If they wanted to seek a legal ruling, he would answer their questions, and if they sought charity, then the Shaykh would give me some money to pass on to them.
Category: Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-’Uthaymeen
The incredible story of the lamp
During this meeting, Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah handed a lamp to this old man.
Asking questions
Along the way he would ask his Shaykh questions for the duration of the journey until they arrived at the destination
The final abode
When the King saw the humble home of the Shaykh he offered to have a new house built for him.
The patient Shaykh
The Shaykh remained patient at this until his [study] circles [grew and] were [later] attended by hundreds.
He reminded the Shaykh
The Shaykh then realised he had unintentionally made a mistake, so he corrected his mistake immediately before the congregation left.
The young Shaykh
This was whilst he was still young and had not yet reached the age of puberty.
Being at the service of the Muslims
Resting is in being at the service of the Muslims.
He slept very little at night during the times of major crises
He would stand the night [in prayer] beseeching His Lord for their victory [against their enemies].
Memorised the Qur.aan in 6 months
He memorised the Qur.aan in 6 months under the guidance of a blind teacher.