King Mohammed bin Saud: Pioneer of the Unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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On the occasion of the 275th anniversary of the founding of the First Saudi State, we recall the biography of its founding leader, King Mohammed bin Saud bin Mohammed Al-Muqrin (1090-1179 AH), who, with his political acumen and military courage, laid the foundation stone for what would later become the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
King Mohammed bin Saud was born in the city of Diriyah in 1090 AH, and grew up in the ruling Al-Muqrin family, and assumed the emirate of Diriyah in 1139 AH. In 1157 AH, he signed a historic agreement with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Wahhab, which led to the establishment of a strong alliance between political power and religious power, paving the way for the declaration of the establishment of the First Saudi State in 1157 AH.
During his 40-year reign, King Mohammed bin Saud succeeded in unifying most of the regions of Najd under the banner of the young Saudi state. During his reign, the state’s influence extended to include the Qassim region, Al-Ahsa, and southern Iraq, reaching the current borders of the State of Kuwait.
Historians have praised the wisdom of King Mohammed bin Saud and his ability to build a strong and organized army, and establish balanced diplomatic relations with neighboring countries. His reign was also distinguished by the application of Islamic law in all aspects of life, and encouraging science and education.
King Mohammed bin Saud died in 1179 AH, leaving behind a great legacy and a strong state. His son and successor, Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Saud, said of him: “My father, may God have mercy on him, was a righteous man, just in his rule, loved by his subjects, and striving for their interests.”
Today, centuries later, the principles and values of King Mohammed bin Saud still form the basic reference for governance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His wise leadership and insightful vision paved the way for the unification of the country and the building of a strong modern state, which today stands as a testament to the greatness of this founding leader.
صحيفة عكاظ اليوم ، موقع إخباري شامل يهتم بتقديم خدمة صحفية متميزة للقارئ، وهدفنا أن نصل لقرائنا الأعزاء بالخبر الأدق والأسرع والحصري بما يليق بقواعد وقيم الأسرة السعودية، لذلك نقدم لكم مجموعة كبيرة من الأخبار المتنوعة داخل الأقسام التالية، الأخبار العالمية و المحلية، الاقتصاد، تكنولوجيا ، فن، أخبار الرياضة، منوعات و سياحة.