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- 34 min
- The Du'a That Answers Every Prayer & Removes Every HardshipSh. Omar Suleiman shares and reflects on a beautiful du'a stated by Prophet Yunus (Jonah) as he was in the belly of the whale. This du'a is said to clear all hardship and be answered by Allah (swt) if given sincerely by the believer.Explore more resources on dealing with the Coronavirus: https://bit.ly/39lVeV617 min
- Oh Allah, Reduce My Pain But Not My RewardSh. Omar Suleiman revisits the concept of reward based on patience shown in times of hardship and how you should focus on asking Allah for the reward without asking for the struggle.Explore more resources on dealing with the Coronavirus: https://bit.ly/39lVeV69 min
- Qur'an 30 for 30 #7Juz' 7 with Dr. Nazir KhanSh. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro, joined by special guest Dr. Nazir Khan, explore gems from the seventh Juz' of the Holy Quran.37 min
- Angels in your Presence #7In Episode #7, the respected Imam informs us that throughout the day we have an angel that with reins at our head above which is a banner.if you are humble to Allah, Allah tells the angel to raise those reins, i.e. raising us in the sight of Allah. If you are arrogant those reins are lowered, i.e. humiliated in the sight of Allah. and above it a bannerAs for the banner, something will be written it dependent upon our intention for the day. What is written on that banner? Take this four minute break during your day to ascertain the wordings on your banner today.4 min
- Qur'an 30 for 30 #7Juz' 7 with Dr. Nazir Khan _Sh. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro, joined by special guest Dr. Nazir Khan, explore gems from the seventh Juz' of the Holy Quran.Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research37 min
- Qur'an 30 for 30 #6Juz' 6 with Mufti Abdul Rahman WaheedSh. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro, joined by special guest Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed, explore gems from the sixth Juz' of the Holy Quran.Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research34 min
- Angels in your Presence #6As You Step Out.When you're about to step out into the world, and you say this prayer, you will be protected...Bismillah, tawakkaltu âala Allah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa-billahIn the name of Allah, I've put my trust in Allah, and there is no power or might except that which belongs to Allah.Angels in Your Presence by Omar Suleiman, Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research4 min
- Angels in your Presence #5In Episode #5, our beloved Imam addresses the effect of a night of sleep with wudu’ on our following day.Did you know that not only humans work on shifts but there are in fact angels who work on a shift? Evening and morning? Their shifts begin and end at fajr and asr. The two angels of the ‘asr shift out with each other two at the time of fajr. Allah will ask them how did you leave my servant and they will answer. What is their answer? What methodology should you employ to get ahead of others? What is the effect of sleeping through the night into sunrise? Undoubtedly the five minutes of this talk will provide you with the answers to the above.6 min
- The Scholar Who Pretended He Couldn't HearSh. Omar Suleiman reflects on a stories from the past that showed a great deal of compassion and sensitivity. We can learn from these companions by being compassionate and sensitive to each other as we go through these difficult times together.7 min
About Omar Suleiman
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Imam Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University. He’s also the resident scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center, and Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, a multi-faith alliance for peace and justice.
Originally from New Orleans, LA, he began his journey of traditional Islamic learning in the year 2000 and has spent years studying in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Malaysia, etc. Upon becoming certified in various traditional sciences, he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic law, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a Master’s degree in Islamic Finance, a Master’s Degree in Political History, and is in the process of completing his PhD from the International Islamic University of Malaysia in Islamic Thought and Civilization.
His career started in his hometown of New Orleans where he served as the Imam of the Jefferson Muslim Association in New Orleans for 6 years and directed the ICNA Relief “Muslims for Humanity” Hurricane Katrina Relief effort. It was in this time that he was noted on a national level as being a strong advocate of community service, interfaith dialogue, and social justice. He co-founded the East Jefferson Interfaith Clergy Association and was awarded for his outstanding civic achievement by the Mayor and City Council of New Orleans in 2010.
He then moved to Dallas and became the Resident Scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center in 2013 and more recently, Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square. In Dallas, he has been a noted leader and voice for peace, and has partaken as a representative of the Muslim Community in many city functions. He has since been a guest at various national functions to share his experiences in community building.
Shaykh Omar most recently founded the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research which is a think tank that focuses on instilling conviction based on Islamic texts, and producing contribution. He also founded M.U.H.S.E.N (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs), a nonprofit umbrella organization serving the community to establish a more inclusive “Special Friendly” environment for our Brothers & Sisters of all Disabilities.