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
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Jun 24, 2015 • 6min
People Of Quran - EP 08 Whispers Of Shaitan
This episode talks about verse no.201 of Surah Aaraf, seventh juzz, where Allah SWT says indeed who fear Allah SWT when they are touched by an impulsive shaytaan and as soon as that happens they remember Allah SWT and they can see clearly. A story of young man full of taqwa, who responded from his grave.
Jun 24, 2015 • 6min
People Of Quran - EP 07 Wisdom Of Elders
This episode talks about verse no.95 of Surah Maeedah, sixth juzz, which gives a solution to those on Hajj and in Ihraam for killing an animal. A story with golden advice given by Umar Ibn Khattab RA to Khabeesa Ibn Jaabir, a youngster whose friend killed an animal on their way to hajj.
Jun 23, 2015 • 6min
People Of Quran - EP 06 Can't Touch This
This episode talks about Surah Maeedah verse no.34, sixth juzz, where Allah SWT says "O you! who have transgressed amongst yourselves do not despair in the mercy of Allah SWT, He is all-forgiving and merciful". A transformational story about Ali Ibn Asadi Raheemallahu Ta’ala- from the most wanted highway robber in medina to a noble scholar.
Jun 21, 2015 • 5min
People Of Quran - EP 05 The Backbreaker
This episode talks about Surah An-Nisaa verse no.123, fourth juzz where Allah SWT says whoever does a wrong deed/commits a sin will be compensated for it and he will not find besides ALLAH SWT a protector or helper. A story worth listening about Prophet SAW and Abubakr-as-Siddiq R.A which shows us how the companions of Prophet SAW feared Allah SWT.
Jun 20, 2015 • 5min
People Of Quran - EP 04 Almost Divorced
This episode talks about Surah An-Nisaa verse no.19, fourth juzz where Allah SWT says dwell with your spouses in kindness and also perhaps you dislike a thing and Allah SWT puts within it much good. A beautiful small story about Abdullah Ibn Umar R.A when he fought with his wife, decided to divorce her and how this verse came to his rescue.
Jun 20, 2015 • 1h 12min
Virtues of Ramadan
Virtues of Ramadan - Hadeeth Study by Omar Suleiman
Jun 20, 2015 • 6min
People of Quran - EP 03 Upgrade your Garden
This episode talks about Surah Al-Imra’an verse no.92, third juzz, where Allah SWT says you will not achieve the reward of righteousness (Jannah) until you spend out of that which you love. A heart-touching small story narrated by Anas Ibn Maalik R.A about his step father Abu Talha on the lines of this verse.
Jun 19, 2015 • 6min
People Of Quran - Episode 2 - Breaking Bottles
This being the second episode talks about verses from Surah Al Baqarah and Surah Maeedah, Second and third juzz, where Allah SWT revealed verses in the context of intoxication. A story about the sincerity of dua made by Umar Ibn Qattab R.A to clarify matters of alcohol.
Jun 19, 2015 • 5min
Omar Suleiman – People Of Quran – EP 01 The Cure
The series, “People of Quran”, by Shaykh Omar Suleiman an incredibly knowledgeable series talks about how our pious predecessors interacted with the Quran starting with first juzz. First episode is about how surah Fatiha, was used as a cure/treatment by the companions when a non-muslim tribe was bitten by snake.
May 27, 2015 • 8min
The Beginning And The End - Episode 31 - Interacting with Jinn
Amazing series consists of Short clips by Omar Suleiman for Bayyinah tv. Must listen.
