He studied with Sheikh Abdul Rahman As Saýdee
consistently and learned from him: The Quran, Tafseer, Tawheed, Hadeeth,
Fiqh, Arabic grammer, and more. He also benefited from the other scholars of
Unaynah that were present during that time, the likes of: The great senior scholar
of hadeeth Ali bin Nasir Abu Wadee. He read with him Sahih Al Bukhari and
Muslim, The books of Sunan, The Musnad of Imam Ahmed, and Miskat al
Masabeeh. He received his Ijazah (recognition/authorization of his scholar) in
these works with a high chain of narration going back to his scholarýs teacher,
the great Muhadith of India Nathir Hussain (died 1229h.)
His position in Umm al-Quraa: Among the highest ranking and most respected
professors in the university, he teaches in higher studies, oversees MA and PhD
research and takes part in their discussion/defense.
Some of his shuyookh: I know that he had significant contact with Shaykh al-
Albaanee (may Allaah have Mercy on him) by phone.
Regarding his aqeedah: The shaykh holds to the 'aqeedah of the salaf, affirming
Allaah's Attributes as they came in the texts, refuting and clarifying the errors of
the various groups of innovation, like the Jahmiyyah, the Qadariyyah, the
Khawaarij, the Murji'ah, and the modern ones like the Ikhwaan and Tableegh.
Regarding his knowledge: The shaykh is known for his in depth knowledge of
Qur'aanic Sciences. His writings and teachings are clear proof of strong
understanding in many fields, like Hadeeth sciences, tafseer, fiqh, usool al-fiqh,
and many others. His PhD was about the different modes of recitation of the
Qur'aan and how this relates to the meanings, a valuable book that has been
hard to find.
(Biography location http://www.salafitalk.net/st/viewmessages.cfm?
Forum=19&Topic=9323 )
He is the noble Shaykh and the compassionate father, the teacher, Ahmad bin
'Umar bin Saalim bin Ahmad bin 'Ubood, Aboo 'Umar Baazmool as-Salafee al-
Makkee. He is from the tribe Aal Zamool, which has its lineage going back to al-
Kindah.
His Birth and Upbringing:
He was born in Makkah. This is where he grew up and began his first studies
under the hands of the scholars of Makkah.
His Teachers:
His own brother, Ash-Shaykh Muhammad bin 'Umar Baazmool, under whom he
benefited a lot and graduated with, and studied many books, which includes
Kitaab as-Tawheed of Shaikhul Islaam Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab,
Bulooghul Maraam of al-Haafidh Ibn Hajar, and Waraqaat of al-Joonee and many
treatises of Shaikhul Islaam Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab on Tawheed, and
other books, and studied the Muqaddimah on Usoolu-Tafseer of Shaikhul Islaam
Ibn Taymiyyah, and also studied Mabaahith fee 'Uloomul Qur'aan and other
books and Treatises. He got Ijaazahs from most of the Riwayahs.
He got Ijazaahs to narrate from a group of scholars. The number of scholars who
gave ijazahs exceeds more then hundred, and from different parts of the Islamic
world. And from them include; Ash-Shaykh Muhammad Abdullaah as-Soomalee,
Ash-Shaykh Ahmad bin Yahya an-Najmee ()رحمهم ال تعالى, Ash-Shaykh Abdullaah
Ada ash-Shanqeetee , Ash-Shaykh Rabeeý bin Haadee Al-Madkhalee , Ash-
Shaykh Muhammad bin Abdullaah as-Sabeel, Ash-Shaykh Yahyaa bin Uthmaan
al-Mudarris, Ash-Shaykh Abdullaah bin Abdul Azeez al-Aqeel, Ash-Shaykh
Waseeullaah Abbaas, and Ash-Shaykh Muhammad bin 'Umar Baazmool (حفظهم ال
)تعالى.
