Laugh with Shiekh Al Albani and Shiekh ibn Uthaimeen

SubhanAllah, that made me smile. Shaykh al-Albaanee was really funny mashaAllah. Yet they were all moderate in their joking.... unlike us.

Sheikh Al-Albani said: “This is a fatwa from someone who did not try the art of driving.”

Hahaha.

Jazakallahu Khayr Ukhti.

May Allah reward them to Jannah tul- Fidous.

lol maasha Allaah, it really reminds you of the times of the sahabah when you read these kinda stories.

MashaAllah the first one's really hilarious!!

May Allah have Mercy on their souls.

May Allah Have mercy on them , We have lost them all , such a big loss , May Allah reward them for all their efforts , Seeking and propagating knowledge , Science of Hadith , Aqeedah and fiqh. All three of them had their own qualities, Ibn Baaz with the aqeedah issues , Uthaimeen with Fiqh and Albani with Hadith, Such a great combination we had.

Here are some events from the lifes of these shououkh.

Shaikh Ibn Uthaimin rahimahu Allah:

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Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen! Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen! Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen!..."

Concerning the Imaam, the Shaykh - Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (rahima-hullaah), it has been narrated:

"A member of the Da’wah and Guidance Centre in Jeddah narrates that during the hajj of 1416A.H, he was in the company of the Shaykh at King ‘Abdul-‘Azeez Airport in Jeddah surrounded by the pilgrims who were arriving for hajj.

Here, the Shaykh undertook that which was obligatory upon him by giving da’wah to the arriving pilgrims. A large group of Russian pilgrims arrived and the Shaykh wanted to offer some words (of da’wah) to them. So he asked if there was a translator amongst them. Then, the (Russian) guide for the group came forward not knowing this was Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen.

After completing the translation, the guide asked who the Shaykh was. He was told that it was Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen. At this, he turned to embrace the Shaykh kissing him (on his forehead) whilst crying. He then grabbed hold of the microphone and addressed all the members of his group that this was Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen. At this, tears began falling from the eyes of each and every member of the group, whilst the guide was repeatedly loudly calling out on the microphone “Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen! Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen! Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen!...”

The members of the group then came (forward) and conveyed their greetings to the Shaykh and kissed him (on his forehead).

The guide for the group then turned to the Shaykh and said:

“These are your students. They used to read your books in shelters under the ground during the Communist rule.”

al-Jaami’ li-Hayaat al-‘Allaamah Muhammed ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen – Page 38

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“...one of the students of knowledge reminded the Shaykh”

Concerning the Imaam, the Shaykh - Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (rahima-hullaah), it has been narrated:

“During the Jumu'ah khutbah, the Shaykh mentioned the excellence of reciting Soorah al-Faatihah before sleeping, and encouraged (everyone) to recite it. After the khutbah, one of the students of knowledge reminded the Shaykh, saying:

“O Shaykh, you probably meant the excellence of Aayatul-Kursee”

The Shaykh then realised he had unintentionally made a mistake, so he corrected his mistake immediately before the congregation left, warning them a mistake had been made in the khutbah and that which is correct is reciting Aayatul-Kursee before sleeping.”

al-Jaami’ li-Hayaat al-‘Allaamah Muhammed ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen – Page 43

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“Resting is in being at the service of the Muslims”

Concerning the Imaam, the Shaykh - Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (rahima-hullaah), it has been narrated by Shaykh Badr ibn Naadir al-Mashaaree:

“Despite the ill-health of the Shaykh, he was steadfast in delivering the Jumu'ah khutbah in al-Jaami' al-Kabeer and leading the prayers and meeting the people to answer their questions and enquiries; All this in spite of what he was going through himself, such that it was said to him: "Rest yourself O Shaykh", to which he replied: "Resting is in being at the service of the Muslims".”

ad-Durr ath-Thameen fee Tarjamti Faqeehil-Ummah al-'Allaamah ibn 'Uthaymeen - Page 296

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“...at a time when he was desperately in need of sleep...”

