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Muhammad al-Arifi
محمد العريفي
Born (1970-07-15) 15 July 1970 (age 54)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
NationalitySaudi Arabian[1]
EducationBA, MA & Ph.D. in Islamic Theology (with Honors)
OccupationMuslim Scholar & Preacher
Years active1990-Present
Websitearefe.ws

Muhammad bin Abdul-Rahman al-Arifi (Template:Lang-ar, born 15 July 1970) is a Saudi Arabian author and Da’i. He is a graduate of Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, member of the Muslim World League and the Association of Muslim Scholars, and a professor at King Saud University.

Early life and education

He was born in 1970 and raised in Dammam, where he completed his primary and secondary education. His family belongs to the Arabian Peninsula tribe of Bani Khalid, whose origins trace back to the Prophet Muhammad's companion Khalid bin Al-Walid.[2][3][4] Al-Arefe mastered the art of public speaking at a young age and began public speaking at the age of 15.[5] He obtained his Bachelor's degree from Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, specializing in Islamic Theology.[6] He completed his Master's degree and Ph.D. from Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University as well, graduating with First-Class Honors in 2001.[7]

Public life & social media

Al-Arefe has over 20 million followers on Twitter.[8] As of 6 May 2019, Al-Arefe had over 24 million likes on Facebook,[9] which places his account in the top 100 worldwide, and #10 in the Arab world and in the Middle East.[10] BBC dubs Al-Arefe as the "Bradd Pitt" of Islamic clerics and preachers.[11][12]

One of Al-Arefe's famous speeches was given at the historical Amr ibn al-As Mosque in Egypt. The speech was attended by more than 1 million people and was broadcasted live on dozens of channels. The speech called for love and harmony between people.[13]

Activism

Muhammad al-Arifi does not claim affiliation to a political party.[14][15][16] His moderate and anti-extremist approach to Islam has garnered favor among the youth of Saudia Arabian society and abroad.[17] His humanitarian efforts include raising money to support orphanages and orphans. Al-Arefe has also contributed to supporting children with special needs and autism, supporting them financially and through programs dedicated to their needs.[18]

His work with the youth includes marital education and building a family life, and urges businessmen to support them to get married.[19] In addition, Al-Arefe has engaged in a number of activities, programs, and visits throughout many countries in order to spread a balanced understanding of Islam, combat extremist ideas, address the concerns of the youth, and guiding them to learn from sources approved by the authorities in their countries.[20][21][22]

Al-Arefe gained national fame for defending women's rights and calling for their respect, empowerment, including granting them opportunities in the workplace.[23] He also was a prominent supporter for allowing women to drive in Saudi Arabia.[24]

Al-Arefe has been giving Friday sermons at Al Bawardi Mosque in Riyadh since 2006.[25] He has also been a part of the faculty of King Saud University since 1993.

Publications

Al-Arefe has more than 30 printed books and other publications. Some of his publications include[26]:

The End of the World

Enjoy Your Life

Travel Provisions

My Experience in a Quarter of a Century

The Last World

See also

References

  1. ^ "Britain bans controversial Saudi cleric al-Arifi". 25 June 2014.
  2. ^ "لقاء مع فضيلة الشيخ / محمد العريفي". www.saaid.net. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  3. ^ "العريفي وش يرجع – المحيط". www.almuheet.net (in Arabic). Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  4. ^ "محمد العريفي". المعرفة (in Arabic). Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  5. ^ "لقاء مع فضيلة الشيخ / محمد العريفي". www.saaid.net. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  6. ^ "محمد العريفي". المعرفة (in Arabic). Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  7. ^ "محمد العريفي". المعرفة (in Arabic). Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  8. ^ Yahya, Nasidi Adamu (19 July 2016). "Yadda Malamai ke wa'azi a shafukan zumunta". ABC Hausa.
  9. ^ https://www.facebook.com/3refe/ [user-generated source]
  10. ^ Top Twitter User Rankings retrieved 3 June 2014
  11. ^ "Meet Saudi Arabia's stars of social media". BBC Trending. 3 March 2016.
  12. ^ "Saudis on Social: Faith, Freedom and Fun". BBC Trending. 2 March 2016.
  13. ^ خطبة الشيخ محمد العريفي من مسجد عمرو بن العاص كاملة, retrieved 6 November 2022
  14. ^ "العريفى لـ"أنصار داعش": احذروا من تكفير المسلمين واستباحة الدماء والأموال". اليوم السابع (in Arabic). 21 May 2015. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  15. ^ حقيقة انتماء العريفي لجماعة .... !!!!, retrieved 6 November 2022
  16. ^ "«العريفي»: لا أنتمي لـ«الإخوان».. وخادم الحرمين وليّ أمري وليس مرسي | المصري اليوم". www.almasryalyoum.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  17. ^ زيارة | الشيخ محمد العريفي | جمعية أكناف, retrieved 6 November 2022
  18. ^ زيارة الشيخ د /محمد العريفي لمركز حياتي للتغذيه العلاجيه الطبيه للتوحد والشلل الدماغي أطفال, retrieved 6 November 2022
  19. ^ "لقاء الشيخ محمد العريفي مع 1200 عريس في جدة ،، ضع بصمتك - video Dailymotion". Dailymotion. 4 January 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  20. ^ زيارة الشيخ محمد العريفي لليمن, retrieved 6 November 2022
  21. ^ ملخص زيارة الدكتور محمد العريفي لمركز الإمام البخاري - المفرق - الأردن, retrieved 6 November 2022
  22. ^ د العريفي زيارة الشيخ محمد الي تونس الخضراء الحبيبة, retrieved 6 November 2022
  23. ^ المرأة لا يكرمها إلا كريم ولا يهينها إلا لئيم | د. محمد العريفي, retrieved 6 November 2022
  24. ^ حقوق المرأة في الإسلام الشيخ محمد العريفي YouTube, retrieved 6 November 2022
  25. ^ "محمد العريفي". المعرفة (in Arabic). Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  26. ^ "محمد العريفي". المعرفة (in Arabic). Retrieved 6 November 2022.
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