Omar Suleiman
Summary: 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 Bachelor's degrees in Islamic Studies and in Accounting, a Master’s 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.
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In this episode, Omar Suleiman explains about the double standards existing in the society pertaining to women when sinned unlike men, who are forgiven in most of the cases. A wonderful principle laid out by Allah SWT condemning the favoritism of boy-over-girl and the concept of blaming woman alone. Islam truly stands for justice!
In this episode, Omar Suleiman explains the Islamic take on creation of women in the light of ayah from Quran and hadith of Prophet SAW very comprehensively.
Beginning and End is a series based on the book بداية و نهاية,. Sheikh Omar Suleiman goes through this entire text weekly to bring stories and reminders to you. In this episode, Omar Suleiman continues the talk with shaytaan getting evicted from jannah and the beginning of Adam AS, his greetings with Allah SWT, the angels, his longing for a companion, Allah SWT granting him a spouse and ends very beautifully with the beauty of the mankind in Jannah.
In this episode, Imam Omar Suleiman tells us the story of shaytaan particularly with Adam AS and focuses on the encounter between Adam AS and Shaytaan. A major question, “When shaytaan was kicked out of jannah when he disobeyed Allah SWT, how was he able to come back and sway away Adam and Hawwa AS?” is answered in a great detail.
An enlightening and powerful reminder by Omar Suleiman on disarming the shaytaan in the light of ahadith, one of which states do not curse the shaytaan for he becomes bigger than your house, instead say "Bismillah" which would reduce him to something smaller than a fly. For more such powerful tips, tune in to this episode of removing shaytaan completely from the equation.
In this episode, Omar Suleiman talks about shaytaan and how he plans to leads the mankind astray by creating insecurities amongst mankind to an extent that the authority, control and power of Allah SWT comes under doubt. May Allah SWT protect us from falling prey to shaytaan.
In this episode, Omar Suleiman talks about the mention from Allah SWT about shaytaan not being able to attack from top and bottom direction. Tune in to educate yourself about its reasons and the promises of Allah SWT for mankind.
In this episode, Omar Suleiman talks about how weak the plan of shaytaan is and that Allah has equipped us in a powerful way. A detailed short talk on how to prevent yourself from shaytaan when he attacks from all directions. May Allah protect us from the vil whispers of shaytaan.
Shaykh Omar lends some support to those of us feeling like we cannot openly participate in our Religion's beautiful practices.
Recent headlines about Islam and slavery have shaken many. We are excited to announce a free live webcast exploring the past and present manifestations of slavery, and how Islam and other religions viewed it. This will be a brutally honest program that will discuss this topic in great depth.
In this episode, Omar Suleiman explains how Allah SWT warns us about our enemy, shaytaan whose only motive is to lead us astray and away from the remembrance of Allah SWT. May Allah SWT protect us from the enemy and give us the ability to win over him at all times to attain paradise.
This follow-up video answers many questions you sent in after the webinar about past and modern day slavery.
The Beginning And The End - EP 55 Waste Not
The Beginning And The End - EP 54 Shaytan's Paranoia
The Beginning And The End - EP 53 Amongst the Few
