Abdullah al-Turayqi
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Abdullah ibn Muhammad al-Turayqi (b. 1366 AH / 1946–1947 CE) is a Saudi scholar of comparative jurisprudence and academic, known for legal studies including Ahkam al-At'imah fi al-Shari'ah al-Islamiyyah ("Rulings on Foods in Islamic Law").
Early life and education
Abdullah ibn Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Turayqi was born in the city of al-Zulfi in 1366 AH (1946–1947 CE). He completed his undergraduate education at the College of Sharia in Riyadh, graduating in 1392 AH. He pursued graduate studies at the Higher Institute of Judiciary (al-Ma'had al-Ali li-l-Qada') at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, receiving his master's degree with distinction in 1396 AH. In 1401 AH, he completed his doctorate with honors at the same institution, specializing in comparative jurisprudence.
Academic career and research
Following his graduation, al-Turayqi taught in both general and higher education. He served as an assistant professor and headed the departments of Islamic Studies and Quranic Studies at the Teachers College (then the Intermediate College) in Riyadh.
His scholarship focused on comparative legal analysis and contemporary social issues in light of Islamic jurisprudence, including studies on dietary regulations in Ahkam al-At'imah fi al-Shari'ah al-Islamiyyah. With the encouragement of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Dawah and Guidance in Saudi Arabia, he also authored Mushkilat al-Saraf fi al-Mujtama' al-Muslim wa-'Ilajuha fi Daw' al-Islam ("The Problem of Extravagance in Muslim Society and Its Remedy in Light of Islam"), addressing consumer behavior and overspending in contemporary society and the Arabian Gulf.
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Mushkilat al-Saraf fi al-Mujtama al-Muslim wa Ilajuha fi Daw al-Islam (The Problem of Extravagance in Muslim Society and Its Remedy in the Light of Islam) is a contemporary socio-religious study completed on 20 Rabi al-Thani 1419 AH (August 1998 CE). The work examines the phenomenon of overspending, prodigality, and luxury in contemporary Muslim societies—particularly within the Arabian Gulf region—and outlines religious, educational, and social solutions based on Islamic principles of moderation.