🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Chronological History Timeline

Chronological Timeline (26 Entries)

1. [581] Bilal ibn Rabah — Pioneering Muslim companion, first mu'azzin, and symbol of early African faith.
2. [594] Abd Allah ibn Mas'ud — A revered companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known for deep Quranic interpretation.
3. [610] Abd Allah ibn Umar ibn al-Khattab — Prominent companion and scholar, most famous son of Caliph Umar.
4. [624] Abd Allah ibn al-Zubayr — Mecca-based leader of a caliphate opposing the Umayyads during the Second Fitna.
5. [767] Al-Shafi'i — Founder of the Shāfiʿī school of Sunni Islamic jurisprudence and jurist.
6. [1075] Al-Zamakhshari — Pioneering scholar of Quranic exegesis, linguistics, and theology.
7. [1679] Muhammad bin Saud Al Muqrin — Founder of the Emirate of Diriyah and the influential Al Saud dynasty.
8. [1721] Abdulaziz bin Muhammad Al Saud — Second ruler of the Emirate of Diriyah and founder of the First Saudi State.
9. [1876] Ibn Saud — Founder and first King of Saudi Arabia, a pivotal figure in modern Arabian history.
10. [1882] Abdullah I of Jordan — Ruler of Jordan who transitioned from British protectorate to independent Hashemite King.
11. [1885] Faisal I — Hashemite statesman who reigned as King of Iraq and leader of the Great Arab Revolt.
12. [1902] Saud of Saudi Arabia — Second son of King Abdulaziz; reigned as King of Saudi Arabia (1953-1964).
13. [1906] Faisal of Saudi Arabia — A pivotal King of Saudi Arabia, instrumental in the nation's modernization and foreign policy.
14. [1911] Khalid of Saudi Arabia — King and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, leading the nation through oil-fueled development.
15. [1912] Ghazi of Iraq — King of Iraq (1933-1939), son of Faisal I, and prominent Hashemite figure.
16. [1921] Fahd of Saudi Arabia — King of Saudi Arabia, known for his long reign and efforts to modernize the nation.
17. [1924] Abdullah of Saudi Arabia — King of Saudi Arabia, known for his role in modernizing the kingdom's governance.
18. [1935] Adnan Khashoggi — Saudi businessman and arms dealer, known as 'The Great Gatsby of the Middle East'
19. [1935] Salman of Saudi Arabia — King of Saudi Arabia, a prominent member of the House of Saud.
20. [1955] Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud — Saudi billionaire, investor, and influential member of the House of Saud.
21. [1956] Sultan bin Salman Al Saud — Saudi Prince, pioneering astronaut, and key figure in Saudi Arabian space endeavors.
22. [1958] Jamal Khashoggi — Saudi journalist and dissident known for his criticism of the Saudi government.
23. [1959] Nimr al-Nimr — Prominent Saudi Shia cleric known for criticizing the government and advocating for civil rights.
24. [1982] Ahmed al-Sharaa — Syrian statesman who led opposition forces, establishing the Syrian Salvation Government.
25. [1984] Jeong Sun-ah — South Korean musical theatre actress known for roles in Wicked, Aida, and Chicago.
26. [1985] Mohammed bin Salman — De facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, architect of Vision 2030 reforms and regional power shifts.