S6E3: How Running Changed His Life

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S6E3: How Running Changed His Life

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Mar 11, 2024

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Discover Bro Shariff's inspirational journey to running at 40, sparking a fitness movement among Singaporean Muslims in this episode. Despite challenges, he embraces the Sunnah of fitness, intertwining physical and spiritual well-being while motivating others. Join us as he unveils new initiatives to further unite and empower the Muslim community through the joy of running.

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Mar 11, 2024

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Converts Central focuses on the challenges that Muslim converts face along their conversion journey to help Muslims from all backgrounds to find a strong foothold in Islam.

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S6E3: How Running Changed His Life

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