1. The late Allamah Amini dedicated his life for the pursuit of research and writing and a major part of his days was spent in study and research into the records of Islamic heritage, till he became such a point of reference that complex problems related to religion were addressed to him. He became the final authority on history and science of narrators of traditions. He had the final word on this subject for researchers, authors and scholars
2. He was a religious and pious man. He possessed deep piety and a good behavior. He was a man of pure temperament. He did not harbor suspicion on anyone. He always had a nice expectation from others, even if he had academic differences with them. He possessed great determination and a good nature. He was moderate in food and dress. He paid scant attention to the material aspects of life and focused his attention to the hereafter and was always in its pursuit.
3. He was fond of reciting the Quran, supplications and Midnight Prayers and his daily life followed a well organized time table. After the breakfast, he came to his personal library and became engrossed in his studies till his students arrived. Then he started lessons and discussions till noon, when he arose for the Noon Prayer. After the prayer, he ate and rested a little, then returned to his library and stayed there till midnight.
4. He went for the Ziyarat of the shrine of Ameerul Momineen (a.s.) often and regularly went for the Ziyarat of Imam Husain (a.s.) eighty kilometers away. He covered this distance in three days on foot. Throughout the journey, he rendered advices to people, enjoining good and forbidding evil.
5. Along with these preoccupations, he did not neglect his obligations and assisted the poor and needy. He did good turns with his friends and acquaintances and regarded it as his duty. He dealt with everyone with justice and did not reject the request of anyone. He himself bore many hardships in order to fulfill the requests of others.
6. He was of tall stature, handsome appearance and a fair complexion inclined to red. His voice was soft and delicate. He dressed in garments of spiritual persons. He wore gold framed glasses. His face was that of those who worship in excess. He was fluent in Arabic, Persian and Turkish.