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Undoubtedly, the most respected person in the Muslim community on the planet earth is the Imam of Masjid al-Haram. Here is a list of all Imams of Makkah.
How to be an Imam of Masjid al-Haram?
Although the Saudi government appoints Imams, the following 4 conditions must be met to be an Imam of the Grand Mosque.
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- To have Saudi Citizenship.
- To be 30 or older.
- To have a Magister degree from a Saudi university.
- To memorize the Quran and have a good recitation.
- Source: Argaam.
Sheikh Abdul Reham Al Sudais
One of the most famous Islamic personalities is Sheikh Abdul Reham Al Sudais. Gifted with a beautiful voice, Muslim Ummah loves his recitation. Sheikh Abdul Rehman Al Sudais is currently the Chief Imam and Khateeb of Masjid Al Haram.
He is a state-level minister who enjoys the Presidency of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques (GPH).
Sheikh Bandar bin AbdulAziz Baleelah
Born in Makkah in 1975, Sheikh Bandar bin AbdulAziz Baleelah graduated in 1996 and completed his Master’s Degree from Umm Al Qurra University in 2002. In 2008, he obtained his Ph.D. degree from the Islamic University of Madinah.
In 2013 he was appointed as Imam of the Masjid al-Haram, Makkah. Currently, he is also giving teaching services as a professor at the faculty of Shariah at Taif University.
Sheikh Yasir Al Dossary
One of the renowned reciters of the Muslim world and the Imam of Masjid Al Haram is Sheikh Dr Yasir bin Rashid bin Hussein Al-Wadani Ad-Dawsary. Born in 1980 AD, and was appointed as Imam in 2015.
He has a good educational profile where he had obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, a master’s degree in comparative jurisprudence from the Higher Judicial Institute, and a doctorate degree in the Department of Comparative Fiqh from the higher institute of the Judiciary.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Awad Al Juhany
Known as the youngest of the imams of Masjid Al Haram, Sheikh Abdullah bin Awad Al Juhany was able to memorize the Holy Quran at an early age.
He also won the Quran Recitation Competition held in Masjid Al Haram.
Sheikh Maher Al-Muaqily
Sheikh Maher Al-Muaqily had a keen interest in mathematics and thereby started teaching it. He completed his Quranic learning and then started leading prayers in various mosques. He completed his Master’s and then Ph.D. from Umm Al Qurra University in 2012.
People would love to pray behind him as he recites beautifully. He has also been appointed an adviser to Prince Abdul Majid in Makkah.
Sheikh Usaamah Khayyat
Sheikh Usaamah Khayyat obtained his bachelor’s degree in 1977, a Master’s degree in 1982, and Ph.D. Degree in 1988 from Umm Al Qurra University, Makkah.
He got the honor of being an imam of the masjid Al Haram in 1998. His appointment was approved by King Fahad Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
He is not only an imam but also a Professor in the Faculty of Dawah and Usool Deen at Umm Al Qurra University along with a member of the Shoura Council since 2003.
Sheikh Saleh Al Humaid
Born in 1950, Sheikh Saleh Al Humaid was able to memorize the Holy Quran at an age of 20 only. He completed his bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. at Umm Al Qurra University, Makkah.
He was only 33 when he was appointed as Imam of Masjid Al Haram.
Sheikh Saleh Al Talib
Sheikh Saleh Al Talib was born in Riyadh, got his early education in Riyadh, then graduated from Imam Saud University, Riyadh, and got a Masters Degree in Comparative Islamic Jurisprudence.
He has the honor of having a Masters Degree in International Law from George Town, Washington DC, USA. He serves as a judge in the High Court of Makkah. He was appointed as an imam of Masjid Al Haram in 2003.
Sheikh Khalid Al Ghamdi
Sheikh Khalid Al Ghamdi had completed his memorization of the Quran in Makkah at the age of 16 under a Pakistani cleric.
He holds a Masters Degree in Recitation and Tafseer of the Holy Quran from Umm Al Qurra University.
Sheikh Faisal Gazzawwi
Sheikh Faisal Gazzawi, born in 1965, and graduated in 1989, was able to earn a master’s degree Ph.D. Degree from Umm Al Qurra University.
He had been appointed as Imam in Masjid Al Haram in 2008 and as Kateeb in 2016. He has also served as the President at the Faculty of Quranic Recitation in Umm Al Qurra University.
Sheikh Badr Al-Turki
Sheikh Badr bin Muhammad Al Turki was appointed to lead the Taraweeh prayer as the Imam of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah in 2024. He was born and raised in Riyadh and completed his Quranic education there. Before this, he served as an Imam of Prince Bandar bin Al-Aziz mosque in Riyadh.
Sheikh Waleed Shamsan
Sheikh Al-Waleed bin Khalid Al-Shamsan, born in Riyadh in 1974, was appointed as the Imam of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah in 2024 to lead the Taraweeh prayer.
He holds a doctorate in comparative jurisprudence from Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah and has authored numerous publications and books on jurisprudence and interpretation.
Sheikh Al-Waleed bin Khalid Al-Shamsan is a regular participant in various television and radio programs.
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