They (his teachers) grant him ijaaza, an absolute ijaazah of all their narrations
and this is a blessing of Allaah Ta'la on our Shaykh.
Ash-Shaykh Ahmad bin Yahya an-Najmee said in his preface to the book
'Duraru-Sunniyyah': "Praise be to Allaah, prayers and peace be upon the
Messenger of Allaah and to his family and companions. And I proceed: I prelude
Ash-Shaykh, Al-'Allaamah Ahmad bin 'Umar bin Saalim Baazmool's ( )وفقه الbook
with the name Duraru-Sunniyyah fee Thanaa 'Ulamaa 'alaa Mamlakatul
'Arabiyyatu Saoodiyyah" (29/ 12/ 1424 )هـ.
And Ash-Shaykh Ahmad bin Yahya an-Najmee also said in his preface to 'as-
Sunnah feema yata'allaq boolil Ummah': "Praise be to Allaah, prayers and peace
be upon the Messenger of Allaah and to his family and companions. And I
proceed: I was sent the book 'as-Sunnah feema yata'allaq boolil Ummah' of
Al-'Allaamah as-Salafeee Ahmad bin 'Umar bin Saalim Baazmool, I have read
most of it, my works has come between me completing it,..I found the chapters to
be excellent." (1/11/ 1424 )هـ.
He is the Noble Shaykh, the Scholar of Hadeeth Rabee' Ibn Haadee 'Umayr al-
Madkhalee. He comes from the well-known tribe of al-Madaakhalah from the
province of Jaazaan to the south of Saudi Arabia. It is one of the tribes of Banee
Shabeel, and Shabeel was the son of Yashjub Ibn Qahtaan.
He was born in the village of al-Jaraadiyah, which is a small village to the west of
the town of Saamitah at a distance of three kilometers. He was born in 1352
A.H./1931 C.E., and his father died approximately a year and a half after his
birth. So his mother (rahima-hallaah) brought him up. She supervised him and
gave him the best of upbringings, teaching him praiseworthy manners of truth
and trustworthiness.
When he reached the age of eight years, he joined the circles of knowledge in his
village and learnt to read and write. And from those under whom he studied were
Shaykh Shaybaan al-'Areeshee and also al-Qaadhee Muhammad Ibn
Muhammad Jaabir al-Madkhalee, and also Muhammad Ibn Hussayn Makkee
from the town of Sibyaa. He studied the Qur.aan with Shaykh Muhammad Ibn
Muhammad Jaabir al-Madkhalee, as he also studied with him tawheed and
tajweed. He later studied at the Madrasah in Saamitah. And from those under
whom he studied were: Shaykh Naasir Khaloofah Tayaash Mubaarakee (rahima-
hullaah), the well-renowned scholar from the major students of Shaykh al-
Qar'aawee. Under him, he studied Buloogh al-Maraam wa Nuzhatu an-Nadthar
of al-Haafith Ibn Hajar (rahima-hullaah) then he joined the educational institute in
Saamitah and there studied under esteemed scholars, the most renowned of
them was Shaykh Haafith Ibn Ahmad al-Hakamee (rahima-hullaah) and also his
brother, Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Ahmad al-Hakamee. He also studied under the
Noble Shaykh and Scholar of hadeeth Ahmad Ibn Yahyaa an-Najmee (hafidha-
hullaah), and also studied 'aqeedah under the Noble Shaykh Dr. Muhammad
Amaan Ibn 'Alee al-Jaamee (rahima-hullaah). He also studied fiqh (Zaad al-
Mustaqni') under Shaykh Muhammad Sagheer Khamees and many others under
whom he studied Arabic language and poetry. In 1380 A.H./1960 C.E. he
graduated from the educational institute in Saamitah and in 1381 A.H./1961 C.E.
he joined the Faculty of Sharee'ah in Riyaadh and continued there for a period of
a month or two, then the Islaamic University of Madeenah opened and he
transferred to Madeenah and joined the Faculty of Sharee'ah and studied there
for four years and graduated in the year 1384 A.H./1964 C.E. with excellence.
