Br. Amir explores the importance of living a halal lifestyle and avoiding harmful behaviors such as fraud, misbehavior, drugs, and other bad deeds. Drawing on Islamic teachings and wisdom, Amir Junaid Muhadith provides practical advice on how to cultivate a mindset of purity, respect, and righteousness in our daily lives.

Sheikh Belal Assad from Melbourne, Victoria speaks on the topic of Social Media Addiction.

This lecture was delivered at the “Breaking The Chains 2019” Youth Conference organised by the Youth Office of The Islamic Centre of West Australia and Curtin Muslim Student Association at The Curtin University of Western Australia.

A former rapper who is now a Muslim discusses the negative impact music has on one’s life.

What happened to our dignity and our honor in our ummah? Why are we still asleep? When will we wake up?

Ibn Ali Miller discusses issues facing American youth.

Music, is it a safe space to find refuge in, or can it be perhaps harmful? Is it okay to listen to it or not?
In this livestream, Brothers Amir Muhadith and Mutah Beale have an insightful discussion on the topic.

Do we feel that Islam is just a list of rules? Do we only think about Allah as the one who will punish us only? Ustadha Yasmin discusses this misunderstanding and more.

Are you living two lives? One that pleases your American lifestyle and one that pleases your Islamic lifestyle? Are you struggling between the two? Is there a difference? Can you be both?

The challenge is friends! Our friends help us choose which path to take… if our friends remind us of Allah (swt), it becomes much easier to feel strong on the path that Allah (swt) has ordained for us… but friends that are heedless of Allah (swt) only make it easy for us to forget! Instead of pulling us towards Allah, they pull us away! If we feel guilty and want to come back to the path of Allah… our friends, who are not on this path, make it difficult for us… we stand out, maybe even look weird! Friends have lead innocent youth to crime… friends have caused peer pressure to make a Muslim youth conform to societal expectations… but also… Friends have pulled a fallen youth up from the gutters, bringing them closer to Allah (swt)! It all depends on the company you keep! So how do you get to have such a company?

Allah’s Apostle said, “Whoever can guarantee (the chastity of) what is between his two jaw-bones and what is between his two legs (i.e. his tongue and his private parts), I guarantee Paradise for him.” (Bukhari) What we say is important and it stays with the child. If we are persistent with our positive message it continues to resonate with those around us. Don’t lose your cool, you may regret it later. Think before you speak because words matter.

Dr. Zara Khan describes the meaning of culture and considers the roots and values in pop culture and the implications for Muslims in the West.

How do we navigate adolescence as tweens approaching it, teens experiencing it, and parents raising them? Dr. Altaf Husain explores raising children compassionately and how to deal with social forces that cause our children to question and doubt.

How do we be ambassadors for the Prophet (s)?

In this day and age we sometimes especially living in the West we sometimes we feel strange. There are ideas and opinions that the majority follow but contradict what we believe.

Do you wake up everyday and go through your daily activities without meaning or connection? Do feel empty inside and living life like a robot?

Imam Suhaib Webb shares advice for the youth in strengthening their self esteem and identity as a Muslim.

Society is taking us away from our true nature and purpose. Islam is calling us to this. How can we avoid the distractions and return to The Truth?

How many of are youth are lost in the dunya? What are we doing about it?

Remembering Allah online.

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan shares his own personal story with the Qur’an. He talks about how he did not take Islam seriously as a teenager in high school.

Mufti Menk inspires us to do not take our youth for granted and to remember our purpose and our blessings.

Shaykh Bilal Assad discusses women companions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). He specifically discusses the life of the great woman named Barakah (ra).

Somebody who watches a few YouTube videos doesn’t become a Scholar. Someone who Googles a Wikipedia article doesn’t become a Mufti.

With the advent of modernity and globalisation the Ummah faces new challenges that are unique to our times.

On the one hand we have the ultra conservative fanatics that take every verse of the Qur’an and Sunnah literally without understanding the context or purpose thereby making the religion more difficult and burdensome than it really is.

Then on the other hand we have the ultra liberal progressives that modify the religion to what is acceptable to their flawed intellects and the norms of the societies that they live in.

