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Fragrance from a Grave
The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said:
"Whoever wants to love Allah and His Messenger, then let him read the Mushaf (Quran)." [Al-Jaami as-Sagheer min Hadeeth al-Basheer an-Nadheer by Imaam As-Suyooti]
A group of learned scholars were travelling through some villages of Pakistan. They reached a particular village where some people came up to them and requested them to visit a graveyard.
Upon reaching the graveyard, they smelt a beautiful fragrance coming out from one of the newly dug graves. The villagers asked the scholars if they knew why this scent was emanating from the grave.
The scholars decided to meet some family members of the deceased to find out what he used to do. After meeting them they discovered that the man didn't know how to read the Quran;
however, after every Fajr prayer, he would sit with the Quran and put his fingers on its Ayaat and say "My Lord has spoken the truth here. My Lord has spoken the truth here."
The scholars concluded that the beautiful fragrance emanating from the grave was a result of his love for the Quran.
May Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) bless our hearts with love for Him, His Book and His Messenger. Ameen.
It is wonderful to know that there is something we can do to acquire greater love for Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) and His Messenger (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam): Read the Quran regularly.
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The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said:
"Whoever wants to love Allah and His Messenger, then let him read the Mushaf (Quran)." [Al-Jaami as-Sagheer min Hadeeth al-Basheer an-Nadheer by Imaam As-Suyooti]
A group of learned scholars were travelling through some villages of Pakistan. They reached a particular village where some people came up to them and requested them to visit a graveyard.
Upon reaching the graveyard, they smelt a beautiful fragrance coming out from one of the newly dug graves. The villagers asked the scholars if they knew why this scent was emanating from the grave.
The scholars decided to meet some family members of the deceased to find out what he used to do. After meeting them they discovered that the man didn't know how to read the Quran;
however, after every Fajr prayer, he would sit with the Quran and put his fingers on its Ayaat and say "My Lord has spoken the truth here. My Lord has spoken the truth here."
The scholars concluded that the beautiful fragrance emanating from the grave was a result of his love for the Quran.
May Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) bless our hearts with love for Him, His Book and His Messenger. Ameen.
It is wonderful to know that there is something we can do to acquire greater love for Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) and His Messenger (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam): Read the Quran regularly.
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FOR ALL MUSLIMS OF THE WORLD : VERSE OF THE DAY [Ayah # 185-186 Surah Al-Imraan]
"SUCCES OF ALL LIVES"
كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَآئِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ وَإِنَّمَا تُوَفَّوْنَ أُجُورَكُمْ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ فَمَن زُحْزِحَ عَنِ النَّارِ وَأُدْخِ
لَ الْجَنَّةَ فَقَدْ فَازَ وَما الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا إِلاَّ مَتَاعُ الْغُرُورِ 185
Everyone shall taste death. And only on the Day of Resurrection shall you be paid your wages in full. And whoever is removed away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise, he indeed is successful. The life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception (a deceiving thing).
لَتُبْلَوُنَّ فِي أَمْوَالِكُمْ وَ
أَنفُسِكُمْ وَلَتَسْمَعُنَّ مِنَ الَّذِينَ أُوتُواْ الْكِتَابَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ وَمِنَ الَّذِ
ينَ أَشْرَكُواْ أَذًى كَثِيرًا وَإِن تَصْبِرُواْ وَتَتَّقُواْ فَإِنَّ ذَلِكَ مِنْ عَزْمِ الأُمُورِ (186
You shall certainly be tried and tested in your wealth and properties and in your personal selves, and you shall certainly hear much that will grieve you from those who received the Scripture before you (Jews and Christians) and from those who ascribe partners to Allâh, but if you persevere patiently, and become Al-Muttaqûn (the pious - see V.2:2) then verily, that will be a determining factor in all affairs, and that is from the great matters, [which you must hold on with all your efforts].
So, my dear respected muslim brothers and sisters, please think seriously about what we are doing for our success and what is the real success according to the above verses revealed by Allah Subhano Wa-Taala. My time and your time on earth is very limited and is going to be finished in any moment from now. So, we must be intelligent, careful, watchful and helpful to ourselves by taking necessary actions in this regard. Should'nt we start obeying all commandments of Allah SWT right now and put our efforts in acquiring the qualities of 'sabr' and 'taqwa'. May Allah SWT bless us with the ability to obey all commandments of Allah SWT and the qualities of a true believer. Aameen
"SUCCES OF ALL LIVES"
كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَآئِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ وَإِنَّمَا تُوَفَّوْنَ أُجُورَكُمْ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ فَمَن زُحْزِحَ عَنِ النَّارِ وَأُدْخِ
لَ الْجَنَّةَ فَقَدْ فَازَ وَما الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا إِلاَّ مَتَاعُ الْغُرُورِ 185
Everyone shall taste death. And only on the Day of Resurrection shall you be paid your wages in full. And whoever is removed away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise, he indeed is successful. The life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception (a deceiving thing).
