Abu Haneefah used to be called a stake [of wood], because of the abundance of his [standing in] prayer.
Category: Prayer
The mere sight of him would evoke others to remember Allaah
And it was said that he was called a monk due to his worship and excellence.
The imaam forgetfully missed a prostration
‘Every one [of the congregation] should individually prostrate a prostration [of forgetfulness].’
So he sat down and did not leave
al-Arqam ibn Abil-Arqam made preparations to travel to Bayt al-Maqdis (al-Masjid al-Aqsaa, Jerusalem)…
Concentration during salaah
I prayed the morning [prayer in congregation] behind al-Fudhayl ibn ‘Iyaadh, and he recited [soorah] al-Haaqqah…
You shall die tomorrow
[All of] his time would be filled with worship and [the reading of] set portions [of the Qur.aan].
Disciplined and consistent
His set portion [of worship] every night was [to pray] twenty rak’ahs whilst at home and [also when on] travels. And when he would be done with them, he would write thirty five pages of his book.
So be patient
How is it that you do not supplicate against those who oppress you, and backbite you, and slander you!!?
Praying for his brothers in their absence
Abu ad-Dardaa had 360 companions [with each of whom he had established a very dear and close friendship] for the Sake of Allaah; and he would supplicate to Allaah for [each and every one of] them in his salaah.
I love you for the sake of Allaah
«O Mu’aadth, indeed I love you for the Sake of Allaah»