The Shaykh remained patient at this until his [study] circles [grew and] were [later] attended by hundreds.
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Implementing the Sunnah in all his affairs
This is indicative of the Shaykh’s consciousness of implementing the Sunnah in all [his] affairs.
He reminded the Shaykh
The Shaykh then realised he had unintentionally made a mistake, so he corrected his mistake immediately before the congregation left.
Love for the scholars
He would pray for them a lot and even cry and become upset by the news.
The young Shaykh
This was whilst he was still young and had not yet reached the age of puberty.
Being at the service of the Muslims
Resting is in being at the service of the Muslims.
He slept very little at night during the times of major crises
He would stand the night [in prayer] beseeching His Lord for their victory [against their enemies].
Not befitting for a scholar to remain silent
It is not befitting for a scholar to remain silent upon his knowledge, and nor is it befitting for one who is ignorant to remain silent upon his ignorance.
Memorised the Qur.aan in 6 months
He memorised the Qur.aan in 6 months under the guidance of a blind teacher.
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.