Why are some people saved while others aren't? What does divine guidance truly mean? Why is contentment and clarity important for da'wah?

Join Ustadha Zaynab Ansari with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they reflect on Juz 8 of the Qur'an, focusing on Surah al-An'am verses 111, 144, and 153. In this session, they discuss concerns about predestination, salvation, what guidance feels like, and finding peace in the fact that God is All-Knowing.

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How many times is the word Anʿām (livestock) mentioned in Surah Anʿām?

A. 5
B. 6
C. 8

Chapters:

0:00 - Highlights
📌 0:50 - Today's trivia and intro📌 2:36 – Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on why some people are guided and others aren't
5:32 - The duty of those who give da'wah
📌 7:55 – Sh. Abdullah Oduro reflects on divine guidance and what the straight path is
8:56 - What to do and be aware of if you want guidance
11:39 - The purpose of the last ten days of Ramadan
📌 13:28 – Ustadha Zaynab Ansari reflects on Surah al-An'am, verse 144
15:11 - The contrast between the guided and the misguided
16:23 - Hadith about being released from anxieties on the Day of Judgment
18:06 - Hadith about reflection and clarity
📌 19:19 – Reflections
21:03 - Being content with not knowing is a pure manifestation of worship
23:20 - The believer is a person of clarity
24:31 - What does Allah 'opening the heart' mean and what are its signs?
25:15 - What is true guidance in Islam?
📌 26:41 – Final thoughts

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