From those under whom he studied whilst at the Islaamic University of
Madeenah were:
Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez Ibn 'Abdullaah Ibn Baaz (rahima-hullaah), he studied
al-'Aqeedah at-Tahaawiyyah under him;
Shaykh Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee (rahima-hullaah), he studied
hadeeth and the science of the chains of narrations;
Shaykh 'Abdul-Muhsin al-'Abbaad (hafitha-hullaah), he studied fiqh (Bidaayatul-
Mujtahid) for three years under him;
Shaykh Muhammad al-Ameen ash-Shanqeetee (rahima-hullaah), he studied
tafseer and Usool al-Fiqh under him for four years;
Shaykh Saalih al-'Iraaqee (rahima-hullaah), he studied 'aqeedah under him;
Shaykh 'Abdul-Ghaffaar Hasan al-Hindee (hafitha-hullaah), he studied the
science of hadeeth with him.
After he graduated, he worked as a teacher in the Islaamic University for a while,
then he joined the Department for Higher Studies at Umm al-Quraa University in
Makkah where he continued his studies attaining a masters degree in hadeeth in
1397 A.H./1977 C.E.. In the year 1400 A.H./1980 C.E. he attained a doctorate
from Umm al-Quraa University, also with excellence.
He then returned to the Islaamic University as a teacher at the Faculty if
Hadeeth. He taught hadeeth in all it's forms and sciences and became the head
of the Department of the Sunnah at the Department for Higher Studies a number
of times at the rank of chairman.
The Shaykh (hafitha-hullaah) excels in much humility with his brothers, students,
and visitors. He is humble in his housing, dress and transportation; he does not
seek nor like luxury in any of these.
He is also always cheerful and open, with boredom not striking any of his sittings.
His sittings are filled with readings of hadeeth and the Sunnah and warnings
against innovations and their perpetrators, such that one who sees him and does
not know him feels nothing more concerns him than this. The Shaykh loves the
students of knowledge and honours them and gives to them in charity and seeks
to have their needs met to the best of his ability both physically and financially.
His house is always open to the students of knowledge such that no day passes
whereby he tucks into his breakfast, lunch or evening meal by himself, and his
students call upon him.
He is from the most enthusiastic of callers to the Qur.aan, the Sunnah and the
understanding of the Pious Predecessors. He is full of a sense of honour and
intensity over the Sunnah and the understanding of the Pious Predecessors.
There are very few comparable to him in this issue in our time and he is from the
defenders in our time of the path of the Pious Predecessors day and night,
inwardly and outwardly.
The Shaykh has written many books, and all praise is for Allaah, as he has
frequently broached many subjects which required attention, particularly the
issue of refuting the perpetrators of innovations and desires in our time. Amongst
his numerous books is that entitled: "The Methodology of the Prophets in calling
to Allaah - that is the way of wisdom and intelligence" which is available in the
English language.
