Why We Face Trials | Ustadha Fatima Lette | Juz 20 Qur'an 30 for 30 S5

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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

0:00 – Highlights
📌 1:01 – Today’s trivia
2:00 – Intro

📌 3:06 – Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on humility and submission to God
4:31 – Is there a better God?
6:53 – Allah’s answer to Pharoah
8:34 – “God-like” figures vs. slaves of Allah

📌 9:20 – Sh. Abdullah Oduro reflects on the greatest joy
10:08 – Raja’, the hope to see Allah
13:01 – How Allah ends this verse

📌 14:38 – Ustadha Fatima Lette reflects on a verse that encompasses Juz 20
16:20 – If I believe, why am I facing hardships?
18:45 – Trials are refinement

📌 19:34 – Reflections
20:32 – Growing out of your test
21:33 – Hoping to meet Allah vs. fearing Him
23:00 – Heartwork in Ramadan is your clarity
24:50 – Trials are your moments of gratitude
26:15 – When you fail to contextualize your trials

📌 27:45 – Final thoughts

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47 thoughts on “Why We Face Trials | Ustadha Fatima Lette | Juz 20 Qur'an 30 for 30 S5”

  8. Ma Shaa Allah! Allahu akbar! So happy to be a student of yours! Dr. Omar you have no idea of the work that you are doing for the sake of Allah! Enjoying watching you and Br. Oduro all the time! Sr. Fatima! Your senegalese sister is so proud of you ma sha Allah. May Allah reward you all in both worlds. Ameen. Indeed joloff rice is the food of the Ummah. This made my day. Subhanallah 🙂

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  10. 🎉 Alhamdulilah feels so good to hear My beloved country being mentioned in this episode 🥰Am Fatima from The Gambia 🇬🇲 ✨Actually the jollof rice is called Benechin in our local languages 🥰

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  11. The Gambian’s Love you too ya Sheikh 🥹🥰🙌🏽Barakhallah feek. Currently in Pakistan on studies but I’ll have you know that we tune in and follow the series and your wonderful inspiring lectures all the way Alhamdulilah. We ask Allah for barakah and HIS benevolence on you and the whole team🤲🏽 Yani We appreciate and love you all Fisabililaah , May Allah Azawajal unite us all in HIS abode of tranquility and perfection

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  16. Suban’Allah soooooo happy to see my beautiful sister, Ust Fatima on 30 for 30 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 She was ahhhhmazing and her presence on the show beautifully showcases the scholarship that exists amongst all types of diverse Muslim women 🥰 May Allah reward you! Allahumma Ameen!

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  30. Alhamdulillah so excited to have a guest speaker from my country! 🇬🇲 🇬🇲 🇬🇲 Alhamdulillah Sr. Fatima, brilliance!
    In The Gambia we say benechin not jollof rice. Gambia has the number one, the absolute best jollof rice none can compare. Period.

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  39. Mashaa Allah beautiful reflections from all of you. I especially appreciated Ust. Fatima's inisghts. May Allah bless you all (and those working behind the scenes) with the best of this life and the Hereafter. Ameen

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  44. Salam. The answer Prophet Musa gave to pharaoh, that he caused his mother to put him in the river can be likened to the Palestine situation with Israel "calming" to be defending itself. You should not be there in the 1st place

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