He would pray for them a lot and even cry and become upset by the news.
Category: Jewels of Guidance
The young Shaykh
This was whilst he was still young and had not yet reached the age of puberty.
Being at the service of the Muslims
Resting is in being at the service of the Muslims.
He slept very little at night during the times of major crises
He would stand the night [in prayer] beseeching His Lord for their victory [against their enemies].
Memorised the Qur.aan in 6 months
He memorised the Qur.aan in 6 months under the guidance of a blind teacher.
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.
Spent his time wisely
‘The Shaykh was very careful in how he spent his time.
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.
The Shaykh advises President Gaddaffi of Libya
From amongst his noble actions was the time he called the President of Libya, Mu’ammar Gaddaffi, and informed him of the prohibition of removing the word “Qul” from the Soorahs [of the Qur.aan], and that pronouncing it was obligatory.
The Shaykh’s hospitality
I heard your voice and brought this food for you, assuming you had not eaten tonight.