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1387H-1425H: Shaikh 'Abdus-Salaam bin Barjas Aali 'Abdil-Kareem
Author: Haanee bin Saalim Al-Husaynee Al-Haarithee
Source: www.burjes.com
This biography was written by Haanee bin Saalim Al-Husaynee Al-Haarithee in
Jeddah and was distributed in the Saudi newspaper "al-Jazeerah"
Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaa'ah were shocked when the news reached them about the
death of the noble shaikh, Dr. 'Abdus-Salaam bin Barjas bin Naasir Aali
'Abdil-Kareem who had died on a Saturday night on 3/12/1425H in a terrible
car accident while on his way from Ahsaa to Riyadh.
Shaikh 'Abdus-Salaam was well known to the scholars and shuyookh of this
blessed country (i.e. Saudi Arabia). The proof for this was the large amount
of scholars and teachers that attended his funeral prayer. And I indeed
heard some of the people of knowledge and virtue say about him:
"The level of knowledge of Shaikh 'Abdus-Salaam surpassed his age." [1]
And it was also said about him: "Had he lived long, he would have been an
ayah (proof/sign)." And I have seen a large amount of scholars and students
of knowledge affected by his loss. This was since he was a defender of the
Sunnah, safeguarding it with his life, pen and wealth.
Allaah blessed me by allowing me to be close to the Shaikh for a period of
time, which is considered short in comparison to the number of close friends
and loved ones he had. During my closeness to him, whenever I would hear
anything from him concerning his biography and personal information, I would
write it down. So, after a while, I had collected several pieces of
information about him. And every time I would gather with him, I would
remind him about that, and he would say to me: "I am not one whose biography
should be recorded. I am less (significant) than that."
However, I now feel that it is the least of my duties to him that I bring
out this biography even though it has deficiencies in it. So I say, while
seeking assistance from Allaah:
His Name and Lineage:
He was Abu 'Abdir-Rahmaan 'Abdus-Salaam bin Barjas bin Naasir Aali
'Abdil-Kareem.
He was born in Riyadh in 1387H as confirmed in his personal identity card.
He was raised under the care of his parents and their home was a place of
religiousness and righteousness. Ever since his youth, the Shaikh was
intelligent, determined, diligent and hard-working.
His Early Studies:
He memorized the Qur'aan and began seeking knowledge at the age of 13. His
teachers observed distinguishing and distinctive signs in him, thus giving
him special attention and importance.
The Shaikh studied at the hands of a number of scholars in this blessed
country, the likes of:
1. The Imaam and great scholar, Shaikh 'Abdul-'Azeez bin 'Abdillaah bin Baaz
(D. 1420H), may Allaah have mercy on him, whom he accompanied for a period
of time, attending a number of his lessons, particularly his classes on
Buloogh-ul-Maraam of Ibn Hajr, Tafsser Ibn Katheer and other books.
2. And among them was the scholar of Fiqh and Usool, Muhammad bin Saalih bin
'Uthaimeen (1421H), may Allaah have mercy on him. Shaikh 'Abdus-Salaam
traveled to him between the years 1401H and 1403H during the regular school
breaks. He also maintained close contact with him when Shaikh Muhammad began
his classes in Al-Masjid-ul-Haraam in Makkah in 1402H. He would also live
with him before he accompanied the Shaikh and his family to Makkah. This
also includes the other times he spent with him. He studied Kitaab
at-Tawheed with him, as well as al-'Aqeedah al-Waasitiyyah and some
statements from Zaad al-Mustaqni' on Fiqh, al-Ajroomiyyah on Grammar, Shaikh
Muhammad's abridgement of al-Qawaa'id of Ibn Rajab and almost half of Saheeh
Al-Bukhaaree.
Shaikh Muhammad would have great respect and esteem for Shaikh
'Abdus-Salaam. I even saw this for myself.
3. He also kept close company with Shaikh 'Abdullaah bin 'Abdir-Rahmaan Ibn
Jibreen, whom he accompanied for a period of four years in which he read and
studied the book at-Tawheed of Ibn Khuzaimah under him, as well as
an-Nooniyyah of Ibn Al-Qayyim along with its explanation by Ibn 'Eesaa.
Shaikh 'Abdus-Salaam memorized almost one thousand lines from it. He also
studied Zaad al-Mustaqni' along with (its explanation) Ar-Rawd al-Murabbi'
and Ma'aarij-ul-Qabool of Shaikh Haafidh Al-Hakamee.
