Why Did They Have to Die?
Omar Suleiman|/by/omar-suleiman
Omar Suleiman|/by/omar-suleiman
Yaqeen Institute|/source/yaqeen-institute
By: Omar Suleiman Source: Yaqeen Institute Apr 2, 2024 No Comments
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Every soul must taste death, and every human must experience loss. But how do you deal with that loss, accept the reality of death, and understand a decree that seems to take away what you love so dearly?
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