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“In our inherent contradictions as humans, and in order to validate our own pain, we deny the pain of others. But it is in acknowledging the pain of others that we achieve fully our humanity.”

Quote by Hamza Yusuf

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Hamza Yusuf, born in 1958, is a renowned scholar, writer, and speaker. His areas of expertise include Islam, religious philosophy, and cross-cultural communication. Hamza Yusuf is highly respected in the academic and religious communities for his in-depth research and dissemination of Islamic teachings. more

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