Pseudo-scholars from both ends of the spectrum with loud mouths and mesmerizing speeches but no authentic Islamic Scholarship are seen as scholars by the wider community and often speak on behalf of Muslims and Islam.

In this thought-provoking talk Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi​ addresses the current controversies within the Ummah and how can we navigate through these challenges of modern times.

“Every person has a legacy. You may not know what your impact is, and it may not be something that you can write on your tombstone, but every person has an impact on this world.” What is it that you are doing for this world? How are you contributing to making the lives of others and your own better? What are you leaving behind? What is your legacy?

How can we prevent ourselves from falling into the sin of zina? If one makes mistake, how does one correct their way?

Parents are becoming strangers to their own children especially when they become teenagers. Young people aren’t able to talk to their parents. How can we improve the relationships between parents and children in our modern society while protecting their Islam.

What is happening with our Muslim youth and their confidence? What about their identity? Are Muslim parents doing the best job? How can we protect our children and raise a righteous generation?

Shaykh Hasan Ali makes an analogy of a young child who wants a lollipop and continues to persist in asking their parent for it comparing it to our lives in this world.

Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed gives meaning to life especially towards millennials who find themselves lost.

What do we do when Muslims have doubts in Islam? How do we prevent ourselves from causing doubts in our community?

Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy discusses issues pertaining to the Muslim family living in the West.

Brahim Karag and Samira Ibrahiem talk to dr. Altaf Husain about his student life, the importance of maintaining our Islamic identity and serving the community.

Shaykh Said Rageah discusses with the youth regarding getting married.

Many regions around the world are not legalizing recreational use of marijuana. What will this mean for Muslims? What is the status of marijuana in Islam?

There are young Muslims who are leaving or have left Islam and the only thing remaining is their Muslim name. They may come for Eid prayers but that is about it. What is going on?

Mohamed Hoblos reminds us that Allah doesn’t need us but we need Allah more then ever. He reminds us of our purpose in this world.

Imam Zaid Shakir clarifies what it means to strive for communal empowerment and how Muslims can recommit to this lifelong journey starting from embracing our strangeness and ending at submission. Lecture took place on Jan. 12, 2019, University of California, MSA West Conference 2019, Irvine, CA.

Shaykh Abu Usamah discusses how the Prophet (s) advised and warned against the lifestyle of sin.

Ibn Ali Miller reminds the youth to look at what they have and be grateful. He reminds us about family and the sacrifice those who came before had to make to make it easier for the next generation.

Imam Abdul Malik discusses how the youth can empower themselves to lead the frontier for Muslim development in the West. This is from the 3rd (2012) Annual New Horizons conference themed, “The Road to Muslimanity” at Brooklyn Technical High School Auditorium, Brooklyn, New York, USA.

Sh. Saad Tasleem talks about how people who return to Islam or come to Islam they have a drive to do everything correct and the eventually become confused and alone with understanding their Islam.

One year ago, #ConfidentMuslim Ibn Ali Miller was a construction worker working 10-12 hours a day to provide for his family. Since then, a video of him breaking up a street fight in his neighborhood went viral, shared and praised by athletes and celebrities. Now, he travels the world as a motivational speaker, advocating for underprivileged Muslims in the inner cities.

During the Confident Muslim session at MAS ICNA Annual Convention 2017, Ibn Ali discusses the struggles of the youth in his community, the teacher who invested his time, knowlege, and money in him and the difference it made in his life, and the importance of finding your purpose.

Stay tuned for the complete “Islam and the Inner Cities” talkshow with Ibn Ali Miller and Sh. Omar Suleiman.

Shaykh Saad Tasleem reminds us on how we should be when we are online.

Brother Ibn Ali Miller gives a candid talk directed at the youth but the message can be applied to everyone regarding the nature of the dunya and straying from straight path.

Bro. Ibn Ali Miller reminds us of the attractive dunya that can misguide us from the deen. He reminds the youth citing personal anecdotes from his life on how to stay on the straight path.

How can the youth be active in Islam? Dr. Altaf Husain cites the example of the sahaba, Musab ibn Umair, may Allah be pleased with him.