Shaikh 'Abdus-Salaam benefited immensely from Shaikh Ibn Jibreen.
4. Also amongst his teachers was the great scholar and Muhaddith, 'Abdullaah
bin Muhammad Ad-Duwaish (D. 1409H). He studied the Alfiyyah of Al-'Iraaqee
and a portion of Sunan Abee Dawood under him during his scheduled school
breaks in Buraidah.
5. He also studied under Shaikh Saalih bin 'Abdir-Rahmaan Al-Atram in the
College of Sharee'ah of the Imaam Muhammad bin Sa'ood University. He studied
the notes on ar-Rawd by Ibn Qaasim and attended his lessons in the masjid.
6. His teachers also include Fahd Al-Humain, may Allaah preserve him, under
whom he studied Tawheed and Fiqh.
7. He also studied under Shaikh 'Abdullaah bin Qu'ood whom he read
Fat'h-ul-Majeed with.
8. Also amongst his teachers was the scholar of Fiqh and Usool, 'Abdullaah
bin 'Abdir-Rahmaan bin Ghudayaan whom he studied under while in the higher
institute of judicial education.
9. Amongst them was Saalih bin Ibraaheem Al-Baleehee (D. 1410H). He attended
his classes on Zaad al-Mustaqni' along with his notes to it, which is called
as-Salsabeel fee Ma'rifat-id-Daleel.
10. Amongst them also was the Shaikh, Dr. 'Abdul-Kareem Al-Khudair under
whom he studied Nayl-ul-Awtaar of Ash-Shawkaanee and the Alfiyyah of
Al-'Iraaqee on Hadeeth Terminology.
11. His teachers also include A. D. 'Abdul-Muhsin bin Muhammad Al-Muneef
under whom he studied ar-Rahbiyyah on the Laws of Inheritance while in
Makkah in 1405H during Ramadaan.
His Positions and Advanced Studies:
These are just some of the teachers the Shaikh studied under with the
determination of the people of knowledge. As for his organized studies, the
Shaikh acquired his education in the city of Riyadh. There, he began his
primary level studies. Then he joined an educational institute under the
auspices of the Imaam Muhammad bin Su'ood University. After that, he moved
on to the College of Sharee'ah at the same university and graduated from it
in 1410H. Upon his graduation, he was appointed as a teacher in the
educational institute in Qaway'iyyah, which is located about 170 kilometers
west of Riyadh on the road to Makkah.
He then aspired to continue his education with higher studies, so he joined
the higher institute for judicial education and completed his Masters there.
The title of his Master's thesis was "at-Tawtheeq bil-'Uqood
fil-Fiqh-il-Islaamee."
He was then appointed a judge in the Ministry of Justice, but he asked to be
excused from this position. He was finally granted his request after much
hard struggle. He was then nominated to work in the bureau of complaints and
injustices in the city of Jeddah. However, he only stayed in that position
for one week. He then abandoned the bureau out of dislike for it and looking
to absolve himself from it. He returned to Riyadh as a lecturer for the
higher institute of judicial education. And he obtained his Doctorate's
degree in 1422H due to his verification of the book
"al-Fawaa'id-ul-Muntakhabaat Sharh Akhsar-ul-Mukhtasaraat" of 'Uthmaan bin
Jaami' (D. 1240H) in conjunction with others. The person that supervised him
in this project was the current head Muftee of Saudi Arabia, Shaikh
'Abdul-'Azeez Aali Shaikh.
After this, he was appointed an assistant professor, a position he held up
until his death, may Allaah have mercy on him.
His Manners:
He was profound in his good manners and humbleness, and he was known for his
gentleness, amiability and cheerfulness with his parents, teachers, family
members and colleagues. Everyone that associated with him knew him to be
this way. This is why there were so many people that were affected and
grief-stricken upon hearing news of his death. We ask Allaah to unite us
with him in His honorable abode. [2]
Shaikh 'Abdus-Salaam was also an excellent poet. His poetic verses were of
the highest quality and at the uppermost level of precision. He has recorded
poetic talks. His poetry shows his naturalness at this talent and that he
had no need for writing it down (i.e. he would make poetry off the top of
his head). He would use poetry in his regular conversations and it would be
limited to his friends and loved ones. If we were to try to collect all
these poems, they would fit into a moderate-sized volume - may Allaah assist
the one who compiles it.
