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
Ramadan 2018 - Prayers of the Pious - Episode 07 - O Allah, You Know That I Love You
May 22, 2018 10:03 - 4 minutes - 3.06 MBToday’s episode covers the du’a of Hudhaifa ibn al-Yaman, whose love of Allah swt inspires us to love Him and ask Him for his love. [ Day 7 Du’a] اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ صَبَاحِ النَّارِ وَمِنْ مَسَائِهَا ، وَلمَّا نَزَلَ بِهِ المَوْتُ قَالَ: هَذِهِ آخِرُ سَاعَةٍ مِنْ الدُّنْيَا، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّكَ تَعْلَمُ أَنِّيْ أُحِبُّكَ فَبَارِكْ ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Prayers of the Pious – Episode 07 – O Allah, You Know That I Love You
Ramadan 2018 - Prayers of the Pious - Episode 06 - The Highest Companionship in the Highest Garden
May 21, 2018 21:10 - 4 minutes - 2.89 MBToday’s episode is about the sincere du’a of Abdullah ibn Mas’oud, on the beautiful occasion when the Prophet ﷺ listened to his prayers to be among his companions. [ Day 6 Du’a ] اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَسْأَلُكَ إِيْمَانًا لا يَرْتَدُّ ، وَنِعِيْمًا لا يَنْفَدُ ، وَمُرَافَقَةَ نَبِيِّكَ مُحَمَّدٍ ـ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ـ فِي أَعْلَى ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Prayers of the Pious – Episode 06 – The Highest Companionship in the Highest Garden
Ramadan 2018 - Prayers of the Pious - Episode 05 - The Hand That Kills Me
May 20, 2018 14:56 - 4 minutes - 2.92 MBA du’a can make even the most unlikely circumstances occur, such as in the case of Umar and his martyrdom. [ Du’a Day 5 ] اللهُمَّ ارْزٌقْنِيْ شَهَادَةً فِيْ سَبِيْلِكَ وَاجْعَلْ مَوْتِيْ فِيْ بَلَدِ رَسُوْلِكَ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ اللَّهُمَّ لا تَجْعَلْ قَتْلِيْ عَلَى يَدِ عَبْدٍ سَجَدَ لَكَ سَجْدَةً يَحَاجُّنِيْ بِهَا يَوْمَ القِيَامَةِ “O Allah ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Prayers of the Pious – Episode 05 – The Hand That Kills Me
Ramadan 2018 - Prayers of the Pious - Episode 04 - Enormity of My Sins vs His Mercy
May 20, 2018 14:54 - 4 minutes - 2.92 MBIn this episode, we observe the du’a of a complicated character, Abdul Malik ibn Marwan, and how we can improve the quality of our du’as when asking for forgiveness from Allah swt. [ Day 4 Du’a ] يَا رَبِّ إِنَّ ذُنُوْبِي عَظِيْمَةٌ ، وَإِنَّ قَلِيْلَ عَفْوِكَ أَعْظَمُ مِنْهَا ، اللَّهُمَّ فَامْحِ بِقَلِيْلِ عَفْوِكَ عَظِيْمَ ذُنُوْبِي ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2018 – Prayers of the Pious – Episode 04 – Enormity of My Sins vs His Mercy
Ramadan 2018 - Prayers of the Pious - Episode 03 - A Covenant with Allah
May 20, 2018 14:53 - 4 minutes - 3.04 MBSh. Omar Suleiman discusses the power of making covenants with Allah swt through the prayer of Abdullah ibn Mas’oud, and the sincerity covenants can bring to your own du’a. [ Day 3 Du’a ] اللهُمَّ فَاطِرَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرْضَ ، عَالمَ الغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ ، إِنِّي أَعْهَدُ إَلَيْكَ فِي هَذِهِ الحَيَاةِ الدُنْيَا : إِنَّكَ إِنْ تَكِلْنِي إِلَى ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2018 – Prayers of the Pious – Episode 03 – A Covenant with Allah
Social Justice - Episode 37 - When Animals Indict Humans for Cruelty
May 18, 2018 12:53 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBHadith #37 – When Animals Indict Humans for Cruelty | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice – Episode 37 – When Animals Indict Humans for Cruelty
Social Justice - Episode 36 - The Prophet's Doctors and Islam's History of Healthcare
May 18, 2018 12:51 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBHadith #36 – The Prophet’s Doctors and Islam’s History of Healthcare | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice – Episode 36 – The Prophet’s Doctors and Islam’s History of Healthcare
Social Justice - Episode 35 - The Rights of Those with Disabilities
May 18, 2018 12:48 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBIn Hadith #35, of the 40 Hadiths on Social Justice Series, Sh. Omar Suleiman describes how the Prophet(s) dealt with those with mental illness, disabilities, and special needs. Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice – Episode 35 – The Rights of Those with Disabilities
Social Justice - Episode 34 - We Used to Have No Regard for Women
