A welcoming and humble heart

Reference: Safahaat Mushriqah min Hayaat al-Imaam Muhammed ibn Saalih al-’Uthaymeen – Page 74.

Ayman ibn ‘Abdil-’Azeez Abaanamee narrates :

‘I recall, once, I was walking with the Shaykh heading towards the Haram [in Makkah], and every time we passed by someone he would convey greetings (salaam) to them; even the children.

He extended greetings to one child who recognised him, and who then gave the Shaykh a miswaak (tooth stick). The Shaykh accepted it, smiling with complete humility and a welcoming heart.’


Translation originally published on 24 April, 2015.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.

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