Exercising patience whilst waiting for relief [from the trial] is an act of worship, for indeed, Allaah is most generous in giving.
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Distinguished character
Ahmad ibn Hanbal رحمه الله was extremely shy and modest, and of distinguished character, and liked [being] overly generous.
The generous companion
I have not seen a man who was more generous than Ismaa’eel ibn ‘Ayyaash. When we would visit him at the farm, he would suffice only with [slaughtering] a sheep for us and [some] dried fried dates.
Concern for his students
Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen provided free accommodation and support to foreign students, easing the hardships they faced while seeking knowledge.