Shaykh Abdullah al-Ghulayfi (Abu Salman)
Islamic Scholar, Qur’an Teacher, Dawah Caller, Specialist in Tawheed and Salafi Methodology
Shaykh Abdullah al-Ghulayfi, also known as Abu Salman, is a dedicated Islamic scholar and teacher known for his deep commitment to Tawheed and the Salaf methodology. He has contributed significantly to Islamic education through teaching, dawah, and scholarly mentoring.
Biography
Born: Shawwal, 1385 AH
Began Qur’an and Tajweed studies under Shaykh Abdul Hafeez Shani during late primary and early middle school
Studied Kitab al-Tawheed and Kashf al-Shubuhaat under Dr. Muhammad Zazza
After marriage in 1411 AH, pursued advanced studies in Jeddah and Makkah with senior scholars
Studied under:
- Shaykh Muhammad al-Ikhtiyar al-Shanqeeti (Umdat al-Ahkam)
- Shaykh Ibn Abz (Kitab al-Tawheed)
- Shaykh Muhammad Salih al-Uthaymeen (al-Qawa'id al-Muthla)
- Shaykh Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman al-Jibreen (Umdat al-Fiqh and Usul al-Islam)
- Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan (Thalathat al-Usul, al-Qawa'id al-Arba')
Worked as Qur’an and Islamic studies teacher in Asfan, then returned to hometown al-Ghulayfi to establish Qur’an memorization circles
Praised by Shaykh Abdullah al-Jarboo for sincerity and clear teaching
Mentored by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Rattah al-Ghamdi
Character and Teaching Style
Emphasizes correct understanding of Tawheed, nullifiers of Islam, and distinction between Iman and Kufr
Expanded local mosque and built a classical Islamic library
Known for humility, generosity, and personal mentorship of students
Organized dawah and scholarly gatherings, inspiring disciplined study habits
Famous for saying, “If I don’t write it down, it will be lost” due to extensive note-taking and summarizing
Influenced by prominent scholars including Shaykh Ibn Baz, Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen, Shaykh al-Fawzan, Shaykh al-Jibreen, Shaykh al-Shanqeeti, and Shaykh Bakr Abu Zayd
Studied works of Imam Ahmad, Abu Ubayd al-Qasim ibn Sallam, Ibn Taymiyyah, Imam Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab
Completed and summarized al-Durar al-Saniyyah in a notably short time
