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Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Amaan Ibn
'Alee al-Jaamee
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He
was born in 1349 A.H / 1927C.E. as
indicated in his official papers.
The Shaykh was raised in a village
by the name of Tughaa Taab in Habashah
where he studied the Noble Qur.aan. After
he completed this, he began studying the
books of Fiqh
of the Shaafi'ee madhhab. He also
studied Arabic in the village with Shaykh
Muhammed Ameen al-Huraree. He then left the
village for another, where he met with
another student, Shaykh 'Abdul-Kareem,
with whom he later made hijrah
to Saudi Arabia. They both then proceeded
to Shaykh Moosa and studied under him
((Nuthum az-Zuhd)) of Ibn Raslaan. They
then studied ((Matan al-Minhaaj)) under
Shaykh Abaadir, inclusive of many other
fields of knowledge.
He then had a desire to travel to
the Holy Land of Makkah
to seek knowledge and perform hajj.
So the two of them left al-Habashah
(Ethiopia/Eritrea) and travelled to Somalia
from where they boarded a ship heading for
Aden, Yemen. There they faced much danger
and difficulties both on land and at sea.
So they travelled by foot and fasted the
month of Ramadhaan in this
state until they reached Saudi
Arabia.
They passed Saamitah and Subyaa
and Abee 'Areesh until they were
granted permission to enter Makkah
and all this whikst travelling on
foot.
After the Shaykh performed Hajj in
1369 A.H, he began seeking knowledge in the
knowledge circles in al-Masjid al-Haraam,
amongst them the circles of Shaykh
'Abdur-Razzaaq Hamzah (rahima-hullaah)
and Shaykh 'Abdul-Haqq al-Haashimee (rahima-hullaah)
and Shaykh Muhammed 'Abdullah
as-Soomaalee and other than them.
Whilst in Makkah, he came to
know his excellency Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez
ibn Baaz, whereupon he accompanied him
on his journey to Riyadh when the
Educational Institute was opened. This was
in the early 1970's C.E. / 1370
A.H.
Amongst those who befriended him
through his secondary education at the
Educational Institute was the noble Shaykh 'Abdul-Muhsin ibn
al-'Abbaad al-Badar and the noble
Shaykh 'Alee ibn Mahnaa who later
became a judge at the major Sharee'ah
court at Madeenah.
The Shaykh also attended the many
circles of knowledge in Riyadh.
He benefited and was affected by
his excellency, the Muftee, the Faqeeh
Shaykh Muhammed ibn
Ibraaheem 'Aal-ash-Shaykh (rahima-hullaah).
He also adhered to being in the
company of the noble Shaykh
'Abdur-Rahmaan al-'Afeefee (rahima-hullaah)
just as he did so with his excellency Shaykh
'Abdul-'Azeez ibn Baaz, whereby
he benefited immensely from the
Shaykh's vast knowledge and his noble
manners and characteristics. Likewsie,
whilst in Riyadh, he sought knowledge under
the noble Shaykh Muhammed al-Ameen al-Jaknee
ash-Shanqeetee (rahima-hullaah)
and the noble Shaykh and Muhaddith Hammaad
al-Ansaaree (rahima-hullaah)
and the noble Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq
'Afeefee (rahima-hullaah)
under whom he was influenced by his
teaching methods. As he was influenced by
the noble Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahmaan
as-Sa'dee (rahima-hullaah)
whom he did not study under, however they
wrote to each other. He also studied under
the noble Shaykh Muhammed Khaleel Harraas
(rahima-hullaah)
and the noble Shaykh 'Abdullah
al-Qar'aawee (rahima-hullaah).
Having graduated from his
secondary studies at the Educational
Institute, he proceeded to the faculty of
Sharee'ah from
where he graduated in 1380 A.H. He then
obtained a Masters in Sharee'ah from
the University of Punjab in 1974 C.E and a
doctorate from Daar al-'Uloom in
Cairo.
The Shaykh had attained a high
regard amongst the people of knowledge
whereby he was well-spoken of and very
trustworthy, such that Shaykh Ibn
Baaz interceded on his behalf to Shaykh Muhammed Ibraaheem to
appoint him as a teacher at the Educational
Institute in Saamitah in the region of
Jaazaan.
Additionally, from that which
bares evidence to his thorough knowledge
and 'aqeedah and
respect amongst the people of knowledge is
that when the Islaamic University of Madeenah was
established he transferred there to teach
after Shaykh Ibn Baaz selected
him.
And it is known that the Islaamic
University of Madeenah was set up to
propagate the pure and correct 'aqeedah of
the Pious Predecessors and the University
appointed him in charge of 'aqeedah at
the Faculty of Secondary Education and
then, later, at the Faculty of Sharee'ah
because of his strong knowledge of 'aqeedah.
Upon the death of the Shaykh, Shaykh
Ibn Baaz wrote of him:
"He was known to me for his sound
knowledge and correct 'aqeedah and
his activeness in the field of da'wah to
Allaah (Subhaanahu
wa Ta'aala) and warning against the
innovations and deviation. May Allaah
forgive him and grant him an abode in
Paradise and make noble his offspring and
join us all in His Noble House (Paradise).
