Shaykh Ibn Baaz would call his children on the internal phone each morning, reciting a supplication until he was sure they had woken for Fajr.
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Concern for his students
Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen provided free accommodation and support to foreign students, easing the hardships they faced while seeking knowledge.
Ahmad an-Najmee
The Mufti of the district of Jaazaan, and a noted Muhaddith and Faqeeh raised by parents who dedicated him wholly to seeking knowledge.
The Shaykh grieves upon hearing about the death of Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Shaykh al-Albaanee's reaction on being told, the very same day, of the death of Shaykh Ibn Baaz.
Asking the people of knowledge
When I come across a religious matter which I am unaware of, such as in prayer, fasting, Hajj, dealings with others, or divorce, is it sufficient for me to take the opinion of one of the Muslim...
Backbiting of the layman ranks amongst the major sins
If backbiting of the layman ranks amongst the major sins, then backbiting of the scholar is much greater.
Love for his teacher
He would cry whenever he remembered his Shaykh, praising his knowledge and his deep concern for his students.
Modesty
Recognised by a stranger and moved to tears, Shaykh al-Albaanee explained why praise from people should never bring pride.
Bequeathed his entire library to the Islaamic University of Madeenah
In his will, Shaykh al-Albaanee bequeathed his entire library to the Islaamic University of Madeenah, out of fondness for his years teaching there.
al-Haafidh
Asked whether their own Shaykh had reached the rank of al-Haafidh, Shaykh al-Albaanee firmly redirected the question elsewhere.