Concerning the Imaam, the Shaykh - Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (rahima-hullaah), it has been narrated by Muhammad ibn ‘Abdil-Jawwaad as-Saawee:

“Once the Shaykh was invited by one of the charity organisations in Jeddah, and the meeting prolonged into the night, close to one o’clock in the morning; and it was not the habit of the Shaykh to remain awake like this. It was noticeable that he was overcome with exhaustion and tiredness and it was evident he needed sleep, so we returned to the house where the Shaykh was staying, and we entered and fell asleep right away.

In the middle of the night, at about 3:30(am), after we had been sleeping for about only two hours – since we fell asleep at about 1:30 – I noticed the sound of the Shaykh reciting in prayer; and this at a time when he was desperately in need of sleep and rest, (yet) he was standing before his Lord praying.”

Safahaat Mushriqah min Hayaat al-Imaam Muhammed ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen - Page 73

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“So the Shaykh got out and pushed the car himself...”

Concerning the Imaam, the Shaykh - Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (rahima-hullaah), it has been narrated:

The Shaykh once rode in an old car of a dear friend which happened to break down a lot. So, along the journey, the car broke down and the Shaykh said to the driver:

“Stay where you are, I will get out and push the car”

So the Shaykh got out and pushed the car himself until it started up again.

Such was the extent of the humility of the Shaykh (rahima-hullaah).

al-Jaami’ li-Hayaat al-‘Allaamah Muhammed ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen – Page 42

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"Take the car (back) to the Prince and thank him for his noble gesture..."

Concerning the Imaam, the Shaykh - Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (rahima-hullaah), it has been narrated by his son, ‘Abdullaah ibn Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen:

"Prince ‘Abdul-Ilaah ibn ‘Abdil-‘Azeez Aal Sa’ood, the governor of Qaseem, sent a brand new car as a gift to the Shaykh. When the Shaykh arrived home, he saw the car in front of the house and was informed about it. The car remained outside the house for five days without being used, then the Shaykh said to his son, ‘Abdullaah:

“Take the car (back) to the Prince and thank him for his noble gesture, and inform him that I am not in need of it.”

So the car was returned to the Prince, whilst the Shaykh remained with his cheap, old car, not seeking much importance at the sight of his (cheap and old) vehicle; And (as such) the Shaykh died whilst he was still in possession of that same (cheap and) old car."

al-Jaami’ li-Hayaat al-‘Allaamah Muhammed ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen – Page 23

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“Do you know who the Shaykh is?”
Concerning the Imaam, the Shaykh - Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (rahima-hullaah), it has been narrated:

Whilst the Shaykh was returning from al-Masjid al-Haraam to his hotel having prayed, he noticed a group of youth playing football instead of having prayed. So the Shaykh stopped and began advising them and reminding them about Allaah, whilst they did not know who he was. The Shaykh then forbade them to continue playing football until they prayed. So one of them came forward and began raising his voice and cursing the Shaykh. At this, the Shaykh turned to address him with love and humility, and said to him:

“You must come with me to the hotel, where we shall talk.”

With the Shaykh were some students of knowledge, and they advised the youth to listen to the Shaykh and go with him. So he went with him and the Shaykh hosted him in his room. The Shaykh then left the room for a brief moment, and those present turned to the youth, asking him:

“Do you know who the Shaykh is?”, and he replied: “No”

They told him: “This is Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen”

At this, the look on the youth’s face suddenly changed.

When the Shaykh entered the room, the youth stood up crying and kissed the Shaykh on the forehead.

It is related that this incident happened to be the turning point for the youth who changed and became religious.

al-Jaami’ li-Hayaat al-‘Allaamah Muhammed ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen – Page 41

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The Shaykh sewing/mending his own clothes...

