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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Podcasts:
Jumuah Khutbah: Whoever Is In Service Of His Brother, Allah Is In His Service December 23, 2016
Why Do Innocent People Suffer? A very important question answered by Sh. Omar.
When You Find The Truth What Are You Willing To Do For It From the series "Through The Fire - The Journey Of Salman The Persian"
What Kind Of Christianity Was Salman Alfarsi Experimenting With? explained by Omar Suleiman From the series "Through The Fire - The Journey Of Salman The Persian"
What happened to Salman Alfarsi after becoming muslim explained by Omar Suleiman From the series "Through The Fire - The Journey Of Salman The Persian"
What happened to the key figures in the early life of Salman Alfarsi explained by Omar Suleiman From the series "Through The Fire - The Journey Of Salman The Persian"
Omar Suleiman explains how to purify the heart.
Jumuah Khutbah delivered on the 2nd Dec 2016
Jummah Khutbah delivered on the 4th November 2016 by Sheikh Omar Suleiman
Jummah Khutbah/Talk titled: Remembering Death without Dying by Sh. Omar Suleiman Valley Ranch Islamic Center. Jummah Khutbah 10-28-2016
Jumuah Khutbah by Sheikh Omar on racism In Islam Islamic Center of Irving
Do Muslims Support ISIS? - Omar Suleiman In Part 14 of the interview, Shaykh Omar takes questions from the audience. When it comes to condemning acts of terrorism like San Bernardino for instance, every mosque and pulpit spoke against it, says Sheikh Omar Suleiman.
Do Muslims Hate Americans? - Omar Suleiman In Part 13 of the interview, Shaykh Omar takes questions from the audience. The anger felt by many in the Muslim world and other countries, says Sheikh Omar Suleiman, is primarily directed against the American government not the American people. Many are dismayed by American foreign policy in Syria, for instance, where they feel betrayed because Bashaar El Asad was left to butcher his own people for months until ISIS appeared on the scene.
In this talk Sheikh Omar advises us on the importance of upholding the rights of people.
What Is Martyrdom In Islam? - Omar Suleiman In Part 12 of the interview, Shaykh Omar takes questions from the audience. According to Sheikh Omar Suleiman, there are various categories of martyrdom in islam, which isnât just achieved through fighting - Sheikh Omar explains further...
