Omar Suleiman
596 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsImam 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.
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Episodes
The Plague that Killed Sahaba and the Coronavirus
March 06, 2020 07:36 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBIn light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Sh. Omar Suleiman delivers a special lecture on the Amwas plague, the first plague to claim the lives of hundreds of Sahaba and thousands of people in the 7th century. He highlights lessons we can learn from that time period and offers some spiritual gems that are relevant ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Plague that Killed Sahaba and the Coronavirus
The Firsts - Episode 12
March 02, 2020 08:58 - 1 hour - 42 MBAbu Bakr – Part 3 There Will Never Be Another One Prophet Muhammad ï·º was keen to remember and honor âthe firstsâ for their support, suffering, and sincerity. Abu Bakrâs (ra) honor surpassed everyoneâs, including that of Umar ibn al Khattab (ra). He surpassed everyone by a distance that no one could ever catch up ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Firsts – Episode 12
The Firsts - Episode 11
February 25, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBAbu Bakr_ Setting His Own Standards Abu Bakr’s (ra) character is best described by the words of Ali (ra), ‘he is the first to every good’. Abu Bakr (ra) was the ultimate trendsetter, the fastest to do the good deed. In episode 10 of The Firsts, Sh. Omar Suleiman continues to talk about Abu Bakr ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Firsts – Episode 11
The Firsts - Episode 10
February 25, 2020 09:57 - 53 minutes - 37.5 MBAbu Bakr_ Second to None in the Pursuit of God Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (ra) was the ultimate “first”: quick to believe, quick to do good, never hesitant to follow the Prophet ï·º, and had a natural instinct toward good. In Episode 9 of The Firsts, Sh. Omar Suleiman describes the noble character of Abu Bakr ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Firsts – Episode 10
The Firsts - Episode 09
February 25, 2020 09:53 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBAli and Fatima_ From Love to the Pain of Death Many came to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, asking whom he loved the most, including Ali (ra) and Fatima (ra). He had the most eloquent answer, while maintaining his character of honesty. Even though Fatima was very dear to him and his heart was very attached ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Firsts – Episode 09
What's in a Name and What's Your Defining Quality
February 06, 2020 08:52 - 26 minutes - 18.9 MBWhat’s in a name? Sh. Omar Suleiman discusses the etiquette of how we deal with one another from the prohibition of mockery of names outlined in Surat al-Hujaraat to the names we give our children. Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – What’s in a Name and What’s Your Defining Quality
Why do we grieve and what can we learn from celebrity deaths
February 01, 2020 08:22 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBWhy do we grieve and what can we learn from celebrity deaths? Sh. Omar Suleiman addresses the recent death of basketball legend, Kobe Bryant, and why celebrity deaths affect us so much as well as what we can learn from moments like these. Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Why do we grieve and what can we learn from celebrity deaths
The Firsts - Episode 08
January 31, 2020 14:05 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBThe First Family – Ali (ra) and Fatima (ra) Both Ali and Fatima were raised by the beloved Prophet ﷺ and had a special place in his heart. They were married by the Prophet ﷺ then counseled by him. Through their blessed marriage, a community came together and a community remains inspired. They faced obstacles ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Firsts – Episode 08
The Firsts - Episode 07
January 31, 2020 14:01 - 51 minutes - 35.9 MBAli ibn Abi Talib (ra)_ Courageous & Steadfast _ Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ love for Ali ibn Abi Talib (ra) was immense. It is narrated that the Prophet ﷺ asked Allah to show love to those who love Ali and to show hate to those who hate Ali. Tune in to episode 6 of The Firsts ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Firsts – Episode 07
The Firsts - Episode 06
January 20, 2020 08:14 - 51 minutes - 35.9 MBAli ibn Abi Talib (ra) – courageous and steadfast In episode 5 of the Firsts, Sh. Omar Suleiman introduces us to Barakah Bint Thalaba, or Umm Ayman, the woman who never stopped caring. Umm Ayman was a second mother to the Prophet ﷺ after his mother passed. Not only is she the second woman to ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Firsts – Episode 06
