Righteous Romance: Love Stories from the Seerah

One Sided Love in Medina: Barira & Mughith

Righteous Romance Ep 2

With Sh. Ammar AlShukryEpisode 24 minAug 19, 20256K views

One sided love can be one of the most painful experiences in life. In Episode 2 of Righteous Romance, Shaykh Ammar Alshukry shares the moving story of Barira and Mughith, a lesson from the Sahaba about love that wasn’t returned, freedom from a marriage that wasn’t meant to be, and the wisdom of the Prophet ﷺ in matters of the heart.

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Discover some of the most moving love stories in Islamic history, told through the lives of the Prophet ﷺ, his family, and his companions.

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Righteous Romance: Love Stories from the Seerah

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