Saud Al-Shuraim
Former Imam of Masjid al-Haram / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Saud ibn Ibrahim ibn Muhammad al-Shuraim (Arabic: سعود بن ابراهيم بن محمد الشريم); born 19 January 1966[1]) is a Quranic reciter who was one of the prayer leaders and Friday preachers at the Grand Mosque Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. He also holds a Ph.D degree in Sharia (Islamic studies) at the Umm al-Qura University in Mecca. Shuraim was recently appointed as dean and "Specialist Professor in Fiqh" at the University.[1]
Saud bin Ibrahim bin Muhammad al-Shuraim | |
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سعود بن ابراهيم بن محمد الشريم | |
Former Imam & Khateeb of Masjid Al Haram | |
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Born | (1966-01-19) January 19, 1966 (age 58) |
Religion | Islam |
Nationality | Saudi Arabian |
Region | Riyadh |
Denomination | Sunni |
Jurisprudence | Hanbali |
Creed | Athari |
Main interest(s) | Fiqh |
Alma mater | Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University Umm al-Qura |
Shuraim used to lead the Taraweeh prayers during Ramadan in Mecca since 1991.[citation needed] He also led the funeral prayer for Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz on 17 June 2012 after Maghrib (sunset) prayer in Masjid al-Haram,[2] at which King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia and the royal families were present.