Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen’s reaction on learning a simple gift of dates hadn’t come from the giver’s own home.
Tag: masjid
So as to engage himself in the remembrance of Allaah until sunset
After the ‘Asr prayer, Hassaan ibn ‘Atiyyah would retreat to a part of the masjid so as to engage himself in the remembrance of Allaah until sunset.
The Shaykh continued barefoot
Meeting senior officers barefoot rather than put his shoes back on for appearances, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen only grew in the respect shown to him.
Consideration for others
Serving guests dates himself at iftaar, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen was careful even about where extra water was brought in from.
Life skills
When a pipe burst during his lesson, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen personally fetched tools from home to help fix it.
Every penny counts
Giving away charity money, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen still made a point of asking after a single half-riyal coin inside the bag.
Respect for his students
Finding the students’ charity box empty, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen quietly provided the money himself.
Ready and waiting for the prayer inside the masjid
Apart from when I have been ill or travelling, for the last forty years, never has the muadh.dhin ever made the call for the zhuhr prayer except that I have been [ready and waiting for the prayer]…
Regarding a man buried in the masjid
What is the ruling regarding a man who has been buried in the masjid?
Used to stand the night in prayer
Sa’eed ibn ‘Abdul-‘Azeez used to stand the night in prayer, and when the time of Fajr entered he would renew his wudhoo and leave [home] for the masjid.