May 18, 2018 12:45 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBIn Hadith #34 of the 40 Hadiths on Social Justice series, Sh. Omar Suleiman discusses gender equity in Islam. Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice – Episode 34 – We Used to Have No Regard for Women
Ramadan 2018 - Prayers of the Pious - Episode 02 - His Door is Always Open
May 17, 2018 15:16 - 5 minutes - 4.01 MBIn today’s episode, we examine the importance of persistent du’a, like that of Habiba al Adawiya, and how to get personal with Allah SWT. [ Day 2 Du’a ] إِلَهِي غَارَت النُّجُوْمُ، وَنَامَت العُيُوْنُ وَغَلَّقَت المُلُوْكُ أَبْوَابَهَا، وَبَابُكَ مَفْتُوْحٌ، وَخَلا كُلُ حَبِيْبٍ بِحَبِيْبِهِ، وَهَذَا مَقَامِي بَيْنَ يَدَيْكَ “O Allah, the stars have vanished, the eyes ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2018 – Prayers of the Pious – Episode 02 – His Door is A...
Social Justice - Episode 33 - The Injustice of Stereotypes and Collective Guilt
May 17, 2018 15:14 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIn Hadith #33 of the 40 Hadiths on Social Justice series, Sh. Omar Suleiman discusses the injustice of stereotypes and collective guilt. Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice – Episode 33 – The Injustice of Stereotypes and Collective Guilt
Social Justice - Episode 32 - Racism and Tribalism
May 17, 2018 15:12 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBHadith #32: Racism and Tribalism | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice How the Prophet ï·º dealt with structural racism and tribalism at every level. Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice – Episode 32 – Racism and Tribalism
Social Justice - Episode 31 - Islamic Ethics Regarding Asylum, Refugees, and Migration
May 17, 2018 15:09 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn Hadith #31 of the 40 Hadiths on Social Justice Series, Sh. Omar Suleiman reviews Islamic ethics surrounding asylum, refugees, and migration. Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice – Episode 31 – Islamic Ethics Regarding Asylum, Refugees, and Migration
Social Justice - Episode 30 - Slavery in Islam
May 17, 2018 15:06 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBHadith #30 – Slavery in Islam | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice Epistemology vs. Historical Reality Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice – Episode 30 – Slavery in Islam
Social Justice - Episode 29 - The Rights of the Elderly on Society
May 17, 2018 15:04 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBHadith #29 – The Rights of the Elderly on Society | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice – Episode 29 – The Rights of the Elderly on Society
Social Justice - Episode 28 - The Rights of Extended Family
May 17, 2018 15:02 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBHadith #28 – The Rights of Extended Family | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice – Episode 28 – The Rights of Extended Family
Social Justice - Episode 27 - Framing How Rights Work in a Marriage
May 17, 2018 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBHadith #27 – Framing How Rights Work in a Marriage | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice – Episode 27 – Framing How Rights Work in a Marriage
Social Justice - Episode 26 - The Sin of Favoritism
May 17, 2018 14:58 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBHadith #26 – The Sin of Favoritism | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice – Episode 26 – The Sin of Favoritism
Social Justice Episode 25 - Justice Between Parents & Children
May 17, 2018 14:55 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBHadith #25 – Justice Between Parents & Children | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice How do we uphold Islam’s honoring of the parents without sanctioning injustice towards children? Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice Episode 25 – Justice Between Parents & Children
Social Justice Episode 24 - Insurance Companies and Vulnerable Citizens
May 17, 2018 14:53 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBHadith #23: Why is Riba Haram? | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice The concept of gharar and uncertainty in Islam. Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice Episode 24 – Insurance Companies and Vulnerable Citizens
Social Justice Episode 23 - Why is Riba Haram?
