Shu’bah was the most tender [hearted] of people; he would give the seeker [of aid] whatever was possible for him [to give].
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Feed 500 people during Ramadhaan
Hammaad ibn Abi Sulaymaan would feed five hundred people during Ramadhaan, and after ‘Eed [al-Fitr] he would give 100 dirhams to each one.
The caring employer
Asked to intercede for a loan on an employee’s behalf, Shaykh al-Albaanee’s response revealed his own quiet generosity instead.
The Shaykh’s hospitality
A stranded traveller with nowhere to stay knocked on Shaykh Ibn Baaz’s door at 3am — and was welcomed in without hesitation.
Gift from the Prince
Gifted a brand new car by a Prince, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen let it sit unused for days before quietly having it returned.
Helping the wayfarer
When some youth faced a costly fine after a car accident during ‘Umrah, help arrived to ease their distress.
Kind to the children
A little girl would ask Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen for a riyal each time he entered the masjid, and he always obliged — for her and her sister.