The time for prayer entered upon a group of scholars; So it was said to one of them to lead [the prayer], but he declined.
Tag: humility
Got out and pushed the car himself
So the Shaykh got out and pushed the car himself until it started up again.
From where did you come by this knowledge?
And certainly, when I drunk [it] I asked Allaah for beneficial knowledge.
Out of fear that it may rest upon my heart
Whilst I would walk through the market of Baghdad, I could hear the sound of female singers from the rooms, so I would put my fingers in my ears.
The Shaykh disliked attention
As is known to many Muslims, the Shaykh disliked attention as well as titles and positions of importance.
I have never lied except on one occasion
I have never lied except on one occasion. My father said to me: ‘Have you read to the teacher?’ And I said: ‘Yes’, whereas I had not read to him.
The Chinese pilgrims
“All Praise be to the One Who has permitted me to see you before my death, since I have longed for this [opportunity] all my life.”
Importance of teaching
Last year (1420 AH), there occurred a memorable incident during the month of Ramadhaan, whilst Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen was giving his daily lessons in al-Masjid al-Haraam, Makkah
Whoever makes the Hereafter his sole concern
Whoever makes the Hereafter his sole concern, then Allaah will be sufficient for him concerning his affairs and needs in the world
Usage of time
He was so careful about how he spent his time, to the extent that every second of his time had great value