He is Abdul Salam bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Sulaiman, from the Nawasir clan of the Banu Tamim tribe. On his mother’s side, his lineage traces back to the Al-Hussain family of the Nawasir from Banu Tamim. He was born in the city of Riyadh.
Dr. Sheikh Abdul Salam is considered one of the most prominent students of His Eminence, the Grand Scholar Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Baz (may Allah have mercy on him). He began studying under him in 1407 AH, keeping his company and attending his lessons until his passing. He compiled the “Al-Baziyyah Collection” consisting of eight volumes on diverse lessons, carefully gathered a large collection of private audio recordings of His Eminence’s lessons, and supervised their release.
He is also regarded as one of the foremost students of Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan, having accompanied him from 1408 AH to the present day, taking meticulous care of many of the Sheikh’s books and scholarly works, which total 83 volumes.
Additionally, he studied under a group of esteemed scholars, including the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh; Sheikh Abdullah bin Jibreen; Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Barrak; Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi; Sheikh Saleh Al-Sadlan; and other scholars.
Ph.D. in Comparative Jurisprudence
Higher Judicial Institute, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
He advanced in his academic pursuits until he earned his Ph.D. in Comparative Jurisprudence from the Higher Judicial Institute at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, graduating with First-Class Honors and a recommendation for publication. His dissertation was titled: “The Jurisprudential Choices of Sheikh Mohammed bin Ibrahim and His Contemporary Views”. The dissertation was supervised by His Excellency the Chairman of the Shura Council, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh.
Practical Experience and Professional Career
- Faculty Member: Taught at the College of Sharia at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, and subsequently at the Higher Judicial Institute.
- Member of the Council of Senior Scholars & Permanent Committee for Ifta: Appointed in 1440 AH as a member of the Council of Senior Scholars and a member of the Permanent Committee for Fatwa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Dean of the Higher Judicial Institute: Appointed Dean of the Higher Judicial Institute at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, in addition to his memberships in the Council of Senior Scholars and the Permanent Committee for Fatwa.
- Founder and Supervisor: Founder of the Al-Da’wah Charitable Foundation and General Supervisor of the “Ataa System”.
- Educational Committees: Member of the Supreme Committee for Reviewing School Textbooks in General and Higher Education, and Head of the Committee for Reviewing, Improving, and Developing Islamic Studies Textbooks for General Education at the Ministry of Education.
- Supervision: Supervised and examined a large number of Master’s theses at the Higher Judicial Institute, alongside various other contributions to Dawah and charitable work.
Professional Expertise and Memberships
- Member of the Council of Senior Scholars
- Member of the Permanent Committee for Fatwa
- Dean of the Higher Judicial Institute at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
- Member of the Medical-Sharia Advisory Committee
- Participation in Dawah Programs: Participated in Dawah courses, lectures, and seminars across the Kingdom in cooperation with the Ministry of Islamic Affairs. Delivered special lectures at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque (The Grand Mosque) upon the nomination of His Eminence the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Baz (may Allah have mercy on him), as well as Dawah courses in social and Dawah centers, Saudi prisons, and elsewhere.
- International Dawah Committees: Participated in international Dawah delegations outside the Kingdom under the direction of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Baz (may Allah have mercy on him), visiting nearly 50 countries, including the Netherlands, America, Côte d’Ivoire, Germany, and Puerto Rico (in the Caribbean Sea).
- Participation in numerous international and local conferences.
- General Supervisor of the Prince Faisal bin Fahd School for Quran Memorization and Scholarly Texts.
- Member of the Board of Directors for Mosques and Charitable Projects.
- Member of the National Committee for the Care of Prisoners and Their Families in the Riyadh Region (Tarahom).
- Textbook Review Committee: Member of the textbook review committee for general and higher education, and reviewer for all Islamic curriculum textbooks in general education.
- Head of the Committee for Reviewing, Improving, and Developing Islamic Studies Textbooks for General Education at the Ministry of Education.
- Member of the Advisory Committee (Al-Nasaha Center) at the Prince Mohammed bin Naif Center for Counseling and Care.
- Former Instructor at the College of Sharia, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University.
- Instructor at the Higher Judicial Institute.
- Founder and Director of the Al-Da’wah Charitable Foundation: The foundation was honored with endorsements and support from HRH Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (may Allah have mercy on him), and with the support and follow-up of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz (may Allah protect him), who graciously patronized the foundation’s inaugural ceremony. Its leadership includes HRH Prince Saud bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz (General President of the Foundation), HE Advisor at the Royal Court Sheikh Saleh bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh (General Supervisor of the Foundation), along with numerous princes, senior scholars, and officials in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—foremost among them His Eminence the Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh; Sheikh Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Luhaidan (Member of the Council of Senior Scholars); and Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan (Member of the Council of Senior Scholars and the Permanent Committee for Fatwa)—along with many other princes, excellencies, and officials.
- Founder of the Northern Riyadh Charity Association: The Northern Riyadh Charity Association was awarded the title of the best specialized institution in charitable work nationwide in the year 1424 AH. The association also received endorsements from senior scholars and experts in charitable administration, led by HE Minister of Social Affairs Dr. Ali bin Ibrahim Al-Namlah, and HE Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Saleh bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh.
- Member of the Saudi Judicial Scientific Society at the Higher Judicial Institute.
- Member representing the National Forum for Education for All in 1424 AH.