Even needing a blood transfusion, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen insisted his evening lesson during Ramadhaan go ahead as planned.
Tag: humility
Whoever makes the Hereafter his sole concern
Whoever makes the Hereafter his sole concern, then Allaah will be sufficient for him concerning his affairs and needs in the world, and whoever’s concerns are divided amongst the affairs of the…
Usage of time
Even while sitting in the car, Shaykh Ibn Baaz would have books read to him, never letting a moment of his time go to waste.
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.
{you shall be brought back to Allaah}
I heard Sa’eed ibn Jubayr repeat this aayah in the prayer twenty odd times: And fear the Day when you shall be brought back to Allaah – al-Baqarah 2:281
Be repentful in the morning and evening
Indeed the rights of Allaah are far greater than the servant can fulfill, and indeed the blessings of Allaah are far more than can be counted, however, be repentful in the morning and evening (i.e.
I know more about it than him
For 20 years, I have not heard a man narrate hadeeth except that I know more about it than him; [however] I had forgotten some knowledge [the extent of which] if a man was to memorise that [which I…
Modesty
Recognised by a stranger and moved to tears, Shaykh al-Albaanee explained why praise from people should never bring pride.
al-Haafidh
Asked whether their own Shaykh had reached the rank of al-Haafidh, Shaykh al-Albaanee firmly redirected the question elsewhere.
Glad tidings for the believer
Moved to tears on hearing of a dream in which the Prophet ﷺ named him as a reference in matters of hadeeth, Shaykh al-Albaanee prayed Allaah would make him better than people thought of him.