It was reported regarding ar-Rabee' ib Kuthaym that when a family member would enter his room, he would [hasten to] cover his Qur.aan.
Category: Humility
As a result of elongating his prayer
'Anas ibn Maalik رضي الله عنه used to pray until his feet swelled with blood - as a result of elongating his prayer - standing [in prayer] at night.
Sincere in his worship
If any member of the household entered upon 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Abi Laylaa while he was [standing the night] praying, he would immediately jump into bed [out of humility, and remaining sincere in his...
Don't follow behind me
[It was reported] regarding 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Mahdee رحمه الله that he rose from a gathering and the people [too arose and] followed [behind] him. So [out of humility] he said to them
Leading the prayer
The time for prayer entered upon a group of scholars, so it was said to one of them to lead [the prayer], but he declined. It was said to him: 'What prevents you [from leading the prayer]?' He said
From where did you come by this knowledge?
On the authority of Ibn Khuzaymah رحمه الله who was asked: 'From where did you come by [this] knowledge?' So he responded: 'The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said
Out of fear that it may rest upon my heart
My ears have never heard anything of knowledge except that it has rested upon my heart (i.e. I have memorised it).
I have never lied except on one occasion
I have never lied except on one occasion. My father said to me: 'Have you read to the teacher?' And I said: 'Yes.' - whereas I had not read to him.
Whoever makes the Hereafter his sole concern
Whoever makes the Hereafter his sole concern, then Allaah will be sufficient for him concerning his affairs and needs in the world, and whoever's concerns are divided amongst the affairs of the...
{you shall be brought back to Allaah}
I heard Sa'eed ibn Jubayr repeat this aayah in the prayer twenty odd times: And fear the Day when you shall be brought back to Allaah - al-Baqarah 2:281