He would stand the night [in prayer] beseeching His Lord for their victory [against their enemies].
Tag: wisdom
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
He memorised the Qur.aan in 6 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.
Waking his students up for Salaatul-Fajr
The Shaykh himself used to pass by the houses of his students in his car waking them up for Salaatul-Fajr.
The one who is most prepared to give fatwa
«The one who is most prepared to give fatwa, is the one who is most prepared for the Fire»
Spent his time wisely
‘The Shaykh was very careful in how he spent his time.
Seeking knowledge when one is young
Seeking knowledge when one is young, is like etching on a stone.
Desperately in need of sleep
I noticed the sound of the Shaykh reciting in prayer; and this at a time when he was desperately in need of sleep and rest, [yet] he was standing before his Lord praying.
Overcome with enthusiasm
We find some of them are overcome by enthusiasm and as a result cause offence, such that the people have an aversion to their invitation (da’wah).