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The Firsts: The Forerunners of Islam is the series that visits trailblazers of the ummah. Those that rise to the occasion, and inspire a generation. Host Sh. Dr. Omar Suleiman dives into the stories of the giants who were the first of their kind in this world, and distinguished in the next. Listen in to revive the personalities buried in history.Let’s meet the Firsts. This series is brought to you by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. We aim to make academic and Islamically-credible scho ...
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The Qur’an’s Engagement with Christian and Jewish Literature
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1:23:51The Qur'an engages with the Bible and Torah in what is known as "intertextuality". How does the Qur'an both affirm and correct Christian and Jewish literature? The exploration of intertextuality in the Qur’an elucidates how it interacts with Jewish and Christian texts, highlighting its role as the final divine revelation and ultimate guidance for h…
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Husayn ibn Ali (ra): Redefining Victory in Karbala
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1:27:30Who is Husayn (ra)? The beloved grandson of the Prophet ﷺ, a role model for believers in their pursuits of justice, and the master of the youth of Jannah. Dr. Omar Suleiman explores his life in depth: his birth and childhood, his grandfather ﷺ's love for him, his sense of justice, his service to the ummah, his tragic martyrdom at Karbala, and the l…
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Hasan ibn Ali (ra): The Beloved Grandson of the Prophet ﷺ
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1:20:03The Prophet ﷺ called his grandson a sayyid, and indeed, Hasan (ra) was a master among men. Explore the life and legacy of Hasan ibn Ali (ra) in rich detail: his joyous birth, the Prophet ﷺ’s love for him, his unique personality and generosity, his worship and many Hajj journeys, his leadership as the fifth caliph, and his reconciliation and reuniti…
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Is Islam pro-life, pro-choice, or both depending on the circumstances? And what implications does the answer to this question have for current political discourse? This essay seeks to offer a comprehensive look at how classical and contemporary Muslim jurists have dealt with the subject in accordance with evolving methods, circumstances, and debate…
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Ammar ibn Yasir (ra): Sacrifice After Trauma
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1:07:29The son of the first martyrs, a martyr himself, and the father of a martyr. Ammar ibn Yasir (ra) was part of a family chosen by Allah for shahadah. Learn his inspiring story, from being one of the first Muslims; facing torture and witnessing the martyrdom of his parents, Sumayyah (ra) and Yasir (ra); building masajid and fighting battles alongside …
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Tamim al-Dari (ra): The Palestinian Sahabi That Met Dajjal
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55:58A Palestinian companion of the Prophet ﷺ. The first to light up masjids with oil lamps. He loved the Qur’an. He famously met the Dajjal. This is the story of the incredible Tamim al-Dari (ra).By Yaqeen Institute
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Living Abraham's Legacy of Hajj: Relevance of Rites and Rituals in the Modern Age
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47:21Images of the yearly Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Makkah) continue to capture the attention of the world. As people witness the synchronization of actions and purpose of millions of pilgrims, they experience amazement and wonderment. People often ask, “Why is the Hajj important?” or “What is the purpose of pilgrimage rituals in this day and age?” In …
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Jarir ibn Abdullah (ra): The Yusuf of This Ummah
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53:46How beautiful would you be if an angel wiped your face? It happened to Jarir ibn Abdullah (ra), a Yemeni companion of the Prophet ﷺ. He was called “the Yusuf of this ummah.” But he had another special gift—the power of persuasion.By Yaqeen Institute
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Adi ibn Hatim al-Tai (ra): From Christian King to Companion
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48:11The son of Hatim al-Tai, one of the most famous figures in Arab history, walks into the Prophet ﷺ’s room in Madinah. What happened next transformed the heart of this Christian king. How did the son of Arabia’s most famous man become one of Islam’s closest companions?By Yaqeen Institute
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Malcolm X Was Denied Entry to Mecca. What Happened Next Changed History.
