The Firsts
Yaqeen Institute
The Firsts: The Forerunners of Islam is the series that visits trailblazers of the ummah. Those that rise to the occasion, and inspire a generation. Host Sh. Dr. Omar Suleiman dives into the stories of the giants who were the first of their kind in this world, and distinguished in the next. Listen in to revive the personalities buried in history.Let’s meet the Firsts. This series is brought to you by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. We aim to make academic and Islamically-credible scholarship mainstream through accessible resources such as infographics, animations, podcasts, learning materials, and more. Visit www.yaqeeninstitute.org or download the Yaqeen app from the app store to continue dismantling doubts, nurturing conviction, and inspiring contribution, one truth at a time.
Episodes
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Nov 24, 2021 • 16min
Khalid Ibn Sa’id Ibn al-'As (ra): A Dream of the Prophet
Within hours of Abu Bakr (ra), he embraces Islam after seeing a dream of his father and the Prophet ﷺ that made guidance clear to him.
Nov 17, 2021 • 16min
Subay'a Al-Aslamiyya (ra): The Iddah of a Widow
Subay'a Al-Aslamiyya (ra) was an early convert who, through her example, taught the Ummah about the 'iddah of a widow.
Nov 10, 2021 • 12min
Nuaym Ibn Abdullah (ra): Redirecting History
The one who stopped Omar (ra) on his way to the house of his sister, also was heard in Paradise by the Prophet ﷺ.
Nov 3, 2021 • 14min
Ukasha ibn al-Mihsan (ra): He Beat You To It
Ukasha (ra) is synonymous with the idea of being ahead of the bunch. Learn about how he reached this position over time with an attitude of excellence.
Oct 26, 2021 • 13min
Zaynab Bint Khuzayma (ra): The Mother of the Poor
She was the only other wife of the Prophet (saw) to be buried by his hands. She was known only by one beautiful trait: her charity.
Oct 19, 2021 • 14min
Abu Ahmad Abd Ibn Jahsh (ra): The Other Blind Companion
He was a companion that roamed the valleys of Makkah without being able to see around him, but the truth penetrated his heart and his home deeply.
Oct 12, 2021 • 17min
Abdullah Ibn Jahsh (ra): An Accepted Prayer
Abdullah Ibn Jahsh (ra) was the first Ameer in Islam and the only man to be buried in the same grave as Hamza (ra) in Uhud. Tune in to episode 58 with Dr. Omar Suleiman.
Oct 5, 2021 • 12min
Shurahbil Ibn Hasana (ra): The Scribe and Commander
Shurahbil Ibn Hasana was a quiet soldier who spoke rarely but with great authority. Everyone knew his place, and he was never questioned by his peers. Tune in to episode 57 with Dr. Omar Suleiman.
Sep 29, 2021 • 17min
Utbah Ibn Ghazwan (ra): The Humble Governor
Utbah Ibn Ghazwan was one of the first 10 people to embrace Islam. He lived to take it far into Iraq, yet he remained in a simple tent and preferred a life of obscurity. Tune in to episode 56 with Dr. Omar Suleiman.
Sep 22, 2021 • 18min
Ayyash ibn Abi Rabiah (ra) - The Guilt Trip That Led To Captivity
Ayyash ibn Abi Rabiah (ra), the brother of Abu Jahl, was tricked into coming home out of love for his mother only to spend years in captivity for his refusal to disbelieve.
