Shaykh Dr Sa'ud al-Shuraim delivering the Friday Sermon in Masjid al-Haram, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Upon completing the Jumu'ah prayer today; I reflected on how it has now been 10 years since Allah first chose me to stand on the Minbar, at the time I was still a student at Xaverian College.
My ultimate inspiration has always been and forever will be the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه و سلم.
But if you ask me who I look up to the most in our times it would have to be Sheikh Dr Sa’ud Al-Shuraim; the Imaam of Masjid al-Haram, Makkah. He is an inspirational figure in not only my journey with the Qur’an and Islamic knowledge but for many around the world. I have always listened to him and what an amazing scholar he is.
The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه و سلم said,
"The scholars are the inheritors of the Prophets, for the Prophets did not leave behind Dinar (Gold) or Dirham (Silver), rather they left behind knowledge, so whoever takes it has taken a great share."
[Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, At-Tirmidhi and others]
My ultimate inspiration has always been and forever will be the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه و سلم.
But if you ask me who I look up to the most in our times it would have to be Sheikh Dr Sa’ud Al-Shuraim; the Imaam of Masjid al-Haram, Makkah. He is an inspirational figure in not only my journey with the Qur’an and Islamic knowledge but for many around the world. I have always listened to him and what an amazing scholar he is.
The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه و سلم said,
"The scholars are the inheritors of the Prophets, for the Prophets did not leave behind Dinar (Gold) or Dirham (Silver), rather they left behind knowledge, so whoever takes it has taken a great share."
[Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, At-Tirmidhi and others]
His understanding, wisdom and manners are truly exemplary. He has delivered some of the most emotional Khutbahs from the Kabah I've heard in my life.
Watch one of his most emotional Khutbahs:
Please note: As of 2023, Sheikh Dr Sa’ud Al-Shuraim has stepped down from his role as the Imam at Masjid Al-Haram as confirmed by official sources.