Ijtihad Network Being Wise and Faithful Muslim in the Contemporary World
A journey like no other, we trace back how the khoja community became twelver Imami Shi’a. In this fascinating journey we look at the difficulties and obstacles which stood in their way and how through perseverance they finally managed to overcome all.
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