Sheikh Saleh Al-Shaiba, the chief Key Holder of the kaaba and 109th successor of Uthman ibn Talha (RA), has passed away.
The Janazah was held following Fajr at Masjid Al Haram, with the burial at Al Muโalla Cemetery in Makkah. May Allah have mercy on his soul. Ameen
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Sheikh yasir Qadhi wrote-
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiโun.
May Allah grant Sheikh Saleh Al-Shaiba Jannah al-Firdaws and comfort his family. His lineage ties back to the esteemed Sahabi, Uthman ibn Talha (RA), and his familyโs story has a rich legacy etched into the annals of Islamic history.
Access to the Kaaba has always been controlled by a designated keyholder, a role passed down from one individual to another.
During the conquest of Makkah, the key to the kabaa was forcibly taken from Uthman ibn Talha (R.A.), Yet, when the prophet Muhammad (saws) entered the Kaaba, a divine command was revealed inside the Kaaba itself:
โIndeed, Allah commands you to return trusts to their rightful ownersโฆโ (Quran 4:58).
This incident cemented the sublime moral fiber of the Prophet (saws) and is a testament to the truth of Islam. At arguably the biggest triumph of the early Muslims against their biggest enemies the Quraish, the Prophet is reminded that even the Key to the Kabaa cannot be unjustly taken.
When Uthman ibn Talha heard that he was commanded to keep the key, he loudly proclaimed the shahadah. The Prophetโs assurance that Uthmanโs family would forever hold the keys has stood the test of time, symbolizing an unbroken chain to the time of the Prophet. As we reflect on Sheikh Salehโs legacy, we are reminded of the enduring virtues of trust and righteousness of Islam that bind us across generations
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Ustadha Fahmina holds a Sanad in Alimiyyah (6-year Dars-e-Nizami) from two recognized Islamic institutes and a Master's degree in Arabic from Indira Gandhi National University. She teaches Qur'an, Tafsir, Hadith, and Fiqh following the Hanafi school within Ahl al-Sunnah wal Jama'ah. She founded Islam Hashtag in 2015 to bring authentic Islamic learning to Muslim families online. She also holds a degree in Optometry and is the founder of Optometryskills.com.
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