Who are the imams of the magnificent Kaaba?

Who are the imams of the magnificent Kaaba?

Kaaba-i Magnificent Hz. It was built in the time of Abraham (PBUH) and was declared as the qibla of us Muslims during the time of our Prophet (pbuh). It continues to be visited, worshiped and loved by Muslims from those days until today. Kaaba-i Magnificent, Hz. It is the beyt of Allah on earth (Beytullah). Being an imam there is a great honor and a very responsible duty. Everyone is curious about the imams who undertake this duty in the Kaaba. Imams of the Magnificent Kaaba are people who have been in every period of history since the time of our Prophet and have served Muslims.

In the Kaaba, which is our qibla, where believers definitely visit during their pilgrimage and umrah visits; Kaaba Imams undertake that spiritual responsibility in these sacred moments when they pray with the congregation, listen to sermons and participate in various sermons. Standing behind the imams of the Kaaba and praying in the Kaaba, where the house of Allah is located, and listening to the verses of the Quran through their recitations, creates a deep awe and spiritual atmosphere for pilgrims and those who visit Umrah.

WHO ARE THE IMAMS OF THE KABA?

Below are the names and names of the imams who work in the Kaaba. Here is brief information about them:

1. Sheikh Abdurrahman bin Abdulaziz es-Sudeys:

Imam Es-Sudeys, who was born in Riyadh in 1960, became a hafiz of the Holy Quran at the age of 12. Later, he started studying Islamic sciences and completed his doctorate in fiqh in 1995. While his academic education was continuing, he was appointed as the imam of the Masjid al-Haram in 1984.

2. Sheikh Saud bin Ibrahim al-Shureym:

Imam al-Shuraim, who is an imam-hatip and also the dean of the Sharia Faculty of Ummu'l-Qura University, was born in 1964. The Imam, who graduated from the university in 1988, was appointed as the Imam of the Kaaba in 1991.

3. Sheikh Salih bin Muhammad Âl-i Talib

Imam Al-i Tabib, who was born in Riyadh in 1973, is a person who has had an academic career in the field of Islamic jurisprudence. He was appointed as the imam of the Kaaba in 2002. Today, he works as both the imam and preacher of the Kaaba and as a council clerk in the Mecca court.

4. Sheikh Halid el Gâmidî

He was born in Mecca in 1968. After completing his memorization at the age of 16 under the supervision of a Pakistani teacher, he started to be an imam in a small mosque in Mecca. In 2004, he was appointed assistant imam at the Masjid al-Haram. After taking part in the team that reminds imams in case they make mistakes during tarawih prayers, he was appointed as imam-hatip of the Masjid al-Haram in 2008.

5. Sheikh Mahir el Muaykılî

He was born in Medina in 1969. In 2005, he was assigned to lead tarawih prayers in the Masjid an-Nabawi. Two years later, he was appointed as imam of the Masjid al-Haram. He performed the Friday prayer for the first time on July 15, 2016.

6. Sheikh Bender Belîle

He was born in Mecca in 1975. He started working as an imam in Mecca. Because his recitation was highly appreciated, he was appointed as imam-hatip to the Masjid al-Haram in 2013.

7. Sheikh Salih bin Abdullah al Humeyd

He was born in 1949 in the city of Burayda. After completing his memorization, he started to pursue an academic career. After completing his doctorate at Ummu'l-Kura University, he became a professor. In 2002, he became the chairman of the Shura Council, which is considered the highest advisory body in the country. He became president of the Supreme Council of Judges in 2009. Later, he was appointed as Imam and Hatip in the Kaaba.

8. Sheikh Usama bin Abdullah el Hayyât

Imam al-Hayyât, who was appointed as the imam-hatip in the Masjid al-Haram in 1997, was born in Mecca in 1951.