Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais
Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz Al-Sudais an-Najdi (Arabic: عبد الرحمن السديس, born Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 1961)[1] is the leading imam of the Grand mosque in the Islamic holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia and the "Islamic Personality Of the Year" 2006. In some of his sermons, al-Sudais has vilified non-Muslims and has called for the annihilation of Jews.[2]
Life
Al-Sudais comes from the Anza clan.[1] He had memorized the Quran by the age of 12.[1]
Growing up in Riyadh, Al-Sudais studied at the Al Muthana Bin Harith Elementary School, and afterwards the Riyadh Scientific Institution from which he graduated in 1979 with a grade of excellent.[1]
He obtained a degree in Sharia from Riyadh University in 1983,[1] and became an IFK (Islamic Fundamental Knowledge) lecturer after the conclusion of his study.[citation needed] He obtained his Master's in Islamic fundamentals from the Sharia College of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University in 1987 and received his Ph.D. in Islamic Sharia from Umm al-Qura University in 1995 while working there as an assistant professor after serving at Riyadh University.
Career
Abdul Rahman As-Sudais is respected for his precise, controlled, and particularly emotional recitation of the Qur'an in accordance with Tajweed, the rules of beautiful recitation. He was particularly called upon in the Ramadan Taraweeh prayers of 2006 (1427 AH) to recite the last few chapters of the Qur'an as well as to make the closing Dua (supplication to God) followed by the millions of Muslims in Mecca as well as around the World by means of TV or radio.[citation needed] He is also known for his frequent sermons calling on believers to help other Muslims in war-torn regions, especially Palestine and Iraq.[3]
In 2005 Al-Sudais was named by the Dubai International Holy Quran Award (DIHQA) Organising Committee as its 9th annual "Islamic Personality Of the Year" in recognition for his devotion to the Quran and Islam.[1] When accepting his award in Dubai, he said: "The message of Islam and Muslims is modesty, fairness, security, stability, sympathy, harmony and kindness."[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Ninth Session". Dubai International Holy Quran Award. 2006. Retrieved 2007-03-19.
- ^ Sacranie, Iqbal; Abdul Bari, Muhammad; Kantharia, Mehboob; Siddiqui, Ghayasuddin (August 21, 2005). "A Question of Leadership" (Interview). Interviewed by John Ware. Retrieved 2007-03-30.
{{cite interview}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Unknown parameter|subjectlink2=ignored (|subject-link2=suggested) (help)Sheikh Abdur-Rahman Al-Sudais, Imam, Ka'ba, Mecca, Saudi Arabia: The history of Islam is the best testament to how different communities can live together in peace and harmony. Muslims must exemplify the true image of Islam in their interaction with other communities.
John Ware: Sheikh Sudais is a leading Imam from the great mosque in Mecca, Islam's holiest city. He had one voice for his Western audience - another for his followers in Saudi. Sheikh Abdur-Rahman Al-Sudais: The worst…of the enemies of Islam are those…whom he…made monkeys and pigs, the aggressive Jews and oppressive Zionists and those that follow them: the callers of the trinity and the cross worshippers…those influenced by the rottenness of their ideas, and the poison of their cultures the followers of secularism…how can we talk sweetly when the Hindus and the idol worshippers indulge in their overwhelming hatred against our brothers…in Muslim Kashmir…
- ^ "Charity and Relief Works by Imaam Al-Haram 'Abdur-Rahmân As-Sudais". ANSAAR-US-SUNNAH. March 28, 2006. Retrieved 2007-03-26.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Za'za', Bassam (2005-10-24). "Islam 'will never support terror or violence'". Gulf News. Retrieved 2006-12-11.
External links
- Recitation of complete Quran by Al-Sudais
- Supplication by Al-Sudais
- Based on Koranic Verses, Interpretations, and Traditions, Muslim Clerics State: The Jews Are the Descendants of Apes, Pigs, And Other Animals by Aluma Solnick (MEMRI Special Report - No. 11. November 1, 2002
- A question of leadership (BBC. Panorama) August 21, 2005