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9:31A century after his birth — and 60 years after his assassination — El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, or Malcolm X, continues to exert a powerful influence on efforts against racism and oppression from the United States to Africa. After enduring the cruelty of overt and systemic racism at a young age, Malcolm made a lifelong commitment to uplifting himself …
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The South African Minister Who Took on Israel | Gaza Diaries | Dr. Naledi Pandor and Dr. Omar Suleiman
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46:08South Africa’s former Minister of International Relations, Dr. Naledi Pandor, became the face of the ICJ case accusing Israel of genocide. In this conversation with Dr. Omar Suleiman, she explains why South Africa took that stand, how faith shaped her response, and what international solidarity truly means. From confronting false media narratives t…
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The First UFC Palestinian Champion | Confident Muslim | Belal Muhammad and Dr. Omar Suleiman
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33:51He was told the Palestinian flag would ruin his career. He carried it anyway — into the cage, into press conferences, and into history. UFC Champion Belal Muhammad sits with Dr. Omar Suleiman to talk about pain, prayer, and the real fight beyond the cage. This is a story of rejection, resistance, victory, and divine timing.…
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We Buried the 15 Paramedics… | Gaza Diaries | Dr. Farhan Abdul Azeez and Dr. Omar Suleiman
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1:10:12Dr. Farhan Abdul Azeez just returned from Gaza—again. He went during Ramadan, prayed Eid with children in new clothes, and hours later saw their bodies in the morgue. He stood beside men who were martyred moments after smiling with him. In this conversation with Dr. Omar Suleiman, he shares what he witnessed, what the world must know, and what it t…
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Reverend Calls Out Christian Zionists | Gaza Diaries | Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac and Dr. Omar Suleiman
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33:14After nearly two years since the escalation of the genocide, half the Christian population of Gaza has been killed or forced to flee by the Israeli regime. But despite Palestine being home to Christianity’s holiest sites, the Palestinian Christians being the oldest Christian community anywhere in the world, and very prominent Christian voices like …
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Microsoft Fired Her for Defending Palestine | Gaza Diaries | Ibtihal Aboussad & Dr. Omar Suleiman
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45:08“I’d spend my entire sujud du’a time praying for Gaza, only to wake up and go to work in a company that was contributing to that suffering.” In this one-on-one interview, Dr. Omar Suleiman sits down with Ibtihal Aboussad to talk about her decision to call out Microsoft during its 50th anniversary celebration for its complicity in the genocide in Ga…
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6,000 Bodies Washed and Buried | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Ahmad Hrachie, the Muslim Undertaker | The Other Side
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1:07:10What is it like to face death on a daily basis? What is the connection between this life and the realm of the Barzakh? How do we grieve the loss of loved ones and our Muslim brothers and sisters? Join Sh. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Ahmad Hraichie, "The Muslim Undertaker," for a powerful and emotional reflection on the Barzakh, the Islamic burial process…
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Why Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Marry Aisha? Dismantling the Controversy of Aisha's Age
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24:59Why would the Prophet ﷺ marry a child? That is the question many want answered, but before we begin to address it, we have to admit it is more than a mere question; rather, it is an accusation and judgment of character. Underneath the question lies the notion that we should be troubled by the age of ‘Aisha at marriage, that whatever her age was, it…
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Islām, Īmān, Iḥsān: Climbing the Spiritual Mountain
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47:50Human beings were created with an internal drive to seek out purpose and to live for something greater than themselves. Explore the three levels of religious practice in Islam as expressed in the famous ḥadith of Gabriel: 1) Islām (outward submission to the will of Allah), 2) Īmān (faith), and 3) Iḥsān (spiritual excellence).…
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The Art of Gratitude: Qur'anic Themes on Shukr
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35:09Explore how the Qur’an, in particular, encourages us to be grateful by looking at the various contexts in which the concept of shukr arises. In doing so, we hope that you will not only walk away with divinely-rooted motivation to express shukr in your own life, but to reflect on how the Qur’an offers us truly comprehensive guidance in living our mo…
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Why Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Marry Aisha? Dismantling the Controversy of Aisha's Age
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24:59Why would the Prophet ﷺ marry a child? That is the question many want answered, but before we begin to address it, we have to admit it is more than a mere question; rather, it is an accusation and judgment of character. Underneath the question lies the notion that we should be troubled by the age of ‘Aisha at marriage, that whatever her age was, it…
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Abbad ibn Bishr (ra): The Friend of the Qur’an
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Thabit ibn Qays (ra): Promised Jannah After A Sin
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Zayd ibn al-Khattab (ra): The Quiet Brother of Omar (ra)
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57:07Siblings with very different personalities can serve Islam in their own ways. Omar ibn al khattab (ra) was outspoken and larger-than-life. What about his older brother, Zayd ibn al-Khattab (ra), the silent giant of this ummah?By Yaqeen Institute
