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Abd al-Aziz ibn Abd Allah al-Rajihi

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Abd al-Aziz ibn Abd Allah al-Rajihi (b. c. 1360 AH / 1941 CE) is a Saudi Islamic scholar and university professor specializing in theology and Islamic jurisprudence.

Early Life and Education

Abd al-Aziz ibn Abd Allah ibn Abd al-Rahman al-Rajihi was born around 1360 AH in the city of al-Bukayriyyah, located in the al-Qasim province. He was raised there in a religious family, completed his primary schooling, memorized the Quran, and received his initial religious training from the local scholars of al-Bukayriyyah.

He later relocated to Riyadh to pursue higher education at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, where he graduated from the College of Sharia.

Teachers

In addition to the scholars of al-Bukayriyyah, al-Rajihi studied under prominent scholars in Riyadh. His most influential teacher was Abd al-Aziz ibn Baz, whom al-Rajihi accompanied steadily from the time Ibn Baz moved to Riyadh from Medina until his death, being deeply influenced by his mannerisms, textual approach, and method of explaining classical texts. He also studied under Abd Allah ibn Humayd, the head of the Supreme Judicial Council.

Academic Career and Teaching

Al-Rajihi joined the faculty of the College of Fundamentals of Religion (Kulliyyat Usul al-Din) at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, serving as an associate professor in the Department of Creed and Contemporary Trends. Alongside his university teaching, he conducted regular instructional circles expounding foundational Islamic texts across various disciplines, including legal manuals, hadith collections, and classical theological treatises such as al-Aqida al-Tahawiyya and Lum'at al-I'tiqad.

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List of Works

  • Sharh Kitab al-Iman al-Awsat li-Ibn Taymiyya - al-Rajihi

    Sharh Kitab al-Iman al-Awsat li-Ibn Taymiyya is a theological commentary on Ibn Taymiyya's treatise on faith, Kitab al-Iman al-Awsat. The work elucidates the meanings of Islam, iman (faith), and ihsan (spiritual excellence) based on the Hadith of Gabriel.

  • Tawfiq al-Rabb al-Munim bi Sharh Sahih al-Imam Muslim

    Tawfiq al-Rabb al-Munim bi Sharh Sahih al-Imam Muslim is a multi-volume commentary on Sahih Muslim. The work originated from audio-recorded mosque lessons that were subsequently transcribed and merged with annotations and marginal notes penned on the hadith texts.

  • Sharh Umdat al-Fiqh - al-Rajihi

    Sharh Umdat al-Fiqh is a commentary on Ibn Qudamah's foundational Hanbali legal manual Umdat al-Fiqh. Originating as a series of spoken lectures that were later transcribed, the work explains the text clause by clause to elucidate its concise phraseology, direct definitions, conditions, and legal rulings for students of Hanbali jurisprudence.

  • Sharh Tafsir Ibn Kathir - al-Rajihi

    Sharh Tafsir Ibn Kathir is a transcribed commentary on the Quranic exegesis of Ibn Kathir (d. 774 AH / 1373 CE). Originating as a series of recorded audio lectures arranged across 116 lessons, the work follows Ibn Kathir's text to elaborate on theological and legal points, linguistic nuances, and the implications of cited verses and traditions.

  • Asila wa Ajwiba fi al-Iman wa al-Kufr

    As'ila wa Ajwiba fi al-Iman wa al-Kufr is a theological treatise in a question-and-answer format addressing core creedal issues concerning the definitions of faith (iman), disbelief (kufr), apostasy, and related doctrines. Comprising 36 questions and detailed responses, it systematically outlines Sunni doctrine while engaging with classical and contemporary debates and sectarian positions.