Abu Mihjan (ra): The Sahabi With A Substance Use Disorder | The Firsts | Dr. Omar Suleiman

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He was fierce on the battlefield, yet fighting a quieter battle within himself.

Abu Mihjan (ra) had a weakness, but it never stopped his courage. He owned his struggle and still showed up for his community, time and again. What finally became his turning point?

00:00 - Abu Mihjan (ra)'s Background
02:10 - Struggle With Alcoholism
04:01 - Serving Islam While Struggling With Sin
05:33 - Eager to Fight at Battle of Qadisiyyah
08:13 - Like an Angel in the Battlefield
11:17 - How He Gave Up Drinking
13:17 - Possibly Martyred in Azerbaijan
15:41 - Allah's Love Is Bigger Than Your Sin
16:44 - Your Purpose Is Bigger Than Your Sin

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