He acted benevolently with his private students...

He acted benevolently with his private students, and was attached to and familiar with them, and inquired about the situation of those who had moved to other cities. Ayatullah Ibrāhīm Amīnī Story n. 4 One of the outstanding characteristics of my father was his close relationship with his students – especially Āghā Mutahharī. He himself used to say: every time I sit with my friends, it is as if the entire world lights up in my view. Truly I take pleasure [from their company].

‘Allāmah’s daughter, Najma As-Sādāt Tabātabā’ī Story n. 5 ‘Allāmah used to speak very little, and he also used to advise others to speak less. He regarded speaking a lot as a sign of a weak intellect. He talked very simply and in such a manner that sometimes people used to believe he was a regular individual, and not a scholar and a philosopher. ‘Allāmah’s daughter Previous…