Introduction to Sheikh Ibn Jebreen
Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman bin Ibrahim bin Fahd bin Hamad bin Jebreen was born in 1352 AH (1933 AD) in a village near Al-Qassima, Saudi Arabia. Coming from the Al-Rasheed family of the Banu Zaid tribe, Sheikh Ibn Jebreen grew up in a home that deeply valued knowledge and education. He mastered the recitation of the Quran at the young age of twelve and acquired basic writing and spelling skills. By 1367 AH, he had completely memorized the Quran. Sheikh Ibn Jebreen also began his studies in Arabic grammar, studying the Ajurrumiyyah poetry and the Al-Rahbiyah text related to inheritance and mandatory shares. He memorized the “Forty Hadith” of An-Nawawi and some portions of “Umdat al-Ahkam.” His scholarship extended to the study of hadith, starting with Sahih Muslim and followed by Sahih al-Bukhari, as well as selections from the Sunan of Abu Dawood and parts of Sunan at-Tirmidhi, alongside the commentary “Tuhfat al-Ahwadhi” and various other hadith literature. Additionally, he delved into subjects such as literature, history, and biographies.
Sheikh Ibn Jebreen pursued his education at the Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, where he earned his secondary school certificate. He then spent four years in the advanced studies program at the same institute, obtaining a university degree. He continued his studies at the Higher Judicial Institute, where he achieved a master’s degree after three years of diligent study in 1390 AH. In 1407 AH, he attained his doctorate from the College of Sharia in Riyadh. During his doctoral studies, he was dedicated to learning from prominent scholars, consistently attending their sessions and engaging in discussions, significantly benefiting from their expertise. Sheikh Ibn Jebreen passed away after a battle with illness on the 20th of Rajab, 1430 AH (2009 AD) in King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, at the age of 77. His passing was mourned by the Saudi royal court.
Major Works of Ibn Jebreen
Sheikh Abdullah bin Jebreen enriched the Islamic library with numerous publications, among the most notable are:
- Fatwas of Sheikh Ibn Jebreen.
- Chapters and issues related to mosques.
- Commentaries on the “Lum’at al-I’tiqad.”
- Fatwas concerning Tawheed (Monotheism).
- Narrations about Hadith in the Prophetic tradition.
- Discussion on smoking: its nature and ruling in Islam.
- “The Ultimate Response” regarding alterations of the truth.
- The meanings of the two Testimonies (Shahadah) and their implications.
- Commentaries on “Lum’at al-I’tiqad.”
- Edited work on Al-Zarkashi’s commentary on Mukhtasar Al-Khiraqi.
- Various short treatises such as “Islam between Extremism and Neglect” and “The Importance of Seeking Knowledge and the Virtue of Scholars.”
Teachers of Ibn Jebreen
Sheikh Ibn Jebreen learned from esteemed scholars and imams in his homeland, starting with his father, Abdul Rahman bin Abdullah Ibn Jebreen, who mentored him in the Quran, reading, and writing during his formative years, ensuring his upbringing was grounded in righteousness. Below is a list of some of the notable scholars who influenced Imam Ibn Jebreen:
- Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Muhammad Abu Habib Al-Shathri, with whom he studied fundamental texts of hadith, tafsir, tawheed, and various other sciences, learning numerous scholarly works.
- Sheikh Saleh bin Mutaq, an imam and preacher in the Al-Hafr region.
- Sheikh Muhammad bin Ibrahim Al-Al-Shaykh.
- Sheikh Ismail Al-Ansari.
- Sheikh Hamad bin Muhammad Al-Ansari.
- Sheikh Abdul-Razzaq Afifi, among many others.