This world is full of distractions taking us away from remembering Allah and feeding us media that only consumes our heart. Shaykh Hasan Ali explains to us how we are killing ourselves trying to attain the dunya.

Imam Zaid Shakir discusses Islam’s stance on the LGBTQ issue and limits as Muslims, and in regards to the LGBTQ community. How, Muslim youth should interact with the LGBTQ community, including when their own Muslim friends identify as LGBTQ. He also explains how youth can be ambassadors of Islam while still respecting other communities.

Shaykh Yasir Fahmy discusses the challenges young people face navigating this world. Dealing with this world and reconciling their belief and society around them.

Ibn Ali discusses the trials that he and many others face due to their Muslim identity and how to develop ‘Proper Confidence’ as the best defense to this.

Muslim Students Association hosts Mufti Menk at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa where he addresses students and parents on how to deal with life’s struggles.

People of the “Cave” is what Qur’an refers to these youth. These young men were in pursuit of protecting their new found identity of a Muslim. Their departure from the city was to protect their faith and the deep desire to live a life of a believer in one God. They chose to sacrifice luxuries of this life and the protection of their beliefs. Their migration away from society was a last resort to protect their faith. Alhamdulillah, today in America, we are not subject to the extreme circumstances faced by these youth. As Muslims in America, we have the constitutional right to practice our faith and live as believers. Yes, we may have to make some sacrifices of time & wealth, but we are in no way subject to the harsh circumstances faced by this youth. The example of this youth is a fresh air of empowerment for our youth. This story is a very important reminder for everyone who in the midst of all luxuries and comforts of this world, should still be focused on finding the truth, promoting it and being ready to sacrifice the luxuries and comforts of this life to promote, protect and practice their faith.

How do we truly balance our lives worshipping Allah and living in this world with all its distractions and attractions. Shaykha Anse Tamara Gray explains.

In society today, it is common practice for the youth to cultivate their skills and ultimately choose a career in which their skills are found to be an asset. What the youth don’t think about, though, is how their skills can actually be an asset to the development and ultimate success of Islam in this world today. Consequently, there are practices in Islam that can be used to benefit us in society as well, but nobody thinks about these things.

Ustadha Rania and others took part in an insightful parenting panel about incorporating faith-based approaches to raise conscious Muslim children.

Shaykha Ieasha Prime discusses how to protect our spiritual bodies.

Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick reminds us the battle that is taking place in this world. The battle is of the heart. What is in our hearts? What do we truly love and care about? This world or the next?

Surah Mudatthir is a critical chapter of the Qur’an for the young Muslim activist. What lessons can we take from it to move forward and grow? Recorded at the 51st Annual MSA National Continental Conference in Detroit, MI on Sunday, August 31, 2014.

As Muslims, it is not enough to say “We are Muslims because we are born Muslims” or “We are Muslim because that’s what our family practices.” Islam truly is a complete way of life that gives us the roadmap to integrate god-consciousness into everything we do.

How do we use the deen to conquer our desires? How do we avoid our desires from committing prohibited actions? Especially with those who are young and growing up in a society where it is easy to access things that are prohibited. Imam Suhaib Webb explains this and more.

Imam Suhaib Webb discusses what it means when our youth say “I tried and it didn’t work”.

Our youth do not have high expectations and settle for mediocrity. Shaykh Yasir Qadhi explains why this should not be and we should set our sights high. We should aim for the best and strive for excellence.

Lets Draw lessons from these versus: “So by mercy from Allah , [O Muhammad], you were lenient with them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult them in the matter. And when you have decided, then rely upon Allah . Indeed, Allah loves those who rely [upon Him].” (Surah Nisa, verse 159) Dealing with children and specially teens with love and compassion. Pardoning and forgiving our teens will bring them closer to us. Recognizing that it is only Allah that guides and no one else and seeking Allah’s guidance for ourselves and our families.

It is common to hear people say that “religious” people are boring and do not have a life. This is far form the truth. Where do we balance our lives in this world and our obligations as believers.

Listen to how Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda beautifully puts haters and trolls in their place with an ayah of the Qur’an and a press of the block button.

