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Sep 2023
54m 9s

Why do Bad Things Happen? | Ustadh Abdel...

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Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy where they discuss the question, 'why do bad things happen?' and share tips on how to endure trials & challenges in life.

 

00:00 - Intro

01:35 - Translating a book: THe Benefits of Trial & Tribulations

03:00 - You're not alone in being tested

04:30 - Tasting success through tests

06:51 - Reflecting on Allah's names - Ad Dhar & An-Nafi'

08:49 - Ma'rifah: Attaining deep conviction

13:59 - The meaning of Fitnah

15:27 - The difference between a test and a punishment

15:49 - We won't always know the wisdoms behind our tests.

20:51 - Learning to trust Allah

22:42 - Struggles make people strong

23:23 - Lessons from Yusuf (as)

27:09 - Sometimes you'll see wisdoms behind tests

34:10 - Finding sweetness in tests

38:20 - The highest level of sabr 

44:27 - The faith of those who are at the end of their lives

47:03 - When a test makes you become a source of comfort for someone else

 

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