Ibn Humaid

Abdullah Ibn Humaid (Arabic: عبد الله بن حميد; 1911–1982) also known as Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Humaid was the Chief Justice of Saudi Arabia and Imam of the Great Mosque of Mecca. He was succeeded as Great Mosque imam by his son Salih bin Abdullah al Humaid.^[1][2]

He is the author of Jihad in the Quran and Sunnah.^[3]

Abdullah Ibn Humaid was born in Riyadh in 1329 AH (1911 AD) during Ramadan and grew up in a supportive environment despite losing his sight in childhood. He memorized the Quran at a young age and studied diligently under various scholars in Riyadh, displaying exceptional proficiency in diverse disciplines.^[2]

Abdullah Ibn Humaid began his career under the mentorship of Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al ash-Sheikh. In 1357 AH (1938 AD), he was appointed by King Abdulaziz as a judge in Riyadh, marking the beginning of his judicial career. He expanded his judicial responsibilities in 1363 AH (1944 AD), when he became the judge of Buraidah. By 1377 AH (1957 AD).^[2]

Abdullah Ibn Humaid was appointed by King Faisal as the Head of Religious Affairs for the Great Mosque of Mecca. Later, under King Khalid, Abdullah Ibn Humaid held several high-ranking positions including President of the Supreme Judicial Council and a member of the Council of Senior Scholars starting from 1395 AH (1975 AD). Additionally, he was a founding member of the Muslim World League.^[2]

• Abd Al-Aziz Fawzan Al-Fawzan
• Saleh Al-Fawzan
• Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
• Muhammad Muhsin Khan
• Muhammad bin Jamil Zeno