All about Sheikh Yasir Al Dawsary: Life, Facts, Education, Biography

Sheikh Yasir Al Dawsary represents the new generation of Islamic leadership at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

His appointment as one of the youngest Imams at the Haram brought fresh energy to the ancient traditions of prayer leadership.

Known for his distinctive recitation style and strong vocal presence, he has quickly gained recognition among worshippers worldwide since his appointment in 2019.

Life

Born in 1980 in Al-Kharj, a city in the Riyadh region. He memorized the entire Quran at an early age.

His journey from a young hafiz to becoming an Imam at Islam’s holiest site reflects both his personal dedication and his recognized mastery of Quranic recitation.

Age

Marriage and Children

Sheikh Yasir Al Dawsary is married and has four children—two sons and two daughters.

Education

• B.A. in Sharia Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University –
• M.A. in Comparative Fiqh Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University
• Ph.D. in Comparative Fiqh – Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University
• Professor of Fiqh – Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Sheikh Al Dawsary pursued his Islamic education through the prestigious Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University system.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sharia from the university, continued his advanced studies at the same institution, obtaining both his Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Comparative Fiqh.

This specialized focus on comparative jurisprudence provided him with broad understanding of different Islamic legal schools.

He currently serves as Professor of Fiqh at Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah.

Career

• Current Designation: Imam of Kaaba
• Appointed as Imam of Kaaba: 2019

His relatively young appointment in 2019 made him one of the newest additions to the distinguished group of Imams serving at the Grand Mosque.

Sheikh Al Dawsary’s career centres on his dual roles as religious leader and academic.

As an Imam at Masjid al-Haram since 2019, he leads prayers for millions of worshippers and visitors to the holy site.

Alongside his duties at the Haram, he serves as Professor of Fiqh at Umm Al-Qura University, where he teaches Islamic jurisprudence to future scholars