He would cry whenever he remembered his Shaykh, praising his knowledge and his deep concern for his students.
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Modesty
Recognised by a stranger and moved to tears, Shaykh al-Albaanee explained why praise from people should never bring pride.
Bequeathed his entire library to the Islaamic University of Madeenah
In his will, Shaykh al-Albaanee bequeathed his entire library to the Islaamic University of Madeenah, out of fondness for his years teaching there.
al-Haafidh
Asked whether their own Shaykh had reached the rank of al-Haafidh, Shaykh al-Albaanee firmly redirected the question elsewhere.
Glad tidings for the believer
Moved to tears on hearing of a dream in which the Prophet ﷺ named him as a reference in matters of hadeeth, Shaykh al-Albaanee prayed Allaah would make him better than people thought of him.