Yaqeen Podcast Are All Deaths Equal? How the Prophet ﷺ Would've Responded | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
Sep 16, 2025
The podcast dives deep into the complexities of how society values different lives. It examines the impact of media coverage on emotional responses to death, particularly highlighting the overlooked losses in Gaza. Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad regarding mourning and compassion, stressing the importance of understanding diverse responses to death. The conversation challenges listeners to honor martyrs and the oppressed, while also confronting the dehumanization often present in discussions about political violence.
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Proximity Shapes Grief
- Human fitrah causes stronger grief for deaths that feel proximate or familiar.
- Dr. Omar Suleiman warns proximity should broaden empathy, not narrow it to only those who feel close.
Local Tragedies Reveal Global Patterns
- Seeing violence close to home exposes broader systemic violence abroad.
- Dr. Omar Suleiman urges using local outrage to open eyes to international harms and deepen empathy.
Broaden Empathy Beyond Algorithms
- Broaden your empathy by learning stories of distant victims instead of only reacting to proximity.
- Do not let algorithmic visibility decide which deaths you remember or mourn.