May 17, 2018 14:47 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBHadith #23: Why is Riba Haram? | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice A thorough look at the harms of usury to society and why it’s so strongly prohibited in Islam. Download lecture notes here: http://bit.ly/2zwo4R3 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice Episode 23 – Why is Riba Haram?
Social Justice Episode 22
May 17, 2018 14:45 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBHadith #22 – The Root Of All Social Injustice | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice Episode 22
Ramadan 2018 - Prayers of the Pious - Episode 01
May 17, 2018 14:28 - 3 minutes - 2.44 MBIn the first episode of the Prayers of the Pious series, Sh. Omar Suleiman considers the righteous dua that Abu Bakr made at the end of his lifetime. [ Day 1 Du’a ] اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ خَيْرَ زَمَانِيْ آخِرَهُ، وَخَيْرَ عَمَلِيْ خَوَاتِمَهُ، وَخَيْرَ أَيَّامِيْ يِوْمَ أَلقَاكَ “O Allah, let the best of my lifetime be its ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2018 – Prayers of the Pious – Episode 01
Who Is Jibreel A.S
February 26, 2018 14:37 - 3 hours - 92.5 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Who Is Jibreel A.S
You Need Three Things To Be Happy
February 20, 2018 11:47 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – You Need Three Things To Be Happy
The Hungry Prophet
February 20, 2018 11:45 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Hungry Prophet
Social Justice Ep 21
November 30, 2017 11:08 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBEntrusted And Rewarded: The Characteristics of a Pious Employee Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice Ep 21
Social Justice Ep 20
November 30, 2017 11:07 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBâBefore the Sweat Driesâ¦â Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice Ep 20
Social Justice Ep 19
November 30, 2017 11:05 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MB“The Definition, Categories, and Prohibition of Torture in Islam” Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice Ep 19
Social Justice Ep 18
November 30, 2017 11:03 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MB“He is Not a Believer Whose Neighbor is Not Secure From His Harm.” Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice Ep 18
Social Justice Ep 17
November 30, 2017 11:02 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBRighteous Anger Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice Ep 17
Social Justice Ep 16
November 30, 2017 10:59 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBA Show of Strength Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice Ep 16
Social Justice Ep 15
November 30, 2017 10:57 - 20 minutes - 9.66 MBBuilding a Coalition of Justice (The Fiqh of Hilf-al-Fadool) Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Social Justice Ep 15
Reclaiming The Narrative About Our Prophet SAW - Part 2
November 21, 2017 13:54 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Reclaiming The Narrative About Our Prophet SAW – Part 2
Reclaiming The Narrative About Our Prophet SAW - Part 1
November 21, 2017 13:53 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBSh. Omar Suleiman, Founder and President of Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, and Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy, Fellow at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, speak about reclaiming the narrative about Prophet Muhammad ï·º at the 2017 ICNA-MAS Convention in Baltimore, MD. Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Reclaiming The Narrative About Our Prophet SAW – Part 1
Fight Your Weakness
November 14, 2017 15:23 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Fight Your Weakness
The Beginning of TIme
November 14, 2017 15:04 - 56 minutes - 26 MBDid you know that the shark can detect a drop of blood from 3miles away? An elephant can smell water from 3 miles away? A cheetah can go from 0-60 miles in 3seconds? A bald eagle’s eyesight is 4x the perfect eyesight of the human? Did you think there is no Creator considering you cannot ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Beginning of TIme
