The road to Paradise is paved with difficulties and struggle. Part of the refinement of one's soul is the recognition that patience and struggle against the nafs are needed in order to achieve nearness to Allah ﷻ and success in the Hereafter.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The path to Paradise

• Patience is struggle

• Patience in obedience

• Acquiring patience

Show Notes:

• Surah Yusuf: http://quran.com/12

• Story of Prophet Yusuf from Shaykh Ahmed Saad Al-Azhari: https://youtu.be/VbWmQ_sHplk?t=19m30s

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Intro and outro music by Nader Khan (www.naderkhan.com)