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Alhamdulillah, just a bit ago finished reading the book that i bought on Saturday morning from Dar-us-salam Store. Alhamdulillah. I really wanted to buy the book after reading some parts of it shared by a sister in her blog.
I had some money to buy the books i bought and i did that but later my friend wanted to give me the books i bought with her as gift to me as i will be leaving for my country, isn't that so sweet, may Allah reward her. Ameen.
The Book is of course so beneficial, it gives only glimpses into the lives of our Scholars, may Allah grant them forgiveness and Jannah Ameen. As i read, i just made dua and still am making dua that Allah makes me like these scholars and grants me tawfeeq to follow in their example and benefit me with everything that i read in that book. Ameen.
May Allah make me and all of us generous and open heart-ed and fearful of Allah at all time, and grant us high manners and moral codes and make us gentle and forbearing and patient and wisdom and more and more. Ameen.
You can find a lot of the narrations in here:
http://www.fatwa-online.com/jewelsofguidance/ibnuthaymeen/index.htm
http://www.fatwa-online.com/jewelsofguidance/ibnbaaz/index.htm
http://www.fatwa-online.com/jewelsofguidance/alalbaanee/index.htm
and here are some more shared by the sister on her blog:
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Serving the Ummah Regardless
Shaykh Ahmad al-Qattan narrates12:
‘One day we visited the Shaykh [ibn Baaz] whilst he was suffering from an ailment in his leg. The doctor stood beside the Shaykh for an hour seeking the Shaykh’s permission to begin treating him, but the continuous telephone calls from the people seeking religious answers to their questions led to the doctor standing for a long time. Even when we left the Shaykh, the doctor had as yet been unable to treat him.’
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[12] Mawaaqif Mudhee’ah fee Hayaat al-Imaam ‘Abdul-’Azeez ibn Baaz – Page 206.
*Transcribed from: Jewels of Guidance ~ Volume One | Ibn Baaz, al-Albaanee, Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy upon them all)
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Give the benefit of the doubt
Doosh bint Falah ad-Dawsaree narrates:
‘One of the people who used to regularly visit the Shaykh (Ibn Baz) mentioned that once the Shaykh was extending his greetings to the people who had gathered when a man who smelt of cigarette smoke came and shook his hand. So, one over-enthusiastic person hastened to tell the Shaykh (about this) as if he wished for the man to be rebuked and scolded. However, the Shaykh, with his welcoming heart and good opinion of the people said, paraphrasing: “Do not be hasty in passing judgement! It is possible that he was a passenger with someone who smokes and as a result some of the smell went onto him.’”
* Transcribed from: Jewels of Guidance | Volume One
=========
During the final hours of his life
Fahd ibn ‘Abdil-’Azeez as-Sunaydee narrates(14):
‘Shaykh Talaal ibn Ahmad al-’Aqeel said: In the early evening of 27th Muharram 1420 AH, right after the Maghrib salaah, myself, Shaykh ‘Abdur-Rahmaan al-Ujayree and Misfir al-Moosaa, went to visit the noble Shaykh Ibn Baaz at his home, in Taif. As was his habit, the Shaykh had around him 25 people who had come to visit him. Everyone had their need; this one wants to ask for a fatwa and this one wants to ask a question and this one just came to visit to extend his greetings (salaam) to the Shaykh. On that day, I saw the Shaykh‘s face was radiating with light (noor) and his happiness indicated how much at ease he was and his desire to show love to all those who were gathered around him.
So, he asked the name of everyone who extended their greetings to him, and if he knew them, he would ask them about their affairs, their family and children. Someone came to the Shaykh and he gave him (enough) to satisfy his needs, and another called from one of the Arab states to ask the extent of his ability to assist him in gaining entry to the Islaamic University in Madeenah. The Shaykh said to him: “Send (us) your papers and we will do what we are able are able to.” Another came to ask him for a fatwa regarding divorce and the Shaykh responded to his question with much composure and wisdom.