Indeed, He is the All-Hearing and Near
(with His Knowledge)." (9/1/1418
A.H.)
And Shaykh 'Abdul-Muhsin
al-Abbaad al-Badar, a teacher at the
Prophet's Masjid, said:
"I came to know Shaykh Muhammed
Amaan Ibn 'Alee al-Jaamee as a student
at the Educational Institute in Riyadh and
then at the faculty of Sharee'ah in
Riyadh and then as a teacher at the
Islaamic University of Madeenah in the
Faculty of Secondary Education and then in
the faculty of Sharee'ah. I
knew him to have correct 'aqeedah and
sound foresight and he strove in inviting
to the 'aqeedah of
the Pious Predecessors and warning against
innovation and this was via his lessons and
circles (of knowledge) and his books
against innovation. May Allaah forgive him
and have mercy upon him and reward him
well."
Shaykh Saalih Ibn Fowzaan
wrote:
"Shaykh Muhammed Amaan as I knew
him: Indeed the teachers who possess
certificates of higher education are many,
however, there are very few amongst them
from whom benefit (knowledge) can be
sought. Shaykh Muhammed Amaan al-Jaamee, he
is from amongst those few scholars who have
striven hard with their knowledge for the
benefit of the Muslims and their guidance
in da'wah
(calling) to Allaah upon (correct)
knowledge by way of his teaching in
al-Jaami'ah al-Islaamiyyah and al-Masjid
an-Nabawee and by way of his travels
inside and outside the Kingdom, giving
lessons and lectures, calling to tawheed
and propagating the sound 'aqeedah,
guiding the youth of the Ummah
to the manhaj
of the Pious Predecessors and warning
against innovations and
misguidance.
And
whoever does not personally know him, then
will come to know him by way of his
beneficial books and many (audio) cassettes
which incorporate an abundance of knowledge
and immense benefit.
He
was consistent in his good actions until he
died. And he has left knowledge with which
benefit is sought, from his students and
books. May Allaah have mercy upon him and
forgive him and reward him for that which
he knew and acted upon with much good. And
may Allaah send prayers and salutations
upon our Prophet Muhammed and his family
and his companions."
From amongst his many students
are:
The noble Shaykh Rabee' Ibn Haadee
'Umayr al-Madkhalee;
The noble Shaykh Zayd Ibn Haadee
Madkhalee;
The noble Shaykh 'Alee Ibn Naasir
Faqeehee;
The noble Shaykh Muhammed Ibn Hamood
al-Waa.ilee;
The noble Shaykh 'Abdul-Qaadir Ibn
Habeebullaah as-Sindee;
The noble Shaykh Saalih Ibn Sa'd
as-Suhaymee;
The noble Shaykh Faalih Ibn Naafi'
al-Harbee;
The noble Shaykh Saalih
ar-Rifaa'ee;
The noble Shaykh Falaah Ismaa'eel;
The noble Shaykh Falaah Ibn Thaanee;
The noble Shaykh Ibraaheem Ibn 'Aamir
ar-Ruhaylee.
...and many others.
The Shaykh was known to mix very
little with the people, except in that
which was good. So most of his time and
days was allocated for and his way in this
was well known. If he left the house to go
to work to the University, he would return
straight back and then later proceed to al-Masjid
an-Nabawee to teach after 'Asr, and then
after Maghrib and then
after 'Ishaa. and
then after Fajr.
And like this he would continue until he
was bed-ridden due to the severity of his
illness.
The Shaykh was also very careful
with his tongue and never backbit nor
slandered nor talked evil about anyone.
Rather, he did not permit anyone in his
company to speak ill of another and
further, did not permit the spreading of
false speech and people's defects to
him.
If any of his students fell into
error, he would request the audio cassette
or book (within which the error had been
recorded) and would either listen or read.
If it became apparent that an error had
been made, he would approach the one who
had erred in the most befitting manner and
advise him.
There were amongst the people few
who would curse him and speak ill of him,
and he would simply forgive them and
say:
"I hope Allaah does not enter
anyone into the Fire (of Hell) because of
me."
He used to mention in his
gatherings and circles (of knowledge) that
he had forgiven everyone and requested
those in his gatherings to spread this of
him.
The Shaykh was also one who was
concerned about his students, not just
during the lessons, rather he used to
attend their gatherings and used to ask
about the state of their affairs and used
to assist them in either terms of advice or
finance.
During the final stages of his
life, the Shaykh became gravely ill and was
confined to his bed for approximately one
year, patient at what had befallen
him.
On the morning of Wednesday 26 Sha'baan 1416
A.H, the Shaykh passed away. The funeral
prayer was performed over him after Salaat
az-Zhuhr on the same day and he was
buried in the graveyard of al-Baqee'
al-Gharqad in Madeenah. Many
attended his funeral, amongst them the
scholars, the judges from the Sharee'ah
courts, the students of knowledge and other
than them.
With his death, the Ummah
was at a loss of the likes of those
scholars who acted upon their sound
knowledge. So we ask Allaah (Subhaanahu
wa Ta'aala) to forgive him and have
mercy upon him and bring forth for the Ummah
more scholars who act upon their sound
knowledge, aameen.
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