Biography of Shaikh Fawzaan

Biography of Shaikh Fawzaan

His Linage:

The Shaykh and Doctor, Salih Ibn Fawzaan Ibn Abdullah, and the family Fawzaan are akin to the people of Shamaseeyah, who are from the tribe of Dawaasir.

His Upbringing and studies:

Shaykh Fawzaan was born in the year 1354 Hijri. As a young boy his father died and consequently, his upbringing was charged to his family.  Shaykh Fawzaan learned the Quran and the basics of reading and writing from the Imam of his masjid, Hamud Ibn Sulayman.  An excellent and precise reciter of the Quran, Shaykh Hamud Ibn Sulayman later became a judge in the district of Dara which is located in Qaseem.

Later on in the year 1369 Hijri, Shaykh Fawzaan enrolled in one of the government schools in Ash-Shamaseeyah. Two years later in 1371, the young Ibn Fawzaan completed his primary studies at the Faysal Primary School in Buraydah. Upon completion, he was appointed as a teacher in the elementary grades. Then in 1373, a learning institute opened up in Buraydah which prompted Shaykh Fawzan to enroll there. He graduated from this institution in 1377. He then entered the college of Shar’ia in Riyad and subsequently in 1381, graduated from there. Afterwards, Shaykh Fawzaan obtained a Masters degree in Fiqh and then a   Doctorates degree specializing in Fiqh from the same college.

His employment:

Following his graduation from the College of Shar’ia, Shaykh Fawzaan was again appointed to a teaching position. This time he was assigned to the Learning Institute in Riyad. There he was first transferred to teach at the College of Shar’ia. Next the Shaykh was moved to the faculty of collegiate studies in the College of Usul Ad-Deen. After this he became an instructor at the school’s graduate institute for judges. Soon afterwards, he was appointed to the directorship for the same institute. At the end of his tenure as director he returned to teaching. Consequently, he became a member of the Permanent Committee for Research and Verdicts where he is currently serving.

Some of the Shaykh’s other duties:

Salih Ibn Fawzaan Ibn Abdullah is a member of the Board of Major Scholars and Fiqh Academy in Makkah. In addition, he is also an affiliate of the Supervising Committee for Propagation During Hajj. The Shaykh’s other duties include: working with the Committee for Research and Verdicts, Imam, Khateeb and class instructor at Masjid Amir Mut’ab Ibn Abdul Aziz Al-Saud located in Milz. On occasions, Shaykh Fawzaan participates in question and answering sessions on the radio program “Nur ‘Ala Darb” (Enlightening the Path).He also is involved in the structuring of knowledge based magazines, classes, treatises and verdicts for the Permanent Committee.  To add to his responsibilities, he’s involved with the compilation and printing of some of these works, as well as the supervision of countless theses for the Masters and Doctorate programs. Furthermore, there are numerous students who study daily under Shaykh Fawzaan in his on-going classes.

His teachers:

Shaykh Fawzaan (may Allaah preserve him) has studied under the auspices of many scholars. Among his most well known scholars are: Shaykh Abdul Aziz Bin Baz. Shaykh Abdullah Ibn Hameed and Shaykh Fawzaan used to attend Shaykh Bin Baz’s classes at a masjid in Buraydah. Other teachers include: Shaykh Muhammed Ameen Ash-Shanqeetee, Shaykh Adbur-Razaaq ‘Afeefee, Shaykh Salih Ibn Abdur Rahman As-Sakeetee, Shaykh Salih Ibn Ibraheem Al-Baleehee, Shaykh Muhammed Sabeel, Shaykh Abdullah Ibn Salih Al-Khulayfee,Shaykh Ibraheem Ibn ‘Ubayd Abdul Muhsin, Shaykh Hamood Ibn ‘Aqla Shuaybee, Shaykh Salih ‘Alee An-Nasr. In addition, he studied the sciences of hadeeth, tafseer, and the Arabic Language with scholars from the University of Ahzar.

Books written by the Shaykh:

Shaykh Fawzaan has authored many beneficial books for the Muslim community. The tittles include:

1.   Irshad Ila Saheeh ‘Itaqad

2.   An Explanation of ‘Aqeedah Wa Sateeyah

3.   Bayaan fee ma ‘Akhta’a feehee ba’da   kutub

4.   Majmu’a muhawdara fee ‘Aqeedah

5.   An Explanation on Kitabul Tawheed

6.   Majmu’a fataawa fee ‘Aqeedah wa Fiqh. This was transcribed from Nur ‘Ala Darb” .This book is in four volumes

7.   Mulakhas Al-Fiqhee

8.   Naqd kitab Al-Halal wa Haraam

9.   Majlis fee Shahar Ramadhan

10. Khutub al-Minbareeyah fee Mansaabat 'Asreeyah. This book is complied in four volumes.

11. 'Ithaf Ahul Imam bee Darus Shahar Ramadhan

12. Bayyan ma yaf'alahu al- Hajju wa Mu'tamaru

13. Adwa u min Fataawa ibn Taymeeyah

14. Bid'ah wa Muhdaathat wa ma la Asl lahu

15. Aqeedah Tawheed

16 .Bahuth fiqheeyah fee Qadeeyah Asreeyeeh

17.An Explanation of " Masa'il Jahilleeyah (Currently published in English)

18. An Explantion of " Kashfu Shubuhat"

19.  Darus fee Quran

20. Zad Mustaqni'

21. Tudaburu Quran( currently in English)

22. Min Mushkilat as-Shabab( Part of this treatise in your hands)

22. Ta'leeqat Mukhtasarah Ala Matn Aqeedah Tahaaweeyah

      23. Haqeeqatu Sufeeya. And the list goes on and on. In addition to this shaykh Fawzan has various audio classes recorded. These recording cover numerous of the Shaykh's classes. May Allah bless and preserve him.