Gifted a brand new car by a Prince, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen let it sit unused for days before quietly having it returned.
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The Jews have never gathered together in one place
Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree on the Jews never having gathered together in one place except in this present time.
The Hanafees are extremely angry with Abu Hurayrah
Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree on why some Hanafees harbour resentment toward the Companion Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه.
This hadeeth is weak
Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree warns against declaring a hadeeth weak without the deep expertise the ruling actually requires.
You are an innovator
Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree on when someone falling into an innovation is, and is not, rightly called an innovator.
A blessing from Allaah
A Filipino woman’s letter describing her family’s conversion to Islaam moved Shaykh Ibn Baaz to tears.
You must be scared of her
A lighthearted exchange in which Shaykh Ibn Baaz insisted a guest stay for supper — or answer to his wife.
Allaah is Most-Giving
Shaykh Ibn Baaz maintained close family ties from a young age, regularly visiting and asking after his relatives.
Advised others to fulfil their trusts
Shaykh Ibn Baaz’s advice on safeguarding the trust placed in someone newly responsible for girls’ education.
Treat everyone equally
Asked why so many who differed with him still loved him, Shaykh Ibn Baaz could only credit it to Allaah’s favour.