Mid-fatwa over the phone, Shaykh Ibn Baaz paused to respond to the adhaan before continuing to answer the caller’s question.
Category: Shaykh ‘Abdul-’Azeez ibn ‘Abdullaah Baaz
Love for the scholars
News of a fellow scholar’s death would move Shaykh Ibn Baaz to tears, even years after their passing.
Spent his time wisely
Even while travelling by car, Shaykh Ibn Baaz had books read to him, calling it simply a way to make good use of the time.
The Shaykh advises President Gaddaffi of Libya
Shaykh Ibn Baaz personally called President Gaddaffi of Libya to correct a ruling that had removed a word of the Qur’aan from public recitation.
The Shaykh’s hospitality
A stranded traveller with nowhere to stay knocked on Shaykh Ibn Baaz’s door at 3am — and was welcomed in without hesitation.
Not concerned about his salary
Shaykh Ibn Baaz never once asked about his own salary, only ever making sure others were paid on time.
The Shaykh didn’t want to seek revenge
Even after learning a man had slandered him, Shaykh Ibn Baaz stopped his assistant taking notes, unwilling to appear to seek revenge.
“The is so-and-so who said such-and-such about you”
Rather than let his students speak ill of a guest who had criticised him, Shaykh Ibn Baaz silenced them and honoured him regardless.
The humble Shaykh
A pilgrim who had long prayed to meet Shaykh Ibn Baaz finally found him — humble and unassuming as ever.
A blessing from Allaah
A Filipino woman’s letter describing her family’s conversion to Islaam moved Shaykh Ibn Baaz to tears.