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Juz 13: Why Did Yusuf (as) Suffer? | Dr. Jinan Yousef

March 12, 2025
Dr. Jinan Yousef, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdMV-J_k4ko

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Think of the story of Yusuf (as). Why do bad things happen to good people? What gives a believer the strength to keep going? And how often do we overlook the signs Allah places in our path?

Join Dr. Jinan Yousef with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they reflect on juz 13 of the Qur’an, exploring the lessons of faith, resilience, patience, and ihsan (excellence).

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Dr. Jinan Yousef

Dr. Jinan Yousef

Dr. Jinan Yousef has been an author for over a decade, and most recently published the book, "Reflecting on the Names of Allah" (Al-Buruj Press, 2020). She has been a student of Sheikh Akram Nadwi for many years, and currently studies tafsir and hadith at Al-Salam Institute. Jinan teaches classes on the names of Allah for SWISS online. She is passionate about helping Muslims connect to Allah through knowing Him by His names.

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Dr. Omar Suleiman

Dr. Omar Suleiman

President | Imam Dr. Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, and an Adjunct Professor of Islamic Studies in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program at Southern Methodist University.

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Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Fellow, Head of Convert Resources | Abdullah Oduro is a first generation Ghanian native that converted to Islam in 1997. He graduated from the College of Islamic Law from the University of AlMadinah in 2007. He conducts public speeches, sermons, lectures, and workshops around the US on Islamic Law, self-improvement, and convert life. He is currently the Imam at the Islamic Center of Coppell and Lewisville in Dallas, TX. He resides in Dallas, TX with his wife and four children.

Having recently joined Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research as a Scholar, Shaykh Abdullah leads a team providing unique and comprehensive resources for new Muslim converts and institutional convert care.

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