His Books and Writings:
Shaikh 'Abdus-Salaam possessed a fluent writing style and used elegant
expressions. He has authored numerous books which have spread far and wide,
going to the east and the west, and producing much benefit. He wrote his
first book before reaching eighteen years of age. His books are valuable and
of great benefit. I will now mention those books he wrote, which I am aware
of, including both those that are printed and those that are not:
1. Al-Qawl-ul-Mubeen fee Hukm-il-Istihzaa bil-Mu'mineen (The Clear Statement
on the Ruling of Mocking the Believers) - printed in a concise treatise.
2. Eeqaaf-un-Nabeel 'alaa Hukm-it-Tamtheel (Alerting the Noble Person on the
Ruling of Plays) - published in an average-sized paperback. [3]
3. At-Tamannee (Hope) - published.
4. 'Awaa'iq-ut-Talab (Obstacles in the Path of Seeking Knowledge) -
published.
5. Al-I'laam bi-Ba'adi Ahkaam-is-Salaam (A Notification of Some of the
Rulings on Greeting with Salaam) - published as a small treatise.
6. Al-Hujaj-ul-Qawiyyah 'alaa annaa Wasaa'il ad-Da'wah Tawqeefiyyah (Sound
Proofs that the Means of Da'wah are Based on Revelation) - published as a
short-sized paperback.
7. Daroorat-ul-Ihtimaam bis-Sunan (The Need for Giving Importance to the
Aspects of the Sunnah) - published as a small paperback treatise.
8. Al-Abyaat al-Adabiyyah al-Haasirah (Confined Poetic Verses on Ethics) -
published twice.
9. Al-Abyaat-ul-'Ilmiyyah al-Haasirah - The Shaikh mentioned it in his
introduction to his afore-mentioned book, stating that he has yet to finish
it. I asked him five months before his death about it, and he told me it was
still not complete. If it were to be completed it would indeed be something
amazing. The Shaikh let me review two sections from it. If it were to be
printed in the manner that the Shaikh left it, it would still be very
beneficial.
10. Al-Mu'taqid-us-Saheeh Al-Waajib 'alaa Kulli Muslim I'tiqaadu (The
Correct Creed that Every Muslim must Believe in) - Originally, this treatise
was a lecture that the Shaikh gave in the Central Mosque. Shaikh
'Abdul-'Azeez bin Baaz commented on this talk and praised Shaikh
'Abdus-Salaam, may Allaah have mercy on both of them. One of the noble
mashaayikh suggested to the Shaikh to print the book, so he did so. It was
published several times and much benefit came from it.
11. Ibtaal Nisbat-ud-Deewaan al-Mansoob Li-Shaikh-il-Islaam Ibn Taimiyyah
(The Falsehood of Ascribing ad-Deewaan to Ibn Taimiyyah) - published in a
small paperback.
12. Majmoo' Shi'r Shaikh-il-Islaam Ibn Taimiyyah (A Compilation of Poems
from Ibn Taimiyyah) - published as an appendix in the afore-mentioned book.
13. Mu'aamalat-ul-Hukaam fee Daw'-il-Kitaab was-Sunnah (Interacting with the
Rulers in Light of the Qur'aan and Sunnah) - This book was printed several
times. Much benefit came from it. It is a book that is unique in its
subject.
14. Al-Amr bi-Luzoom Jamaa'at-il-Muslimeen wa Imaamihim wat-Tahdheer min
Mufaaraqatihim (The Obligation of Sticking to the Unified Body of Muslims
and their Imaam and a Warning on Splitting from them) - The source for this
book is a chapter in the afore-mentioned book. One of the mashaayikh close
to him advised him to publish it separately due to its importance.
15. Bayaan al-Mashroo' wal-Mamnoo' min at-Tawassul (A Clarification of the
Legislated and Prohibited Forms of Tawassul) - published.
16. At-Tawtheeq bil-'Uqood fil-Fiqh-il-Islaamee (Authenticating Contracts
according to Islamic Jurisprudence) - This was a scholastic research which
the Shaikh presented in order to receive his Master's Degree in the higher
institute for judicial education. It has not been published.
17. Qat'-ul-Miraa fee Hukm-id-Dukhool 'alaal-Umaraa (Removing Arguments on
the Ruling of Entering in the Presence of Rulers) - The Shaikh wrote this
book at the request of one of the noble mashaayikh. It has been published in
a small volume.
