Why is it so easy for some people to respond to the call of Allah but not others? How can a Merciful God punish people? Everyone wants to be happy, but how can you actually find that happiness and contentment?

Join Dr. Hassan Elwan with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they reflect on Juz 10 of the Qur'an, extracting beautiful gems on hope and fear of God, what it means to have tawakkul, the motivation to do the right things, predestination, and where contentment truly lies.

Learn the du'a that is mentioned by Dr. Hassan Elwan:

اللهم إني ضعيف فقو في رضاك ضعفي ، وخذ لي الخير بناصيتي ، واجعل الإسلام منتهى رضائي

Allahumma innee da’eefun fa qawwi fee ridaaka da’fee wa khudh ila al-khayri bi-naasiyatee waj’al al-Islama muntaha ridaa’ee

✨Test your knowledge of the Qur'an✨

What is the reason that most of the scholars say there is no Basmalah (Bismillah) in Surah At-Tawbah?

A. It is considered a continuation of Surah Al-Anfal
B. There's no Salaam for the hypocrites
C. Theres no Salaam for making tawbah

Chapters:

0:00 - Highlights
📌 1:30 – Today's trivia
1:55 - Introduction

📌 3:20 – Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on hope and fear
6:14 - Those who mock religion
8:03 - Allah is never unjust

📌 9:29 – Sh. Abdullah Oduro reflects on Al Anfal, verses 61 - 63
10:45 - God is in control
14:51 - Why belief in predestination is so important

📌 15:41 – Dr. Hassan Elwan reflects on why it's easy for some to follow God and not others
18:55 - The key to contentment and happiness
20:37 - Loving Allah

📌 21:55 – Reflections
22:25 - Who refuses Paradise?
23:53 - Reconciling God's mercy with His punishment
25:19 - How find happiness with Allah
29:39 - The pleasure of iman

📌 30:40 – Du'a

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