List of Scholars of the First Saudi State

Al-Bujairi District in Diriyah during the era of the First Saudi State was a center of knowledge and scholars, and a destination for students of knowledge. At that time, they formed a supportive and reformist community, addressing the problems of society, fulfilling its needs, and focusing on education by holding gatherings and educational lessons. Some of the scholars of the First Saudi State include:

Mohammad Bin Abdulwahhab was born in Uyaynah and grew up there. Among his contributions to the field of knowledge were holding scholarly gatherings and lessons. He authored a series of works, letters, and books aimed at making knowledge and learning more accessible to beginners, students of knowledge, and the general public. He also worked on teaching both the general public and the elites how to read and write. Many students of knowledge studied under him, including Imam Saud Bin Abdulaziz.

Abdullah Bin Mohammad Bin Abdulwahhab was one of the sons of Mohammad Bin Abdulwahhab. He was born in Diriyah and grew up in a religious and scholarly household. He learned from his father and succeeded him in issuing fatwas and managing religious affairs. He authored a number of books on theology.

Ibrahim Bin Ahmad Bin Yusuf was born in the town of Ushayqir. He studied under the scholars of his town and also acquired knowledge of jurisprudence, its fundamentals, grammar, and morphology from the scholars of Damascus. He studied at the Umayyad Mosque and his knowledge benefited both the Najdis and the Syrians.

Hamad Bin Nasser Bin Ma'ammar was born in Uyaynah and studied under Mohammad Bin Abdulwahhab in Diriyah. He debated scholars on the subjects of monotheism and creed in Makkah al-Mukarramah, where he was appointed as a judge.

Abdulaziz Bin Abdullah al-Hussain was born in al-Quraine and received his education in Diriyah. He served as a judge in Al-Washm during the reigns of Imam Abdulaziz bin Muhammad, Imam Saud bin Abdulaziz, and Imam Abdullah bin Saud.

Ahmad Bin Othman Bin Bassam was born in the town of Ushayqir and grew up there. He studied under its scholars and obtained his scholarly license from the scholar Ahmad Bin Mohammad al-Qusayr. He benefited students with his knowledge and served as a judge in Ushayqir.