Amongst the many scholars who have praised the Shaykh are:
Shaykh Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee (rahima-hullaah) who mentioned
on the tape "Liqaa. Abee al-Hasan al-Ma.rabee ma'a al-Albaanee" about him and
Shaykh Muqbil Ibn Haadee al-Waadi'ee: "Without a doubt we praise Allaah the
Almighty Who has, for this pure and upright da'wah to the Qur.aan and the
Sunnah upon the methodology of the Pious Predecessors, made use of
numerous callers from different Islaamic lands who uphold the collective
obligation which very few do so in the Islaamic world today, notably the two
Shaykhs (Rabee and Muqbil), the callers to the Qur.aan and the Sunnah and that
which the Pious Predecessors were upon and wagiing war against those who
oppose this correct methodology…"
The Shaykh further adds: "So I wish to say, that which I have seen of the writings
of the Shaykh Dr. Rabee, then it is beneficial and I do not recall having seen
anything wrong or outside of the methodology which we have come together
upon with him, and him having come together upon with us…"
He also mentions on the tape "al-Mawaazanaat Bid'atul-'Asr": "And in short, I say
that the one who carries the banner of al-Jarh wat-Ta'deel in this present day and
age in truth is our brother (Shaykh) Dr. Rabee, and those who refute him do not
refute him upon (sound) knowledge - never…"
Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez Ibn 'Abdullaah Ibn Baaz (rahima-hullaah) who mentioned
on the tape "Tawdeeh lil-Bayaan" about him: "So the explanation which has been
issued by us, it's intention was the call of all, all the callers and the scholars to
the constructive criticism…and the intention was not our brothers the people of
Madeenah from the students of knowledge and the teachers and the callers, and
nor was the intention other than them in Makkah or Riyaadh or in Jeddah. Rather
our general intention was our brothers the well-known Shaykhs in Madeenah of
whom there is no doubt, they are the people of sound 'aqeedah and from the
Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaa'ah, such as: Shaykh Muhammad Amaan Ibn 'Alee,
Shaykh Rabee' Ibn Haadee, Shaykh Saalih Ibn Sa'd as-Suhaymee, Shaykh
Faalih Ibn Naafi', Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Haadee - all of them are known to us in
uprightness and knowledge and sound 'aqeedah…"
He also mentions on the tape: "al-As.ilah as-Suwaydiyah": "Indeed Shaykh
Rabee' is from amongst the scholars of the Sunnah".
Shaykh Ibn Baaz also permitted Shaykh Rabee' to teach in his masjid (Masjid Ibn
Baaz) in Makkah. His lessons still continue to this day, and this is evidence
enough that the Shaykh died and he was pleased with Shaykh Rabee' and that
which he was upon in creed and methodology.
Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen on the tape "al-As.ilah as-
Suwaydiyah" said: "…as for Shaykh Rabee, then regarding him, I do not know
anything but good, and the man is an upholder of the Sunnah and an upholder of
Hadeeth"
He was asked on the tape "Kasf al-Lathaam 'an Mukhaalif Ahmad Salaam":
"What is your advice for the one who forbids (listening to) the tapes of Shaykh
Rabee' Ibn Haadee with the claim that they stir up fitnah and within them is
praise for the rulers in the Kingdom and that his praise, i.e. Shaykh Rabee's
praise for the rule, is hypocrisy?" The Shaykh responded: "Our opinion is that this
is incorrect and is a major error, and Shaykh Rabee' is from amongst the
scholars of the Sunnah and the people of good and his 'aqeedah is sound and
his manhaj is correct…"
Shaykh Dr. Saalih Ibn Fowzaan Ibn 'Abdullaah Ibn Fowzaan on the tape "al-
As.ilah as-Suwaydiyah", after mentioning Shaykh Rabee' along with a number of
other scholars he said: "…and they are from amongst the distinguished scholars
who have much experience in da'wah and refutation against those who desire to
take the path of the da'wah outside it's correct path, so it is obligatory to circulate
their tapes because indeed in them there is great benefit for the Muslims"
Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Subayyal (General President of the Affairs of al-Masjid
al-Haraam (Makkah) and al-Masjid an-Nabawee (Madeenah), and the Imaam
and Khateeb of al-Masjid al-Haraam) was asked about his opinion regarding
whoever forbids (listening to) the tapes of the well-known scholars of Ahlus-
Sunnah such as Shaykh Muhammad Amaan al-Jaamee (rahima-hullaah) and
Shaykh Rabee' Ibn Haadee al-Madkhalee (hafitha-hullaah), whereby he says that
tapes of the Shaykh stir up fitnah. So the Shaykh responded: "Look! These two
scholars (their tapes) are amongst the best tapes, they call to the Sunnah and
holding firm to the Sunnah, however, none speaks about them (in this manner)
except one who follows his desires, and those who speak most about them are
the people of partisanship who associate themselves with a group from amongst
the groups, they are the ones who forbid these things. As for these two scholars
well-known for their holding form to the Sunnah and their sound 'aqeedah upon
the methodology of the Pious Predecessors, then they are amongst the best of
people"
(Biography location http://www.fatwa-
online.com/scholarsbiographies/15thcentury/rabeealmadkhalee.htm )
His Teachers
As for his teachers then all of them have grace after Allah in educating,
cultivating and having the correct understanding of the religion of Allah. From
amongst his teachers at Darul-Hadith (in Medina, Saudi Arabia) are:
His work
He used to be the Imam in Masjid Sabq in Medina from 1387AH till 1392AH.
