Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What does it mean to be a believer in Islam? Cherif Abou El Fadl dives into Surah Al-Kahf to illustrate a tangible process to grow in faith.

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0:00 - Call To Prayer
2:30 - What is the meaning of life?
10:03 - The 4 Chambers of the Believer's Heart
28:50 - What nature has to teach us about faith
37:45 - Do not confuse the principles of surrender with spiritual manipulation
42:34 - Prayer

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