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
Allah Heard Her But What About Me
July 17, 2016 19:54 - 8 minutes - 3.78 MBAllah is in full capacity to hear you and answer you. Just call upon him and he’ll answer. If you’ve been oppressed there’s no veil between your duas and Allah. Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Allah Heard Her But What About Me
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 30
July 12, 2016 19:37 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 30 – Final Juz 30 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 30
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 29
July 12, 2016 19:35 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 29 – Al Mulk, Al Mursalat Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 29
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 28
July 12, 2016 19:35 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 28 – Mujadillah, Tahrim Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 28
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 27
July 12, 2016 19:33 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 27 – Al Tur, Al Hadid Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 27
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 26
July 12, 2016 19:33 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 26 – Ahqaf, Dhariyaat Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 26
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 25
July 12, 2016 17:25 - 39 minutes - 18 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 25 – Shura, Jathiya Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 25
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 24
July 03, 2016 15:23 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 24 – Zumar – Fussilat Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 24
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 23
June 29, 2016 09:19 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 23 – Yaseen – Zumar June 28, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 23
Heart Softeners
June 28, 2016 21:39 - 1 hour - 31 MBRamadan 2016 – Late Night Khatirah Heart Softeners – Readings from The Book of Patience June 27, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Heart Softeners
Some Duas for Laylatul Qadr
June 28, 2016 21:37 - 2 minutes - 1.32 MBSome Duas for Laylatul Qadr Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Some Duas for Laylatul Qadr
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 22
June 28, 2016 21:31 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 22 – Ahzab – Yasin June 27, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 22
Why Should Allah Forgive You
June 28, 2016 21:21 - 16 minutes - 7.62 MBRamadan 2016 – Khatirah Day 22 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Why Should Allah Forgive You
Signs Of Laylatul Qadr
June 28, 2016 20:53 - 3 minutes - 1.53 MBSigns of Laylatul Qadr (The Night of Power) – Omar Suleiman Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Signs Of Laylatul Qadr
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 21
June 28, 2016 20:45 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 21 – Al-Ankabut, Rum & Luqman June 26, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 21
The Gift Of Allah To Prophet Muhammad SAWS
June 27, 2016 21:25 - 5 minutes - 2.62 MBThe Gift Of Allah To Prophet Muhammad SAWS – Omar Suleiman Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Gift Of Allah To Prophet Muhammad SAWS
Observe Laylatul Qadr But Menstruating
June 26, 2016 22:01 - 4 minutes - 2.33 MBHow Can a Menstruating Woman Observe Laylatul Qadr? Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Observe Laylatul Qadr But Menstruating
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 20
June 26, 2016 21:45 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 20 – Al Naml, Al Qasas, Al Ankabut June 25, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 20
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 19
June 26, 2016 21:45 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 19 – Al Furqan, Al Shua’ara & Al Naml June 24, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 19
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 18
June 26, 2016 21:43 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 18 – Surah Al Furqan, Ash Shu’ara & An Naml Summary June 23, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 18
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 17
June 26, 2016 21:43 - 15 minutes - 6.96 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 17 – Surah Al Mu’minun & An Nur Summary June 22, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 17
Why Are You Still Alive
June 26, 2016 21:15 - 11 minutes - 5.15 MBRamadan 2016 – Khatirah Day 20 Why Are You Still Alive – Omar Suleiman Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Why Are You Still Alive
Women Itikaf At Mosques Or At Homes
June 26, 2016 21:13 - 2 minutes - 1.07 MBVirtues of Laylat Al Qadr – Women I’tikaf at Mosques or at Homes? Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Women Itikaf At Mosques Or At Homes
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 16
June 23, 2016 21:03 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 16 – Surah Anbiyaa-Hajj June 21, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 16
In the Darkest Night
June 23, 2016 20:47 - 36 minutes - 17 MBAlMaghrib Institute IlmFest 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – In the Darkest Night
Two Things That No One Knows
June 22, 2016 11:55 - 16 minutes - 7.55 MBTwo things that no one knows Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Two Things That No One Knows
If I Ruled The World
June 22, 2016 10:31 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBAlmaghrib Institute Ilmfest 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – If I Ruled The World
When Will Allah Help Me
June 21, 2016 20:55 - 16 minutes - 7.5 MBThe Waiting Game – When will Allah help me Ramadan 2016 Khatirah June 21, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – When Will Allah Help Me
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 15
June 21, 2016 20:51 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 15 – Surah Maryam & Taha Summary June 20, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 15
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 14