He was a teacher at an intermediate school in Jeddah called Umar ibn Abdul-
Azeez from 1392H till 1396H.
He was a caller at the Dawah Center in Medina and would take charge when the
head was away from 1396AH till 1404AH.
He was a teacher at the University from 1404AH to 1st Rajab 1417AH. Then he
retired according to the retirement age in the law. During his stay there, he
studied for and obtained a Masters degree in Tafsir.
The Shaikh is very kind to his students, accepts people from all over the world to
his house to ask questions and to benefit. He spends most of his time teaching
either at his local mosque, his house, over the phone to the students in the
Prophet's Mosque, and over the internet. Last year, the Shaikh mentioned that he
has about fifteen lessons a week. His care and concern for spreading knowledge
and teaching the books of the scholars of Ahlus-Sunnah is very apparent. The
Shaikh travels inside and outside the kingdom for daýwah even though he cannot
see. I have never heard him complain once about his loss of sight. Rather, he
has excelled in what Allaah has given him in terms of his knowledge, memory
and understanding of this religion.
The Shaikh also has a good sense of humour. He takes a lot of interest and care
with his family, always providing for them and taking time and effort to please
them. The Shaikh has a lot of love for children and plays with them and also
teaches them, mashaAllaah.
He loves Ahlus-Sunnah and particularly always asking about his brothers from
the scholars around the Kingdom and elsewhere. Last year (1425AH), he met
Shaikh Muhammad Abdul-Wahhab al-Banna in the Haram in Makkah and they
both hugged each other. Shaikh Muhammad al-Banna cried when he saw Shaikh
Ubayd for the love he had for him and invited the Shaikh to his house for dinner.
The scholars continue to praise Shaikh Ubayd al-Jaabiree and recognize his
knowledge and understanding mashaaAllah. Shaikh Salih ibn Fawzan was asked
about Shaikh Ubayd al-Jabiri and he said take benefit from him as he is known to
be from the scholars. Other elder scholars such as Shaikh Dr. Salih as-Suhaimi,
teacher in the Islamic University of Madýnah and likewise teacher in the
Prophetic Mosque has much love for the Shaikh and praises his knowledge and
understanding. Likewise, Shaikh Rabi ibn Hadi advises the students to benefit
from his knowledge and his understanding. He said recently, "benefit as much as
you can, my son, for I am now 72 years old and I do not know when my time will
come"
As to those who have spoken ill of him from the hate mongers, he said, "You do
not expect innovators to put out flowers in front of you, don't worry about what
they say, tread this path, the path of knowledge for the Prophet was not free from
being insulted."
Recently he sent a letter to Shaikh Saalih bin Fawzaan thanking him for his
efforts after reading an article of the shaikh on being upright.
(Biography location http://www.salafitalk.net/st/viewmessages.cfm?
Forum=19&Topic=2388 )
Shaykh Taariq as-Subay'ee
Amongst his teachers are ash-Shaykh al-Imaam 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn 'Abdullaah ibn
Baaz and ash-Shaykh Muhammad Amaan al-Jaamee rahimahumullah. The
Shaykh lived and studied in Makkah, close to ash-Shaykh Rabee' ibn Haadee al-
Madkhalee, for twenty years before returning to Kuwait at the request of his
mother.
