These are the attributes of the real scholars and the importance they attach to the affairs of the ummah, both with their knowledge and actions.
Tag: shaykh
Usage of time
He was so careful about how he spent his time, to the extent that every second of his time had great value
Accuracy in memorisation
So I began to turn over the pages of Buloogh [al-Maraam], page by page, but did not come across it.
The Shaykh was the peak of simplicity & humility
He (rahima-hullaah) was the epitome of simplicity and humility; he did not like sleeping on a bed, nor on a comfortable mattress.
Self-sufficient
Once, in Makkah, I visited Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen in his lodgings, during the days of Hajj, and I found him with a needle in his hand, sewing his thobe
Value of time
He would pass his time glorifying Allaah [saying: Subhaa-nAllaah] and seeking forgiveness from Allaah [saying: astaghfi-rullaah].
The dream of a pious person
A short time passed and news came of the death of Shaykh Ibn Baaz (rahima-hullaah), then Shaykh al-Albaanee (rahima-hullaah) died a short while after
The palaces made of glass
The first palace was for Shaykh Ibn Baaz and the other was for Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen.
Waking his children up for Salaatul-Fajr
The Shaykh used to call his children via the internal phone to wake them up for Salaat al-Fajr.
Concern for his students
‘The Shaykh gave much importance to [the affairs of] his students. He was keen in alleviating the difficulties which came their way while being on their path to seeking knowledge.