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Lifeblood
“Give the Gift of Life – Blood”
The above slogan is one that is often displayed by blood banks seeking donors, and it highlights one fundamental and undeniable fact – without blood, man would simply cease to survive.
Blood flows throughout the human body, and it is not only responsible for carrying nutrients to the various organs while simultaneously removing their toxins and waste. Rather, the most critical role played by blood is that of circulating oxygen …
Words of Love from the Beloved of Allah
On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) held the hand of Sayyiduna Mu‘aaz bin Jabal (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and said to him, “O Mu‘aaz, By Allah, I certainly love you!” Upon hearing this loving and priceless statement from the blessed lips of the greatest creation of Allah Ta‘ala, Sayyiduna Mu‘aaz (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) responded, “May my parents be sacrificed for you, O Rasul of Allah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)! I too have love for you.” Thereupon, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) offered some …
So Great, Yet So Fearful
(Yunus bin ‘Ubaid [rahimahullah] – Part One)
Yunus bin ‘Ubaid (rahimahullah) was a great ‘aalim and saint, who had the good fortune of meeting the illustrious Sahaabi, Sayyiduna Anas bin Maalik (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and narrating ahaadeeth from him. He studied under giants of knowledge and piety, the likes of Hasan Basri, Muhammad bin Seereen and ‘Ataa (rahimahumullah), whilst great luminaries, such as Shu’bah, Sufyaan Thauri and Hammaad bin Salamah (rahimahumullah), are among his students. (Al-Muntazam vol. 8, pg. …
