Omar Suleiman
Muslim Central
Imam Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University. He’s also the resident scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center, and Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, a multi-faith alliance for peace and justice.
Originally from New Orleans, LA, he began his journey of traditional Islamic learning in the year 2000 and has spent years studying in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Malaysia, etc. Upon becoming certified in various traditional sciences, he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic law, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a Master’s degree in Islamic Finance, a Master’s Degree in Political History, and is in the process of completing his PhD from the International Islamic University of Malaysia in Islamic Thought and Civilization.
His career started in his hometown of New Orleans where he served as the Imam of the Jefferson Muslim Association in New Orleans for 6 years and directed the ICNA Relief “Muslims for Humanity” Hurricane Katrina Relief effort. It was in this time that he was noted on a national level as being a strong advocate of community service, interfaith dialogue, and social justice. He co-founded the East Jefferson Interfaith Clergy Association and was awarded for his outstanding civic achievement by the Mayor and City Council of New Orleans in 2010.
He then moved to Dallas and became the Resident Scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center in 2013 and more recently, Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square. In Dallas, he has been a noted leader and voice for peace, and has partaken as a representative of the Muslim Community in many city functions. He has since been a guest at various national functions to share his experiences in community building.
Shaykh Omar most recently founded the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research which is a think tank that focuses on instilling conviction based on Islamic texts, and producing contribution. He also founded M.U.H.S.E.N (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs), a nonprofit umbrella organization serving the community to establish a more inclusive “Special Friendly” environment for our Brothers & Sisters of all Disabilities.
Originally from New Orleans, LA, he began his journey of traditional Islamic learning in the year 2000 and has spent years studying in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Malaysia, etc. Upon becoming certified in various traditional sciences, he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic law, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a Master’s degree in Islamic Finance, a Master’s Degree in Political History, and is in the process of completing his PhD from the International Islamic University of Malaysia in Islamic Thought and Civilization.
His career started in his hometown of New Orleans where he served as the Imam of the Jefferson Muslim Association in New Orleans for 6 years and directed the ICNA Relief “Muslims for Humanity” Hurricane Katrina Relief effort. It was in this time that he was noted on a national level as being a strong advocate of community service, interfaith dialogue, and social justice. He co-founded the East Jefferson Interfaith Clergy Association and was awarded for his outstanding civic achievement by the Mayor and City Council of New Orleans in 2010.
He then moved to Dallas and became the Resident Scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center in 2013 and more recently, Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square. In Dallas, he has been a noted leader and voice for peace, and has partaken as a representative of the Muslim Community in many city functions. He has since been a guest at various national functions to share his experiences in community building.
Shaykh Omar most recently founded the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research which is a think tank that focuses on instilling conviction based on Islamic texts, and producing contribution. He also founded M.U.H.S.E.N (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs), a nonprofit umbrella organization serving the community to establish a more inclusive “Special Friendly” environment for our Brothers & Sisters of all Disabilities.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Apr 24, 2016 • 39min
Jummah Khutbah 02-19-2016
Apr 24, 2016 • 35min
Jummah Khutbah 01-15-2016
Apr 24, 2016 • 7min
Daily Isha Khatirah 0-15-2016
Apr 17, 2016 • 1h 14min
Guidance from Surah Yusuf
Apr 5, 2016 • 32min
Creating A Wholesome Community
An encouraging talk by Omar Suleiman on creating a wholesome community by giving thought-provoking stories of the sahabas and the next generation of scholars. Tune in to listen and learn from these stories.
Apr 3, 2016 • 6min
The Beginning and the End - EP 70 The Earth is a Blessing
In this episode, Shaykh Omar Suleiman discusses about Adam As and Hawa AS descending on earth, the construction of Ka'aba by angels, the white stone coming to earth and the reasons for it to be turning black and concludes by giving an understanding of earth once upon a time being a blessing, however loosing its barakah in this age.
Mar 28, 2016 • 8min
The Beginning and the End - EP 69 Musa vs Adam
This episode is about marvelous exchange of words between Adam AS and Musa AS. As we are aware Musa AS had a difficult life from childhood to death, he asked Allah SWT for a conversation with Adam AS and Adam AS was presented and then starts the conversation. Tune in to learn about this short yet amazing communication.
Mar 18, 2016 • 7min
The Beginning and the End - EP 68 Overcoming your Sins
In this episode, Shaykh Omar Suleiman explains the decree of Allah irrespective of the sin of Adam AS, how the situation of Adam AS was greater after repentance, being chosen as a Prophet of Allah than the situation before and Rasullalah SAW said when you sin and seek repentance its like you haven't sinned and if that sin got you closer to Allah SWT its better for you.
Mar 11, 2016 • 9min
The Beginning and the End - EP 67 Owning Up
In this episode, Omar Suleiman explains how Adam AS owned his sin completely on himself repentance sincerely solely for forgiveness from Allah SWT so much so Jibreel AS comes down and asks Adam AS until when he cry. Tune in to listen to the beautiful conversation between Allah SWT and Adam AS on repentance and Jannah.
Mar 6, 2016 • 7min
The Beginning and the End - EP 66 Running Away from Allah
This episode is about enlightening conversations between Allah SWT and Adam AS when Adam AS ate from the forbidden tree and how beautifully Allah SWT explains Adam AS to come back to Allah SWT when a sin is committed rather than running away and the conversation termed as An-Najwa, a talk between Allah SWT and each of HIS servant on the day of judgement reminding us about HIS prohibitions.
