A self-taught master of hadeeth sciences, who began his path to scholarship through his father’s trade of watch repair before becoming one of the foremost Muhadditheen of his era.
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Real scholars
Fighting off sleep during a late-night radio recording, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen chose to stand rather than stop, so the people could still benefit.
‘Abdullaah Ibn Humayd
Former Chief Justice of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars, who memorised the Qur’aan despite losing his sight in infancy.
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.
Hamood ibn ‘Abdullaah at-Tuwayjiree
A prolific author and scholar who began his education just days before his father’s death, going on to write extensively on ‘aqeedah and contemporary issues.
Accuracy in memorisation
A student confidently quoted a hadeeth from Buloogh al-Maraam — only to be firmly corrected by the Shaykh, who knew the book by heart.
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.
Self-sufficient
A student found Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen in his lodgings during Hajj, needle in hand, sewing his own thobe.
Value of time
While waiting on hold during a phone call, Shaykh Ibn Baaz would spend the time in glorification and seeking Allaah’s forgiveness.
The dream of a pious person
Shortly before Shaykh Ibn Baaz’s death, a student in Syria saw two falling stars in a dream — a sign later understood as foretelling his passing.