How does the Qur'an explain hardships and the things we dislike? How do we understand the suffering of the Muslims in Gaza and the world over? In Surah Baqarah, what does ""purchasing error in exchange for guidance"" mean?

Join Imam Tom Facchine with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they reflect on Juz 2 of the Qur'an, discussing Allah's knowledge and wisdom, what happens when you sell your soul for your desires, what it means to live a principled, ethical life, and how martyrdom in Islam is like charity on an entirely different level.

Chapters:

0:00 - Highlights
0:54 - Introduction
📌 3:51 - Today's trivia
📌 4:25 – Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on one aspect of qadar
6:52 - The wisdom behind experiencing hardships

📌 10:08 – Sh. Abdullah Oduro reflects on those who sell out religion
11:28 - Purchasing what's wrong in exchange for what's right
14:04 - What we're really saying when we say "guide us to the straigh path"

📌 15:43 – Imam Tom Facchine reflects on identity vs. principle
16:40 - Why the changing of the qibla is so important
17:52 - How the prophets interacted with their communities
19:34 - How martyrdom in Islam is related to sadaqah

📌 20:45 – Closing reflections
21:15 - How resurrection brings comfort to the believer
24:10 - How principles can make you a hero
26:43 - The story of the army that teaches about principles
28:15 - Are Muslims a 'death cult'?

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What were the words that Allah received from Adam AS in the first juz?

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