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Be Your Own Toughest Critic | Midnight Majlis | Night 5 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
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1:33:25You can’t fix what you refuse to face. Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas reflect on how Ibn Hazm (rh)’s brutal honesty with himself made him a better man—and why confronting your own flaws is the key to real transformation.By Yaqeen Institute
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The Guilt of Sleeping on Laylatul Qadr | Ramadan Reflections 19 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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8:05What if you fall asleep out of exhaustion on the Laylatul Qadr? Can you still gain the blessings of this night? And what steps can you take to avoid falling asleep?By Yaqeen Institute
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Is Laylatul Qadr on the 27th Night? | Ramadan Reflections 21 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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10:23Have you been saving your best for just one night? Dr. Omar Suleiman unpacks the mindset the Sahabah warned against and reframes how we should approach the 27th night and Laylatul Qadr.By Yaqeen Institute
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When People Cause You Pain | Midnight Majlis | Night 4 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
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You Choose to Be Learned or Lost | Midnight Majlis | Night 3 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
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1:24:19Is your knowledge making you worse? You can memorize verses, master texts, even preach to others—and still be far from Allah. So what kind of knowledge actually purifies the soul? In this Midnight Majlis reflection, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas explore Ibn Hazm’s advice about knowledge, ego, and the difference between true guidance and pe…
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Why the Prophet ﷺ Forgot the Exact Date of Laylatul Qadr | Ramadan Reflections 18 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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10:15Why was the Prophet ﷺ made to forget the exact date of Laylatul Qadr? When is the benefit and the mercy of Allah for us in that?By Yaqeen Institute
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Defeat Your Ego Before It Defeats You | Midnight Majlis | Night 2 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
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1:24:30Your real strength isn’t in your body. In this second night of Midnight Majlis, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas reflect on chapter 3, “The Mind and Repose” — and how conquering your ego is the only path to real inner peace. Dive in as Ibn Hazm (rh) dismantles every false measure of pride we cling to — strength, speed, power, popularity — and…
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How to Break Free from Anxiety | Midnight Majlis | Night 1 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
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1:11:30FOMO keeps us chasing, comparing, and feeling like we’re always behind. But what are we actually afraid of missing? In the first session of this year’s Midnight Majlis, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas unpack Ibn Hazm’s reflections on anxiety, comparison, and why setting higher aspirations for your soul is the only way to escape the trap of c…
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Why Tonight Could Be Laylatul Qadr | Ramadan Reflections 17 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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12:47When an odd night meets a Friday, is it Laylatul Qadr? Some scholars say that when the best night aligns with the best day, it holds extra weight. But does that mean tonight is the night? In this brief reminder, Dr. Omar Suleiman explores what happens when blessed times coincide, why scholars emphasize this alignment, and how we should approach it …
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How to Calculate Zakat the Right Way | Ramadan Reflections 16 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
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13:48If you’re unsure whether you owe zakat or how to pay it correctly, this practical guide lays it all out. Zakat is the third pillar of Islam and the twin of salah. In this brief but essential crash course, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy dives into the key technicalities: who must pay, how much, and what counts. He covers everything from the nisab threshold …
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Gaza Burns Again: How to Process Endless Grief with Courage | Ramadan Reflections 15 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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16:16The brief pause in the bombing is over—again. In the holiest month. How do we process the continued onslaught and oppression against our ummah and the exhausting cycle of grief and helplessness? How do we find strength when oppression returns after hope?By Yaqeen Institute
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The Miracle of the Longest Surah of the Qur’an | Ramadan Reflections 14 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
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12:23“The Qur’an has no structure.” This is a common claim made by critics, but is it true? How does Surah Al-Baqarah, the longest surah in the Qur’an, actually reveal a perfect, interconnected design? In this reflection, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy walks through the structure of Surah Al-Baqarah, showing how every verse is connected. From the failure of Ban…
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The Biggest Losers | Ramadan Reflections 13 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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The Qur’an Won’t Benefit You Until You Do This | Ramadan Reflections 12 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