The Firsts - Episode 05
January 07, 2020 11:22 - 39 minutes - 27.6 MBUmm Ayman_ The Woman Who Never Stopped Caring In episode 5 of the Firsts, Sh. Omar Suleiman introduces us to Barakah Bint Thalaba, or Umm Ayman, the woman who never stopped caring. Umm Ayman was a second mother to the Prophet ï·º after his mother passed. Not only is she the second woman to accept ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Firsts – Episode 05
The Firsts - Episode 04
January 07, 2020 11:20 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBKhadijah_ His First Love, Our First Mother In episode 4 of the Firsts, dive into the many âfirstsâ accomplished by the best woman of her time, Kadijah bint Khuwaylid (ra), the Prophet Muhammadâs (pbuh) first love and wife. Sh. Omar Suleiman describes the relationship and love between Khadijah (ra) and the Prophet (pbuh), her support, ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Firsts – Episode 04
The Firsts - Episode 03
January 07, 2020 11:16 - 47 minutes - 33.2 MBWaraqa Ibn Nawfal_ The First to Confirm Prophethood We find Waraqa in the seerah and at the very beginning of Sahih Bukhari, but with little beyond his death – making the rest of his life a mystery. Who was he before that? What is his story? What is his status? Sh. Omar Suleiman tells the ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Firsts – Episode 03
The Firsts - Episode 02
January 07, 2020 11:09 - 41 minutes - 29.3 MBZaid Ibn Amr (ra)_ A One Man Ummah Zaid Ibn Amr Ibn Nufaid (ra) is an absolutely remarkable figure in the history of Islam and has a story unlike any other from the companions of the Prophet ﷺ. Aside from being a monotheist before the coming of Islam, he would guide people to what pleased ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Firsts – Episode 02
The Firsts - Episode 01
January 07, 2020 11:06 - 41 minutes - 29.2 MBTrendsetters, Revivers, and Strangers Who are The Firsts? There are forerunners in every age and circumstance. They rise to the occasion, and inspire a generation. They are the firsts that are chosen to lead the way for humanity. In this series, we will go through not only the famous firsts in Islamic history, but the ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Firsts – Episode 01
The Powerful Prayer of a Mother
December 21, 2019 15:50 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBIn the midst of a major battle, the prophet notices a bird distressed about her baby. The prophet instructed it’s child be returned to the mother. This is position that Islam gives a mother. Even when the mother bears no resemblance to us, it’s status remains the highest in Islam. Imam Omar provides insight into ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Powerful Prayer of a Mother
Masjid Al Aqsa -The Occupied Sanctuary
November 11, 2019 10:36 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Masjid Al Aqsa -The Occupied Sanctuary
Omar Suleiman – Masjid Al Aqsa -The Occupied Sanctuary
November 11, 2019 10:36Addressing the Topic of Trauma and Faith
October 14, 2019 15:07 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBISNACON 2019 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Addressing the Topic of Trauma and Faith
What Do You Smell Like
September 27, 2019 22:11 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBAllah has given us different senses and different ways in which we perceive things, and odor has a persuasion that is stronger than our other senses. Sh. Omar Suleiman talks about the spiritual and physical implications of smell. Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – What Do You Smell Like
Speaking a Word of Truth to a Tyrant
September 10, 2019 20:32 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBKhutba Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Speaking a Word of Truth to a Tyrant
Overcoming Compassion Fatigue, Numbness, and Burnout
September 06, 2019 13:13 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Overcoming Compassion Fatigue, Numbness, and Burnout
Becoming a Friend of Allah
August 21, 2019 11:52 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Becoming a Friend of Allah
Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah - Episode 10 - And in That Let Them Rejoice
August 12, 2019 20:11 - 4 minutes - 3.29 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah – Episode 10 – And in That Let Them Rejoice
The Story of Hajar - Uncovering Certainty in Uncertainty
August 12, 2019 20:10 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Story of Hajar – Uncovering Certainty in Uncertainty
Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah - Episode 09 - The Wonders of 'Arafah
August 10, 2019 15:45 - 5 minutes - 3.77 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah – Episode 09 – The Wonders of ‘Arafah
Virtues of Dhul Hijjah - Episode 08 - 3 Years of Fasting