Forgive But Should You Forget
July 29, 2017 12:12 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBJummah Khutbah at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center – Forgive But Should You Forget? Knowing When To Give A Second Chance. Sheikh Omar Suleiman deals with this very important issue – to forgive or not? Grudges, slights, stab in the backs these days, as in the bygone days, leads to generations of feuding. More so ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Forgive But Should You Forget
The Faith Revival 30
June 30, 2017 13:44 - 5 minutes - 2.67 MBThe End of the Journey of Faith This is the last episode of The Faith Revival Series. 2017-06-25 – Ramadan 2017 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Faith Revival 30
The Faith Revival 29
June 30, 2017 13:36 - 4 minutes - 2.33 MBYaqeen Is Full Faith Episode 29: Ask Allah for everlasting faith to obtain your biggest fulfillment in this life. 2017-06-24 – Ramadan 2017 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Faith Revival 29
The Faith Revival 28
June 30, 2017 13:32 - 4 minutes - 2.18 MBThe Ultimate Gift Episode 28: View your Iman as a personal gift from Allah. What are you doing to guard that precious gift that symbolizes Allahâs love towards you? 2017-06-23 – Ramadan 2017 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Faith Revival 28
The Faith Revival 27
June 30, 2017 13:32 - 6 minutes - 2.9 MBBend Don’t Break Episode 27: The “tree of faith” is like a palm tree – deep firm roots, branches high in the sky, and constantly producing fruit. 2017-06-22 – Ramadan 2017 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Faith Revival 27
The Faith Revival 26
June 30, 2017 13:30 - 6 minutes - 2.84 MBFriends of Faith Episode 26: A person is not given a gift, after Islam, better than a righteous brother or a righteous sister. Be in the company of those that will remind you why you believe. 2017-06-21 – Ramadan 2017 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Faith Revival 26
The Faith Revival 25
June 30, 2017 13:28 - 5 minutes - 2.44 MBFortress of Faith Episode 25: Remembrance of Allah (thikr) is a fortress for you from Satan. Remember Allah in the moments when Satan is most likely to threaten your faith. 2017-06-21 – Ramadan 2017 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Faith Revival 25
Ramadan 2017 - Khatirah Night 27
June 25, 2017 05:52 - 4 minutes - 2.2 MBPlanning your next year tonight – This talk was delivered at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-21 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2017 – Khatirah Night 27
Late Night Reflections 05
June 25, 2017 05:36 - 1 hour - 28 MBImam Malik’s Advice To Imam Ash Shafi 2017-06-20 – Ramadan 2017 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Late Night Reflections 05
The Faith Revival 24
June 23, 2017 14:14 - 5 minutes - 2.52 MBThe Guardian Of Faith Episode 24: There is nothing that can foster faith in Allah SWT like a meaningful relationship with the Quran. 2017-06-19 – Ramadan 2017 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Faith Revival 24
The Faith Revival 23
June 23, 2017 14:12 - 6 minutes - 3.24 MBUnreasonable Goals… Episode 23: Sometimes the most detrimental thing to your Iman is setting unrealistic expectations for yourself. Set reasonable, achievable goals to avoid crushing your faith. 2017-06-18 – Ramadan 2017 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Faith Revival 23
Ramadan 2017 - Khatirah Night 24
June 23, 2017 13:34 - 7 minutes - 3.45 MBReflections on Terrorist Attack in Finsbury Park and Sister Nabra’s killing – This talk was delivered at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-18 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2017 – Khatirah Night 24
Ramadan 2017 - Khatirah Night 23
June 23, 2017 13:32 - 5 minutes - 2.73 MBWhat are you praying for? How to properly divide your duas (supplications) – This talk was delivered at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-17 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2017 – Khatirah Night 23