One of the Shaykhs came to extend greetings to the Shaykh on behalf of some of the Shuyookh, and he asked for the Shaykh‘s opinion regarding electric mosquito repellents. The Shaykh replied: “If it is electric, then it is (a form of) fire and thus it is not permissible to strike mosquitoes with fire.”
Then the servant of the house came with coffee, tea and bakhoor (incense) and the Shaykh continued to answer the telephone, one call after another. To the right of the Shaykh sat Shaykh ‘Abdul-’Azeez ibn Naasir, and to his left sat Shaykh Ibn Moosaa; both of them had papers with them, each one reading one after the other to the Shaykh.
Suddenly, the Shaykh raised his voice and said: “I ask Allaah ‘Azza wa Jall to grant tawfeeq to everyone with all that is good, and to purify our intentions and to accept from us (our) sincere actions and to grant Islaam and the Muslims honour.” Then he made a long supplication while we responded by saying ‘Aameen.’ Then the adhaan for the ‘Ishaa salaah was called, and we stood and bade farewell to the Shaykh; kissing his hands, which were warm and smooth. Again, he prayed for tawfeeq for us.
This is what the Shaykh was doing during the final hours of his life.’
Footnote(s):
14) Mawaaqif Mudhee’ah fee Hayaat al-Imaam ‘Abdul ‘Azeez Ibn Baaz – Page 95.
* Transcribed from: Jewels of Guidance || …Gems from the lives of the three imaams, Ibn Baaz, al-Albaanee, Ibn ‘Uthaymeen – may Allaah have mercy upon them all
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Khayran, inshaaAllaah..
Shaykh ‘Abdul-Maalik al-Qaasim narrates(15):
‘Shaykh Muhammad ar-Roomee, a lecturer at the Faculty of Teaching, and someone who was renowned and respected for interpreting dreams, mentioned to me:
“About a year ago, I met Shaykh Ibn Baaz and he asked me about the interpretation of a dream he had which was as follows: He saw himself on a mountain, and with him was the Messenger (of Allaah) and another man. The Messenger then descended and headed for his masjid (al-Masjid an-Nabawee) in Madeenah. There, he led the prayer and the dream ended.”
Shaykh ar-Roomee then said: “I interpreted the dream for him, that: ‘Indeed, O Shaykh you will attain the ranks of the siddiqeen and the shuhadaa.’ This is because the Messenger was upon the Mount of Uhud (and this was understood to be the case in the dream) which then began to shake, so he said:
اثبت أحد فإنما عليك صديق وشهيد
“Stand firm Uhud, for indeed upon you is a Prophet, a Siddeeq and a Shaheed.”(16)
So, it could be the shahaadah (martyrdom) which we pray Allaah ‘Azzaa wa Jall permits the Shaykh to achieve; since he died from a stomach-related illness, or that he prayed for the shahaadah of sidq, and so Allaah granted him both.”
Shaykh ar-Roomee said: “And when I interpreted the dream for the Shaykh, he lowered his head and said: ‘Khayraan, inshaaAllaah.‘”‘
Footnotes:
15) Mawaaqif Mudhee’ah fee Hayaat al-Imaam ‘Abdul ‘Azeez Ibn Baaz – Page 80.
16) Translator’s Note: Musnad of Imaam Ahmad.
* Transcribed from: Jewels of Guidance || …Gems from the lives of the three imaams, Ibn Baaz, al-Albaanee, Ibn ‘Uthaymeen – may Allaah have mercy upon them all
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Maintaining family ties
Wafaa(17) bint Muhammad al-Baaz narrates (18):
‘He was always one to ask about everyone without exception.
He used to call us by telephone if he missed any of us or if he travelled to Taif or Makkah, and was not one to consider his right to be asked about even though he was more worthy of being asked about.
He would always say: “I know you are trying to call me or visit me, while I am busy,” and because of this, whenever he would find any time, he would be sure to call and speak to us; asking us about our affairs.’
