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Rather than assume the worst of a man who smelled of smoke, Shaykh Ibn Baaz gave him the benefit of the doubt.

From a young age, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen would arrive early each morning, books in hand, to spend the day immersed in a scholar’s library.

Approached often by women while walking to the masjid, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen would stop each time to hear their questions or give charity.

Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen would walk alongside his own teacher, Shaykh as-Sa‘dee, using every step of the journey to ask questions.

During a journey to Makkah, a discussion arose between Shaykh al-Albaanee and a follower of al-Maalikee over celebrating the Prophet’s ﷺ birthday.

Offered a new house by King Khaalid, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen asked instead for help for the masjid and its charitable trust.

A man unsatisfied with the charity he was given was gently reminded by Shaykh Ibn Baaz that barakah matters more than the amount.

For years Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen patiently taught circles of just one or two students — long before they grew into the hundreds.

Mid-fatwa over the phone, Shaykh Ibn Baaz paused to respond to the adhaan before continuing to answer the caller’s question.

Reminded after the khutbah that he had named the wrong verse, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen corrected himself before the congregation had even left.