‘Anas ibn Maalik رضي الله عنه used to pray until his feet swelled with blood – as a result of elongating his prayer – standing [in prayer] at night.
Tag: humility
The Shaykh absolutely disapproved of it
Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen firmly disapproved of being introduced by his most senior title, preferring humility over recognition.
Sincere in his worship
If any member of the household entered upon ‘Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Abi Laylaa while he was [standing the night] praying, he would immediately jump into bed [out of humility, and remaining sincere in his…
Don’t follow behind me
[It was reported] regarding ‘Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Mahdee رحمه الله that he rose from a gathering and the people [too arose and] followed [behind] him. So [out of humility] he said to them
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. It was said to him: ‘What prevents you [from leading the prayer]?’ He said
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.
From where did you come by this knowledge?
On the authority of Ibn Khuzaymah رحمه الله who was asked: ‘From where did you come by [this] knowledge?’ So he responded: ‘The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said
Out of fear that it may rest upon my heart
My ears have never heard anything of knowledge except that it has rested upon my heart (i.e. I have memorised it).
The Shaykh disliked attention
Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen disliked attention and titles, asking to be introduced simply as an imaam and teacher, not as a senior scholar.
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.