Marhoom Sheikh Abbas Qummi Rahamullah who compiled
the book of supplications called Mafateehul Jinaan
was a man of great piety and sincerity. People used
to throng the mosque, when they knew that he was going
to lead the prayers because of their respect and love
for him. He however was not arrogant or proud of this
but in fact used the love of the people for a good
use.
He chose old mosques which needed repair and construction
and prayed in them. He then mobilized the congregation
to donate towards its repair and maintenance. Once
the mosque was repaired he shifted to another mosque
which was in dire need of repair. The masses were
surely to follow him to the mosque and once again
they would stand up to its repair. In this way the
great sheikh repaired a number of mosques.
How many people still pray in these mosques and the
reward goes to him. (INTRODUCTION OF THE BOOK TOHFATUL
AHBAAB)
