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Aug 14
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Lecture – Being Steadfast on the Path | ...

Mufti Ismail Menk
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Why do we feel so tired, even after chasing everything we thought we wanted? It’s not the world that’s running — it’s you. The more you get, the less peace you find.


So what’s the one thing you’re ignoring that actually brings contentment? It’s not success.

For more lectures from scholars like Mufti Menk, listen to Inside Islam Podcast — available on Apple and Spotify


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