News of a fellow scholar's death would move Shaykh Ibn Baaz to tears, even years after their passing.
Tag: wisdom
He who has knowledge does not become tired in protecting it
That he who has knowledge does not become tired in protecting it.
The young Shaykh
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.
One who is shy will never gain knowledge
One who is shy will never gain knowledge, nor one who is proud.
Being at the service of the Muslims
Even in ill health, Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen kept delivering the Jumu'ah khutbah, saying true rest lay in serving the Muslims.
Pray as you see me praying
Pray as you see me praying.
He slept very little at night during the times of major crises
During the Gulf War and the tragedies in Bosnia and Chechnya, Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen spent much of the night in prayer for the Ummah.
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.
Whoever does not love knowledge
Whoever does not love knowledge, then there is no good in him. So there should not be any acquaintance between you and him, and nor any friendship.