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Mar 2025
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Juz 13: Why Did Yusuf (as) Suffer? | Dr....

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Think of the story of Yusuf (as). Why do bad things happen to good people? What gives a believer the strength to keep going? And how often do we overlook the signs Allah places in our path?

Join Dr. Jinan Yousef with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they reflect on Juz 13 of the Qur’an, exploring the lessons of faith, resilience, patience, and ihsan (excellence).

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