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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Qur'an 30 for 30 #1
25/04/2020 Duration: 38minJuz' 1 with Justin Parrot - Ramadan Series In the opening episode of the series, Sh. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro, joined by special guest Justin Parrott, explore gems from the first Juz' of the Holy Quran. In the month leading into Ramadan, our team worked around the clock to be there for you, bringing you relevant, uplifting, and educational content to help cope with lockdowns, quarantines, and the fear around COVID-19.
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![When My Servants Ask of Me, I Am Near]()
'When My Servants Ask of Me, I Am Near'
25/04/2020 Duration: 14minFrom Adam to Abraham- 'When My Servants Ask of Me, I Am Near' - Virtual Khutbah In surah tul Bakarah, there is a verse that states "and when my servants ask you about Me, then tell them I am near. I answer the call of every believer when they call upon me so let them also answer my call and believe in me so they may find rightful guidance" (2:186). Sh. Omar Suleiman discusses the very powerful connection of this ayah to two prophets, Adam and Abraham, and their call to Allah.
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Angels #1
25/04/2020 Duration: 05minAngels in your presence #1 - They've Got Your Back. Do we have such a thing as guardian angels? What do they do, and how do we experience them? This Ramadhan 2020 Imam Omar Suleiman guides us through the realm of the Angels, the Mala'ikah. Episode #1 is an introduction into the role and presence of the angels in the life of every man and woman. Can you recall a moment when you are on your war somewhere and suddenly a car or bike that was definitely not going to miss you swerves and misses you by inches? That is the angel carrying out its duty to keep you out of harm's way. Each of us is assigned four angels - two who record our deeds and two who protect us. But sometimes despite the presence of the guardian angels harm does befall. Why? Listen to this series to learn the who, what, when, why and how of the Angels.
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Understanding Invisible Wounds
16/04/2020 Duration: 13minThe Prophet ﷺ bled more in Uhud, but he hurt more in Taif. Sh. Omar Suleiman reflects on becoming aware of our own invisible wounds, the wounds we cause, the ones we ignore in the people around us.
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![Falling Into Your Thoughts]()
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![Do not leave me to myself]()
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![The Shadows of My Worries]()
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![99 gods vs 99 names of one God]()
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![Buying What You Want When You Feel Like It]()
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![Two Blessings that are Rarely Combined]()
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![The Death of the Prophet the Vision of Ibn Abbas]()
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![Make Peace and Move On]()
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![Consuming Too Much Bad News and the Danger of Despair]()
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![The reward of a martyr for staying at home]()
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![Observing the Forgotten Month of Sha’aban in the Coronavirus Era]()
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![Make a Wish!]()
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![When will life go back to normal]()
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![To Put a Smile on the Face of your Brother or Sister]()
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![Avoiding that which doesnt concern you]()
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![Find Clarity in Your Cave]()
