Abu Haneefah used to be called a stake [of wood], because of the abundance of his [standing in] prayer.
Category: Supplication
Don't curse him
az-Zibruqaani رحمه الله said: I was with Abu Waa.il Shaqeeq ibn Salamah رحمه الله, and I began cursing al-Hajjaaj and mentioning his misdeeds. He (Abu Waa.il) then said [to me]: 'Don't curse him.
When a man oppresses me
When a man oppresses me, I have mercy [and forgive] him.
Beware of the supplications of the oppressed
Beware of the supplications of the oppressed, for they ascend to Allaah as if they are sparks of fire.
This great blessing
From the correct understanding and etiquette of honouring our parents and being dutiful to them is that we exert ourselves in supplication to Allaah, that he helps us and blesses us to honour them...
Remembering death and the Hereafter
[About as-Saffaar رحمه الله it was said]: '...and he was seldom seen to be smiling.'
Upon completing reading the entire Qur.aan
Upon completing reading the [entire] Qur.aan, 'Abdullaah ibn al-Mubaarak would [then] like supplicating whilst in prostration.
Complete trust and confidence in Allaah
And al-i'tisaam is to have complete trust and confidence in Allaah; and [know Thereafter] whoever supplicates to Him, He will respond. And what affirms that in the Book of Allaah [is]
Supplicating for the ruler
If I had a [single] supplication which was [certain] to be answered [by Allaah], I would make it for the ruler; for the wellbeing and righteousness of the ruler entails the wellbeing of the land and...
Thirsty and feared for themselves
Ayyoob as-Sikhtiyaanee was on his way to Makkah, and the people became so thirsty that they feared [for themselves].