Synopsis
Shaykh Omar Suleiman is the young evergreen scholar with the big smile. Born and raised in Louisiana, he has a unique way of relating to a western audience through his character, and has gained the love of people of all ages and backgrounds. As an AlMaghrib instructor, Omar Suleiman lectures and teaches the hugely popular Behind the Scenes seminar which focuses on the strengthening of the soul and disciplining the nafs.His journey of seeking knowledge started in 2000 in the United Arab Emirates where he spent a few years at the feet of prestigious scholars such as Shaykh Tariq Ibn Rajah and Amr Al Sheshany. Since then he has sought knowledge and studied under Shaykh Salah As Sawy, Dr. Hatem Al Haj, his father in law Shaykh Abul Abed, and Al Allamah Shaykh Omar Al Ashqar (rahimahullah).Shaykh Omar Suleiman has two Bachelors degrees in Islamic Studies and in Accounting, a Masters degree in Islamic Finance, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Islamic Studies from the International Islamic University of Malaysia.He previously served as Imam for Masjid Abu Bakr As-Siddique in New Orleans for 6 years and has since dedicated himself to fulltime teaching. He has taught with Mishkah University (formerly Sharia Academy) since 2008 under Shaykh Salah As Sawy and also currently serves as the Director of the Islamic Learning Foundation in Texas, as well as being the resident scholar at Valley Ranch Islamic Centre.Shaykh Omar Suleiman is also a strong advocate of community service, interfaith dialogue, and social justice. He served as the field coordinator of ICNA Relief in Hurricane Katrina and also co-founded the East Jefferson Clergy Interfaith Council. In 2010, the Mayor and City Council of New Orleans awarded him for Outstanding Civic Achievement. He is a current member of the ICNA Shariah Council.
Episodes
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Servants of the Most Merciful #6
21/05/2020 Duration: 37minNeither Extravagant Nor Stingy Dr. Omar Suleiman dives into the fifth quality of the servants of the Most Merciful.
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Angels in Your Presence #26
20/05/2020 Duration: 04minIn this episode of the Angels series of Ramadhan 2020, Imam Omar Suleiman touches on the presence of the angels on the most special night of the year, the night of laylatul qadr. The Prophet s.a.w talked about how many angels come down on that night. The angels would literally steal the rays of the sun and the angels fill up the heavens carrying the praises to Allah swt. On that night they are going around all the houses of the believers and the masajids saying “Salaam, Salaam, Salaam”. The prophet s.a.w said that on the night of laylatul qadr the angels outnumber the rocks on earth. And amongst them is Jibri’il a.s. So ponder on this - You could be one of the those people whom Allah sends JIbri’il to visit his house to convey his salam. Hence what would it require for Jibri'il to visit you? Please listen to this episode for enlightenment.
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Angels in your Presence #25
18/05/2020 Duration: 03minFrom Your Mouth to an Angel's Heart The angels grasped what they could of the Quran in their hearts with its initial revelation, and they look for it with every recitation. This hadith will give you an entirely different dimension of the power of your recitation, and make you want to always brush your teeth before reading.
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Servants of the Most Merciful #5
18/05/2020 Duration: 35minBegging Him for His Mercy Dr. Omar Suleiman dives into the fourth quality of the servants of the Most Merciful.
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Angels in your Presence #24
18/05/2020 Duration: 04minStruggling to Recite Allah loves to see you trying. When you struggle for Allah's sake, the reward is greater. What do the angels do when you struggle to read Quran?
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Servants of the Most Merciful #4
17/05/2020 Duration: 35minSpending the Night In Prostration And Prayer _ Dr. Omar Suleiman dives into the third quality of the servants of the Most Merciful.
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Servants of the Most Merciful #3
17/05/2020 Duration: 35minResponding to the foolish and ignorant Dr. Omar Suleiman dives into the second quality of the servants of the Most Merciful - forbearance.
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Angels in your Presence #23
17/05/2020 Duration: 04minFrom Prayer to Prayer What you do before, after, and in between prayers make or break the quality of them. How can we structure our prayers in a way that allows for the angels to remain with us for as long as possible?
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Servants of the Most Merciful #2
15/05/2020 Duration: 27minThe Art of Humility Sh. Omar Suleiman covers the first description of the servants of the Most Merciful - "those who tread lightly on the Earth and when they are approached by the ignorant, respond with Salam." What are the connotations of these characteristics?
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Servants of the Most Merciful #1
15/05/2020 Duration: 18minThe benefits of being called servants of the Most Merciful What is the significance of being called the servants of the Most Merciful? Sh. Omar Suleiman kicks off the first late night reflection in this special 10 day series.
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Angels in your Presence #21
15/05/2020 Duration: 04minEpisode 21_ The First Rows _ What is the significance of the first rows in the Masjid? Are they physically the first rows, or do they encompass something deeper?
