Never did we visit Abu ash-Shaykh [al-Asbahaanee], except that he was in prayer.
Tag: shaykh
His love of reading
Shaykh al-Albaanee once stood on library steps engrossed in a manuscript for over six hours without moving.
No desire for the world
Handed the keys to a gifted luxury car, Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen simply carried on teaching, absent-mindedly flipping them in his hand.
The correct manner of seeking knowledge
Noble Shaykh - may Allaah protect and preserve you - I have a desire to seek Islaamic knowledge; I hope you can explain [to us] the correct manner of seeking Islaamic knowledge, and [may] Allaah...
Serving the Ummah regardless
A doctor waited a full hour to treat Shaykh Ibn Baaz's ailing leg, delayed again and again by calls from people seeking religious answers.
I supplicate to Allaah for ash-Shaafi'ee
I supplicate to Allaah for ash-Shaafi'ee, even in my prayers (salaah).
The Shaykh absolutely disapproved of it
Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen firmly disapproved of being introduced by his most senior title, preferring humility over recognition.
Give the benefit of the doubt
Rather than assume the worst of a man who smelled of smoke, Shaykh Ibn Baaz gave him the benefit of the doubt.
'whilst he was still young...'
From a young age, Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen would arrive early each morning, books in hand, to spend the day immersed in a scholar's library.
Go and ask them what they want
Approached often by women while walking to the masjid, Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen would stop each time to hear their questions or give charity.