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9 to Asr
For many of us, the workday consists of meetings and deadlines with rushed salah breaks in between. But what could happen if we flipped the “daily grind” on its head? We often ask Allah for hasanat in this dunya and the akhirah, but what does that look like in real life?
My name is Nabintou Doumbia, and I’m your host. Through conversations with featured guests, I am seeking timeless wisdom that helps answer these questions—and more.
9 to Asr
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