Exhausted after ‘Umrah, his companions went straight to sleep — only to find Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen already standing in prayer in the night.
Tag: anecdote
Students from Russia
At the airport during Hajj, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen sought out a translator so he could personally give da‘wah to a group of Russian pilgrims.
Gift from the Prince
Gifted a brand new car by a Prince, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen let it sit unused for days before quietly having it returned.
The Jews have never gathered together in one place
Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree on the Jews never having gathered together in one place except in this present time.
The Hanafees are extremely angry with Abu Hurayrah
Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree on why some Hanafees harbour resentment toward the Companion Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه.
This hadeeth is weak
Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree warns against declaring a hadeeth weak without the deep expertise the ruling actually requires.
You are an innovator
Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree on when someone falling into an innovation is, and is not, rightly called an innovator.
A blessing from Allaah
A Filipino woman’s letter describing her family’s conversion to Islaam moved Shaykh Ibn Baaz to tears.
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.