Yaqeen Podcast Lessons To Take From the Past | Khutbah by Dr Omar Suleiman
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Oct 21, 2025 
In this insightful talk, Dr. Omar Suleiman, a distinguished Islamic scholar and founder of the Yaqeen Institute, delves into the significance of historical lessons in guiding present behavior. He addresses anxieties about current crises while emphasizing the wisdom in focusing on the past rather than future predictions. Dr. Suleiman urges listeners to strengthen their moral readiness and unity, avoid superstition, and reflect on personal failures. He concludes with heartfelt prayers for the Ummah and a reminder of the Quran as a guiding covenant.
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Living Uncertainty: The Example Of Captivity
- Dr. Omar Suleiman references brother Marwan and the plight of captives to illustrate lived uncertainty.
- He contrasts theorizing about crises with the real suffering of those who live under them.
Past Lessons Over Future Predictions
- The Qur'an emphasizes lessons from past nations more than detailed predictions of the future.
- Holding to the Quran's universal principles makes specific future outcomes largely irrelevant.
Prepare The House, Not The Horoscope
- Build a life and community resilient to storms rather than obsessing over which storm will come next.
- Focus on obeying Allah and doing what you can control to invite divine aid and favorable outcomes.