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Jul 2020
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#16 - On Hardships, Trials and Tribulati...

Waheed Jensen
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We continue with our three-episode series on hardships, trials and tribulations, and in this second part, we talk about how struggles bring about sincerity, humility and patient forbearance, as well as many rewards from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. We also explore the notion, "With every hardship comes ease", as we present glimpses from the lives of Moses, Mar ... Show More
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