Isra and Miraj (Night Journey)
Hamza Yusuf|/by/hamza-yusuf
Hamza Yusuf|/by/hamza-yusuf
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By: Hamza Yusuf Source: IslamiCity Apr 6, 2018 No Comments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mylm0P9srLw
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Shaykh Hamza Yusuf relates the story and history of Isra and Miraj (Night Journey of the Prophet).
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