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.
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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.
Sep 15, 2021 • 19min
Atika bint Zayd (ra) - The Wife of Many Martyrs
How many people would intercede as martyrs for the spouse that supported them in their courage? Listen and learn more about Atika bint Zayd (ra).
Sep 8, 2021 • 16min
Abdullah ibn Hudhafah (ra): The Man Who Wouldn’t Flinch
Abdullah ibn Hudhafah was chosen by the Prophet ﷺ to face the most brutal emperor of his time. He was known for being unfazed by tyrants.
Sep 1, 2021 • 11min
Khunais ibn Hudhafah (ra): The First Husband of Hafsa (ra)
Khunais ibn Hudhafah (ra) was one of the earliest Muslims who would be the only member of his tribe fighting on the side of the Muslims in the battle of Badr.
Aug 25, 2021 • 17min
Al-Shifa bint Abdullah (ra): The Healer and Scholar
Al-Shifa bint Abdullah (ra) taught Hafsa (ra) how to read, and many others how to heal and understand other complicated matters.
Aug 18, 2021 • 1h 18min
Musab Ibn Umair (ra): The Man Who Gave It All
When Musab embraced Islam, he lost everything he had of this world. And long after he lost his life for that same cause, the companions themselves would regularly be brought to tears remembering his sacrifices.
Aug 11, 2021 • 49min
Abdullah Ibn Umm Maktum (ra): After Abasa
Abdullah Ibn Umm Maktum is a remarkable companion on whose behalf Allah spoke. His eyes could not see, but his heart was always beating with faith.
Aug 4, 2021 • 1h 12min
Abu Jandal, Abdullah, & Suhayl Ibn Amr (ra) : Switching Sides
The story of Abu Jandal, Abdullah, and Suhayl Ibn Amr is one of the most unique stories in the Seerah with multiple twists in the lives of every member of the family all ending with the pleasure of Allah.
Jul 28, 2021 • 1h 28min
Omar Ibn Al Khattab (ra): His Leadership, His Legacy, His Death
He was the shepherd of the Ummah, and continued to teach even in the way that he died. His life, death, and legacy will forever be a source of inspiration to us on how to lead our lives and our communities in ways that are pleasing to Allah.