Concerning the Imaam, the Shaykh - Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (rahima-hullaah), it has been narrated by one of his students:

"Once, I visited Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen in Makkah in his lodgings during the days of Hajj, and I found him with a needle in his hand sewing his thobe (traditional full-length shirt-type garment)."

Ibn 'Uthaymeen, al-Imaam az-Zaahid - Page 163

Shaikh Ibn Baz rahimahu Allah

"I arrived in Riyadh on a cold night..."

Concerning the Imaam, the Shaykh - 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn Baaz (rahima-hullaah), ‘Abdullaah ibn Muhammad al-Mu’taaz narrates:

"Shaykh Muhammad Haamid who was the president of the group “As.haab al-Yameen” in Eritrea said:

“I arrived in Riyadh on a cold night, and did not have any (money) with which to pay for a hotel. So I thought about going to Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez ibn Baaz’s house; the time was 3 o’clock in the morning (and) I was hesitant, but (finally) decided to go (to the Shaykh’s house).

I arrived outside his old mud-style house and found someone asleep by the gate. Having awoken, he opened the gate for me and I conveyed my greetings to him ever so quietly so that no-one (else) hears me since it was so late at night.

After a short while, I saw the Shaykh himself descending from the stairs with a pot of food. He extended greetings to me and gave me the food, saying:

“I heard your voice and brought this food for you, assuming you had not eaten this night”.

By Allaah, I was unable to sleep (the rest of the night) due to weeping at such noble manners”.”

Mawaaqif madhee.ah fee hayaat al-Imaam 'Abdul-'Azeez Ibn Baaz - Page 233


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"By Allaah! He has never asked me about it..."

Concerning the Imaam, the Shaykh - 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn Baaz (rahima-hullaah), Doctor Naasir ibn Misfir az-Zahraanee narrates:

“Shaykh ‘Abdur-Rahmaan ibn ‘Ateeq, the one in-charge of the Shaykh’s finances was asked: “Has the Shaykh ever asked you about his salary, and when it was due, or when it was spent, or anything about it? And has he ever asked you about how much his salary is?”

The Shaykh responded: “By Allaah! He has never asked me about it, rather he would ask about the salaries of the other people, stipulating that it must not be late”.”

Mawaaqif madhee.ah fee hayaat al-Imaam 'Abdul-'Azeez Ibn Baaz - Page 223

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"...implementing the Sunnah in all (his) affairs”

Concerning the Imaam, the Shaykh - 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn Baaz (rahima-hullaah), Ibraaheem ibn ‘Abdil-‘Azeez ash-****hree narrates:

“I was in the company of the Shaykh once when someone telephoned the Shaykh seeking a fatwa. Just at that time the mu.adhdhin began calling the adhaan, so the Shaykh said to the questioner:

“We shall now (listen and) respond to the adhaan”, and he placed the telephone handset down beside him.

When he finished responding to the (call of the) mu.adhdhin and (reciting) the well-known supplication after the adhaan, he turned to speak to the questioner (still waiting) on the phone and answered his question.

This is indicative of the Shaykh’s consciousness at implementing the Sunnah in all (his) affairs.”

Mawaaqif madhee.ah fee hayaat al-Imaam 'Abdul-'Azeez Ibn Baaz - Page 213

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"O Shaykh, he (even) speaks about you and slanders you"

Concerning the Imaam, the Shaykh - 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn Baaz (rahima-hullaah), Doctor Naasir ibn Misfir az-Zahraanee narrates:

“Some students of knowledge came to the Shaykh complaining about a particular person. They explained his mistakes and some of the errors he has. So the Shaykh asked his assistant to begin taking notes so he could reprimand and advise this particular person.

Whilst the assistant was taking notes, one of the students added: “O Shaykh, he (even) speaks about you and slanders you”.

At that moment, the Shaykh asked his assistant to stop taking notes, as he feared it may be said that the Shaykh sought revenge for himself.”

