‘Umar ibn al-Khattaab رضي الله عنه carried a water skin around his neck; he was asked about it, and he replied: ‘My soul has become proud, and I wanted to humble it.’
Tag: humility
O Allaah, if you forgive me
O Allaah, if you forgive me, then you are worthy of that, and if you punish me, then I am worthy of that.
Washing the bodies of the dead in preparation for burial
[In preparation for their burial], al-Muzanee رحمه الله would wash the dead as an act of worship, and he would say
He was the most humblest of all the people
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.
The mere sight of him would evoke others to remember Allaah
Other than al-Qa’nabee رحمه الله, I have not seen anyone who by the mere sight of them they would evoke others to remember Allaah تعالى. If he were to pass by a gathering [of people] they would say
More beautiful in manners and gentleness
I have not seen a man commanding so much respect in his gathering, and nor more beautiful in manners and gentleness than Abu Haneefah.
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].
Fear of fame and popularity
If more than four [students] sat with Abul-’Aaliyah, he would get up and leave.
Praying with complete submission and humility
When praying, some people do not do so with complete submission and humility, so does this [in any way] reduce their reward?
Argumentation
If you see a man arguing, then [know that] he loves leadership.