He would remain in the main masjid of the city from [the time of] Fajr until [the time of] ‘Ishaa, not leaving other than for a need. He would teach the people and have them read the Qur.aan to him.
Tag: humble
Distinguished character
Ahmad ibn Hanbal رحمه الله was extremely shy and modest, and of distinguished character, and liked [being] overly generous.
The peak of humility
From that which ‘Abdullaah ibn Muhayreez would be most keen on hiding of himself, would be the best of what he had [been blessed with].
Argumentation
If you see a man arguing, then [know that] he loves leadership.
The love of fame
He who loves fame, has not feared Allaah.
You are unable to please all of the people
Indeed, you are unable to please all of the people, so rectify that which is between you and Allaah, and do not concern yourself with [what] the people [may think or say].
Until he knew where he was destined
Riba’ee ibn Hiraash took an oath that his teeth would not be seen when laughing, until he knew where he was destined.
Discrete and humble
Daawood ibn Abi Hind رحمه الله [voluntarily] fasted for forty years, and his family were not aware of it.
Deeds done in secret
If [one’s] deeds done in secret are equal to [one’s] deeds done in public, then that is fair. And if [one’s] deeds done in secret are better than [one’s] deeds done in public, then that is better.
Beware of being deluded and self-amazed by the people’s praise
Beware of being deluded and self-amazed by the people’s praise of you for that which you are not, [instead] let this be a cause for you to seek taqwa of Allaah سبحانه و تعالى and to rectify yourself…