Mawaaqif madhee.ah fee hayaat al-Imaam 'Abdul-'Azeez Ibn Baaz - Page 204

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"...as a blessing from Allaah and then as a result of having read your book"

Concerning the Imaam, the Shaykh - 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn Baaz (rahima-hullaah), Shaykh Badar ibn Naadir al-Mashaaree narrates:

“I recall (once) when a letter from a Philipino woman was translated and read to the Shaykh, whereby she wrote:

“I used to be a Christian and then embraced Islaam, and my family also embraced Islaam – as a blessing from Allaah and then as a result of having read your book.”

(At this,) the Shaykh became emotionally affected (by such good news) and cried.”Mawaaqif madhee.ah fee hayaat al-Imaam 'Abdul-'Azeez Ibn Baaz - Page 13

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The Shaykh used to wake up his children for Salaatul-Fajr...

Concerning the Imaam, the Shaykh - 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn Baaz (rahima-hullaah), his son Ahmad narrates:

"The Shaykh used to call his children via the internal phone to wake them up for Salaat al-Fajr.

And when he called them, he would recite the (authentic and recommended) supplication:

((al-Hamdu Lillaahil-lathee Ahyaanaa ba'da maa Amaatanaa wa ilayhin-nushoor))
(All praise is for Allaah who gave us life having taken it from us and unto Him is the resurrection)

...since they were overcome by sleep, he would ask them to repeat this supplication until he felt sure they had woken up!"

al-Imaam Ibn Baaz - duroos wa mawaaqif wa 'ibar - Page 71


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"...this is my way with the kings and other than the kings"

Concerning the Imaam, the Shaykh - 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn Baaz (rahima-hullaah), Shaykh ‘Abdullaah ibn Saalih al-‘Ubaylaan narrates:

“Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez ibn Baaz (rahima-hullaah) stood out from the rest in the manner he would offer advice, and how he refuted those who differed with him.

I once asked him in a large gathering:

“There are many who differ (with you, yet) all of them love the noble Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez ibn ‘Abdullaah ibn Baaz. We would like to know the reason for that. What is it that Allaah has blessed Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez ibn ‘Abdullaah ibn Baaz with which causes love in their hearts for him?”

So he responded:

“I do not know of anything except that – and all praise is due to Allaah – ever since I have come to know the truth during my youth I have called/invited to it, and I remain patient at whatever befalls me in that regard. And I do not favour anyone in that regard and nor do I adulate anyone in that regard. I speak the truth and remain patient at whatever befalls me. If it is accepted, then all praise is due to Allaah, and if it is not accepted, then all praise is due to Allaah. This is the path I have set out for myself, (both) verbally and (in) written (form) – whoever accepts it - accepts it, and whoever rejects it - rejects it. So long as I am upon clear understanding, so long as I am upon (sound) knowledge in that which I (firmly) believe, then I say (what I say) and whoever from the people differs with me, then for them is their ijtihaad. Allaah grants a mujtahid two rewards if he is correct and one reward if he errs. So I do not know of any other reason except this – that I call/invite to the truth according to my ability – and all praise is due to Allaah – and I propagate it (both) verbally and by action, and I do not admonish and nor do I cause (any) harm. If I am able, rather, I pray that Allaah grants him success and guidance – this is my way with the kings (leaders) and other than the kings”.”

Mawaaqif madhee.ah fee hayaat al-Imaam 'Abdul-'Azeez Ibn Baaz - Page 25

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"This is so-and-so who said such-and-such about you"
Concerning the Imaam, the Shaykh - 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn Baaz (rahima-hullaah), ‘Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Muhammad al-Baddaah narrates:

“It was narrated that the Shaykh (Ibn Baaz) differed (in opinion) with one of the Shaykhs from outside Saudi Arabia regarding a few issues.