Footnotes:
17) Translators Note: The Shaykh’s granddaughter.
18) Mawaaqif Mudhee’ah fee Hayaat al-Imaam ‘Abdul ‘Azeez Ibn Baaz – Page 79.
* Transcribed from: Jewels of Guidance || …Gems from the lives of the three imaams, Ibn Baaz, al-Albaanee, Ibn ‘Uthaymeen – may Allaah have mercy upon them all
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The jinn flee
Shaykh Badar ibn Naadhir al-Mashaaree narrates(19):
‘One of the (ruqyah) reciters narrates: “That day, I read upon a man who was possessed by a jinn and I spoke to the jinn and said to him; ‘Leave this man, otherwise I will take you to Shaykh Ibn Baaz.’ The jinn cried out, saying: ‘No! By Allaah, if we see Shaykh Ibn Baaz coming along a path, we (change and) go the other way!”"
Footnotes:
19) Mawaaqif Mudhee’ah fee Hayaat al-Imaam ‘Abdul ‘Azeez Ibn Baaz – Page 79.
* Transcribed from: Jewels of Guidance || …Gems from the lives of the three imaams, Ibn Baaz, al-Albaanee, Ibn ‘Uthaymeen – may Allaah have mercy upon them all
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Inviting to Islaam wherever he may be
Shaykh Amad(21) ibn ‘Abdil ‘Azeez ibn Baaz narrates(22):
‘When he [Ibn Baaz] would attend hospital (appointments) for treatment, there was a Christian from Belgium amongst those on the medical team of specialists treating him.
The Shaykh noticed he would speak Arabic like a foreigner so he asked about him and we informed him as to where he was from and his religion. So, the Shaykh invited him over and sat him next to himself and proposed that he accept Islaam (and become a Muslim). He spoke to him about the beauty of the religion of Islaam and encouraged him to accept the truth (which the religion offered).
This man promised the Shaykh that he would conscientiously read about Islaam and learn more about it so that (when he accepts Islaam) his acceptance will be based upon knowledge and contentment.
From this incident I learnt of the care and attention he paid to inviting the non-Muslims to Islaam with wisdom and good speech(23).’
Footnotes:
22) Mawaaqif Mudhee’ah fee Hayaat al-Imaam ‘Abdul ‘Azeez Ibn Baaz – Page 84.
23) Translator’s Note: As Allaah (‘Azza wa Jall) says in the Noble Qur’aan – Soorah an-Nahl, Aayah 125:
“Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and fair preaching.”
* Transcribed from: Jewels of Guidance || …Gems from the lives of the three imaams, Ibn Baaz, al-Albaanee, Ibn ‘Uthaymeen – may Allaah have mercy upon them all
===========
A follower of the Qur’aan and Sunnah
Shaykh Abu Anas Muhammad Moosaa Nasr narrates(101):
‘I once had a dream about the Shaykh and I consider it from amongst the glad tidings for him. I narrated some of it to him and he cried, saying “O Allaah, make me better than what they suspect of me, and forgive me for that which they do not know (about me).(102)“
I used to visit the Shaykh at his house, always being shy and undecided (about intruding upon him), out of respect for his precious time where he would complete his research projects which were of service to the Prophet Sunnah and the Manhaj of the (Pious) Predecessors. Standing at the door of his house, I would say to him: “Should I enter or go away, O my Shaykh?” And he would reply:
“The likes of you are not told to go away, O Abaa Anas.” I consider this to be a great honour which I am not worthy of.
Anyway, I saw in a dream a large gathering of people who had crowded around a stairway which led up to a balcony with a door in front of it. No one was going up the stairway; rather they were looking up at the balcony and that door. So I said to them: “Whom are you waiting for?” And what are you looking at?” So they said: “The Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam).”
So I entered their fold and ascended the stairway until I reached the perch of the balcony, just before the door, so I could be so fortunate as to see the Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam). All the time, the people below were looking up towards the door when suddenly the door opened and there came forth our Shaykh al-Albaanee (rahimahullaah).