The shaykh is not known to do tele-link lectures and classes, but his classes are
extremely beneficial for those who are present in Kuwait.
May Allaah preserve the shaykh and the other scholars of Kuwait, and make
them a benefit for this Ummah and a guidance for it.
sources: Ahlus Sunnah Publications website and the introduction of Br. Aboo
Khadeejah in the tape "We are upon clarity" by Shaykh Al-Anjaree.
(Biography location http://www.salafitalk.net/st/viewmessages.cfm?
Forum=19&Topic=8453 )
Shaykh Zayd bin Muhammad bin Haadee Al-Madkhalee
His Name and Lineage:
He is the noble shaikh and the esteemed scholar, Zayd bin Muhammad bin
Haadee Al-Madkhalee.
Shaikh Ahmad An-Najmee was asked: ýO Shaikh! What do you say about one
who says: ýI donýt recognize Shaikh Zayd Al-Madkhalee or Shaikh Rabeeý Al-
Madkhalee. I donýt recognize them to be from the scholars and I wonýt take any
knowledge from them. I donýt acknowledge anyone except Shaikh ýAbdul-
ýAzeez bin Baaz.ý So how would you respond to this?ý
The Shaikh answered: ýWe ask Allaah to guide this person and to grant him
direction, for indeed, Shaikh Rabeeý Al-Madkhalee and Shaikh Zayd Al-
Madkhalee ý both of them are from the sincere Salafee scholars. He must
acknowledge and be aware of this. And he must not disparage them, because
disparaging them means disparaging the Sunnah of Allaahýs Messenger, which
they are carrying. We are not saying that they are free from error. However, their
methodology is Salafee. So the students of knowledge must read their books and
get to know the truth that is in themýý [3]
Footnotes:
[3] Translatorýs Note: This quote was added to the biography due to itýs benefit.
Refer to al-Fataawaa al-Jaleelah of Shaikh Ahmad An-Najmee (pg. 19) for the
quote.
Birthday: 12-Safar-1376 H
Studies:
After that in 1408H he went to seek knowledge from Shaykh Muqbil in Dammaj
and remained with him till 1412H except during winter months when he used to
go back to his Masjid in the city of Hadeedah.
His Books:
He has authored quite a few books. The most famous books is Al-Qawlul Mufeed
fi Adilatu tawheed.
Shaykh Muqbil had introduced some of his books and praised him.
His Teachers:
His Students:
Shaykh Yahya ibn 'Ali al-Hajooree, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih as-Somali,
Shaykh Muhammad bin Ali Maqbool al-Muhammadi, Shaykh Ali bin Muhammad
Kulaisi and many others.
The Shaikh was raised amidst a pious family. Later on, he traveled to the city of
Riyadh and enrolled in the Imaam Muhammad bin Suood Islamic University,
joining the College of Shareeah in it. He graduated from there and then joined
the College of Usool-ud-Deen under the Creed and Modern-Day Beliefs branch
for the purpose of teaching there. The Shaikh continues to serve as an associate
professor of this branch.
2. Shaikh Abdullaah bin Humaid, the head of the Higher Judicial Council, may
Allaah have mercy on him.
The Shaikh has an active participation in the field of knowledge and education.
This is by way of his authoring books and his supervision of the academic
treatises that are submitted in order to gain the Masters and Doctors degree in
the Creed and Modern-Day Beliefs branch. Amongst these, was his supervision
over the verification of the book of Shaikh-ul-Islaam Ibn Taimiyyah known as
Bayaan Talbees al-Jahmiyyah. This book will be released soon, Allaah willing.
This also includes his supervision of the verification of the didactic poem of Ibn
Al-Qayyim called Al-Kaafiyah As-Shaafiyah..
