

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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May 27, 2015 • 12min
The Beginning And The End - Episode 30 - Jinns And Devils
Amazing series consists of Short clips by Omar Suleiman for Bayyinah tv. Must listen.

May 27, 2015 • 7min
The Beginning And The End - Episode 29 - Your Paradise Awaits
Amazing series consists of Short clips by Omar Suleiman for Bayyinah tv. Must listen.

May 27, 2015 • 8min
The Beginning And The End - Episode 28 - Offending the Angels
Amazing series consists of Short clips by Omar Suleiman for Bayyinah tv. Must listen.

May 27, 2015 • 4min
The Beginning And The End - Episode 27 - Guardian Angels
Amazing series consists of Short clips by Omar Suleiman for Bayyinah tv. Must listen.

May 27, 2015 • 6min
The Beginning And The End - Episode 26 - 70,000 Angels Escorting You
Amazing series consists of Short clips by Omar Suleiman for Bayyinah tv. Must listen.

May 27, 2015 • 8min
The Beginning And The End - Episode 25 - Telling Allah and The Messenger (SAWS) About You
Amazing series consists of Short clips by Omar Suleiman for Bayyinah tv. Must listen.

May 27, 2015 • 8min
The Beginning And The End - Episode 24 - They Would Shake Your Hands
Amazing series consists of Short clips by Omar Suleiman for Bayyinah tv. Must listen.

May 27, 2015 • 9min
The Beginning And The End - Episode 23 - Scary Looking Angels
Amazing series consists of Short clips by Omar Suleiman for Bayyinah tv. Must listen.

May 27, 2015 • 10min
The Beginning And The End - Episode 22 - Names and Ranks of the Angels
Amazing series consists of Short clips by Omar Suleiman for Bayyinah tv. Must listen.

May 27, 2015 • 9min
The Beginning And The End - Episode 21 - The Angels
Amazing series consists of Short clips by Omar Suleiman for Bayyinah tv. Must listen.


