Series on "10 Muharram" - Ep 4 - The concept of Martyrdom in Islam and other religions
Aslam Abdullah|/by/aslam-abdullah
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By: Aslam Abdullah Source: IslamiCity Aug 31, 2020 No Comments
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Dr. Aslam Abdullah hosted a Live Online Session during the first ten days of Muharram 2020 to commemorate the New Year of Hijri and the day of Ashura.
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Topics: Martydom, Muharram, Shia-Sunni Relations
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