Shaikh Saud Ibrahim Al-Shuraim Ph.D (Arabic: سعود بن ابراهيم بن محمد الشريم،, born 19 January 1964) is one of the Imams and khateeb of the Grand Masjid (Masjid al-Haram) in Makkah. A world-renowned qari, he also holds a doctorate (Ph.D) and is a Professor of Sharia and Islamic studies at the Umm al-Qura University in Makkah. Dr. Shuraim was recently appointed as Dean and "Specialist Professor in Fiqh" at the University. He is also known as a researcher in Fiqh. He is a judge and a writer who has composed many books on Aqidah, fiqh, and Arabic poetry. He is also one of the notable scholars of Saudi Arabia. Dr. Shuraim leads the Taraweeh prayers during Ramadan in Mecca since 1991. He also led the Salat al-Janazah (funeral prayer) for late Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz on 17 June 2012 after Maghrib (sunset) prayer in Masjid Al Haram. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia and the royal families were present at this funeral. His voice has been widely recorded and is internationally distributed by various mediums.  

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