When the King saw the humble home of the Shaykh he offered to have a new house built for him.
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Haafidth Ibn Ahmad al-Hakamee
His Birth and Early Childhood Shaykh Haafidth ibn Ahmad ibn ‘Alee al-Hakamee (rahima-hullaah) was one of the notable scholars from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and one of the most famous of those who lived in the 14th (hijree) century to come from the southern region of the country (i.e. Tuhaamah). Shaykh Haafidth was born […]
In order to compete with the scholars
«Do not acquire knowledge in order to compete with the scholars, nor to argue with the ignorant, nor to gain mastery over the gatherings. Since whoever does that, then: The Fire! The Fire!»
Not enough for my needs
And it appeared the man understood what the Shaykh had intended, so he took the money, thanking the Shaykh as he left.
The patient Shaykh
The Shaykh remained patient at this until his [study] circles [grew and] were [later] attended by hundreds.
Implementing the Sunnah in all his affairs
This is indicative of the Shaykh’s consciousness of implementing the Sunnah in all [his] affairs.
He reminded the Shaykh
The Shaykh then realised he had unintentionally made a mistake, so he corrected his mistake immediately before the congregation left.
Love for the scholars
He would pray for them a lot and even cry and become upset by the news.
The young Shaykh
This was whilst he was still young and had not yet reached the age of puberty.
Being at the service of the Muslims
Resting is in being at the service of the Muslims.