During the Gulf War and the tragedies in Bosnia and Chechnya, Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen spent much of the night in prayer for the Ummah.
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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.
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.
The Shaykh advises President Gaddaffi of Libya
Shaykh Ibn Baaz personally called President Gaddaffi of Libya to correct a ruling that had removed a word of the Qur'aan from public recitation.
The Shaykh's hospitality
A stranded traveller with nowhere to stay knocked on Shaykh Ibn Baaz's door at 3am — and was welcomed in without hesitation.
I saw you with my own eyes talking to him
A traveller was invited into the Shaykh's car on two simple conditions: no smoking, and more remembrance of Allaah.
Not concerned about his salary
Shaykh Ibn Baaz never once asked about his own salary, only ever making sure others were paid on time.