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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![Out Of Context - Part 4]()
Out Of Context - Part 4
02/10/2016 Duration: 04minLove Thy Neighbor - Omar Suleiman In Part 4 of the with Dallas-based Pastor Mike Baughman, Imam Omar Suleiman answers a question in the mind of many people in the West who have become conflicted about their Muslim minorities: Can you be a Muslim and a patriot? Can the allegiances of a Muslim in a non-Muslim country sit side by side? Can you be a practicing Muslim and an American, British or French citizen?
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![Out Of Context - Part 3]()
Out Of Context - Part 3
02/10/2016 Duration: 10minRules of Engagement In Islam - Omar Suleiman In Part 3 of the interview with Dallas-based Pastor Mike Baughman, Imam Omar Suleiman debunks erroneous interpretations of what has become popularly known as âthe verse of the swordâ from chapter nine of the Quran, Surat At-Tawba.
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![Out Of Context - Part 2]()
Out Of Context - Part 2
02/10/2016 Duration: 33minThe Medina Charter of Coexistence - Omar Suleiman In Part 2 of the interview with Dallas-based Pastor Mike Baughman, Imam Omar Suleiman tears down some of the most popular misconceptions about Islam, the Quran and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Is the Quran inherently violent? Does the Quran contradict itself? Does Islam advocate Holy Wars through jihad? Is Islam anti-Semitic?
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![Out Of Context - Part 1]()
Out Of Context - Part 1
02/10/2016 Duration: 10minForget the Pundits, Ask a Muslim - Omar Suleiman In Part 1 of this fourteen-part interview with Dallas-based Pastor Mike Baughman, Imam Omar Suleiman shatters myths about Islam in America and about Muslims in general.
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![Makkah Before Madinah]()
Makkah Before Madinah
02/10/2016 Duration: 22minJumah Khutbah - Makkah Before Madinah, Embracing the Struggle Valley Ranch Islamic Center Sep 23rd, 2016
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![The Value Of A Smile]()
The Value Of A Smile
30/08/2016 Duration: 24minThe Value Of A Smile - Omar Suleiman Khutbah - 26th August 2016
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![My Master I Appeal To You My Weakness]()
My Master I Appeal To You My Weakness
30/08/2016 Duration: 23minMy Master, I Appeal To You My Weakness - Omar Suleiman ICNA Convention - Baltimore, MD May 23, 2015
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![Mindset Of A Muslim]()
Mindset Of A Muslim
30/08/2016 Duration: 22minThe Perfect Fit: Mindset Of A Mu'min - Omar Suleiman Young Muslim Youth Conference 2016
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![What Could You Do For Syria]()
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![Step By Step Guide to Hajj - Part 2]()
Step By Step Guide to Hajj - Part 2
23/08/2016 Duration: 59minA Guide to Hajj Step By Step - Part 2
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![Step By Step Guide to Hajj - Part 1]()
Step By Step Guide to Hajj - Part 1
23/08/2016 Duration: 01h07minA Guide to Hajj Step By Step - Part 1
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![Your Actions Your Salvation]()
Your Actions Your Salvation
16/08/2016 Duration: 32minYour Actions Your Salvation - Sheikh Omar Suleiman
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![Self-Actualization]()
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![Achieving The Goal In Life]()
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![How To Be Great Inside And Outside Of Home]()
How To Be Great Inside And Outside Of Home
30/07/2016 Duration: 28minHow To Be Great Inside And Outside Of Home - Sheikh Omar Suleiman
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![Serving For The Love Of Allah]()
Serving For The Love Of Allah
30/07/2016 Duration: 21minServing for the Love of Allah - ICNA-MAS Annual Convention Baltimore, MD May 28, 2016
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![Thoughts On Dallas Shooting]()
Thoughts On Dallas Shooting
18/07/2016 Duration: 28minJummuah Khutbah - Thoughts on Dallas Shooting and Black Lives Matter
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![Madinah Attack And End Of Ramadan]()
Madinah Attack And End Of Ramadan
18/07/2016 Duration: 14minThoughts on Madinah attacks & End of Ramadan - Sheikh Omar Suleiman
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![Eid ul Fitr Talk 2016]()
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![Remove Shortcomings Of Ramadan In Two Words]()
Remove Shortcomings Of Ramadan In Two Words
17/07/2016 Duration: 09minHow To Remove Shortcomings Of Ramadan In Two Words - Sheikh Omar Suleiman
