Abdullah Al-Ruwaidan, may Allah have mercy on him, was known for calling to Allah through his manners, behavior, character, guidance, actions, and spending his wealth in the path of Allah and spreading the message, and increasing the number of youths in mosques. He was Abdullah Abdul Mohsen Al-Ruwaidan.
Birth and upbringing
Abdullah Abdul Mohsen Al-Ruwaidan was born on 2 Jumada Al-Akhirah 1382 AH / October 31, 1962, in the Al-Faiha area. At a young age, he got married and had one daughter and four sons: Mohammed, Abdul Mohsen, Fawaz, and Thamer.
From his good manners and behavior with others, he became close to the family he was staying with in London.
Education and work
Al-Ruwaidan studied elementary, middle, and high school in Kuwait, then joined the Kuwaiti Ministry of Awqaf, and later completed his university studies at the Faculty of Arts, specializing in geography. He worked in teaching for 3 years, then continued his educational career in the United States, earning a master's degree, and then a Ph.D. from Britain on the subject of "Endowments and how to invest in them."
His prominent characteristics
- High morals: His good manners and behavior with others were such that the family he was staying with in London became attached to him to the point that the lady of the house, an elderly woman, wanted to embrace him as one of her own sons due to his good manners and etiquette, but he refused, saying that it was not permissible in our religion.
- Love of reading: He was fond of reading and learning, evident from his conversations and broad knowledge.
- Humility: He was humble towards both the young and the old, the poor and the disadvantaged, helping and fulfilling their needs without showing any superiority over them.
He called to Allah through his manners, behavior, character, and guidance, spending his wealth in the path of Allah and spreading the message.
- Kindness to his parents: He was kind to his parents, especially his father and relatives, particularly the poor among them, and he was a lover and reciter of the Quran, constantly saying: "Oh Living, Oh Sustaining, in Your mercy I seek help." He was characterized by generosity, courage, purity of tongue, and fear of Allah.
His Da'wah role
He was known for calling to Allah through his manners, behavior, character, guidance, and actions. He spent his wealth in the path of Allah and in spreading the message, tirelessly working to increase the number of youths in mosques. He always said: "Nothing is wasted with Allah". Al-Ruwaidan, may Allah have mercy on him, represented the first model in deep faith foundation, with sacrifice and spending, being frugal on himself and supporting those around him.
Death
He passed away on Friday 12 Sha'ban 1423 AH / October 18, 2002, and his funeral was well attended. His friends remained at his grave for an hour, unable to leave him, praying and testifying for him. (1)
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- From the book " Al-Wafa Al-Surah for Biography of Reform Men " - Third Volume.