18. Al-Ahaadeeth an-Nabawiyyah fee Dhamm-il-'Unsuriyyah al-Jaahiliyyah (The
Prophetic Ahaadeeth on the Censure of the Nationalism of the Days of
Ignorance) - This was published in a medium-sized booklet.
19. Al-Khiyaanah: Dhammuhaa wa Dhikru Ahkaamihaa (Deception: Its Disapproval
and a Discussion on its Rulings) - This book has been formatted and is ready
for printing. The Shaikh told me this about four months before his death.
20. Mashroo'iyyah Hibbat-ith-Thawaab (The Legality of Presenting Rewards) -
It is formatted and ready for print.
21. Al-Muhaadaraat fid-Da'wah wad-Du'aat (Lectures on the Call and the
Callers) - The book consists of nearly thirteen lectures the Shaikh
delivered, which I took the task of transcribing along with a brother,
Mansoor bin Mubaarak As-Safaree. The Shaikh then reviewed it and made
corrections to it. It was then formatted and is now ready for publication.
22. Sharh Al-Muharrir fil-Hadeeth li-Ibn 'Abdil-Haadee (D. 744H) - The
Shaikh devoted a lot of time to this book, loved it and had a strong desire
to complete its explanation. However, Allaah willed that he not complete it.
He was only able to finish the chapter on Purification and most of the
chapter on Prayer.
23. Tadween-ul-'Aqeedah As-Salafiyyah: Juhood A'immat-il-Islaam fee
Nashr-il-'Aqeedat-il-Islaamiyyah (The Recording of the Salafee Creed: The
Efforts of the Muslim Imaams in Spreading the Islamic Creed) - It is a
wonderful book containing lots of benefit. It consists of a list of the
books of the Salaf on Creed along with brief biographies for each of their
authors. The Shaikh originally intended to make the book two volumes, the
first one consisting of books from the first century to the end of the
seventh century, and the second one from the beginning of the eighth century
to modern times. The Shaikh completed the first volume. As for the second
volume, he did not begin writing it, according to my limited knowledge. The
first volume is formatted and ready for publication. I have a photocopy of
it in my library.
24. A book on Fiqh - The Shaikh would mention it often and he said he was
revising it and examining it in depth. I don't know how much he cut off from
it.
25. Taraajim Li-Ba'ad-il-'Ulamaa (Biographies of Some of the Scholars) - I
do not have any information on this book other than that the noble Shaikh,
'Abdul-Kareem bin Muhammad Al-Muneef mentioned it to me and told me that
Shaikh 'Abdus-Salaam told him about it.
26. Bayaan Mashroo'iyyat-id-Du'aa 'alaal-Kaafireen bil-'Umoom (A
Clarification on the Legality of Supplicating against the Disbelievers in
General) - This is a small booklet on this subject printed in eight pages
and widespread.
27. Darb-ul-Mar'ah baina Hukm-ish-Shara' wa Waaqi'-in-Naas (Hitting Women
between its Legal Ruling and the Actions of People).
There may be other books that I am not aware of.[4] The Shaikh has also
written numerous articles which have been distributed in newspapers and
magazines.
His Verifications:
The Shaikh also gave special importance and time to verifying, spreading and
working hard to distribute the books of the scholars of Najd. He deserves
credit, after that of Allaah, for reprinting the book: "Majmoo'-ur-Rasaa'il
wal-Masaa'il An-Najdiyyah." This book was originally published in 1346H. He,
may Allaah have mercy on him, also took on the task of verifying many of the
treatises that were published in two volumes, the first with the title
"Silsilat Rasaa'il wa Kutub 'Ulamaa Najd-il-A'laam", and the second with the
title "Min Rasaa'il 'Ulamaa Najd Al-Fiqhiyyah." They are as follows:
1. Dahd Shubuhaat 'alaat-Tawheed of Shaikh 'Abdullaah Abaa Butayn
2. Al-Fawaa'id-ul-'Udhaab of Shaikh Hamad bin Mu'amar
3. Ar-Radd 'alaal-Qubooriyeen of Shaikh Hamad bin Mu'amar
4. Ad-Diyaa-ush-Shaariq of Shaikh Sulaymaan bin Sahmaan
5. Su'aal wa Jawaab fee Ahamm-il-Muhimmaat of Shaikh 'Abdur-Rahmaan bin
Sa'dee
6. Tuhfat-ut-Taalib wal-Jalees of Shaikh 'Abdul-Lateef Aali Shaikh
