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Jan 2024
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Are Hardships a Punishment

Sayed M. Jawad Qazwini
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Renowned speaker Sayed Jawad Qazwini critiques the misconception of Allah as a punitive force, offering insights from the Quran to debunk the idea that hardships are direct consequences of past mistakes. In this thought-provoking podcast segment, he urges listeners to reconsider simplistic views on life's challenges.




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