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Aug 2023
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7 Bad Habits to Avoid

Belal Assaad
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We often focus on the ritual sides of religious practice, which have foundational purposes in our development. However, ignoring the rights, boundaries and social/family dealings between each other can destroy our good deeds and worship, just like fire burns wood without realizing.. Here are 7 crucial advice Allah gives us in the Quran to ensure we do not become as what the Prophet ﷺ said, ‘a bankrupt person’.

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