So, I interpreted the dream to be that he was the most fortunate of people for his efforts in propagating the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) and his steadfastness upon his (salallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) guidance. I narrated this to the Shaykh (rahimahulllaah), and it was as if the dream was saying: “Whoever wants to tread the path of the Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) then let him approach this man who has come out from behind this door to seek guidance upon the path of the Messenger (salallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam).’”
Endnotes:
101) al-Imaam al-Mujaddid al-’Allaamah al-Muhaddith Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee – Page 67.
102) Translator’s Note: This is part of a supplication the Prophet (salallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) recommended his Companions (radhiyallaahu ‘anhuma) to make (as reported by al-Asma’ee) when they were praised by the people and feared the fitnah:
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ أَعْلَمُ بِي منْ نَفْسِ، وَأََنَا أَعْلَمُ بِنَفْسِي منْهُمْ،
اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنيِ خيْرً ممًا يَحْسَبُونَ وَ اغْفرْ لي مَا لآ يَعْلَمُونَ،
وَلَاَ تُؤَاخِذْنِي بِمَا يَقُولُونً
* Transcribed from: Jewels of Guidance || …Gems from the lives of the three imaams, Ibn Baaz, al-Albaanee, Ibn ‘Uthaymeen – may Allaah have mercy upon them all
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May Allah grant us tawfeeq to take our Prophet sallallahu alayhe wa sallam as our Example in all aspects of our Life and follow him ameen, Indeed our Scholars have reached the status they reached only due to this matter.
O Allah grant us Husnul Quluq, So much Sabr, So Much HIKMA, Husnuth Dhun, and SO MUCH gentleness, and FREE us YA Rabbi from Harshness, Hardness, Evil Manners, Evil tongue, Evil heart/soul, Impatience, and more... Ameen, Ameen.
May Allah grant us tawfeeq to take our scholars as our example to benefit from them in all aspects of our life. Ameen.
Was-salamualikum warahma tullahiwabaraka tuhu
I had some money to buy the books i bought and i did that but later my friend wanted to give me the books i bought with her as gift to me as i will be leaving for my country, isn't that so sweet, may Allah reward her. Ameen.
The Book is of course so beneficial, it gives only glimpses into the lives of our Scholars, may Allah grant them forgiveness and Jannah Ameen. As i read, i just made dua and still am making dua that Allah makes me like these scholars and grants me tawfeeq to follow in their example and benefit me with everything that i read in that book. Ameen.
May Allah make me and all of us generous and open heart-ed and fearful of Allah at all time, and grant us high manners and moral codes and make us gentle and forbearing and patient and wisdom and more and more. Ameen.
You can find a lot of the narrations in here:
http://www.fatwa-online.com/jewelsofguidance/ibnuthaymeen/index.htm
http://www.fatwa-online.com/jewelsofguidance/ibnbaaz/index.htm
http://www.fatwa-online.com/jewelsofguidance/alalbaanee/index.htm
and here are some more shared by the sister on her blog:
======
Serving the Ummah Regardless
Shaykh Ahmad al-Qattan narrates12:
‘One day we visited the Shaykh [ibn Baaz] whilst he was suffering from an ailment in his leg. The doctor stood beside the Shaykh for an hour seeking the Shaykh’s permission to begin treating him, but the continuous telephone calls from the people seeking religious answers to their questions led to the doctor standing for a long time. Even when we left the Shaykh, the doctor had as yet been unable to treat him.’
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[12] Mawaaqif Mudhee’ah fee Hayaat al-Imaam ‘Abdul-’Azeez ibn Baaz – Page 206.
