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 22, 2022 • 12min
Umm Waraqa bint Abdullah (ra): The Martyred Hafidha
A woman who excelled in every way, memorized the Quran, and sought martyrdom even in her home.
Nov 14, 2022 • 1h 1min
Ubayy ibn Ka’b (ra): The Master of all Reciters
The greatest reciter of the Quran, and the Imam of Madinah during the reign of the rightly guided Khulafa.
Nov 2, 2022 • 1h 27min
Muadh Ibn Jabal (ra): Most Knowledgeable & Beloved
The young scholar who was described by Prophet ﷺ as the most knowledgeable of this Ummah in halal and haram, and who was told by the Prophet ﷺ that he loved him for Allah.
Oct 26, 2022 • 1h 6min
Zayd ibn Thabit (ra): The Scribe of the Prophet ﷺ
He was a young genius when the Prophet ﷺ came to Madinah, and now shares a reward in the recitation of every Muslim due to his compiling of the Quran.
Oct 19, 2022 • 1h 4min
Nusaybah bint Ka'ab (ra): The Woman Warrior
Nusaybah bint Ka'ab (ra) embodied sacrifice in every way, and would be seen defending the Prophet ﷺ from every direction. Every one in her family followed her noble example.
Oct 12, 2022 • 56min
Hassan ibn Thabit (ra): The Master of All Poets
Hassan ibn Thabit (ra) was the most talented of poets, aided by Jibreel (as) as he defended the Prophet ﷺ against his enemies. While that same tongue fell into tragic error, we honor him for his years of service to Islam.
Oct 5, 2022 • 1h 9min
Ka'ab Ibn Malik (ra): The Greatest Story of Repentance
Ka'ab Ibn Malik (ra) was an eloquent poet who was silenced and then elevated through his story to be the most narrated about repenter in the history of Islam.
Sep 28, 2022 • 57min
Abdullah Ibn Rawahah (ra): The Warrior Poet
Dr. Omar Suleiman talks about Abdullah Ibn Rawahah (ra), who with his piety as remarkable as his poetry, was the first of the poets who defended the Prophet ﷺ and most noted for his virtues.
Sep 21, 2022 • 1h 11min
Abu Darda (ra): The Scholar Who Wouldn't Sleep
He was the man who the companions used to say was the most sincere amongst them in combining knowledge and action. Dr. Omar Suleiman talks about Abu Darda (RA) and a legacy of scholarship, spirituality, and wisdom that spanned Madinah to Syria and beyond.
Sep 14, 2022 • 1h 12min
Salman Al Farsi (ra): Back to Persia
Part 2 of the journey of Salman (ra) with Dr. Omar Suleiman takes us through the events that led this noble companion from the trenches of Madinah back to the heart of the Persian empire.
