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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
How an Unexpected Trial Taught Me Tawakkul
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Academic validation is great and all—until, like anything else, it exists in excess. As a first-generation American with big dreams so I could one day take care of my parents, I quickly found myself chasing educational and career milestones for the dopamine hit they always brought. Then it all came crashing down when I got my bar exam results, right as I was starting my big law job.
Preparing to retake the bar didn’t just feel academically challenging—it felt spiritual. In the midst of it all, I was left with one pressing question: what happens when Allah forces you to pause, places a roadblock in your path, and the only way forward is through tawakkul?