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…
Tag: humility
The glorification and praise of Allaah
On the Day of Reckoning, the glorification (تسبيح) and praise (حمد) of Allaah in the account of the believer is better [for him] than to be accompanied by a mountain of gold.
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…
A welcoming and humble heart
Walking to the Haram, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen greeted everyone he passed, even accepting a simple gift from a child who recognised him.
Simplicity
Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen preferred a simple car with manual windows over one with electronic buttons, content with less.
No desire for the world
Handed the keys to a gifted luxury car, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen simply carried on teaching, absent-mindedly flipping them in his hand.
Respect for his students
Finding the students’ charity box empty, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen quietly provided the money himself.
I do not know
I accompanied Ibn ‘Umar رضي الله عنهما for 34 months, and [during this time] whenever he was asked a question, he would respond with: ‘I do not know.’ He then turned to me and said
Humility even in front of his family
It was reported regarding ar-Rabee’ ib Kuthaym that when a family member would enter his room, he would [hasten to] cover his Qur.aan.