لَتُبْلَوُنَّ فِي أَمْوَالِكُمْ وَ
أَنفُسِكُمْ وَلَتَسْمَعُنَّ مِنَ الَّذِينَ أُوتُواْ الْكِتَابَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ وَمِنَ الَّذِ
ينَ أَشْرَكُواْ أَذًى كَثِيرًا وَإِن تَصْبِرُواْ وَتَتَّقُواْ فَإِنَّ ذَلِكَ مِنْ عَزْمِ الأُمُورِ (186
You shall certainly be tried and tested in your wealth and properties and in your personal selves, and you shall certainly hear much that will grieve you from those who received the Scripture before you (Jews and Christians) and from those who ascribe partners to Allâh, but if you persevere patiently, and become Al-Muttaqûn (the pious - see V.2:2) then verily, that will be a determining factor in all affairs, and that is from the great matters, [which you must hold on with all your efforts].
So, my dear respected muslim brothers and sisters, please think seriously about what we are doing for our success and what is the real success according to the above verses revealed by Allah Subhano Wa-Taala. My time and your time on earth is very limited and is going to be finished in any moment from now. So, we must be intelligent, careful, watchful and helpful to ourselves by taking necessary actions in this regard. Should'nt we start obeying all commandments of Allah SWT right now and put our efforts in acquiring the qualities of 'sabr' and 'taqwa'. May Allah SWT bless us with the ability to obey all commandments of Allah SWT and the qualities of a true believer. Aameen
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Etiquette of greeting !!!
Greet each other(in an Islamic way) as it unifies the hearts and strengthens bonds between Muslims.Allah(subhanahu wa ta'ala) said in Surah An-Nisa'(verse 86), "When you are greeted with a greeting, greet in return with what is better than it, or (at least) return it equally."
Greet each other(in an Islamic way) as it unifies the hearts and strengthens bonds between Muslims.Allah(subhanahu wa ta'ala) said in Surah An-Nisa'(verse 86), "When you are greeted with a greeting, greet in return with what is better than it, or (at least) return it equally."
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WORDS FROM THE GLORIOUS QUR'AN:
" If good touches you, it distresses them (i.e the disbelievers):But if harm strikes you, they rejoice at it.And if you are patient and fear Allah, their plot will not harm you at all.Indeed, Allah is aware of what they do".(Q3:120)
" So do not weaken and do not grieve and you will be superior if you are (true) believers ".(Q3:139)
" But repentance is not accepted of those who continue to do evil deeds up untill when death comes to one of them, he will say : Indeed i have repented now " or of those who die while they are disbelievers.For them we have prepared a painful punishment ".(Q4:17)
" If Allah help you , no one can overcome you:but if he should forsake you,then who is there that can help you and upon Allah let the belivers put their trust ".(Q3:160)..May Allah guide us, forgive us, may he restore peace back to maiduguri, yobe and adamawa state and may he fulfil all our good wishes....
" If good touches you, it distresses them (i.e the disbelievers):But if harm strikes you, they rejoice at it.And if you are patient and fear Allah, their plot will not harm you at all.Indeed, Allah is aware of what they do".(Q3:120)
" So do not weaken and do not grieve and you will be superior if you are (true) believers ".(Q3:139)
" But repentance is not accepted of those who continue to do evil deeds up untill when death comes to one of them, he will say : Indeed i have repented now " or of those who die while they are disbelievers.For them we have prepared a painful punishment ".(Q4:17)
" If Allah help you , no one can overcome you:but if he should forsake you,then who is there that can help you and upon Allah let the belivers put their trust ".(Q3:160)..May Allah guide us, forgive us, may he restore peace back to maiduguri, yobe and adamawa state and may he fulfil all our good wishes....
