Do not rejoice at people’s praise for you, rather ask Allaah if indeed this is true that He increases you from His Bounty, and makes you better than what the people suspect of you, and to forgive you…
Tag: humble
He would pinch his nose
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…
The Shaykh continued barefoot
Meeting senior officers barefoot rather than put his shoes back on for appearances, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen only grew in the respect shown to him.
The sincere and humble Shaykh
Shaykh al-Albaanee on how readily he would retract a mistake once it was pointed out to him — his re-printed books bearing witness to it.
Humble and appreciative
If Khaleel ibn Ahmad al-Furaahaydee benefited someone with something, [out of humility] he would not let it be known that he benefited him, [however] if he himself benefited from someone in any way…
“The is so-and-so who said such-and-such about you”
Rather than let his students speak ill of a guest who had criticised him, Shaykh Ibn Baaz silenced them and honoured him regardless.
Got out and pushed the car himself
When the car of a friend broke down mid-journey, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen got out and pushed it himself.
The humble Shaykh
A pilgrim who had long prayed to meet Shaykh Ibn Baaz finally found him — humble and unassuming as ever.
The Shaykh was the peak of simplicity and humility
Despite his standing, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen slept on the floor or a meagre mat rather than a comfortable bed.