It then occurred that this (non-Saudi) Shaykh came to Saudi Arabia and the Shaykh (Ibn Baaz) invited him for lunch to his house and honoured him. Amongst the gathering were some students, who (turned and) said to the Shaykh (Ibn Baaz):

“This is so-and-so who said such-and-such about you”, (at which) the Shaykh (Ibn Baaz) silenced them.

He (then) continued to honour his guest, and at the end of the gathering, the Shaykh (Ibn Baaz) escorted him to the (front) door to bid him farewell. (It was) then the (non-Saudi) Shaykh said:

“If it was said to me that there is someone on the face of this earth who is from the pious predecessors, certainly I would have said it is this man (i.e. Shaykh Ibn Baaz)”, rahimahumullaah.”

Mawaaqif madhee.ah fee hayaat al-Imaam 'Abdul-'Azeez Ibn Baaz - Page 188

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And from the accuracy of the Shaykh's memorisation...

Concerning the Imaam, the Shaykh - 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn Baaz (rahima-hullaah), it has been narrated by Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez as-Sad.haan:

"And from the accuracy of the Shaykh's memorisation, I once asked him in a lesson: "O Shaykh, the hadeeth which al-Haafidth (ibn Hajar al-Asqalaanee) mentions in Buloogh al-Maraam is:




...and I paused, and he said: "this (hadeeth) is not in Buloogh (al-Maraam)".

So I replied: "O Shaykh, I read it in Buloogh (al-Maraam)".

So he began to think, then said: "this (hadeeth) is not in Buloogh (al-Maraam)".

So one of the brothers indicated to me that the Shaykh was adamant.

So I said: "O Shaykh, I have read it".

He said: "Bring it (Buloogh al-Maraam) with you tomorrow", and this lesson took place on a Thursday.

So I began to turn over the pages of Buloogh (al-Maraam), page by page, but did not come across it. And after some time had passed, I would guess it was about 4 to 5 months, I found the hadeeth in Buloogh (al-Maraam), so I came to the Shaykh and said: "O Shaykh, may Allaah improve your affairs, I asked you about a hadeeth, and mentioned to you that it was in Buloogh (al-Maraam) and you denied it, and I have it with me now".

So he said: "Read".

So I said: "On the authority of Abu Sa'eed al-Khudree (radhi-yallaahu 'anhu), who said: The Messenger of Allaah (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) said:




He said: "Yes, however, you asked about the (hadeeth whose) wording (was):





...as for this hadeeth, then it is in (Saheeh) al-Bukhaaree".

al-Imaam Ibn Baaz - duroos wa mawaaqif wa 'ibar - Page 125

Shaikh Al Albani rahimahu Allah

"...waking them up for Salaatul-Fajr"

Concerning the Imaam of Hadeeth, the Shaykh - Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee (rahima-hullaah) Shaykh Husayn al-‘Awaa.ishah narrated:

"The Shaykh himself used to pass by the houses of his students in his car waking them up for Salaatul-Fajr."

Safahaat baydhaa. min hayaat Shaykhinaa al-Albaanee – Page 38

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Used to continuously pray 2 rak'ahs until the imaam ascended the pulpit...

Concerning the Imaam of Hadeeth, the Shaykh - Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee (rahima-hullaah), it has been narrated by Sameer ibn Ameen az-Zuhayree:

"Whenever he entered the masjid on the day of Jumu'ah, he would pray 2 rak'ahs (naafilah) and continue to do so until the imaam ascended the pulpit."
Muhaddith al-'Asr Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee – Page 39

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Never knew him to leave off fasting on Mondays and Thursdays...
Concerning the Imaam of Hadeeth, the Shaykh - Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee (rahima-hullaah), it has been narrated by Sameer ibn Ameen az-Zuhayree:

"From the day I knew him, he was never known to leave off fasting on Mondays and Thursdays - throughout the entire year, unless he was travelling or ill (and this was the case even before I knew him)."

