News of a fellow scholar’s death would move Shaykh Ibn Baaz to tears, even years after their passing.
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The young Shaykh
From a young age, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen would arrive early each morning, books in hand, to spend the day immersed in a scholar’s library.
Being at the service of the Muslims
Even in ill health, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen kept delivering the Jumu‘ah khutbah, saying true rest lay in serving the Muslims.
He slept very little at night during the times of major crises
During the Gulf War and the tragedies in Bosnia and Chechnya, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen spent much of the night in prayer for the Ummah.
Not befitting for a scholar to remain silent
It is not befitting for a scholar to remain silent upon his knowledge, and nor is it befitting for one who is ignorant to remain silent upon his ignorance.
Memorised the Qur.aan in 6 months
Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen memorised the entire Qur’aan in just six months, under the guidance of a blind teacher.
Waking his students up for Salaatul-Fajr
Shaykh al-Albaanee would personally drive past his students’ houses to wake them for Salaatul-Fajr.
‘Abdullaah al-Ghudayyaan
A long-serving member of the Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Verdicts, known for his depth in fiqh and its principles.
Spent his time wisely
Even while travelling by car, Shaykh Ibn Baaz had books read to him, calling it simply a way to make good use of the time.
Desperately in need of sleep
Exhausted after a late meeting, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen was found still awake in the middle of the night, unable to rest his mind from knowledge.