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"If Allah helps you, none can overcome you; and if He forsakes you, who is there after Him that can help you? And in Allah (Alone) let believers put their TRUST." {Al-Quran chapter 3:verse 160 }
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**Do Not Abuse Time (Dahr)**
The Prophet (Sallallahualaihi Wasalam) said,
"Allah said: "The son of Adam hurts Me by abusing Time(Dahr), for I am Time; in My Hands are all things and I cause the revolution of night and day.' "
[Narrated Abu Huraira Radi Allahu Anhu]
[Sahih Bukhari :: Book 6 ::Volume 60 :: Hadith 351]
[Sahih Bukhari :: Book 8 ::Volume 73 :: Hadith 200]
[Sahih Bukhari :: Book 9 ::Volume 93 :: Hadith 583]
[Sahih Muslim :: Book 27 : Hadith 5580]
[Sahih Muslim :: Book 27 : Hadith 5581]
The Prophet (Sallallahualaihi Wasalam) said,
"Allah said: "The son of Adam hurts Me by abusing Time(Dahr), for I am Time; in My Hands are all things and I cause the revolution of night and day.' "
[Narrated Abu Huraira Radi Allahu Anhu]
[Sahih Bukhari :: Book 6 ::Volume 60 :: Hadith 351]
[Sahih Bukhari :: Book 8 ::Volume 73 :: Hadith 200]
[Sahih Bukhari :: Book 9 ::Volume 93 :: Hadith 583]
[Sahih Muslim :: Book 27 : Hadith 5580]
[Sahih Muslim :: Book 27 : Hadith 5581]
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Five reasons why Allah uses problems:
1.To direct you
2.To inspect you
3.To Protect you
4.To correct you
5.To Perfect you
Allah is at work in your life, even when you do not recognize it or understand it. But it is much easier and profitable when you cooperate with Allah. So just bow down to Him and say: "Allahu Akbar!"
1.To direct you
2.To inspect you
3.To Protect you
4.To correct you
5.To Perfect you
Allah is at work in your life, even when you do not recognize it or understand it. But it is much easier and profitable when you cooperate with Allah. So just bow down to Him and say: "Allahu Akbar!"
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Don't worry if you are single. When the right time comes Allah (SWT) will send your gift to you in unexpected ways. Allah (SWT) is saving you a perfect match. Insha'Allah. His plans for you is always for the best.
Being single doesn't mean you are weak; it means you are strong enough to wait for what you really deserve.
When people walk away from you...let them go...your destiny is never tied to anyone who leaves you...and it doesn't mean they are bad people...it just means that their part in your story is over.
Nothing is permanent in this world - not even our troubles. So always have hope.
"In life we all lose one thing or the other; might be a job, relationship etc. It's very normal. But don't grieve over your losses. Why? Because Allah (SWT) always has a better replacement for them. So whenever you lose something, tell yourself, there's something better waiting for me."
Being single doesn't mean you are weak; it means you are strong enough to wait for what you really deserve.
When people walk away from you...let them go...your destiny is never tied to anyone who leaves you...and it doesn't mean they are bad people...it just means that their part in your story is over.
Nothing is permanent in this world - not even our troubles. So always have hope.
"In life we all lose one thing or the other; might be a job, relationship etc. It's very normal. But don't grieve over your losses. Why? Because Allah (SWT) always has a better replacement for them. So whenever you lose something, tell yourself, there's something better waiting for me."
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"(Mine is) but conveyance (of the truth) from Allah and His Messages (of Islamic Monotheism), and
whosoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, then verily, for him is the Fire of Hell, he shall dwell
therein forever ." [Surah Jinn-72.23]
Urdu Translation
Albata (mera kam) Allah ki baat aur iss kay payghamaat (logon ko) phuncha dena hia (ab) jo bhi Allah aur uss kay Rasool ki na maanay ga uss kay liye jahanum ki aag hai jiss mein aisay log hamesha rahengay. [Surah Jinn-72.23]
whosoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, then verily, for him is the Fire of Hell, he shall dwell
therein forever ." [Surah Jinn-72.23]
Urdu Translation
Albata (mera kam) Allah ki baat aur iss kay payghamaat (logon ko) phuncha dena hia (ab) jo bhi Allah aur uss kay Rasool ki na maanay ga uss kay liye jahanum ki aag hai jiss mein aisay log hamesha rahengay. [Surah Jinn-72.23]
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And Firaun (Pharaoh), and those before him, and the cities overthrown (the towns of the people of
(Lout (Lot)) committed sin, [Surah Haaqqaa-69.09]
And they disobeyed their Lords Messenger, so He punished them with a strong punishment. [Surah Haaqqaa-69.10]
Urdu Translation
Firoon aur iss say pahelay kay log aur jin ki bastiyan ulat di gaein unhon ney bhi khataein ki. [Surah Haaqqaa-69.09]
Aur apney Rab kay Rasool ki nafarmani ki (bilakhir)Allah ney unhein(bhi) zaberdast girift mein lay lia. [Surah Haaqqaa-69.10]
(Lout (Lot)) committed sin, [Surah Haaqqaa-69.09]
And they disobeyed their Lords Messenger, so He punished them with a strong punishment. [Surah Haaqqaa-69.10]
Urdu Translation
Firoon aur iss say pahelay kay log aur jin ki bastiyan ulat di gaein unhon ney bhi khataein ki. [Surah Haaqqaa-69.09]
Aur apney Rab kay Rasool ki nafarmani ki (bilakhir)Allah ney unhein(bhi) zaberdast girift mein lay lia. [Surah Haaqqaa-69.10]
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When a man says "I Love you" he doesn't mean it 9 times out of 10.