The Shaikh, may Allaah preserve him, holds various lessons in seven different
times throughout the week, which are as follows:
1. Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays after the Fajr Prayer in the
Al-Ameer Sultaan Mosque in Rabwah.
2. Sundays and Mondays after the Maghrib Prayer in the new Raajihee Masjid.
This is in addition to his lesson broadcasted over the radio, which is recorded
from his office in Rabwah every Friday.
Several knowledge-based books and texts of treatises have been read and
continue to be read in his presence (i.e. for the purpose of memorization,
precision in wording and studying). Amongst these books are:
On Hadeeth:
Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree, Saheeh Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawood, Sunan At-
Tirmidhee,Sunan An-Nasaaýee, Sunan Ibn Maajah, the Muwattaý of Imaam
Maalik, Saheeh Ibn Khuzaimah, Buloogh-ul-Maraam, and Riyadh-us-Saaliheen
On Creed:
Kitaab at-Tawheed and the rest of the treatises of Muhammad bin ýAbdil-
Wahhaab; The treatises of the Imaams of the Daýwah, may Allaah have mercy
on them; Kitaab at-Tawheed of Ad-Daarimee and the one from Imaam Ahmad;
The treatises al-Hamawiyyah, at-Tadmuriyyah, al-ýAqeedah al-Waasitiyyah and
the Fataawaa of Shaikh-ul-Islaam Ibn Taimiyyah; Al-ýAqeedah as-Safareeniyah;
Al-ýAqeedah at-Tahaawiyyah, and Lumýat-ul-ýItiqaad
On Tafseer:
Tafseer Ibn Katheer
On Fiqh:
Umdat-ul-Fiqh; Al-Waraqaat
On Language:
The text of Ar-Rahbiyyah; Al-Ajroomiyyah
On Hadeeth:
Nukhbat-ul-Fikr
This is in addition to the other knowledge-based books he goes over, may Allaah
preserve the Shaikh.
Additional Notes:
One only need refer to Shaikh Rabee bin Haadee Al-Madkhalees introduction to
his monumental book: The Methodology of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaaýah on
Criticizing Individuals, Books and groups [Published by Al-Ibaanah Book
Publishing, 2005] to see the high position and status the Shaikh held with the
scholars, such that when Shaikh Rabeeýpresented his book for Imaam Abdul-
Azeez bin Baazs review, the latter passed it on to his student, Shaikh Abdul-
Azeez Ar-Raajihee to review and study it on his behalf and give him his opinion
on it.
After the Shaikhs review of the book, Imaam Ibn Baaz replied to Shaikh Rabees
request, stating: ýI am attaching here for you the letter I received in response
from Shaikh Abdul-Azeez bin Abdillaah Ar-Raajihee concerning your book The
Methodology of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaah on Criticizing Individuals, Books and
Groups since I had forwarded it to him due to my inability to review it. So he
responded with what he saw concerning the book and his response pleased me,
all praise be to Allaah. And I am pleased with the research you did in it.
For more of an insight into the Shaikhs works and efforts, please visit his web
site at www.shrajhi.com There you will be able to find some of his transcribed
lectures and lessons. One of his lessons on the explanation of Imaam
Muhammad bin Abdil-Wahhaabs treatise The Nullifiers of Islaam was translated
and can be found here http://www.al-ibaanah.com/ebooks.php?EID=33.
At the time of this translation, the Shaikh has reached the age of 65, may Allaah
preserve him.
Among his mashaykh are Shaykh Abdullah ibn Muhammad ibn Humaid and
Shaykh Abdul Azeez ibn Baaz. He received his Bachelor's degree in Sharia from
the Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh.
Shaykh al-'Ubaykan has been a member of the Council of Senior Scholars since
1426 AH. He also holds many positions within Saudi Arabia's judiciary such as
the Judge of the Supreme Court in Riyadh as well as other judicial positions in
Hail and Taif. In 1430 AH h