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Abdullah b. ‘Amr b. al-‘As reported:I heard Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: Allah ordained the measures (of quality) of the creation fifty thousand years before He created the heavens and the earth, as His Throne was upon water.
In Islam, Rizq (Arabic: رزق) is a comprehensive term for all forms of provision, sustenance, and blessings that Allah (God) provides to His creation. It includes not only material things like food, shelter, and wealth but also intangible blessings such as health, knowledge, opportunities, time, and spiritual well-being. Muslims believe that all rizq is predetermined by Allah and distributed according to His will, yet they are encouraged to work hard, seek lawful means of sustenance, make dua (supplication), and be grateful for what they receive.
BEST RIZQ/ SUSTENANCE IS A GOOD WIFE
Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The world is enjoyment and the best enjoyment in the world is a righteous wife.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1467 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim; عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ الدُّنْيَا مَتَاعٌ وَخَيْرُ مَتَاعِ الدُّنْيَا الْمَرْأَةُ الصَّالِحَةُ
1467 صحيح مسلم كتاب الرضاع باب خير متاع الدنيا المرأة الصالحة
– Hadith; Narrated Abu Dhar: The Prophet (ﷺ) asked me at sunset, “Do you know where the sun goes (at the time of sunset)?” I replied, “Allah and His Apostle know better.” He said, “It goes (i.e. travels) till it prostrates Itself underneath the Throne and takes the permission to rise again, and it is permitted and then (a time will come when) it will be about to prostrate itself but its prostration will not be accepted, and it will ask permission to go on its course but it will not be permitted, but it will be ordered to return whence it has come and so it will rise in the west. And that is the interpretation of the Statement of Allah: “And the sun Runs its fixed course For a term (decreed). that is The Decree of (Allah) The Exalted in Might, The All- Knowing.” (36.38) – Sahih al-Bukhari 3199
Hadith on Signs: FAITH OF NO BENEFIT AFTER SEEING 3 SIGNS:
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When three signs appear, no soul will benefit from its faith if it did not already believe or earn good by its faith: the rising of the sun from the west, the False Messiah, and the beast from the earth.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 158 SUN WILL BE LOWERED IN JUDGEMENT DAY- 1 MILE: Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The sun will be lowered on the Day of Resurrection to the distance of a mile and its heat will be increased by as much. It will boil skulls just like the boiling of pots. They will sweat by the measure of their sins. Among them are those to whom it will reach their ankles, among them are those to whom it will reach their shins, among them are those to whom it will reach their midsections, and among them are those who are subsumed in sweat.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 22186
The longest time I travelled was Tronto to Edmonton drive – with stops every 700 to 900 km daily; (3,299 km) – main city stops: Sault Ste Marie, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton; each day 1 motel stop; I guesss seen some of Canada 3 week trip back and forth – like I’ve never seen it in my life; also remote areas you may drive like 300 km and only see trees or grain unless you top in a village of 500 people;
DISTANCE:
The approximate driving distances are: Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie (700 km), Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay (700 km), Thunder Bay to Winnipeg (700 km), Winnipeg to Saskatoon (560 km), and Saskatoon to Edmonton (530 km), for a total approximate distance of 3,190 km (1,982 miles) for the entire route, not including the first leg from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie.
Also Edmonton to Jasper and Banff and back route to Calgary, saskatoon, Winninpeg, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Toronto.
Towns located between Toronto and Edmonton include cities and towns in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, such as Sault Ste Marie , Thunder Bay (ON), Winnipeg (MB), Regina (SK), Saskatoon (SK), Calgary (AB), and Lethbridge (AB), with the specific towns and cities depending on your chosen rout
Like Alhamdulillah, this phrase or expression is meant to be said in every situation. It is to acknowledge and be thankful to Allah (سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ) for the life you have, whichever way it unfolds. The exact meaning of Alhamdulillah ala kulli hal is, “All praise and thanks are only for Allah in all circumstances.”