The only time he actually means it when he says it to his Wife.
The only time he actually means it when he says it to his Wife.
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“Seven things one should do to soften ones
heart.
1. Cry in fear of Allah
2. Remembrance of death
3. Make dua to Allah frequently
4. Always do good deeds
5. Adopt the fear of Allah in our hearts
6. Recitation of Qur’an regularly
7. Engage in the zikr of Allah abundantly.
May we engage ourselves with these above
points
to get closer to Allah Subhanhu wa Ta'ala…
Aameeen.”
heart.
1. Cry in fear of Allah
2. Remembrance of death
3. Make dua to Allah frequently
4. Always do good deeds
5. Adopt the fear of Allah in our hearts
6. Recitation of Qur’an regularly
7. Engage in the zikr of Allah abundantly.
May we engage ourselves with these above
points
to get closer to Allah Subhanhu wa Ta'ala…
Aameeen.”
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“Whoever Leaves Something For Allah, Allah Will Give Him Something Better!”
This Hadeeth, amongst those who consider its soundness good, means that if you were to abandon some of your rights, Allah will recompense you with better.
For example, if there was an argument or disagreement between you and your brother, or you and your wife, or you and some people for instance, and you forfeited something from your haqq (right) seeking the Face of Allah,
far is He above any imperfections, Most High, then you will be compensated with better by the permission of Allah ‘azza wa jall.
It is also applicable to, inshaa Allah, one who used to have dealings in sins and the like, however he turned away from them and directed himself towards Allah and upon the obedience of Allah, and thus Allah, Blessed be He, Most High, will soon bring about better for this person.
This Hadeeth, amongst those who consider its soundness good, means that if you were to abandon some of your rights, Allah will recompense you with better.
For example, if there was an argument or disagreement between you and your brother, or you and your wife, or you and some people for instance, and you forfeited something from your haqq (right) seeking the Face of Allah,
far is He above any imperfections, Most High, then you will be compensated with better by the permission of Allah ‘azza wa jall.
It is also applicable to, inshaa Allah, one who used to have dealings in sins and the like, however he turned away from them and directed himself towards Allah and upon the obedience of Allah, and thus Allah, Blessed be He, Most High, will soon bring about better for this person.
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Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet () said, "Allah created Adam, making him 60 cubits tall. When He created him, He said to him, "Go and greet that group of angels, and listen to their reply, for it will be your greeting (salutation) and the greeting (salutations of your offspring." So, Adam said (to the angels), As-Salamu Alaikum (i.e. Peace be upon you). The angels said, "As-salamu Alaika wa Rahmatu-l-lahi" (i.e. Peace and Allah's Mercy be upon you). Thus the angels added to Adam's salutation the expression, 'Wa Rahmatu-l-lahi,' Any person who will enter Paradise will resemble Adam (in appearance and figure). People have been decreasing in stature since Adam's creation.
The Prophet () said, "Allah created Adam, making him 60 cubits tall. When He created him, He said to him, "Go and greet that group of angels, and listen to their reply, for it will be your greeting (salutation) and the greeting (salutations of your offspring." So, Adam said (to the angels), As-Salamu Alaikum (i.e. Peace be upon you). The angels said, "As-salamu Alaika wa Rahmatu-l-lahi" (i.e. Peace and Allah's Mercy be upon you). Thus the angels added to Adam's salutation the expression, 'Wa Rahmatu-l-lahi,' Any person who will enter Paradise will resemble Adam (in appearance and figure). People have been decreasing in stature since Adam's creation.
