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Sep 2022
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Ep 2 - How to Fight Spiritual Distractio...

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Why is reading the Qur’an different for us than reading other things? What are the distractions that can steal our attention away from Allah? What can we do to put our hearts in the right state to connect with His Words? In this episode, Sh. Suleiman Hani talks to Dr. Safaruk Chowdhury about overcoming spiritual distractions. Dr. Safaruk is a Research Sch ... Show More
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