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Ahmed Al-Sayed: Islamic Thinker and Educator
Sheikh Ahmed bin Yusuf Al-Sayed is one of the most influential contemporary Islamic thinkers and educators, particularly known for his dedication to the intellectual and spiritual construction of the rising generation (Al-Jil Al-Sa’id). He has pioneered several massive online educational initiatives that bridge the gap between traditional Islamic scholarship and modern intellectual challenges.
Academic and Political Activity
Sheikh Ahmed was born in 1985 (1405 AH) in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. He grew up in a religious household where he began his journey of knowledge at a young age under the care of his father.
- Memorization: By an early age, he had memorized the Holy Quran, the 40 Hadith of An-Nawawi, and the Nazam of Ubaid Rabbih in Arabic grammar.
- Relocation: After completing high school in Yanbu, he moved to Madinah (The City of the Prophet ﷺ) to pursue higher Islamic studies, living in the proximity of the Prophet’s Mosque.
Academic Education
Sheikh Ahmed holds a Bachelor’s degree in Shariah from the Islamic University of Madinah, where he graduated with First Class Honors.
His education was not limited to university studies; he is a product of the traditional circles of knowledge (Halaqat). He studied various Islamic sciences including Hadith, Fiqh (Jurisprudence), and Aqeedah (Creed) under numerous scholars.
Notable Teachers (Shuyukh)
He studied under distinguished scholars in Saudi Arabia, including:
- Sheikh Yahya bin Abdulaziz Al-Yahya: Under his supervision in Makkah, Sheikh Ahmed memorized the Two Sahihs (Bukhari and Muslim) and the additions of the eight books of Hadith in intensive courses.
- Sheikh AbduLLAH bin Muhammad Al-Amin Al-Shanqiti: Studied Muqaddimah fi al-Tafsir (Introduction to Exegesis) by Ibn Taymiyyah.
- Sheikh Khalid Al-Mushaiqih: Studied Fiqh, specifically Zad al-Mustaqni.
- Sheikh Turki Al-Ghamiz: Studied Hadith sciences, including Bulugh al-Maram and Nuzhat al-Nazar.
- Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ajlan: Studied Umdat al-Ahkam and Umdat al-Fiqh.
- Sheikh AbduLLAH Al-Ghunaiman and Sheikh AbduLLAH Al-Bassam (studied the Book of Sales/Buyu’).
Major Projects and Initiatives
Sheikh Ahmed Al-Sayed is best known for founding and supervising several large-scale educational academies that operate online, serving hundreds of thousands of students worldwide.
1. AlBina AlManhaji (The Methodological Construction)
A 4-year academic program aimed at graduating students with a solid foundation in Islamic sciences and contemporary awareness. It is currently one of the most popular online Islamic programs in the Arab world.
2. Sanat al-Mahawir (Making of the Debater)
An academy dedicated to Intellectual Immunization. It trains students to detect logical fallacies and refute suspicions (Shubuhat) raised against Islam, particularly atheism and orientalist arguments.
3. Tasil al-Sunnah
An electronic academy and website focused on the sciences of Hadith, encouraging the reading and memorization of the Prophetic tradition.
4. Al-Jil Al-Sa’id (The Rising Generation)
A project specifically targeting younger audiences (ages 10–18) to instill core Islamic values and critical thinking skills early in life.
Notable Books and Publications
Sheikh Ahmed is a prolific author, with writings that often address the “Crisis of Doubt” and the educational needs of modern youth. Some of his most famous works include:
- Sabighat (سابغات): A comprehensive book addressing contemporary intellectual waves and how to deal with doubts concerning Islam.
- Mahasin al-Islam (محاسن الإسلام): A book detailing the beauties and perfections of the Islamic faith.
- Mafatih al-Basira (مفاتيح البصيرة): Keys to insight during times of trials and sedition.
- Al-Tafkir al-Naqid (التفكير الناقد للجيل الصاعد): Critical Thinking for the Rising Generation—a guide to logical thinking protected from fallacies.
- Al-Minhaj min Mirath al-Nubuwwa (المنهاج من ميراث النبوة): A selected text of Hadiths designed to build the methodological and spiritual character of the reformer.
- Ila Al-Jil Al-Sa’id (إلى الجيل الصاعد): Letters and advice directed to the youth.
Articles Based on Sheikh Ahmed Al-Sayed’s Content
Explore a selection of translated articles based on Sheikh Ahmed Al-Sayed’s methodological programs and insightful lectures. These translations offer profound guidance on Islamic foundations, intellectual defense, and spiritual purification. To read the articles, please click here.