August 09, 2019 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.7 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Virtues of Dhul Hijjah – Episode 08 – 3 Years of Fasting
Virtues of Dhul Hijjah - Episode 07 -The Sacrifice
August 09, 2019 12:59 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Virtues of Dhul Hijjah – Episode 07 -The Sacrifice
Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah - Episode 06 - The Preferred Forms of Remembrance
August 06, 2019 20:30 - 5 minutes - 3.82 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah – Episode 06 – The Preferred Forms of Remembrance
Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah - Episode 05 - Fasting the First 9 Days
August 05, 2019 20:45 - 5 minutes - 4.2 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah – Episode 05 – Fasting the First 9 Days
Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah - Episode 04 - The 10 Days of Moses
August 03, 2019 18:30 - 7 minutes - 4.99 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah – Episode 04 – The 10 Days of Moses
The Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah - Episode 03 - The Days Allah Swears By
August 03, 2019 18:20 - 7 minutes - 5.54 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah – Episode 03 – The Days Allah Swears By
Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah - Episode 02 -The Best Good Deeds
August 02, 2019 15:21 - 7 minutes - 5.2 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah – Episode 02 -The Best Good Deeds
Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah - Episode 01 - The Sacred Months
August 02, 2019 15:21 - 6 minutes - 4.96 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah – Episode 01 – The Sacred Months
Ramadan 2019 - Allah Loves - Episode 30 - Beauty
June 06, 2019 20:12 - 4 minutes - 3.29 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2019 – Allah Loves – Episode 30 – Beauty
Ramadan 2019 - Allah Loves - Episode 29 - Acceptance of His Gifts
June 04, 2019 08:10 - 5 minutes - 3.89 MBEid Khutbah Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2019 – Allah Loves – Episode 29 – Acceptance of His Gifts
Ramadan 2019 - Allah Loves - Episode 28 - Being Prophetic
June 03, 2019 10:09 - 4 minutes - 3.16 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2019 – Allah Loves – Episode 28 – Being Prophetic
Ramadan 2019 - Allah Loves - Episode 27 - Generosity in Trade
June 03, 2019 10:08 - 4 minutes - 3.05 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2019 – Allah Loves – Episode 27 – Generosity in Trade
Ramadan 2019 - Allah Loves - Episode 26 - The Unnoticed
June 01, 2019 20:40 - 6 minutes - 4.5 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2019 – Allah Loves – Episode 26 – The Unnoticed
Ramadan 2019 - Allah Loves - Episode 25 - Your Mother
May 30, 2019 23:22 - 6 minutes - 4.34 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2019 – Allah Loves – Episode 25 – Your Mother
Ramadan 2019 - Allah Loves - Episode 24 - Love
May 29, 2019 22:01 - 6 minutes - 4.37 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2019 – Allah Loves – Episode 24 – Love
Ramadan 2019 - Allah Loves - Episode 23 - The Mosques
May 29, 2019 21:55 - 6 minutes - 4.56 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2019 – Allah Loves – Episode 23 – The Mosques
Ramadan 2019 - Allah Loves - Episode 22 - Cleanliness
May 27, 2019 19:30 - 5 minutes - 3.67 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2019 – Allah Loves – Episode 22 – Cleanliness
Ramadan 2019 - Allah Loves - Episode 21 - Punctual Prayer
May 27, 2019 09:15 - 7 minutes - 5.27 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2019 – Allah Loves – Episode 21 – Punctual Prayer
Ramadan 2019 - Allah Loves - Episode 20 - Consistency
May 26, 2019 13:05 - 4 minutes - 2.97 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2019 – Allah Loves – Episode 20 – Consistency
You're not going to miss Laylatul Qadr this Ramadan!
May 24, 2019 18:20 - 1 minute - 1.22 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – You’re not going to miss Laylatul Qadr this Ramadan!
Ramadan 2019 - Allah Loves - Episode 19 - Due Diligence
May 24, 2019 18:20 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2019 – Allah Loves – Episode 19 – Due Diligence
Ramadan 2019 - Allah Loves - Episode 18 - Forbearance and Deliberation
May 24, 2019 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.02 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2019 – Allah Loves – Episode 18 – Forbearance and Deliberation
Ramadan 2019 - Allah Loves - Episode 17 - Humility
May 23, 2019 18:54 - 6 minutes - 4.62 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2019 – Allah Loves – Episode 17 – Humility
Ramadan 2019 - Allah Loves - Episode 16 - Gentleness
May 21, 2019 19:59 - 4 minutes - 3.38 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2019 – Allah Loves – Episode 16 – Gentleness