*Transcribed from: Jewels of Guidance ~ Volume One | Ibn Baaz, al-Albaanee, Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy upon them all)
====
Give the benefit of the doubt
Doosh bint Falah ad-Dawsaree narrates:
‘One of the people who used to regularly visit the Shaykh (Ibn Baz) mentioned that once the Shaykh was extending his greetings to the people who had gathered when a man who smelt of cigarette smoke came and shook his hand. So, one over-enthusiastic person hastened to tell the Shaykh (about this) as if he wished for the man to be rebuked and scolded. However, the Shaykh, with his welcoming heart and good opinion of the people said, paraphrasing: “Do not be hasty in passing judgement! It is possible that he was a passenger with someone who smokes and as a result some of the smell went onto him.’”
* Transcribed from: Jewels of Guidance | Volume One
=========
During the final hours of his life
Fahd ibn ‘Abdil-’Azeez as-Sunaydee narrates(14):
‘Shaykh Talaal ibn Ahmad al-’Aqeel said: In the early evening of 27th Muharram 1420 AH, right after the Maghrib salaah, myself, Shaykh ‘Abdur-Rahmaan al-Ujayree and Misfir al-Moosaa, went to visit the noble Shaykh Ibn Baaz at his home, in Taif. As was his habit, the Shaykh had around him 25 people who had come to visit him. Everyone had their need; this one wants to ask for a fatwa and this one wants to ask a question and this one just came to visit to extend his greetings (salaam) to the Shaykh. On that day, I saw the Shaykh‘s face was radiating with light (noor) and his happiness indicated how much at ease he was and his desire to show love to all those who were gathered around him.
So, he asked the name of everyone who extended their greetings to him, and if he knew them, he would ask them about their affairs, their family and children. Someone came to the Shaykh and he gave him (enough) to satisfy his needs, and another called from one of the Arab states to ask the extent of his ability to assist him in gaining entry to the Islaamic University in Madeenah. The Shaykh said to him: “Send (us) your papers and we will do what we are able are able to.” Another came to ask him for a fatwa regarding divorce and the Shaykh responded to his question with much composure and wisdom.
One of the Shaykhs came to extend greetings to the Shaykh on behalf of some of the Shuyookh, and he asked for the Shaykh‘s opinion regarding electric mosquito repellents. The Shaykh replied: “If it is electric, then it is (a form of) fire and thus it is not permissible to strike mosquitoes with fire.”
Then the servant of the house came with coffee, tea and bakhoor (incense) and the Shaykh continued to answer the telephone, one call after another. To the right of the Shaykh sat Shaykh ‘Abdul-’Azeez ibn Naasir, and to his left sat Shaykh Ibn Moosaa; both of them had papers with them, each one reading one after the other to the Shaykh.
Suddenly, the Shaykh raised his voice and said: “I ask Allaah ‘Azza wa Jall to grant tawfeeq to everyone with all that is good, and to purify our intentions and to accept from us (our) sincere actions and to grant Islaam and the Muslims honour.” Then he made a long supplication while we responded by saying ‘Aameen.’ Then the adhaan for the ‘Ishaa salaah was called, and we stood and bade farewell to the Shaykh; kissing his hands, which were warm and smooth. Again, he prayed for tawfeeq for us.
This is what the Shaykh was doing during the final hours of his life.’
Footnote(s):
14) Mawaaqif Mudhee’ah fee Hayaat al-Imaam ‘Abdul ‘Azeez Ibn Baaz – Page 95.
* Transcribed from: Jewels of Guidance || …Gems from the lives of the three imaams, Ibn Baaz, al-Albaanee, Ibn ‘Uthaymeen – may Allaah have mercy upon them all
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Khayran, inshaaAllaah..
Shaykh ‘Abdul-Maalik al-Qaasim narrates(15):
‘Shaykh Muhammad ar-Roomee, a lecturer at the Faculty of Teaching, and someone who was renowned and respected for interpreting dreams, mentioned to me:
“About a year ago, I met Shaykh Ibn Baaz and he asked me about the interpretation of a dream he had which was as follows: He saw himself on a mountain, and with him was the Messenger (of Allaah) and another man. The Messenger then descended and headed for his masjid (al-Masjid an-Nabawee) in Madeenah. There, he led the prayer and the dream ended.”