When something happened that pleased him, the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say:
Alḥamdu lillāhi ‘lladhi bi ni`matihi tatimmuṣ-ṣāliḥāt. And if something happened that displeased him, he used to say: Alḥamdu lillāhi `alā kulli ḥāl. When something happened that pleased him, the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: Praise is to Allah Who by His blessings all good things are perfected. And if something happened that displeased him, he used to say: Praise is to Allah in all circumstances. Hisn al-Muslim 218
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “A grateful eater is equal to a patient fasting person.” (Sunan Ibn Majah Book 7, Hadith 1764)
Indigenous peoples of the Americas have a historically high frequency of blood type O, with some communities showing nearly universal O type blood, such as the Navajo and Quechua. This genetic trait is linked to an Ancestral Informative Marker (AIM) related to the G542A mutation, which emerged in Beringia during the migration into the Americas from Asia. Scientists continue to study why this genetic uniformity exists, exploring theories about founder effects, adaptation to diseases like malaria, and unique evolutionary histories.
High Frequency of Type O Blood
Near Universal Presence:Type O blood is a defining feature of many Indigenous populations in the Americas.
Examples:Studies have found nearly 100% Type O blood in certain Quechua communities in Peru, while other groups like the Navajo in Arizona and the Yanomami in the Amazon have very high frequencies (99% and 92% respectively).
Genetic Origins
Beringian Migration:The O blood type gene, specifically the O1V542 allele, is thought to have been selected in the Native American ancestral population during their migration from Asia through Beringia.
Ancestral Informative Marker (AIM):The G542A mutation, found in the ABO gene, is a unique marker in Native American populations and helps trace their genetic origins.
Scientific Theories and Research
Founder Effect:A single founding population could have carried this blood type, leading to its high frequency through genetic drift and isolation.
Disease Resistance:Type O blood is associated with resistance to severe malaria, suggesting a possible evolutionary advantage against this ancient disease in the Americas.
Continued Study:Research continues to investigate the biological and historical reasons behind this genetic uniformity, which offers insights into the peopling of the Americas and human evolution.
Because group O blood can be received by anyone in a blood transfusion, it was originally thought that this was the ancestral blood type, but more recent work suggests that there are several different mutations that can deactivate the A or B genes to turn them into O. This makes a firm evolutionary timeline much harder to establish and there are several competing theories that contradict each other.
What they agree on is that AB is the most recent and didn’t occur until the 16th Century when group A populations from Europe and group B populations from Asia began to mix. The other blood groups are tens of thousands of years old with B being more recent than A. The oldest group is either group A or one of the forms of group O.
Type O blood lacks A and B antigens, with O-positive being the most common overall type and O-negative being the universal blood donor for emergencies, as its red blood cells can be given to any patient regardless of their blood type. O-positive blood is also in high demand because it can be given to the majority of the population (those with a positive blood type).
Characteristics of Type O Blood
Antigens:Type O red blood cells do not have the A or B antigens on their surface.
Rh Factor:
O-positive:Has the Rh factor present on the red blood cells, making it a positive blood type.
O-negative: Lacks the Rh factor, making it a negative blood type.
Importance of Type O Blood
Universal Donor (O-negative):O-negative blood is crucial for emergency situations when a patient’s blood type is unknown, as it can be given to anyone.
High Demand:Both O-positive and O-negative blood types are in high demand.
O-positive: It is the most common blood type in the population and can be transfused to any patient with a positive blood type (A+, B+, AB+, O+).
O-negative: It is in constant demand for critical care, emergency resuscitation, and for immune-deficient newborns.
Who can receive O blood?
O-negative recipients: can only receive blood from O-negative donor;
O-positive recipients: can receive blood from O-positive or O-negative donors.
How Blood Type Is Determined And Why You Need To Know – Red Cross – US
Blood types are determined by the presence or absence of certain antigens – substances that can trigger an immune response if they are foreign to the body. Since some antigens can trigger a patient’s immune system to attack the transfused blood, safe blood transfusions depend on careful blood typing and cross-matching. Do you know what blood type is safe for you if you need a transfusion?
There are four major blood groups determined by the presence or absence of two antigens, A and B, on the surface of red blood cells. In addition to the A and B antigens, there is a protein called the Rh factor, which can be either present (+) or absent (–), creating the 8 most common blood types (A+, A-, B+, B-, O+, O-, AB+, AB-).
