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The Class of Sūrat al-Sajdah, Verse 24

Celebrating our 2026 graduates · Yaqīn and Steadfastness.

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وَجَعَلْنَا مِنْهُمْ أَئِمَّةً يَهْدُونَ بِأَمْرِنَا لَمَّا صَبَرُوا وَكَانُوا بِآيَاتِنَا يُوقِنُونَ

And We made from among them leaders who guided by Our command, because they persevered patiently and had certainty in Our signs.

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