Shaykh ar-Roomee then said: “I interpreted the dream for him, that: ‘Indeed, O Shaykh you will attain the ranks of the siddiqeen and the shuhadaa.’ This is because the Messenger was upon the Mount of Uhud (and this was understood to be the case in the dream) which then began to shake, so he said:
اثبت أحد فإنما عليك صديق وشهيد
“Stand firm Uhud, for indeed upon you is a Prophet, a Siddeeq and a Shaheed.”(16)
So, it could be the shahaadah (martyrdom) which we pray Allaah ‘Azzaa wa Jall permits the Shaykh to achieve; since he died from a stomach-related illness, or that he prayed for the shahaadah of sidq, and so Allaah granted him both.”
Shaykh ar-Roomee said: “And when I interpreted the dream for the Shaykh, he lowered his head and said: ‘Khayraan, inshaaAllaah.‘”‘
Footnotes:
15) Mawaaqif Mudhee’ah fee Hayaat al-Imaam ‘Abdul ‘Azeez Ibn Baaz – Page 80.
16) Translator’s Note: Musnad of Imaam Ahmad.
* Transcribed from: Jewels of Guidance || …Gems from the lives of the three imaams, Ibn Baaz, al-Albaanee, Ibn ‘Uthaymeen – may Allaah have mercy upon them all
========
Maintaining family ties
Wafaa(17) bint Muhammad al-Baaz narrates (18):
‘He was always one to ask about everyone without exception.
He used to call us by telephone if he missed any of us or if he travelled to Taif or Makkah, and was not one to consider his right to be asked about even though he was more worthy of being asked about.
He would always say: “I know you are trying to call me or visit me, while I am busy,” and because of this, whenever he would find any time, he would be sure to call and speak to us; asking us about our affairs.’
Footnotes:
17) Translators Note: The Shaykh’s granddaughter.
18) Mawaaqif Mudhee’ah fee Hayaat al-Imaam ‘Abdul ‘Azeez Ibn Baaz – Page 79.
* Transcribed from: Jewels of Guidance || …Gems from the lives of the three imaams, Ibn Baaz, al-Albaanee, Ibn ‘Uthaymeen – may Allaah have mercy upon them all
===========
The jinn flee
Shaykh Badar ibn Naadhir al-Mashaaree narrates(19):
‘One of the (ruqyah) reciters narrates: “That day, I read upon a man who was possessed by a jinn and I spoke to the jinn and said to him; ‘Leave this man, otherwise I will take you to Shaykh Ibn Baaz.’ The jinn cried out, saying: ‘No! By Allaah, if we see Shaykh Ibn Baaz coming along a path, we (change and) go the other way!”"
Footnotes:
19) Mawaaqif Mudhee’ah fee Hayaat al-Imaam ‘Abdul ‘Azeez Ibn Baaz – Page 79.
* Transcribed from: Jewels of Guidance || …Gems from the lives of the three imaams, Ibn Baaz, al-Albaanee, Ibn ‘Uthaymeen – may Allaah have mercy upon them all
===========
Inviting to Islaam wherever he may be
Shaykh Amad(21) ibn ‘Abdil ‘Azeez ibn Baaz narrates(22):
‘When he [Ibn Baaz] would attend hospital (appointments) for treatment, there was a Christian from Belgium amongst those on the medical team of specialists treating him.
The Shaykh noticed he would speak Arabic like a foreigner so he asked about him and we informed him as to where he was from and his religion. So, the Shaykh invited him over and sat him next to himself and proposed that he accept Islaam (and become a Muslim). He spoke to him about the beauty of the religion of Islaam and encouraged him to accept the truth (which the religion offered).
This man promised the Shaykh that he would conscientiously read about Islaam and learn more about it so that (when he accepts Islaam) his acceptance will be based upon knowledge and contentment.
From this incident I learnt of the care and attention he paid to inviting the non-Muslims to Islaam with wisdom and good speech(23).’
