The Firsts with Dr. Omar Suleiman

Utbah Ibn Ghazwan was one of the first 10 people to embrace Islam. He lived to take it far into Iraq, yet he remained in a simple tent and preferred a life of obscurity. Tune in to episode 56 with Dr. Omar Suleiman.

Ayyash ibn Abi Rabiah (ra), the brother of Abu Jahl,  was tricked into coming home out of love for his mother only to spend years in captivity for his refusal to disbelieve.

How many people would intercede as martyrs for the spouse that supported them in their courage? Listen and learn more about Atika bint Zayd (ra).

Abdullah ibn Hudhafah was chosen by the Prophet ﷺ to face the most brutal emperor of his time. He was known for being unfazed by tyrants.

Khunais ibn Hudhafah (ra) was one of the earliest Muslims who would be the only member of his tribe fighting on the side of the Muslims in the battle of Badr.

Al-Shifa bint Abdullah (ra) taught Hafsa (ra) how to read, and many others how to heal and understand other complicated matters.

When Musab embraced Islam, he lost everything he had of this world. And long after he lost his life for that same cause, the companions themselves would regularly be brought to tears remembering his sacrifices.

Abdullah Ibn Umm Maktum is a remarkable companion on whose behalf Allah spoke. His eyes could not see, but his heart was always beating with faith.

The story of Abu Jandal, Abdullah, and Suhayl Ibn Amr is one of the most unique stories in the Seerah with multiple twists in the lives of every member of the family all ending with the pleasure of Allah.

He was the shepherd of the Ummah, and continued to teach even in the way that he died. His life, death, and legacy will forever be a source of inspiration to us on how to lead our lives and our communities in ways that are pleasing to Allah.