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Mohd Wajid @wajid171201 · 14 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1448 AH
A Reminder to Myself & Others “Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.” (Qur’an 13:11) Change begins within. Work on your heart, your intentions, and your relationship with Allah and trust Him with what comes next.
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