The mere sight of him would evoke others to remember Allaah

Reference: Siyar A’laam an-Nubalaa v10 p257

Hamdaan ibn Sahl al-Balkhee رحمه الله said:

Other than al-Qa’nabee رحمه الله, I have not seen anyone who by the mere sight of them they would evoke others to remember Allaah تعالى.

If he were to pass by a gathering [of people] they would say:
[لا إله إلا الله].

And it was said that he was called a monk due to his worship and excellence.

Translation originally published on 31 May, 2017.