7. As-Sawaa'iq-ul-Mursalah ash-Shihaabiyyah of Shaikh Sulaymaan bin Sahmaan
8. Ar-Radd 'alaa Shubuhaat Al-Musta'iyeeneen bi-Ghairillaah of Shaikh Ahmad
bin 'Eesaa
9. Kashf-ush-Shubhatain of Shaikh Sulaymaan bin Sahmaan
10. Iqaamat-ul-Hujjah wad-Daleel of Shaikh Sulaymaan bin Sahmaan
11. Shifaa-us-Sudoor fir-Radd 'alaal-Jawaab-il-Mashkoor of Shaikh Muhammad
bin Ibraaheem
12. Ar-Radd 'alaa Jareedat-il-Qiblah of Shaikh Sulaymaan bin Sahmaan
13. At-Tuhfat-ul-Madaniyyah fil-'Aqeedat-is-Salafiyyah of Shaikh Hamad bin
Mu'amar
14. Usool wa Dawaabit fit-Takfeer of Shaikh 'Abdul-Lateef Aali Shaikh
15. Naseehah Muhimmah fee Thalaatha Qadaayaa of several scholars
16. Minhaaj Ahlul-Haqqi wal-Ittibaa' of Shaikh Sulaymaan bin Sahmaan
17. Ar-Rasaa'il-ul-Hisaan of Shaikh 'Abdullaah bin Humaid
18. Naseehah fit-Tahdheer min al-Madaaris al-Ajnabiyyah of Shaikh
'Abdur-Rahmaan bin Sa'dee
19. At-Ta'sees wat-Taqdees fee Kashf Talbees Duwaad bin Jarjees of Shaikh
'Abdullaah Abaa Butayn
20. Al-Jahr bidh-Dhikr ba'adas-Salaat of Shaikh Sulaymaan bin Sahmaan
21. Munaasaht-ul-Imaam Wahb bin Munabbih of Shaikh Sulaymaan bin Sahmaan
22. Al-Fawaa'id-ul-Muntakhibaat fee Sharh Akhsar al-Mukhtasaraat of Ibn
Jaami' An-Najdee - The Shaikh verified this book and presented it to the
advanced judicial institute to obtain his Doctorate's Degree in Comparative
Fiqh. He verified the book from its beginning to the end of the chapter on
gifts. The person in charge of supervising this treatise was the current
Muftee, Shaikh 'Abdul-'Azeez Aali Shaikh, may Allaah prolong his life.
There are other books that the Shaikh verified but which have not been
printed yet.
Shaikh 'Abdus-Salaam was eager to spread the books of knowledge in general
and the books of the scholars of the Salafee Da'wah in particular. He would
at times make photocopies of manuscripts or strive to obtain them for those
who would take on the task of verifying them. More than thirty books and
treatises were counted in which the verifiers mentioned that they used some
of the manuscript copies that were found in the Shaikh's library for their
verifications. There are many other stories and reports which are hard to
confine here. May Allaah facilitate their compilation and arrangement.
Footnotes:
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[1] Translator's Note: This means he had more knowledge than was typical for
his young age.
[2] Translator's Note: It is important to note that the Shaikh also was
diligent and active in the field of Da'wah as he would travel throughout
Saudi Arabia to participate in conferences and seminars. This also includes
his trip to the United Kingdom in which he delivered several lectures and
lessons for the benefit of the Muslims there.
[3] Translator's Note: In his introduction to this treatise, Shaikh Saalih
Al-Fawzaan said: "I have reviewed the valuable book written by Shaikh
'Abdus-Salaam bin Barjas bin Naasir Aali 'Abdil-Kareem with the title
'Eeqaaf-un-Nabeel 'alaa Hukm-it-Tamtheel', which consists of evidences for
the prohibition of such an act. In it, he mentions the arguments used by
those who allow it, so I found it, all praise be to Allaah, to be a valuable
treatise, comprehensive in its subject. It will solve a current problem that
has affected many scholars and teachers. Shaikh 'Abdus-Salaam, may Allaah
reward him, has clarified the truth in it, leaving no room for doubt
concerning the prohibition of plays." Shaikh Rabee' Al-Madkhalee said: "I
reviewed this valuable knowledge-based research, which was actively put
together by the noble youth, the one with enthusiasm for the Religion,
Shaikh 'Abdus-Salaam bin Barjas."
[4] Translator's Note: This does not include the many lectures he gave which
were later transcribed and published as booklets. Some of these transcribed
treatises are available on the Al-Ibaanah On-Line Bookstore.
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