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It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decreed a matter that
they should have any option in their decision. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, he has
indeed strayed in a plain error. [Surah Ahzaab-33.36]
Urdu Translation
Aur (dekho) kissi momin mard-ya-aurat ko Allah aur uss kay Rasool kay faislay kay baad apnay kissi amar ka koi ikhtiyar baqi nahi rehta (yaad rakho) Allah Ta’alaa aur uss kay Rasool ki jo bhi na farmani karay ga woh sareeh gumrahee mein paday ga. [Surah Ahzaab-33.36]
they should have any option in their decision. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, he has
indeed strayed in a plain error. [Surah Ahzaab-33.36]
Urdu Translation
Aur (dekho) kissi momin mard-ya-aurat ko Allah aur uss kay Rasool kay faislay kay baad apnay kissi amar ka koi ikhtiyar baqi nahi rehta (yaad rakho) Allah Ta’alaa aur uss kay Rasool ki jo bhi na farmani karay ga woh sareeh gumrahee mein paday ga. [Surah Ahzaab-33.36]
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An Easy Way to Change
The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said:
“The one who remembers death most often and the one who is well-prepared to meet it; these are the wise; honorable in this life and dignified in the Hereafter.” [Tabaraani]
There was a king a long time ago who had a vast kingdom. Though he had a tremendous amount of wealth his heart wasn’t at peace. So he decided to become a good Muslim. He heard of a pious man who many people went to for advice.
So he decided to visit him too. When he got there he asked him, "How can I become pious like you?" The pious man told him to remember death 40 times a day for 40 days. The king thought that this was very easy, thanked him and left for his palace.
He remembered death 40 times a day for 40 days but no change came into his life. He was the same as before.
The king became angry and called the pious man to court. The king told him that he was nothing but a liar and that he should be killed for fooling people. It was decided that he would be beheaded the next day. But the pious man had a request.
He asked if he could become the king for a day. He promised that he would not harm him in any way. The king agreed and made the pious man king for a day.
As soon as the pious man became the king, he went to the market and saw a man selling peanuts. He ordered the soldiers to catch him and take him to the palace. When the peanut seller was brought to the court the pious man told him that he would be executed the next day.
The peanut seller got so frightened he dropped all his peanuts. He started crying and asked what he had done. But the pious man repeated his verdict and got him locked up in jail for the day.
As the peanut seller saw his life coming to a hurried close, he forgot about everything else and started asking Allah for forgiveness. Seeing it as his last day he prayed and did excessive Dhikr.
The pious man ordered the most beautiful prostitute of the city to be brought and placed in the jail with the peanut seller. She was brought and she asked him to commit adultery with her. Meanwhile the pious man had brought the king and told him to watch.
The peanut seller started yelling at the woman to get away from him because he was to die soon and this evil deed would surely cause him trouble with Allah.
Then the pious man asked the king if he understood what was going on. The pious man explained that when you really know that you will die, you will definitely stay away from evil deeds and engage yourself in the worship of Allah. Remembering death once properly is enough to change the life of a human being.
The peanut seller was of course released.
To the world you may be a billionaire, a celebrity or an icon. But to the Angel of Death, you’re just another name on the list.
The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said:
“The one who remembers death most often and the one who is well-prepared to meet it; these are the wise; honorable in this life and dignified in the Hereafter.” [Tabaraani]
There was a king a long time ago who had a vast kingdom. Though he had a tremendous amount of wealth his heart wasn’t at peace. So he decided to become a good Muslim. He heard of a pious man who many people went to for advice.
So he decided to visit him too. When he got there he asked him, "How can I become pious like you?" The pious man told him to remember death 40 times a day for 40 days. The king thought that this was very easy, thanked him and left for his palace.
He remembered death 40 times a day for 40 days but no change came into his life. He was the same as before.
The king became angry and called the pious man to court. The king told him that he was nothing but a liar and that he should be killed for fooling people. It was decided that he would be beheaded the next day. But the pious man had a request.
He asked if he could become the king for a day. He promised that he would not harm him in any way. The king agreed and made the pious man king for a day.
As soon as the pious man became the king, he went to the market and saw a man selling peanuts. He ordered the soldiers to catch him and take him to the palace. When the peanut seller was brought to the court the pious man told him that he would be executed the next day.
The peanut seller got so frightened he dropped all his peanuts. He started crying and asked what he had done. But the pious man repeated his verdict and got him locked up in jail for the day.
As the peanut seller saw his life coming to a hurried close, he forgot about everything else and started asking Allah for forgiveness. Seeing it as his last day he prayed and did excessive Dhikr.
The pious man ordered the most beautiful prostitute of the city to be brought and placed in the jail with the peanut seller. She was brought and she asked him to commit adultery with her. Meanwhile the pious man had brought the king and told him to watch.
The peanut seller started yelling at the woman to get away from him because he was to die soon and this evil deed would surely cause him trouble with Allah.
Then the pious man asked the king if he understood what was going on. The pious man explained that when you really know that you will die, you will definitely stay away from evil deeds and engage yourself in the worship of Allah. Remembering death once properly is enough to change the life of a human being.
The peanut seller was of course released.
To the world you may be a billionaire, a celebrity or an icon. But to the Angel of Death, you’re just another name on the list.