Prof. Waleed bin Fahd bin Ibrahim Al-Wada'an

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Prof. Waleed bin Fahd bin Ibrahim Al-Wada'an

Personal Information

Year of Birth: 1394 AH (1974 CE)
Country: Saudi Arabia
Academic Degree: Professor
Affiliation: Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, College of Sharia, Department of Jurisprudence and Its Principles

Academic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree: College of Sharia in Riyadh, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (Graduated with Distinction).

  • Master's Degree: College of Sharia, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (Specialization in Usul al-Fiqh; Dissertation: 'Ijtihad and Taqlid according to Imam Al-Shatibi: Collection, Verification, and Analysis', Graduated with Distinction).

  • Ph.D.: College of Sharia, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (Specialization in Usul al-Fiqh; Dissertation: 'Building Principles upon Principles: A Foundational Study with Application to Agreed-Upon Evidences', Graduated with Distinction).

  • Academic Promotions: Promoted to Associate Professor, and subsequently to Full Professor in the Department of Jurisprudence and Its Principles.

Professional, Volunteer Activities, Memberships & Experience

  • Administrative & Academic Roles: Secretary to the Vice Dean of the College (1418 AH); Member of the Scientific Committee at the Shifa Dawah Office (formerly); Member of the Deduction and Foundation Committee at the Center of Research Excellence (1436 AH).

  • Editorial Leadership: Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Hanbali Jurisprudence and Its Principles.

  • Academic Mentorship & Peer Review: Academic advisor for postgraduate students; referee for numerous research papers in peer-reviewed journals across Saudi Arabia and internationally (e.g., Imam University Journal, Saudi Fiqh Society Journal, Journal of Islamic Research, Qassim University Journal). Evaluated curriculum development for the College of Sharia in Indonesia.

  • Thesis Examination: Examined numerous Master's and Ph.D. dissertations within and outside Imam University.

  • Instruction & Public Dawah: Conducted scholarly series teaching foundational classical texts in Theology, Jurisprudence, and Legal Theory (including Kitab al-Tawheed, Al-'Aqeedah al-Wasitiyyah, and complete exposition of Zad al-Mustaqni'); served in religious guidance for Hajj delegations over several years.

  • Specialized Institutional Projects: Participated in workshops and served on the Supervisory Committee for Legal Theory Projects at Ithra Al-Mutoon; authored and planned the Legal Maxims Project for Ithra Al-Mutoon; authored and designed the curriculum for the 'Introduction to Usul al-Fiqh' project with Taqreeb Al-Mutoon.

Published Scholarly Works

  • Al-Ta'abbud bi al-Asma' wa al-Sifat: Scientific and Faith Insights into Worship via Divine Names and Attributes.

  • Al-Ijtihad wa al-Taqlid 'ind al-Imam al-Shatibi: Comprehensive Study on Shatibi's Legal Methodology.

  • Bina' al-Usul 'ala al-Usul: Foundational Analysis of Deriving Legal Principles from Established Principles.

  • Ma'alim al-Tamayyuz fi al-Fatwa 'ind al-Sheikh Ibn 'Uthaymeen: Features of Distinction in Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen's Fatwa Methodology (Research Paper, Qassim University Seminar).

  • Mafhum al-Fi'l: Haqeeqatuh wa Hukumuh wa Tatbeeqatuh: Concept of Action in Legal Theory (Research Paper, Journal of Sharia Sciences).

  • Al-Qawa'id wa al-Dawabit al-Fiqhiyyah al-Hakimah li-Bab al-Lahw wa al-La'ib wa al-Tarfeeh: Legal Maxims Governing Entertainment and Recreation (Research Paper, Saudi Fiqh Society Journal).

  • Shurut al-Mukhbireen bi al-Mutawatir: Conditions of Transmitters of Mass-Reported Traditions (Research Paper, Journal of Islamic Research).

  • Turuq Ma'rifat Ahliyyat al-Mufti: Methods of Verifying Mufti Competence and Contemporary Applications (Research Paper, Saudi Fiqh Society Journal).

  • Qa'idat: Al-Hawa' Tabi' li-al-Qarar: The Maxim 'Airspace Follows the Land/Foundation' (Research Paper, Journal of Sharia Sciences).

  • Al-Takhsees bi al-Badal 'ind al-Usuliyyeen: Specification by Substitute among Legal Theorists (Research Paper, Journal of Sharia Sciences).

  • Takhsees al-'Amm bi-Thikr Ba'dih: Specification of General Text by Mentioning Specific Instances (Research Paper, Journal of Sharia Sciences).

  • Ummiyyat al-Shari'ah wa Atharuha fi al-Ahkam: The Unlettered Character of Sharia and Its Impact on Rulings (Research Paper, Saudi Fiqh Society Journal).

  • Qa'idat: Al-Istithna' Mi'yar al-'Umum: The Maxim 'Exception as the Benchmark of Generality' (Research Paper, Qassim University Journal).

  • Waqi' al-Takhreej al-Fiqhi fi al-Nawazil (COVID-19 Model): Juristic Derivation in Contemporary Crises (Research Paper, Center of Research Excellence).

  • Al-Qawa'id al-Fiqhiyyah: Textbook Aligned with Sharia College Curricula (Co-authored).

  • Al-Nubath fi al-Qawa'id al-Fiqhiyyah: Essential Outlines in Legal Maxims.

  • Mut'at al-'Uqul Sharh Bulughat al-Wusul: Extensive Commentary on Usul al-Fiqh (2 volumes).

  • Al-Tahreerat al-Jaliyyah Sharh al-Qawa'id al-Kubra: Clear Expositions on Major Maxims from Al-Fara'id al-Bahiyyah.

  • Tarteeb Rawdat al-Nathir li-Ibn Qudamah: Systematic Rearrangement of Ibn Qudamah's Rawdat al-Nathir.

  • Sharh al-Qawa'id al-Fiqhiyyah fi Nizam al-Mu'amalat al-Madaniyyah al-Sa'udi: Commentary and Juristic Derivations on Legal Maxims in the Saudi Civil Transactions Law.

  • Maharat Tafseer al-Nusos al-Nithamiyyah: Skills in Interpreting Statutory and Regulatory Texts.