June 21, 2016 20:49 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 14 – Al Israa and Al Kahf June 19, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 14
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 13
June 19, 2016 17:01 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBQuran 30 For 30 – Day 13 – Al Hijr and Al Nahl June 18, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 13
If Allah Raises You No One Can Bring You Down
June 19, 2016 16:53 - 10 minutes - 4.73 MBRamadan Khatirah June 18, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – If Allah Raises You No One Can Bring You Down
Seek Allahs Pleasure When Most Are Slacking Off
June 19, 2016 16:41 - 7 minutes - 3.42 MBPowerful Ramadan Reminder June 17, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Seek Allahs Pleasure When Most Are Slacking Off
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 12
June 19, 2016 15:03 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 12 – Yusuf & Ibrahim June 17, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 12
Prepare for Laylatul Qadr
June 19, 2016 14:55 - 6 minutes - 3.18 MBOne third of Ramadan passed already June 17, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Prepare for Laylatul Qadr
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 11
June 17, 2016 14:43 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBQuran 30 For 30 – Day 11 – Hud & Yusuf June 16, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 11
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 10
June 17, 2016 14:43 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 10 – Tawba, Yunus & Hud June 15, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 10
The Believers In Paradise Rejoice
June 17, 2016 14:33 - 11 minutes - 5.31 MBRamadan 2016: Quranic gem from Surah Yunus June 15, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – The Believers In Paradise Rejoice
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 9
June 17, 2016 14:05 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 9 – Al Anfal and Al Tawba June 14, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 9
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 8
June 14, 2016 20:56 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 8 – Al A’raf and Al Anfal June 13, 2016 Juz 9 Al A’raaf – The Heights A Barrier between Paradise & the Hellfire on which those people whose good deeds and bad deeds are equal will sit. Allah’s mercy overtakes them and they enter into paradise. SubhanAllah. In ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 8
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 7
June 14, 2016 20:18 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 7 – Al Anaam and Al A’raaf June 12, 2016 Juz 8 Of the disbelievers Allah says, even if the angels came with the truth they will still disbelieve. Allah doesn’t force people into disbelief. People who challenge you in your faith are there to strengthen you. NO matter ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 7
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 6
June 11, 2016 22:22 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 6 – Al Maida and Al Anaam June 11, 2016 Juz 7 The end of Suratul Maidah and beginning of Suratul An’aam (Makki Surah). Laws of Shariah continue and ends with story of Isa (as). Verse 82 (Al Maaidah) Praises those Christians who recognize the truth as they hear ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 6
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 5
June 11, 2016 22:20 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 5 – Nisaa & Al Maida June 10, 2016 Juz 6 Beginning of Suratul Maidah This surah has a different time period, post Hudaybiah (Treaty), Muslims now in power after turning back to Allah. In a place of success, authority and victory. So Allah reminds them of humility. The ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 5
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 4
June 11, 2016 22:20 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 4 – Al Nisaa June 9, 2016 Surah An Nisa verses 24 onward Includes spiritual admonishes and legal rulings. Verses 26 – 28 (Summary of the purpose of Islamic law) “Allah wants to make clear for you…” “Allah wants you to succeed” Allah admonishes the people of the book ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 4
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 3
June 11, 2016 22:18 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBQuran 30 for 30 – Day 3 – Ale Imran and Nisaa June 8, 2016 Ale Imran part 2 and Surah An Nisa Bani Israel was condemned in Surah Baqarah – we should avoid their actions they followed so we don’t follow their fate. We should not reject revelation. “Oh you who believe fear Allah ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 3
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 2
June 11, 2016 22:18 - 32 minutes - 15 MBQuran 30 for 30 day 2 – Al Baqara and Ale Imran June 7, 2016 End of Surah Baqarah beginning of Ale Imran is a connection The quran will intercede on the day of Judgement These two surahs will shade the believer like a cloud – argue on your behalf on the day of judgement. ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 2
Lesson from Surat Al Baqara
June 11, 2016 22:16 - 10 minutes - 4.71 MBLesson from Surat Al Baqara: Don’t let your desires delude you. June 7, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Lesson from Surat Al Baqara
Ramadan 2016 - Quran 30 for 30 - Day 1
June 11, 2016 22:14 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBQuran 30 for 30. Al Fatiha and Al Baqara summary. June 6, 2016 Ramadan is the month of Quran. Al Fatiha and Al Baqarah Fatiha (Umm Al Kitaab) – Opening of Quran is a supplication for guidance. Prophet (saw) “Dua is essence of worship” Asking Allah for guidance Baqarah – Ain Surah Fatiha we asked ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan 2016 – Quran 30 for 30 – Day 1
Some Tips For Ramadan
June 11, 2016 22:12 - 5 minutes - 2.34 MBWe’re here! Starting Ramadan! Some tips to get it right Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Some Tips For Ramadan
Ramadan A - Z Conference
June 11, 2016 22:10 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBThe busy Muslim’s guide to navigating the rules of fasting in Ramadan. May 8, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Omar Suleiman – Ramadan A – Z Conference