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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Angels in your Presence #30
24/05/2020 Duration: 04minThis is final episode 30 in the Angel series of Ramadhan 2020. When Allah loves someone Allah calls to Jibri’il and informs Jibri’il that He loves this servant and He instructs Jibri’il to love that servant and Jibri’il will inform all the angels that Allah loves this servant and all the angels will now love this servant too and love is then placed in the hearts of men for that servant of Allah s.w.t.. There are a few things to keep in mind in relation to the above:- The love of Allah s.w.t is the only love one should seek unconditionally. If you gain the love of Allah, it follows that Jibri’il will love you, the angels will love you and the people whose love is worth having will love you. Next, when you are beloved to Allah s.w.t., Allah will then put that love in the hearts of other men who are beloved to Allah, and you will be loved by righteous people for your righteousness. Thus, henceforth do all you can to seek and attain the love of the only one that matters -your Creator and Sustainer.
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Angels in your Presence #29
24/05/2020 Duration: 05minThis is episode 29 in the Angel series of Ramadhan 2020. The remembrance of Allah either alone or in a gathering both involve the presence of angels. Did you know that the angels go out every night seeking people who remember Allah s.w.t., be it alone or with companions? And when one of them discovers such a gathering, the angel will then call out to the other angels saying ‘I found what you are looking for’ and now all the angels will join that gathering. Allah will then ask the angels a series of questions about His gathered servants and the angels will answer. What are these questions and what do the angels answer? Please listen to the end of this episode to increase your knowledge of Allah and His Angels.
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Angels in your Presence #28
21/05/2020 Duration: 05minThis is episode 28 in the Angel series of Ramadhan 2020. This is a unique time for Muslims globally. A time when the masajids are closed and we are relegated to perform our salah in our homes. So now what? Well, turn your home into a place of prayer, of barakah, of blessing which is inviting to the mala’ikah and shunned by the shayateen naturally. Invite the mala’ikah into your homes where Allah is worshipped often through the performance of your salah and recitation of the quran. When you pray, in actuality you are surrounded by the angels sent by Allah; an angel will pray to your right, to your left, behind you; angels the size of mountains they are. Thus take comfort knowing that notwithstanding the closure of the masajid, the angels are not barred from you.
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Servants of the Most Merciful #8
21/05/2020 Duration: 36minDr. Omar Suleiman dives into the 7th quality of the servants of the Most Merciful - Allah Turns Their Sins Into Good Deeds
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Angels in your Presence #27
21/05/2020 Duration: 04minThis is episode 27 in the Angels series of Ramadhan 2020. Dear listeners, how would you like to have all your sins forgiven? There are occasions in your salah where if certain moments/recitations coincide with that of the angels then all of your previous sins are forgiven. What are these moments? They are the moment when you say ‘Ameen’ that coincides with the ‘Ameen’ of the Imam and the 'Ameen' of the angels that join in that salah and when you recite ‘Rabbana lakal hamd’. There is also an interesting tale of a time when 30 angels rushed to catch the recitation of a sahabah during a salah. What was this recitation? Hold on till the end of this episode to expand your knowledge on this topic.
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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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