He would pinch his nose

Reference: Dhamm ar-Riyaa p99

Bustaam ibn Hurayth رحمه الله said:

Ayyoob as-Sikhtiyaanee was [humble and] tender hearted, and when he would become tearful in front of his companions, he would pinch his nose to give [them] the impression he had a cold, and if he feared he would be overcome by tears, he would get up [and leave the gathering].

Translation originally published on 5 October, 2015.