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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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.
Sep 7, 2022 • 1h 9min
Salman Al Farsi (ra): The Truth Seeker
Dr. Omar Suleiman talks about the journey of truth that took the son of a Zoroastrian chief from Persia, through the churches of Syria and Iraq, to eventually becoming one of the most beloved companions of the Prophet ﷺ in Madinah.
Aug 18, 2022 • 1h 4min
Abdullah ibn Salam (ra): The Righteous Rabbi
Abdullah ibn Salam moved to Madinah in anticipation of the arrival of the Prophet ﷺ, and went on to become one of the greatest companions to ever live. A scholar who knew multiple scriptures, and was promised paradise on more than one occassion.
Aug 11, 2022 • 1h 2min
Abu Ayyub Al Ansari (ra): The Host of the Prophet
Abu Ayyub Al Ansari (ra) was a man who loved the Prophet ﷺ with all of his heart, and gave his home and life to his cause.
Jun 21, 2022 • 52min
Al Bara’ Ibn Malik (ra): The Underestimated Hero
Al Bara’ Ibn Malik (ra) was a man who people looked down upon, but that led the way with his courage in some of the most pivotal battles of Islam.
Jun 14, 2022 • 59min
Ubadah ibn al-Samit (ra): A Man Equal to a Thousand Men
Ubahada inb al-Samit (ra) was a leader who immediately inspired awe in others and established Islam in so many ways in different parts of the world.
Jun 8, 2022 • 1h 1min
Umm Haram (ra): When Dreams Come True
Introducing the aunts and uncles of Anas (ra) to properly appreciate this family of sacrifice, with emphasis on the life and vision of Umm Haram (ra).
