Shaykh Burjis al‑Muraybiḍ, the personal attendant of King Saud, said:
It was well known that King Saud—may God have mercy upon him—would rise in the last part of the night, seeking closeness to God Almighty in all his affairs.
Mr. Dakhīl Allāh ibn Burjis ibn Sulṭān al‑Muraybiḍ, the son of Shaykh Burjis al‑Muraybiḍ, the King’s personal attendant—may God have mercy on him—recounted aspects of King Saud’s life, saying:
“King Saud—may God have mercy upon him—was known for standing in prayer during the final hours of the night and for seeking nearness to God in all matters. He was also renowned for aiding the poor and the needy. His Majesty was born at the dawn of his father’s reign and was raised in the schools of knowledge and guidance under the tutelage of the scholars and shaykhs of his era. For this reason, he became a repository of learning and was well prepared to manage the affairs of his father, the Founder, King ʿAbdulaziz Al Saud.”
He continued:
“My father, Shaykh Burjis ibn Sulṭān al‑Muraybiḍ, remained at King Saud’s side throughout his life, from the time he was Crown Prince. My father was among the King’s closest personal attendants.”
He added:
“King Saud was distinguished by piety, learning, and scrupulousness. Throughout his life, he was devoted to deeds that brought him nearer to God—relieving the distressed, aiding the afflicted, and supporting all who sought his help after God Almighty. Such acts were among the things he loved most.”
He further noted:
“He worked to extinguish tribal disputes, and his reign was marked by security, stability, and comprehensive reform across the country. One of his notable qualities in this regard was his deep understanding of how to engage with the various social groups of the Arabian Peninsula, whether settled communities or Bedouin tribes, according to their traditional hierarchies.”
Source: Al‑Riyadh Newspaper.