It an be difficult for parents and children to communicate with one another. Sister Suzy Ismail discusses this and provides potential solutions for families.

Shaykh Bilal Philips discusses the current environment young Muslims face while growing up.

“Indeed the ends you seek are diverse.” (94:4) Muslim students are more than just “Muslim” and “students.” How do different parts of our identity play a role in who we are, who we become, and how we embrace different parts of identity? Recorded at the 51st Annual MSA National Continental Conference in Detroit, MI on Friday, August 29, 2014.

Our friends are a reflection of who we are. Every morning, we look in the mirror with the intent of perfecting our image. But what happens when our mirrors become tinted or broken? How can we choose friends that share our morals and ideals in a manner that pleases Allah, without changing the reflection in the mirror?

Shaykh Saad discusses the life around the Sahaba (ra) and youth during that time.

A central theme in Surah An-Nur is marriage and the main criteria for choosing a spouse. Nouman Ali Khan stresses that it is imperative in this day and age for parents to realise that the world their children live in today is completely different from theirs when they were growing up. Young people must have the freedom to meet in a dignified manner and parents must open the doors to what is halal when their children are ready for marriage because if they don’t they are, in fact, flinging the doors to the impermissible wide open. Prophet Muhammed sought refuge from an Ummah full of single men and women who are unable to get married out of social and financial concerns.

I love my religion, but I also love my life, especially in the west. I want to live a Muslim lifestyle, and a western lifestyle. Is there a way that I can live a western-Muslim lifestyle?

Shaykh Abu Usamah discusses magic tricks in Islam.

Imam Siraj delivers a passionate speech calling us to action.

Dr. Altaf Husain leads a discussion around raising children as Muslims our societies.

Mufti Menk discusses the challenges youth face in modern society.

Imam Zaid Shakir discusses the various different types of people who helped the Prophet (s) in the early days of Islam.

Imam Yaseen Shaikh explains as we grow up in society we need to decide who do we follow in our lives.

“And We made them leaders, guiding (men) by Our Command, and We sent them inspiration to do good deeds, to establish regular prayers, and to practice regular charity;and they constantly served Us and Us only.” (21:73)

Muslims in the West are faced with the difficult task of integrating within larger society and being direct contributors to its growth and well-being. Recent issues such as the NYPD
spying scandal have challenged this integration for students. How we address these injustices and coordinate our response with the public and government at large will reflect on who we are as Muslims in America. This attitude must also translate into the influence we have on our local communities that include Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Our role must extend beyond the walls of our mosques and into the public domain where we may influence political, educational, and even social trends. Our presence will be felt if we only put forth the effort that is required. A fitting opportunity is in the upcoming election where the course of political events rests in the hands of us as voters. How we define our role in this referendum on where our country is heading will surely have an impact on people here and abroad. Join us for a discussion on the multiple roles we students play in American society.

Do we really believe? Do we really believe in what recite in our prayers and what we believe in? In this lecture Shaykh Zahir Mahmood discusses the importance of taking our religion seriously and believe in what we read and have learned.

“We have certainly created man in the best of stature.” (95:4) Sex, Image and Society — where does society’s widespread expectations of body image, sexuality and wealth fit in with an American Muslim’s identity, modesty and purpose? Recorded at the 51st Annual MSA National Continental Conference in Detroit, MI on Saturday, August 30, 2014.

In this khutbah Shaykh Hamza Yusuf discusses how there will be those who will be against you but we have to stay firm and not stray.

Dr. Hesham Al-Awadi talks about teenagers and how the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was like a teenager. By serving teenagers we are serving society, Dr. Hesham explains.

Do we just listen to the recitation of the Quran and read it like a robot or do we engage with it where it helps us grow to be a better Muslim? Shaykh Saad Tasleem discusses how we should ponder and reflect on our relationship with the Quran.

Shaykh Saad Tasleem discusses this sensitive topic that is rarely discussed.

One of the unique struggles of our generation is the tension that arises with attempting to reconcile technological developments and our secular education with our religious education and spiritual development. Sh. Abdul Nasir Jangda helps us understand the balance between the two spheres of knowledge.

