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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![Social Justice - Episode 37 - When Animals Indict Humans for Cruelty]()
Social Justice - Episode 37 - When Animals Indict Humans for Cruelty
18/05/2018 Duration: 44minHadith #37 - When Animals Indict Humans for Cruelty | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice
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![Social Justice - Episode 36 - The Prophets Doctors and Islams History of Healthcare]()
Social Justice - Episode 36 - The Prophet's Doctors and Islam's History of Healthcare
18/05/2018 Duration: 30minHadith #36 - The Prophet's Doctors and Islam's History of Healthcare | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice
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![Social Justice - Episode 35 - The Rights of Those with Disabilities]()
Social Justice - Episode 35 - The Rights of Those with Disabilities
18/05/2018 Duration: 43minIn Hadith #35, of the 40 Hadiths on Social Justice Series, Sh. Omar Suleiman describes how the Prophet(s) dealt with those with mental illness, disabilities, and special needs.
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![Social Justice - Episode 34 - We Used to Have No Regard for Women]()
Social Justice - Episode 34 - We Used to Have No Regard for Women
18/05/2018 Duration: 41minIn Hadith #34 of the 40 Hadiths on Social Justice series, Sh. Omar Suleiman discusses gender equity in Islam.
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![Ramadan 2018 - Prayers of the Pious - Episode 02 - His Door is Always Open]()
Ramadan 2018 - Prayers of the Pious - Episode 02 - His Door is Always Open
17/05/2018 Duration: 05minIn today’s episode, we examine the importance of persistent du'a, like that of Habiba al Adawiya, and how to get personal with Allah SWT. [ Day 2 Du'a ] إِلَهِي غَارَت النُّجُوْمُ، وَنَامَت العُيُوْنُ وَغَلَّقَت المُلُوْكُ أَبْوَابَهَا، وَبَابُكَ مَفْتُوْحٌ، وَخَلا كُلُ حَبِيْبٍ بِحَبِيْبِهِ، وَهَذَا مَقَامِي بَيْنَ يَدَيْكَ “O Allah, the stars have vanished, the eyes have slept, the kings have locked their doors, and Your door remains open. Every lover has found privacy with their beloved, and here I am standing before You.”
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![Social Justice - Episode 33 - The Injustice of Stereotypes and Collective Guilt]()
Social Justice - Episode 33 - The Injustice of Stereotypes and Collective Guilt
17/05/2018 Duration: 43minIn Hadith #33 of the 40 Hadiths on Social Justice series, Sh. Omar Suleiman discusses the injustice of stereotypes and collective guilt.
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![Social Justice - Episode 32 - Racism and Tribalism]()
Social Justice - Episode 32 - Racism and Tribalism
17/05/2018 Duration: 52minHadith #32: Racism and Tribalism | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice How the Prophet ï·º dealt with structural racism and tribalism at every level.
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![Social Justice - Episode 31 - Islamic Ethics Regarding Asylum, Refugees, and Migration]()
Social Justice - Episode 31 - Islamic Ethics Regarding Asylum, Refugees, and Migration
17/05/2018 Duration: 44minIn Hadith #31 of the 40 Hadiths on Social Justice Series, Sh. Omar Suleiman reviews Islamic ethics surrounding asylum, refugees, and migration.
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![Social Justice - Episode 30 - Slavery in Islam]()
Social Justice - Episode 30 - Slavery in Islam
17/05/2018 Duration: 32minHadith #30 - Slavery in Islam | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice Epistemology vs. Historical Reality
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![Social Justice - Episode 29 - The Rights of the Elderly on Society]()
Social Justice - Episode 29 - The Rights of the Elderly on Society
17/05/2018 Duration: 36minHadith #29 - The Rights of the Elderly on Society | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice
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![Social Justice - Episode 28 - The Rights of Extended Family]()
Social Justice - Episode 28 - The Rights of Extended Family
17/05/2018 Duration: 34minHadith #28 - The Rights of Extended Family | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice
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![Social Justice - Episode 27 - Framing How Rights Work in a Marriage]()
Social Justice - Episode 27 - Framing How Rights Work in a Marriage
17/05/2018 Duration: 57minHadith #27 - Framing How Rights Work in a Marriage | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice
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![Social Justice - Episode 26 - The Sin of Favoritism]()
Social Justice - Episode 26 - The Sin of Favoritism
17/05/2018 Duration: 35minHadith #26 - The Sin of Favoritism | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice
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![Social Justice Episode 25 - Justice Between Parents Children]()
Social Justice Episode 25 - Justice Between Parents & Children
17/05/2018 Duration: 48minHadith #25 - Justice Between Parents & Children | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice How do we uphold Islam's honoring of the parents without sanctioning injustice towards children?
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![Social Justice Episode 24 - Insurance Companies and Vulnerable Citizens]()
Social Justice Episode 24 - Insurance Companies and Vulnerable Citizens
17/05/2018 Duration: 39minHadith #23: Why is Riba Haram? | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice The concept of gharar and uncertainty in Islam.
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![Social Justice Episode 23 - Why is Riba Haram?]()
Social Justice Episode 23 - Why is Riba Haram?
17/05/2018 Duration: 39minHadith #23: Why is Riba Haram? | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice A thorough look at the harms of usury to society and why it's so strongly prohibited in Islam. Download lecture notes here: http://bit.ly/2zwo4R3
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![Social Justice Episode 22]()
Social Justice Episode 22
17/05/2018 Duration: 31minHadith #22 - The Root Of All Social Injustice | 40 Hadiths on Social Justice
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![Ramadan 2018 - Prayers of the Pious - Episode 01]()
Ramadan 2018 - Prayers of the Pious - Episode 01
17/05/2018 Duration: 03minIn the first episode of the Prayers of the Pious series, Sh. Omar Suleiman considers the righteous dua that Abu Bakr made at the end of his lifetime. [ Day 1 Du'a ] اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ خَيْرَ زَمَانِيْ آخِرَهُ، وَخَيْرَ عَمَلِيْ خَوَاتِمَهُ، وَخَيْرَ أَيَّامِيْ يِوْمَ أَلقَاكَ “O Allah, let the best of my lifetime be its ending, and my best deed be that which I seal [my life with], and the best of my days the day I meet You.”
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![Exemplifying the Greater Narrative for Society]()
