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Jul 2024
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They will NEVER understand Karbala!

After Maghrib
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What led Yazid to the undeniably atrocity that occured in Karbala and how were his acts even justified. Ahmed and Sayed Ali reflect on the story of Karbala as we enter this Holy Month and we should all reflect on our acts during these nights of Mourning.

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