Instructions the Shaykh gave to a grandson of his who handles people's calls during the season of fasting and the Festival of Breaking the Fast.
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The Shaykh : May Allah guide you. You did not memorize your lesson.
The student : But, my master, just...
The Shaykh : May Allah guide you. Tell him, "What is your question?" Do not say, "What do you want?" He will say, "I want a question."
The student : ... .
The Shaykh : May Allah guide you. Tell him, "What is your question?" If his question is about a problem at this hour, transfer him. But if it is "What is your question?" regarding questions after the 'Isha' prayer, like now when he needs to get up to break his fast or continue fasting, memorize your lesson well.
The student : If Allah wills.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The student : But, my master, just...
The Shaykh : May Allah guide you. Tell him, "What is your question?" Do not say, "What do you want?" He will say, "I want a question."
The student : ... .
The Shaykh : May Allah guide you. Tell him, "What is your question?" If his question is about a problem at this hour, transfer him. But if it is "What is your question?" regarding questions after the 'Isha' prayer, like now when he needs to get up to break his fast or continue fasting, memorize your lesson well.
The student : If Allah wills.
The Shaykh: Yes.
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