If any member of the household entered upon ‘Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Abee Laylaa while he was [standing the night] praying, he would immediately jump into bed [out of humility, and remaining sincere in his worship to Allaah, and being far removed from showing off].
Tag: humility
Don’t follow behind me
[It was reported] regarding ‘Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Mahdee that he rose from a gathering and the people [too arose and] followed [behind] him. So [out of humility] he said to them: ‘O people, don’t follow behind me.’
Leading the prayer
The time for prayer entered upon a group of scholars; So it was said to one of them to lead [the prayer], but he declined.
Got out and pushed the car himself
So the Shaykh got out and pushed the car himself until it started up again.
From where did you come by this knowledge?
And certainly, when I drunk [it] I asked Allaah for beneficial knowledge.
Out of fear that it may rest upon my heart
Whilst I would walk through the market of Baghdad, I could hear the sound of female singers from the rooms, so I would put my fingers in my ears.
The Shaykh disliked attention
As is known to many Muslims, the Shaykh disliked attention as well as titles and positions of importance.
I have never lied except on one occasion
I have never lied except on one occasion. My father said to me: ‘Have you read to the teacher?’ And I said: ‘Yes’, whereas I had not read to him.
The Chinese pilgrims
“All Praise be to the One Who has permitted me to see you before my death, since I have longed for this [opportunity] all my life.”
Importance of teaching
Last year (1420 AH), there occurred a memorable incident during the month of Ramadhaan, whilst Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen was giving his daily lessons in al-Masjid al-Haraam, Makkah