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10:13You’re flying through the Qur’an this Ramadan, but it feels distant. Why don’t the words of God move your heart? Why does it reach some people so easily while you struggle to connect? In this reflection, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy explores the barriers blocking the Qur’an—distraction, heedlessness, and giving it only what’s left of our time. The Mighty…
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How To Never Miss Sunnah Prayers Again | Ramadan Reflections 11 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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Why Trials Shape Us: Wisdom from Yusuf (as) | Ramadan Reflections 10 | Imam Tom Facchine
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How Ya’qub (as) Knew Yusuf (as) Wasn’t Dead | Ramadan Reflections 9 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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11:52“I know from Allah what you don’t know.” These were the words of Prophet Ya’qub (as) when everyone around him believed Yusuf (as) was gone forever. But how did he hold onto certainty when the world told him otherwise? And what does this teach us about faith in the Unseen—especially when the promise of justice in places like Palestine seems so far a…
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Will Your Qur’an Recitation Be Accepted? | Ramadan Reflections 9 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
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12:23Struggling to keep up with your Qur’an recitation goals this Ramadan? Your greatest triumph isn’t how far you get in the Qur’an—it’s how far the Qur’an gets into you. Some rush through it, but the Qur’an only heals those who approach it with sincerity. Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy breaks down the three types of people with the Qur’an—and what truly count…
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Do You Want to See Tyrants Suffer? | Ramadan Reflections 8 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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10:21“Now I understand why Hell exists.” This thought has resonated deeply in response to the latest atrocities in Palestine. But does it imply that Muslims are cruel and desire the suffering of others? And why is there a window to Hell in Paradise where believers witness the punishment of tyrants? In this brief reminder, Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on m…
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Did Past Nations Fast Like Muslims Today? | Ramadan Reflections 3 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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14:56Fasting and prayer existed long before Islam, but not all nations preserved it. Who changed their way, and who kept the original fast? Dr. Omar Suleiman takes us back in time to nations past, their ways of worship, and the one prophet whose legacy we carry: Ibrahim (as).By Yaqeen Institute
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Fasting & Prayer: The Amazing Hidden Connections | Ramadan Reflections 1 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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16:24Fasting and prayer are more connected than you realize. Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the deep bond between sawm and salah—and how they elevate your worship in Ramadan and beyond.By Yaqeen Institute
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This Ramadan Can Change Your Future | Ramadan Reflections 2 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
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6:03One Ramadan can transform your destiny. Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy reflects on the power of this sacred month and how it can redefine your future. Don’t miss this powerful reminder on making the most of Ramadan’s blessings.By Yaqeen Institute
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Why Reciting the Qur’an is A Miracle In Itself | Ramadan Reflections 4 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
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11:13What happens when Allah speaks? The Qur’an is more than words—it’s a miracle that shakes the heavens, makes angels faint, and revives souls. Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy explains the power of Allah’s words and why no one can change the Qur’an—but the Qur’an can change you.By Yaqeen Institute
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The Prophet ﷺ’s Tears and the Warning of Jibreel (as) | Ramadan Reflections 5 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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14:58The Hadith of Jibreel (as) was a warning—a sign of divine justice. The tears of the Prophet ﷺ were a plea—a sign of mercy. Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the weight of both complaints—and what they mean for us today.By Yaqeen Institute
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What Justice Really Means in Islam | Ramadan Reflections 6 | Imam Tom Facchine
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9:23From Palestine to Pennsylvania, injustice thrives when justice serves the powerful. But Islam teaches that no one is above justice—not even yourself. Imam Tom explains how Islamic justice exposes global hypocrisy and why the world needs it now.By Yaqeen Institute
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A Giant in Prison: Imam Jamil Al Amin | Ramadan Reflections 7 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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15:04Pursued and imprisoned for a crime another man confessed to, Imam Jamil Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rap Brown, remains a giant in jail. Stripped of his freedom, he now battles cancer behind bars—and still stands as a force of justice that injustice could never silence. Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on his enduring fight, his undeniable innocence, an…
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Ḥayāʾ (healthy shame) is without doubt from among the foundational moral qualities, so much so that the Prophet ﷺ deemed it the very hallmark of Islam by saying, “Every religion has its signature character trait, and the signature character trait of Islam is ḥayāʾ.” Note: The audio files are generated using AI technology. As such, the intonations a…
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