Sheikh Saleh Bin Humaid’s voice guiding prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah is familiar to Muslims across the world.
His journey reflects a lifetime dedicated to the service of Islam, marked by significant achievements in both religious and governmental capacities.
Life
- Born: 1949
- City: Al-Bukayriyah
Sheikh Saleh Abdullah Bin Humaid was born in 1949 in the city of Buraidah, in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia.
Age
Marriage and Children
Sheikh Saleh Bin Humaid maintains a private personal life, and details regarding his marriage are not publicly available. However, it is known that he is a family man and has been blessed with ten children.
Education
- B.A. in Sharia - Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah
- M.A. in Fiqh & Usul al-Fiqh -Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah
- Ph.D. in Fiqh & Usul al-Fiqh University, Makkah -Umm Al-Qura
He pursued his higher education at the renowned Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah. There, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Sharia (Islamic Law).
He continued his advanced studies at the same institution, obtaining a Master's degree in Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) and Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence).
His academic journey culminated with a Ph.D. in the same specialized field from Umm Al-Qura University, solidifying his expertise and paving the way for his future role as a leading scholar and educator.
Career
- Appointed as Imam of Kaaba: 1984
- Current Job: President of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques
He was appointed as an Imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah in 1982, a role he has fulfilled with distinction for decades.
His scholarly reputation and leadership skills led to his appointment as the Speaker of the Saudi Consultative Council (Majlis al-Shura), a position he held from 2002 to 2009, where he played a key role in the country's legislative advisory process.
Furthermore, his expertise in Islamic law earned him the presidency of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy, highlighting his status as a global authority on jurisprudence.
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