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 #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?
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Angels in your Presence #20
13/05/2020 Duration: 06minEpisode 20_ A Caller from Heaven's Gates This is a hadith you probably haven't yet heard in a fundraiser. Charity should be a daily habit in our lives, and we should never underestimate the blessings we gain through it that we may not have considered.
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Angels in your Presence #19
13/05/2020 Duration: 07minEpisode 19_ Have You Ever Seen an Angel in Human Form Have you ever met a human being and thought they must be an angel? You may be right, but you may also be missing the point.