He (Shibbeer 'Ataa رحمه الله) was extremely fond of knowledge, and would read extensively, such that when he was in his youth, he would read 800 pages a day, and read 2,000 volumes in the moonlight.'
Category: Manners
Because oil was scarce at the time
Most of what Shaykh Ja'far al-'Atamee رحمه الله read [in the seeking] of knowledge was by way of the moonlight, because oil was scarce at the time.
Keeping good company
Some of them said: [From the harmful effects of] companionship with those who are bad, [is that it] will nurture evil suspicion [within you] towards those who are righteous.
Comforting your anxious companion
'Umar [ibn al-Khattaab] رضي الله عنه said:
'I will say something that will make the Prophet ﷺ laugh.' Transmitted by Muslim no.1478 Ibn Hajar رحمه الله said
The smart and intelligent one
The smart and intelligent one is he who does not scrutinise every small and big issue with his family, loved ones, companions and neighbours.
If a Prophet comes to you…
Our Shaykh - 'Abdullaah al-Khulayfee - was not of the opinion that the young girl can be married off, and when it was said to him about 'Aa.ishah being married off, he said
How about of those other than them?!
Neither Allaah nor His Messenger commanded [us] to observe the days of misfortune for the Prophets and their deaths as a period of mourning - so how about of those other than them?!
Working for a living
Some of the companions saw a strong young man racing to his job, and they remarked: 'If only in the Path of Allaah...', then the Prophet ﷺ responded to them, saying
Completing reading the Qur.aan before leaving Makkah
When they entered Makkah, they would not like to leave until they had completed reading the Qur.aan [in full] there.
How to please your parents
[Regarding how to please parents] - you please them with three things; that the child