I heard our Shaykh, Dr. 'Abdul-Baaree رحمه الله in the library of his father, Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree رحمه الله saying
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Returning to the scholars for guidance
A graduate from 1401AH (1981) visited me this evening, and we reminisced about that time.
Advice regarding roommate who missed Fajr prayer
We are a group of youth who live together, and we came to an agreement that whoever amongst us misses the Fajr prayer, then he must give each of those who prayed in congregation ten riyals?
Fear of fame and popularity
If more than four [students] sat with Abul-'Aaliyah, he would get up and leave.
Spending on the People of Knowledge
Ahmad ibn Mahdee was someone who [despite having] experienced [financial] loss and [an increase in] wealth, he spent 300,000 dirhams on the people of knowledge.
Writing books
Whoever authors [books], then he has placed his mind on a plate for display to the people.
The errors of others
Many students of today busy themselves with the errors of others instead of their own.
He was always praying
Never did we visit Abu ash-Shaykh [al-Asbahaanee], except that he was in prayer.
Consideration for others
Serving guests dates himself at iftaar, Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen was careful even about where extra water was brought in from.
Life skills
When a pipe burst during his lesson, Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen personally fetched tools from home to help fix it.