One of the shaykhs at Daar al-Hadeeth al-Khayriyyah informed us that Shaykh Muhammad Jameel Zaynoo (a teacher who previously taught at Daar al-Hadeeth al-Khayriyyah in Makkah) suffered from...
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How should I begin seeking knowledge?
He has a desire to understand matters of the religion, tajweed and tafseer - and wants [some] guidance; so do you advise him with any particular books [to start with]?
The burden borne by teachers
al-Qaadhee Husayn رحمه الله narrates regarding al-Qaffaal رحمه الله - his teacher, that many-a-time he would become tearful whilst teaching; he would then raise his head and say
Take the best from every thing
Knowledge is more than what can be enumerated, so take the best from every thing.
Watch what you eat
When I decided to undertake a journey, I visited our Shaykh, Yoosuf ibn Ayyoob, to bid him farewell. He supported my decision [to travel], and said
I do not know
Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan was asked whether there was a specific day legislated for cupping, to which he humbly responded: 'By Allaah, I do not know; ask the cupping practitioners.'
Seeking knowledge by watching videos
[What is the ruling regarding] using teaching aids such as video to teach Islaamic subjects such as fiqh, tafseer, [the laws of] inheritance, and other such subjects?
He was the most humblest of all the people
He would remain in the main masjid of the city from [the time of] Fajr until [the time of] 'Ishaa, not leaving other than for a need. He would teach the people and have them read the Qur.aan to him.
Menstruating woman attending lessons in the masjid
There is a masjid in which they have a hall for lessons; is it permissible for a menstruating woman to attend lessons in this hall, whilst seated on a chair?
Out of respect for him
When Khaalid ibn Ma'daan would sit, no-one from amongst [those who had gathered] was able to mention [anything of] the dunyaa in his presence - out of respect for him.