He memorised the Qur.aan in 6 months under the guidance of a blind teacher.
Tag: anecdote
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.
I saw you with my own eyes talking to him
The Shaykh answered his question, and the man began to cry, supplicating for the Shaykh.
Not concerned about his salary
By Allaah! He has never asked me about it, rather he would ask about the salaries of the other people, stipulating that it must not be late.
The Shaykh didn’t want to seek revenge
At that moment, the Shaykh asked his assistant to stop taking notes, as he feared it may be said that the Shaykh sought revenge for himself.
The definition of the term “jaahiliyyah”
Indeed, the definition of the term “jaahiliyyah” is to say: It is the period which was before the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ.