A Filipino woman's letter describing her family's conversion to Islaam moved Shaykh Ibn Baaz to tears.
Tag: wisdom
Whoever stands the night in prayer
Whoever stands the night in prayer, Allaah will make easy for him his standing on the Day of Judgment.
You must be scared of her
A lighthearted exchange in which Shaykh Ibn Baaz insisted a guest stay for supper — or answer to his wife.
Allaah is Most-Giving
Shaykh Ibn Baaz maintained close family ties from a young age, regularly visiting and asking after his relatives.
Out of fear that it may rest upon my heart
My ears have never heard anything of knowledge except that it has rested upon my heart (i.e. I have memorised it).
Advised others to fulfil their trusts
Shaykh Ibn Baaz's advice on safeguarding the trust placed in someone newly responsible for girls' education.
I am amazed at the people who take care of themselves
I am amazed at the people who take care of themselves by eating food out of fear of dying, yet do not protect themselves from sins out of fear of the Fire.
Treat everyone equally
Asked why so many who differed with him still loved him, Shaykh Ibn Baaz could only credit it to Allaah's favour.
Nothing I have ever memorised
There is nothing I have [ever] memorised and then [later] forgotten.
Helping the wayfarer
When some youth faced a costly fine after a car accident during 'Umrah, help arrived to ease their distress.