What Is A Universal Blood Donor?
Universal donors are those with an O negative blood type. Why? O negative blood can be used in transfusions for any blood type.
Type O is routinely in short supply and in high demand by hospitals – both because it is the most common blood type and because type O negative blood is the universal blood type needed for emergency transfusions and for immune deficient infants.
Approximately 45 percent of Caucasians are type O (positive or negative), but 51 percent of African-Americans and 57 percent of Hispanics are type O. Minority and diverse populations, therefore, play a critical role in meeting the constant need for blood.
Types O negative and O positive are in high demand. Only 7% of the population are O negative. However, the need for O negative blood is the highest because it is used most often during emergencies. The need for O+ is high because it is the most frequently occurring blood type (37% of the population).
The universal red cell donor has Type O negative blood. The universal plasma donor has Type AB blood. For more about plasma donation, visit the plasma donation facts.
Nearly 16 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S.”
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Islam began as something strange and will go back to being strange, so glad tidings to the strangers.’”
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَيَعْقُوبُ بْنُ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ كَاسِبٍ، وَسُوَيْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا مَرْوَانُ بْنُ مُعَاوِيَةَ الْفَزَارِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ كَيْسَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ “ بَدَأَ الإِسْلاَمُ غَرِيبًا وَسَيَعُودُ غَرِيبًا فَطُوبَى لِلْغُرَبَاءِ ” .
Two people were injured by a bear in the area of Peoples Road near Fifth Line East yesterday afternoon. According to a release from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, the victims may have inadvertently come between a bear and its cubs. The pair sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to the hospital.
The bear has yet to be located as of Thursday morning and the Ministry of Natural Resources is managing the incident.
Sault Police are reminding community members using walking trails to remain alert, keep dogs on a leash, and make plenty of noise while walking to alert bears to your presence so they can avoid you.
Not every bear encounter is an emergency situation. Call 911 if the bear poses an immediate threat to personal safety and exhibits threatening or aggressive behaviour. For non-emergency encounters call the toll-free Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866-514-2327.
For more information on preventing and reporting encounters with black bears please visit this page.
The Algoma Veterinary Clinic is reporting a confirmed case of West Nile Virus killed a horse in East Algoma.
West Nile Virus is a neurological condition that can affect the spinal column or the brain, and is usually spread by the bite of a mosquito that has fed on an infected bird.
Clinic owner and veterinarian Dr. Keith Good says the horse succumbed to the virus and died about a week-and-a-half ago. Due to privacy concerns, he couldn’t say exactly where the horse was located when it died.
“This one here developed weakness in its hind end. It got to the point where it had trouble standing,” Good said. “It didn’t really have seizures, but there were obvious neurological signs.”
Good said there’s a vaccine available to horse owners that provides protection from the virus. “It requires two doses at least three weeks apart, and then probably another week to develop full protection,” he said.
The virus can’t be transmitted from horse to horse, or from horse to human.
“It’s kind of a moot point at this time of the year, because by the time we get horses that have never been vaccinated before protected, mosquitoes will probably be gone for the season.” “Even infected horses have so little virus in their bloodstream that mosquitoes don’t usually pick it up from a horse,” Good said. “The transmission is from birds to horses.”
It’s the first time the clinic has seen a confirmed case of West Nile Virus in a horse since 2017.
PROPHET YUNUS DUA HADITH Ibrahim bin Muhammad bin Sa`d narrated from his father, from Sa`d that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The supplication of Dhun-Nun (Prophet Yunus) when he supplicated, while in the belly of the whale was: ‘There is none worthy of worship except You, Glory to You, Indeed, I have been of the transgressors. (La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minath-thalimin)’ So indeed, no Muslim man supplicates with it for anything, ever, except Allah responds to him.” Sahih (Authentic) Jami at-Tirmidhi 3505; Notes; There is No one/ nothing Worthy of Worship except Allah/ God AllMighty – as the Path to Jannah/ Paradise;
I have prostrated my face to the One Who created it, and gave it hearing and sight by His might and His power. Glory is to Allah, the Best of creators. [Hisnul 50] [At-Tirmizi 2/474, Ahmad 6/30, Al-Hakim]
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