Why do I face hardships? What am I supposed to get out of the test Allah has given me? Is it too late for me to turn back to Allah?

Join Ustadha Fatima Lette with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they reflect on Juz 20 of the Qur'an, discussing the purpose of trials (and life) and what makes it all worth it in the end, how to get closer to God as a result of them, the importance of gratitude in navigating life, the hope that Allah gives us, and what to focus on in the last ten nights of Ramadan.

✨Test your knowledge of the Qur'an✨

Which battle is named after a surah in Juz 19?
A. Al Ahzab
B. Al Furqan
C. Al Anfal

Chapters:

0:00 - Highlights
📌 1:01 - Today's trivia
2:00 - Intro

📌 4:36 – Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on humility and submission to God
6:01 - Is there a better God?
8:23 - Allah's answer to Pharoah
10:04 - "God-like" figures vs. slaves of Allah

📌 10:50 – Sh. Abdullah Oduro reflects on the greatest joy
11:38 - Raja', the hope to see Allah
14:31 - How Allah ends this verse

📌 16:08 – Ustadha Fatima Lette reflects on a verse that encompasses Juz 20
17:50 - If I believe, why am I facing hardships?
20:15 - Trials are refinement

📌 21:04 – Reflections
22:02 - Growing out of your test
23:03 - Hoping to meet Allah vs. fearing Him
24:30 - Heartwork in Ramadan is your clarity
26:20 - Trials are your moments of gratitude
27:45 - When you fail to contextualize your trials

📌 29:15 – Final thoughts

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