Mid-recording, noise from next door turned out to be the Shaykh’s own neighbours — and he chose not to trouble them over it.
Category: Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-’Uthaymeen
The Shaykh disliked attention
Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen disliked attention and titles, asking to be introduced simply as an imaam and teacher, not as a senior scholar.
Informing the people of his arrival
After a 14-hour flight home from medical treatment, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen’s first concern was making sure the people could still reach him with their questions.
Golden words
Returning from medical treatment abroad, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen spoke words worthy of being written in gold about illness, health, and trust in Allaah’s decree.
The taxi driver
A taxi driver in Makkah could not believe his own passenger was Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen himself.
Importance of teaching
Even needing a blood transfusion, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen insisted his evening lesson during Ramadhaan go ahead as planned.
The Shaykh’s humour
A light-hearted exchange after a radio recording, in which the Shaykh gently teased a brother for forgetting to include him in his own du‘aa.
Real scholars
Fighting off sleep during a late-night radio recording, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen chose to stand rather than stop, so the people could still benefit.
The Shaykh was the peak of simplicity and humility
Despite his standing, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen slept on the floor or a meagre mat rather than a comfortable bed.
Self-sufficient
A student found Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen in his lodgings during Hajj, needle in hand, sewing his own thobe.