Muhaddith al-'Asr Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee – Page 39

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"...all that mattered to me was (saving) time!"

The Imaam of Hadeeth, the Shaykh - Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee (rahima-hullaah) narrated:

“I bought a piece of land because it was cheap, and then began building a house and a shop (on it). As it was, the distance between my house to the Zaahiriyyah library which I used to frequent became further. (At the time), I used to work on a watch or two before the library opened its doors (in the morning).

I (then) bought a bicycle to ride, and it was the first time the people of Damascus saw such a sight, that a shaykh wearing a turban was riding a bicycle!; as a result they were very surprised. (At the time), there was a magazine run by a Christian entitled: ((al-Mudh-hik al-Mubkee)) and it mentioned this ("amazing") sight, and I was none too concerned by these small issues, since all that mattered to me was (saving) time!”

Safahaat baydhaa. min hayaat Shaykhinaa al-Albaanee – Page 24


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Are you Shaykh al-Albaanee?

Once the Imaam of Hadeeth, the Shaykh - Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee (rahima-hullaah), whilst sitting in his car, was approached by a man who asked:

"Are you Shaykh al-Albaanee?"


At this, the Shaykh was reduced to tears, and when he was asked as to the reason for him crying, he replied:

"It is befitting for a person to strive hard with himself and not to feel proud as a result of the people's statements (praises)".

Muhaddith al-'Asr Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee – Page 40


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The Shaykh bequeathed his entire library to the Islaamic University of Madeenah...

In his will, the Imaam of Hadeeth, the Shaykh - Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee (rahima-hullaah), mentioned the following:

"And I bequeath my library - all of it, whether it be (in) printed (form) or photo-copy or manuscript (form); in my hand writing or the hand writing of other than mine - to the library of al-Jaami'ah al-Islaamiyyah (Islaamic University) in al-Madeenah al-Munawwarah. Because I have fond memories of it (the University), in calling to the Book (of Allaah) and the Sunnah, upon the manhaj of the Pious Predecessors in the days when I was a teacher there."
Muhaddith al-'Asr Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee – Page 78


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A sister from Algeria calls the Shaykh about a dream...

Concerning the Imaam of Hadeeth, the Shaykh - Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee (rahima-hullaah), it has been narrated:

Once a sister from Algeria called the Shaykh and said: "O Shaykh! I have news!"

The Shaykh said: "I hope Allaah has blessed you with good news".

She said: "One of the sisters had a dream, and I shall narrate it to you".

The Shaykh said: "I hope she saw (something) good".

She said: "O Shaykh! is this confirmed, that someone comes and narrates a dream to you and you say: "I hope you saw (something) good and (hopefully) it is good"? Is this confirmed from the Sunnah?".

The Shaykh said: "No. This is not confirmed, however, there is no harm in using this (term) sometimes".

She said: "This sister saw herself on a balcony which overlooked a path. And upon this path she saw the Messenger (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) by his (known) description. Then she saw me standing infront of the Messenger (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and saw the Messenger (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) smiling at me, and I was smiling at him.

Then I called her, and said to her: "Come down. Come down with us."

So when she came down she asked me: "Who are you looking at?"

So I said: "Look at the one who looked at me", and she saw the Messenger (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam), then the Messenger (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) smiled, and proceeded along the path.

We then walked together along the (same) path (the sister and I) and whilst we were walking we saw a Shaykh upon the (same) path, so we extended our greetings to him, we said: "as-Salaamu 'alaykum".

So he replied to us: "wa 'alaykum as-Salaam wa Rahmatullaahe wa Barakaatuhu."

Then this Shaykh asked us: "Did you see the Messenger (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam)?"

We said: "Yes, we saw him."

So this sister asked me: "Who is this Shaykh?"