Footnotes:
22) Mawaaqif Mudhee’ah fee Hayaat al-Imaam ‘Abdul ‘Azeez Ibn Baaz – Page 84.
23) Translator’s Note: As Allaah (‘Azza wa Jall) says in the Noble Qur’aan – Soorah an-Nahl, Aayah 125:
“Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and fair preaching.”
* Transcribed from: Jewels of Guidance || …Gems from the lives of the three imaams, Ibn Baaz, al-Albaanee, Ibn ‘Uthaymeen – may Allaah have mercy upon them all
===========
A follower of the Qur’aan and Sunnah
Shaykh Abu Anas Muhammad Moosaa Nasr narrates(101):
‘I once had a dream about the Shaykh and I consider it from amongst the glad tidings for him. I narrated some of it to him and he cried, saying “O Allaah, make me better than what they suspect of me, and forgive me for that which they do not know (about me).(102)“
I used to visit the Shaykh at his house, always being shy and undecided (about intruding upon him), out of respect for his precious time where he would complete his research projects which were of service to the Prophet Sunnah and the Manhaj of the (Pious) Predecessors. Standing at the door of his house, I would say to him: “Should I enter or go away, O my Shaykh?” And he would reply:
“The likes of you are not told to go away, O Abaa Anas.” I consider this to be a great honour which I am not worthy of.
Anyway, I saw in a dream a large gathering of people who had crowded around a stairway which led up to a balcony with a door in front of it. No one was going up the stairway; rather they were looking up at the balcony and that door. So I said to them: “Whom are you waiting for?” And what are you looking at?” So they said: “The Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam).”
So I entered their fold and ascended the stairway until I reached the perch of the balcony, just before the door, so I could be so fortunate as to see the Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam). All the time, the people below were looking up towards the door when suddenly the door opened and there came forth our Shaykh al-Albaanee (rahimahullaah).
So, I interpreted the dream to be that he was the most fortunate of people for his efforts in propagating the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) and his steadfastness upon his (salallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) guidance. I narrated this to the Shaykh (rahimahulllaah), and it was as if the dream was saying: “Whoever wants to tread the path of the Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) then let him approach this man who has come out from behind this door to seek guidance upon the path of the Messenger (salallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam).’”
Endnotes:
101) al-Imaam al-Mujaddid al-’Allaamah al-Muhaddith Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee – Page 67.
102) Translator’s Note: This is part of a supplication the Prophet (salallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) recommended his Companions (radhiyallaahu ‘anhuma) to make (as reported by al-Asma’ee) when they were praised by the people and feared the fitnah:
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ أَعْلَمُ بِي منْ نَفْسِ، وَأََنَا أَعْلَمُ بِنَفْسِي منْهُمْ،
اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنيِ خيْرً ممًا يَحْسَبُونَ وَ اغْفرْ لي مَا لآ يَعْلَمُونَ،
وَلَاَ تُؤَاخِذْنِي بِمَا يَقُولُونً
* Transcribed from: Jewels of Guidance || …Gems from the lives of the three imaams, Ibn Baaz, al-Albaanee, Ibn ‘Uthaymeen – may Allaah have mercy upon them all
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May Allah grant us tawfeeq to take our Prophet sallallahu alayhe wa sallam as our Example in all aspects of our Life and follow him ameen, Indeed our Scholars have reached the status they reached only due to this matter.
O Allah grant us Husnul Quluq, So much Sabr, So Much HIKMA, Husnuth Dhun, and SO MUCH gentleness, and FREE us YA Rabbi from Harshness, Hardness, Evil Manners, Evil tongue, Evil heart/soul, Impatience, and more... Ameen, Ameen.
May Allah grant us tawfeeq to take our scholars as our example to benefit from them in all aspects of our life. Ameen.
Was-salamualikum warahma tullahiwabaraka tuhu
We are told that 
As such, we are led to believe that it is not genuinely Islamic in its nature.
This one-dimensional viewpoint overlooks the fact that not everyone who lives in Saudi Arabia is 
