Between fear that humbles the heart and hope that lifts it, the Servants of the Most Merciful walk a path of beautiful balance.

In this fourth session of ʿIbad ar-Rahman, Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the Qur’anic verse: “Our Lord, turn away from us the punishment of Hell. Indeed, its punishment is ever enduring.” — Surah Al-Furqan, 25:65

Even as they spend their nights in prayer and their days in service, these servants never feel secure in their deeds. Their worship deepens—not in pride—but in awe, love, and trust in Allah. They fear His displeasure without falling into despair, and they hope in His mercy without growing complacent.

Join Dr. Omar Suleiman as he reflects on what it means to live between fear and hope, the two wings that carry the believer toward Allah.

In this episode of Ibadur Rahman, Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the next defining quality of the Servants of the Most Merciful:

“They are those who spend a portion of the night prostrating themselves and standing before their Lord.” — Surah Al-Furqan, 25:64

After a day of patience and composure among people, these devoted servants find their strength and renewal in solitude — when the world sleeps and their hearts awaken before Allah. Through the stillness of qiyām al-layl, they draw mercy, clarity, and the power to face the trials of the day.

Dr. Omar Suleiman explores how night worship becomes the believer’s anchor: a time of sincerity away from all eyes, where humility deepens, the soul is healed, and true connection to the Most Merciful is restored.

Jerusalem was liberated. The ummah celebrated. But Salahuddin knew the truth — the real war was only beginning.

Europe’s kings mobilized. Massive armies crossed land and sea. A counterattack unlike anything before was coming.

Because victory does not end wars. It invites them.

Do you really care about Ramadan? If you do, you would prepare for it the same way you prepare for the most important events in your life. Ramadan doesn’t reward last-minute effort. When you show up half-prepared, it shows in your experience. The quality of your Ramadan begins with the quality of your preparation.

“It’s a fact: the Qur’an will make you a better person, spiritually and mentally. Understanding the words of Allah will bring you closer to Him and inspire good within you. Memorizing ayat will improve your memory and make you a sharp student. Reading every day will build good habits into your routine. In this episode, Dr. Tesneem highlights how—and why—to build the Qur’an into your life, no matter how busy you are.

The sincerity of arriving first is the sincerity of enthusiasm. The sincerity of leaving last is the sincerity of endurance. But it is steady, patient endurance that keeps you grounded when everyone else has left.

Watch this lecture by Dr. Omar Suleiman on cultivating endurance in your faith and carrying it beyond moments of motivation.

Sha‘ban is a time to prepare the heart. Tame the ego now, before Ramadan begins, because the ego is what clouds judgment and pulls us toward what harms us instead of what heals us. 

Listen to the full khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman to learn how to check your ego.

The Prophet ﷺ communicated with compassion, and that alone should be enough to know that his words  were never meant to belittle or degrade others. So how do we react to statements attributed to the Prophet ﷺ that appear to do just that—especially when they seem to target women? In this episode of Real Talk, Dr. Tesneem Alkiek unpacks that tension, offering case studies from the Qur’an and Sunnah that have been misunderstood or misused, and shares how we can all feel more confident and empowered in understanding our tradition with greater clarity and depth.

Salahuddin lures the massive Frankish army out of their forts using Raymond’s wife as bait. The Crusaders march into a strategic trap — a desert without water, poisoned wells, and burning shrubs.

By the time they realize what they’ve walked into… there is no way back.

Are you among Allah’s friends, or those who stand against Him? And how would you even know? There are major sins for which Allah has promised to wage war against those who commit them. At the same time, there are deeds that earn His pleasure and draw a person closer to Him as one of His allies. Listen to the full khutbah to learn which actions bring you nearer to Allah—and which invite His anger.