Nouman Ali Khan from the Bayyinah Institute presents a lecture on Friendship. The program was hosted at Masjid Fateh in Bahrain and was coordinated in beautiful fashion by the SayOneCare organization. On this first night of the program, Ustadh Nouman discusses the nature of Friendship in light of the Qur’an.

The ADAMS Center Youth Group and Young Muslims co-hosted a program titled “Youth: The Lifeline of a Community” with visiting scholar Imam Omar Suleiman. Sheikh Omar gave some practical steps to those in attendance to get active, take action, and make a difference in their community.

There are many youth who are active in Islamic work and concerned about their faith. There are also many youth who do not care about religion and are deterred from it by others What can we do about these youth who have been disconnected from Islam and the Muslim community? Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan explains at the 2013 ADAMS Youth Conference in Virginia, USA.

Shaykh Hasan Ali discusses the youth of today in the West and how parents should understand the differences in the culture and the society. He explains how parents should raise their children in Western societies and how communication should be done. The younger and new generation is different and parents should understand it.

Imam Suhaib Webb talks to the youth on how to stay on the straight path while living in America.

Imam Khalid Latif tells the heartbreaking tale of his days as a chubby boy finding out one of his beloved snack foods weren’t permissible to eat because it contained gelatin with pork in it. Filmed at the Native Tongue story slam on May 21 in New York City.

Shaykh Bilal Philips talks about the problem of Muslims involved in gangs and methods to stop these gangs.

Sheikh Kamal El Mekki discusses the issues pertaining to Zina/Adultery and its adverse effects on society during Day 1 of his lecture “An Itchy Heart” held at Fanar – Qatar Islamic Cultural Center on the 5th & 6th April 2013.

We sometimes an experience a “high” after short period of increased knowledge, but when it ends we are burnt out and lose focus. Why does this happen? What is this “Burn Out Phenomenon”?

From the beginning of creation, there has been an ongoing battle between man and temptation and the fight only gets harder. We are surrounded by temptation at every turn; at university, on the street, in the shops and through the media. Without sufficient moral guidelines and self-discipline, it is easy to fall and be led astray from our ultimate goal – to worship the Almighty.

Lecture in Upton Lane, UK

Brother Adeel Hussain died while travelling to the event where Mufti Ismail ibn Musa Menk was speaking. Upon hearing this news, Mufti Menk decided to change the topic and remind us all about death. We need to reflect on when and how we will die. How do you want to leave this world?

“Happily Ever After – Growing Marriage for a Life Time”
Mufti Ismail Menk’s “Travelling Light” Sri Lanka Lecture Tour Series December 2012

Raising Tomorrow’s Leaders Today – Mufti Ismail Menk
Lecture delivered in Johannesburg, South Africa

“Therefore, stand firm in your devotion to the upright faith – the nature made by Allah, the one on which mankind is created – and the laws of Nature ordained by Allah cannot be changed. That is the standard of true faith, but most among mankind do not know.” (30:30)

We are God’s greatest creation, perfect and innocent in our childhood. This is the beginning, the moment where we are precisely calibrated to the Truth. It has been described as our inherent nature, but since we are bombarded by modern dogma, human philosophies, and tampered traditions, it gathers dust waiting to be known again. Therefore, we ask the question, what is our true nature and why were we given it? And if we are to rediscover this natural state of ours, it certainly may need some polishing in order to see our unblemished reflection again. As a result, we may find something we had felt all along but simply ignored.

This lecture is from Continental Conference 2012. #msacc2012

“Therefore, stand firm in your devotion to the upright faith – the nature made by Allah, the one on which mankind is created – and the laws of Nature ordained by Allah cannot be changed. That is the standard of true faith, but most among mankind do not know.” (30:30)

We are God’s greatest creation, perfect and innocent in our childhood. This is the beginning, the moment where we are precisely calibrated to the Truth. It has been described as our inherent nature, but since we are bombarded by modern dogma, human philosophies, and tampered traditions, it gathers dust waiting to be known again. Therefore, we ask the question, what is our true nature and why were we given it? And if we are to rediscover this natural state of ours, it certainly may need some polishing in order to see our unblemished reflection again. As a result, we may find something we had felt all along but simply ignored.

