Abdullah Ibn Humaid, also known as Sheikh Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Humaid was the former Chief Justice of Saudi Arabia and Imam of the Grand Mosque of Mecca. His son Salih, is the current Imam of the Grand Mosque of Mecca as well as the head of the Saudi Consultative Council.
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He was born in the city of Riyadh in Ramadhaan in the year 1329 A.H./1908 C.E. Losing his sight in his infancy, he was nonetheless brought up with good manners. He memorised the Quran by heart whilst he was young whilst also actively and patiently seeking knowledge. He studied with the shaykhs of Riyadh and those who visited the city. He excelled in many fields and his shaykhs noted his brilliance.
He studied with many shaykhs, amongst them:
In 1357 A.H./1922 C.E. King 'Abdul-'Azeez appointed him a judge in the region of Sudayr.
In 1363 A.H./1928 C.E. he was appointed a judge in the region of Buraydah and the surrounding areas.
In 1377 A.H./1942 C.E. he asked to be excused from the post of judge, and sought leave to increase in his worship and teach the people.
The General Presidency for the Supervision of Religious Affairs at al-Masjid al-Haraam (in Makkah) was then set up and King Faysal chose him to head the supervision of religious affairs at al-Masjid al-Haraam, as well as teaching there and passing fatwa. As a result Allaah caused the ummah to benefit from his knowledge.
In 1395 A.H./1974 C.E. King Khaalid appointed him head of the Senior Judiciary Committee, member of the Council of Senior Scholars, head of the Jurisprudence Committee, and member of the Foundation Committee for ar-Raabitah al-'Aalam al-Islaamee.
He died on Wednesday 20 Dhul-Qa'dah 1402 A.H./1981 C.E. and his janaazah prayer was performed in al-Masjid al-Haraam where many were in attendance.