Neglected Blessings and Unique Opportunities
Omar Suleiman|/by/omar-suleiman
Omar Suleiman|/by/omar-suleiman
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By: Omar Suleiman Source: Yaqeen Institute Mar 14, 2020 No Comments
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As we practice and endure social isolation and even quarantine, we should stop thinking of what we may be missing out on and start considering the ways that time could be spent in attaining knowledge and getting closer to Allah. Sheikh Omar Suleiman reminds us on the things we should look to do in light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Published Mar 13, 2020
Category: Faith & Spirituality, Featured, Highlights, Videos
Topics: Coronavirus, Destiny (Qadr), Equality, Health, Khutbah (Sermon), Life And Death, Martydom, Mosque, Pandemic, Quarantine Values: Compassion, Gratitude, Knowledge, Patience, Spirituality
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