So I said to her: "This is Shaykh al-Albaanee."." [end of dream]

The sister who had called the Shaykh, then said: "I ask Allaah to make this good news for you O Shaykh, and I wished to inform you O Shaykh, so hopefully it is good news, inshaa.-Allaah, that you are upon the way of the Sunnah, inshaa.-Allaah Ta'aala. So what do you say O Shaykh?"

Here, the Shaykh did not say a thing, rather, tears began pouring down (his face) and he cried profusely. He then asked those of the brothers who were in his gathering to leave.

Muhaddith al-'Asr Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee – Page 40

Actual recording of above narration

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"Certainly, this does not affirm it (the authenticity of the hadeeth)..."

The Imaam of Hadeeth, the Shaykh - Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee (rahima-hullaah) said:

“And the saying of some of the muhaddithoon (scholars of hadeeth) regarding some hadeeth:

((Its rijaal (male narrators) are those of the narrators of the Saheeh (al-Bukhaaree))), or:

((It’s rijaal are thiqaat)), or that which is similar, then these statements do not equate to the term:

((It’s isnaad (chain of narration) is saheeh))

...since this (statement) assumes the presence of all the conditions of authenticity (of a hadeeth) from which include: free of any defect, which is different from the first statement.

Certainly, this does not affirm it (the authenticity of the hadeeth), rather, it affirms just one condition and that is the uprightness of the rijaal. And with this, the authenticity (of the hadeeth) is not affirmed, as is not hidden (from the people of hadeeth).”

Tamaam al-Minnah – Page 26
ar-Rowdh ad-Daanee fil-Fawaa.id al-Hadeethiyyah

Sheikh Uthaimeen's Humbleness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVXNzqX55HM

JazakAllah khair, i love reading little incidents like that, i think theres a book coming out on such stuff.

About Sheikh Ibn Baaz

And from the accuracy of the Shaykh's memorisation...

Concerning the Imaam, the Shaykh - 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn Baaz (rahima-hullaah), it has been narrated by Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez as-Sad.haan:

"And from the accuracy of the Shaykh's memorisation, I once asked him in a lesson: "O Shaykh, the hadeeth which al-Haafidth (ibn Hajar al-Asqalaanee) mentions in Buloogh al-Maraam is:




...and I paused, and he said: "this (hadeeth) is not in Buloogh (al-Maraam)".

So I replied: "O Shaykh, I read it in Buloogh (al-Maraam)".

So he began to think, then said: "this (hadeeth) is not in Buloogh (al-Maraam)".

So one of the brothers indicated to me that the Shaykh was adamant.

So I said: "O Shaykh, I have read it".

He said: "Bring it (Buloogh al-Maraam) with you tomorrow", and this lesson took place on a Thursday.

So I began to turn over the pages of Buloogh (al-Maraam), page by page, but did not come across it. And after some time had passed, I would guess it was about 4 to 5 months, I found the hadeeth in Buloogh (al-Maraam), so I came to the Shaykh and said: "O Shaykh, may Allaah improve your affairs, I asked you about a hadeeth, and mentioned to you that it was in Buloogh (al-Maraam) and you denied it, and I have it with me now".

So he said: "Read".

So I said: "On the authority of Abu Sa'eed al-Khudree (radhi-yallaahu 'anhu), who said: The Messenger of Allaah (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) said:




He said: "Yes, however, you asked about the (hadeeth whose) wording (was):





...as for this hadeeth, then it is in (Saheeh) al-Bukhaaree".

al-Imaam Ibn Baaz - duroos wa mawaaqif wa 'ibar - Page 125

This was just amazing , Where are we from the sheikh ?! we need to think what we are doimng with our life , The sheikh started losing hs eye sight when he was 17 and by the time he was 20 he had completely lost his eye sight!

May Allah shower him with His Mercy! We lost all three of them , such a big losss , n whats even worst , The students of knowledge are very few and those who truly excel r even less , We need Students if knowledge , we need scholars .. May Allah make it easy for us all. The students of knowledge on the right manhaj are very few