1 00:00:00,100 --> 00:00:05,256 [Soft music]. 2 00:00:05,340 --> 00:00:08,630 Radio of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 3 00:00:09,110 --> 00:00:12,520 I welcome you and thank you very much. 4 00:00:16,960 --> 00:00:21,040 The most lasting features in memory for all who saw and heard him. 5 00:00:21,820 --> 00:00:25,980 were dignity and humility at once. 6 00:00:26,820 --> 00:00:29,360 He, RH, had a radiant face. 7 00:00:30,060 --> 00:00:33,180 His countenance was cheerful, and his insight penetrating. 8 00:00:33,900 --> 00:00:36,780 The founding King RH said of him. 9 00:00:36,910 --> 00:00:43,760 "If I were to place the judiciary and governance in one man's hands. 10 00:00:44,660 --> 00:00:48,800 It would be Sheikh Abdullah bin Humaid." 11 00:00:50,180 --> 00:00:54,976 His Eminence Sheikh Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Abdulaziz bin Humaid. 12 00:00:55,060 --> 00:00:59,600 was born in one of old Riyadh's most famous quarters, Mi'kal. 13 00:01:00,240 --> 00:01:03,720 in 1329 AH. 14 00:01:04,500 --> 00:01:08,560 He grew up an orphan after his father died at about age two. 15 00:01:09,080 --> 00:01:11,740 He then lived in his mother's care for a few years. 16 00:01:12,360 --> 00:01:16,480 Soon after, the boy lost his sight because of smallpox. 17 00:01:17,060 --> 00:01:21,560 His mother died before he had reached the age of six. 18 00:01:22,240 --> 00:01:24,536 He memorized the primers and memorized the books. 19 00:01:24,620 --> 00:01:30,260 If it was read to him once or twice, he memorized it. He had great recall. 20 00:01:31,020 --> 00:01:36,116 In his student days, texts were usually read together with his classmates. 21 00:01:36,200 --> 00:01:39,076 As is well known, that is how knowledge is gained in study. 22 00:01:39,160 --> 00:01:43,916 Then, when he took on duties, he had a book and readers with him. 23 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:47,060 whether in the judiciary or elsewhere, they would read to him. 24 00:01:47,740 --> 00:01:50,476 And when we grew older, we too would read to him. 25 00:01:50,560 --> 00:01:57,436 Shaykh Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Humayd was an exceptional, unique scholar. 26 00:01:57,520 --> 00:02:00,516 He served this religion and this nation. 27 00:02:00,600 --> 00:02:06,660 Indeed, he served the world by highlighting the values of the true faith. 28 00:02:07,180 --> 00:02:10,960 There is no doubt that Islam is a divine religion. 29 00:02:11,100 --> 00:02:16,460 No equal to it has ever existed. Nor was its like sent down to any prophet. 30 00:02:16,660 --> 00:02:23,060 In 1360 AH, he moved from Riyadh to the city of al-Majma'ah. 31 00:02:23,700 --> 00:02:27,170 where King Abdulaziz appointed him judge over the Sudair region. 32 00:02:27,460 --> 00:02:33,916 Then, in 1363 AH, he was sent to serve as judge in Buraydah. 33 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:40,656 There, alongside judging, he handled ifta teaching, leading prayers, sermons. 34 00:02:40,740 --> 00:02:46,850 In 1377 AH, he requested to be relieved of the judgeship. 35 00:02:47,160 --> 00:02:52,720 His request was granted only after repeated appeals and insistence. 36 00:02:53,220 --> 00:02:55,320 He then devoted himself to teaching. 37 00:02:56,160 --> 00:03:00,720 Our late father RH had a very advanced administrative mind and outlook. 38 00:03:01,320 --> 00:03:05,500 Sometimes, you may find it surprising. 