And the severity [of the trial] will come to an end, so do not prolong the calamity [by being impatient].
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Distinguished character
Ahmad ibn Hanbal was extremely shy and modest, and of distinguished character, and liked [being] overly generous.
The generous companion
Reference: Siyar A’laam an-Nubalaa – Volume 8, Page 312 Yahyaa al-Wihaathee narrated: I have not seen a man who was more generous than Ismaa’eel ibn ‘Ayyaash. When we would visit him at the farm, he would suffice only with [slaughtering] a sheep for us and [some] dried fried dates. I heard him say: ‘I inherited 4,000 […]
Concern for his students
‘The Shaykh gave much importance to [the affairs of] his students. He was keen in alleviating the difficulties which came their way while being on their path to seeking knowledge.