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Episode 52: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
Have you ever asked yourself, “why do bad things happen to good people?” We all have, and sometimes this question leads us to questioning God. I was asked by a listener to give this question some attention and hopefully this discussion will offer some comfort to those amongst us suffering.
Episode Notes
Hadith Mentioned
Hadith of Gabriel
Selected Links
Imam Junayd
Imam Nawwawi’s Book of Remembrances
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