In this lecture, Imam Murphy gives advice on not judging people and having more effective Muslim organizations.

Shaykh Omar Suleiman’s session at the Road to Revival Conference, presented by Rutgers New Brunswick Muslims’ Student Association on January 29th, 2012.

Sheikh Omar Suleiman delivering a talk about love and dating in Islam at EPIC Youth’s program, How to Love, on February 10, 2012 at the East Plano Islamic Center.

A very positive and thought-provoking talk by Br. Nouman Ali Khan on the optimism of tomorrow’s young muslim.

Pre-Ramadan reminder by Sh. Abdul Nasir Jangda about the importance of ramadan and how to implement it in our daily lives before and after.

In this lecture Imam Omar discusses the reality of freedom and its limits.

In this lecture, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan discusses what our youth face growing up in our society.

This is an evening program conducted by Shaykh Omar Suleiman at the Islamic Society of Baltimore on June 22, 2012.

In this lecture, Imam Omar talks to the youth about marriage, gender relations and the Islamic approach.

Br. Nouman Ali Khan delivering a talk about the Quran as guidance at EPIC Youth’s program, Timeless Guidance | A Book to Remember, on June 11, 2012 at the East Plano Islamic Center.

Shaykh Khalid Yasin addresses problems within the Muslim community such as youth out of control, racism and similar related issues.

A lecture in which Shaykh Khalid Yasin focuses primarily on the youth, taking them back to the heart of Islam believing in the oneness of God and fearing Him wherever they may be. Khalid Yasin also advises the youth on ways to improve themselves and possibly become the soldiers of Islam. The lecture also includes a short talk from World Champion Boxer Hajj Nasim Hamed.

“Impact of Youth in Today’s Society”- Talk by Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan (Apologies for poor sound quality) Speech at Chain of Hearts, the First annual Youth Conference in Southern California, March 17, 2012, Anaheim, California. Organized by the Southern California Chapters of YM and ICNA. Read more about this event: http://www.icna.org/sold-out-1st-youth-conf-by-ym-icna-in-s-california/

Modesty is from faith. How does one get modesty from faith?

Facebook is an extremely popular website that many people around the world use. For Muslims it can be a tool for good but a tool for bad. How can we use it and maintain the good from Facebook? AbdelRahman Murphy discusses this in this lecture.

Dr. Altaf Husain discusses the MSA (Muslim Students’ Association) experience and the life after it.

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delivers a powerful reminder for the youth on protecting their faith.

What makes the companions so unique and special compared to others during the time of the Prophet (saas)? What did they do in their youth? Why is it important to study them?

Do we really want to achieve excellence or are we merely satisfied with being ordinary? At a Texas summer youth retreat, Siraj Wahhaj shares his observations that can help the believer progress on the road to excellence by improving one’s overall understanding, appreciation and practice of Islam. In this talk, he makes a brief synopsis of the well-known hadith of Gabriel with an emphasis on the critical aspect of ihsan (striving for perfection). He also implores the audience to remember that the Islamic teachings are for one’s benefit and that we must strive to learn and practice the deen. But this striving comes at a price! What is that price and are we willing to pay it? A great lecture for any Muslim, especially teenagers, who want to move from one level of faith and practice to the next. Other topics discussed: good and bad leadership, seeking leadership, fear and humility before Allah, demonstrating gratitude, and praying correctly with calmness. (Duration: 56 min)

How do can we take something from Malcolm X into our lives today?

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Problems and solutions for the youth today.

Imam AbdelRahman Murphy discusses the dangers of interacting with the opposite gender in un-Islamic ways.

Lecture from MSA National Conference 2010 parallel to the ISNA 2010 Convention.

Lecture from MSA National Conference 2010 parallel to the ISNA 2010 Convention.

Lecture from MSA National Conference 2010 parallel to the ISNA 2010 Convention.

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This lecture was given during the Youth Conference organized by Young Muslims parallel to the 2008 ICNA annual convention in Hartford, CT.

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Lecture given at the 3rd Reviving the Islamic Spirit convention in Toronto, Canada at the Rogers Centre (formerly known as the Sky Dome).

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