Drink the Blood

Battle of Yarmook

Both the armies confronted each other at Yarmook. The Roman General, Mahan, scornfully addressed his counterpart, Khalid bin Waleed (ra), and said:

“It looks as if poverty, nakedness and starvation has compelled you to come here. If you wish I am willing to give each of you ten dinars, expensive clothes and good food. You can take these things and leave. Next year too I can send you these things; you do not have to take the trouble to come here.”

Khalid bin Waleed (ra) was enraged at hearing these scornful and arrogant words, and answered:

“MAHAN LISTEN TO ME VERY CAREFULLY! YOU ARE MISTAKEN ABOUT THE REASON WHY WE ARE HERE. WE ARE PEOPLE WHO DRINK THE BLOOD OF OUR OPPONENTS. WE HAVE HEARD THAT ROMAN BLOOD IS VERY DELICIOUS, AND WE HAVE COME HERE TO ENJOY IT.”

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Give the gift of life to Allaah by tasting the intoxicating drink of Shahaadah(martyrdom)...
"Hiya maytatun waahidah, fal takun fee sabeelillah"
The death is only once, so let it be in the Path of Allaah.