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3390. It was narrated from Humaid At-Tawîl that he heard Anas say: "The Messenger of Allâh ﷺ established the bond of brotherhood between (some of) the Quraish and (some of) the Anshâr, and he established the bond of brotherhood between Sa'd bin Ar-Rabî' and 'Abdur-Raḥmân bin 'Awf. Sa'd said to him: 'I have wealth, which I will share equally between you and me. And I have two wives, so look and see which one you like better, and I will divorce her, and when her Toddah is over you can marry her.' He said: 'May Allâh bless your family and your wealth for you. Show me - i.e., where the market is.' And he did not come back until he brought some ghee, and cottage cheese that he had left over. He said: 'The Messenger of Allâh ﷺ saw traces of yellow perfume on me and he said: 'What is this for?' I said: 'I have married a woman from among the Anshâr.' He said: 'Give a Walimah (wedding feast) even if it is with one sheep.'" (Saḥih)
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1. The expansive bond of brotherhood between the Emigrants (Muhajireen) and Helpers (Anshâr) is a great and unparalleled achievement in human history.
No other religion, dogmatic theory, or movement can present its equal, which bound together people non-related in a bond more effective and substantial than blood relationship - more effective and substantial than what is found among mothers - begotten real brothers, particularly at a time when people used to be each other's enemies without any reason. Is there any man around who can present to his real brother what Sa'd bin Rabi' presented? May Allâh be pleased with them.
2. The name of the woman mentioned is Umm Aws bint Anas.