39 00:03:06,080 --> 00:03:11,900 that a Sharia scholar, precise in fiqh, could also excel in administration. 40 00:03:12,500 --> 00:03:15,920 When King Faisal RH assumed power. 41 00:03:16,020 --> 00:03:19,636 That was in 1384 AH. 42 00:03:19,720 --> 00:03:24,960 He decided to establish the Presidency for al-Haram's religious oversight. 43 00:03:25,260 --> 00:03:31,480 He chose Eminent Shaykh Abdullah bin Humayd to head this first-ever post. 44 00:03:32,140 --> 00:03:37,840 His imprint was clear in every aspect from imamah and adhan affairs 45 00:03:38,380 --> 00:03:41,236 to caring for public scholarly lessons 46 00:03:41,320 --> 00:03:43,480 and guiding pilgrims and Umrah-goers. 47 00:03:44,020 --> 00:03:47,720 He gave the Makkah Haram Library special attention. 48 00:03:48,380 --> 00:03:52,216 He also strove to establish the Makkah Haram Institute. 49 00:03:52,300 --> 00:03:57,316 which remains a beacon of knowledge and guidance. 50 00:03:57,400 --> 00:03:59,680 for the Muslim world for over sixty years. 51 00:04:00,400 --> 00:04:02,900 The Shaykh RH laid the foundation. 52 00:04:03,980 --> 00:04:09,536 and the essential infrastructure for the Presidency of Religious Affairs. 53 00:04:09,620 --> 00:04:14,180 by whose light we still walk today in the year 1446 AH. 54 00:04:14,650 --> 00:04:19,300 My father's scholarly encyclopedia contains almost all his scholarly works. 55 00:04:19,680 --> 00:04:24,390 It will accompany the forum, where this encyclopedia will be launched. 56 00:04:24,780 --> 00:04:29,316 This forum embodies the care of the wise leadership. 57 00:04:29,400 --> 00:04:33,120 for the Haramain and for firmly grounded scholars. 58 00:04:33,500 --> 00:04:38,700 The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques took the lead. 59 00:04:38,800 --> 00:04:41,856 It gathered His Eminence's scholarly works. 60 00:04:41,940 --> 00:04:45,700 These included fatwas, writings, lessons, and lectures. 61 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:50,200 It also included treatises, articles, documents, correspondence. 62 00:04:50,600 --> 00:04:54,396 It also printed and published them in a scholarly collection. 63 00:04:54,480 --> 00:04:59,496 The collection bears His Eminence's name and spans twenty-three volumes. 64 00:04:59,580 --> 00:05:06,140 It totals about 9,549 pages. 65 00:05:07,140 --> 00:05:13,936 What matters is the righteous deed one finds stored with Allah ﷻ. 66 00:05:14,020 --> 00:05:21,120 A person leaves behind family, wealth, and clan. 67 00:05:21,540 --> 00:05:25,240 He has nothing except the righteous deeds he sent ahead. 68 00:05:25,860 --> 00:05:32,640 Wealth and family are but trusts. One day, the trusts must be returned. 69 00:05:33,460 --> 00:05:37,876 Late in Sheikh Bin Humayd's life, his illness grew severe. 70 00:05:37,960 --> 00:05:39,780 He remained patient, seeking reward. 71 00:05:40,660 --> 00:05:43,300 until Allah ﷻ chose him to be by His side. 72 00:05:44,040 --> 00:05:49,100 He passed away in Dhu al-Qa'dah in 1402 AH. 73 00:05:49,960 --> 00:05:56,820 Eminent Sheikh Abdullah bin Humayd lived seven decades of giving. 74 00:05:57,360 --> 00:05:59,720 He served Islam and the Muslims. 75 00:06:00,680 --> 00:06:05,720 He devoted his life, effort, and time to pleasing Allah ﷻ. 76 00:06:06,680 --> 00:06:10,216 He departed, leaving a great legacy. 77 00:06:10,300 --> 00:06:16,260 and lasting deeds that remind us of our righteous forebears' legacy.