ON THE SUBJECT OF 62 THE MERITS OF SELF-SACRIFICE Let us start by reading some verses from the Koran Allah, the Exalted says: "..... and prefer them above themselves, even though they themselves have a need......" 59:9 Koran "who give food, for the love of Him (Allah) to the needy, the orphan, and the captive." 76:8 Koran