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Khalid Al Futayh (fully Khalid ibn Mas'ud ibn Salih Al Futayh) is a contemporary Saudi Islamic researcher and author, known for his biographical work Safahat Mudi'a min Hayat Abdullah al-Qusayr ("Luminous Pages from the Life of Abdullah al-Qusayr") .
Background and Academic Career
Khalid ibn Mas'ud ibn Salih traces his lineage to the Al Futayh clan, a branch of the Wa'lah from the Yam tribe . He pursued higher religious education as a doctoral researcher in the Department of Sharia and Islamic Studies .
Scholarly Standing and Reception
Al Futayh authored a concise biographical study documenting the educational trajectory, missionary endeavors, and virtues of the Saudi scholar Abdullah ibn Salih al-Qusayr . In a written commendation dated Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH, al-Qusayr described Al Futayh as a dedicated student of knowledge who adheres to the path of the righteous predecessors (al-salaf al-salih) in learning, teaching, and calling to Islam .
His biographical monograph also received a foreword by Muhammad ibn Hasan Al Al-Shaykh, a member of the Council of Senior Scholars and the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta, who commended Al Futayh for preserving the biographies of contemporary scholars to benefit students of Islamic knowledge .
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This biographical monograph chronicles the life, scholarly career, educational efforts, and personal anecdotes of the contemporary Saudi scholar and preacher Sheikh Abd Allah ibn Salih al-Qusayr. It documents his academic and missionary trajectory from his upbringing until his death, highlighting his devotion to Islamic theology, his public impact, personal character, and his relationships with students and fellow scholars.