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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Mar 2, 2022 • 50min
Usayd Ibn Hudayr (ra): Transformed by the Quran
From the moment he heard the Quran, his face changed and his heart turned towards Allah and his messenger ﷺ in a way that made him beloved to the righteous in the heavens and in the earth.
Feb 24, 2022 • 40min
As’ad Ibn Zurara (ra): The First Convert of Madinah
As’ad Ibn Zurarar is the young chief who paved the way for the Ansar to embrace their Prophet ﷺ and became the ultimate “first” in almost every category from the people of Madinah.
Feb 16, 2022 • 1h 10min
Loving the Ansar
What made the Ansar the most beloved of people to the Prophet ﷺ, and what is the history behind this blessed group?
Jan 19, 2022 • 30sec
New! Sincerely Yours, a talk show by Yaqeen Institute!
Access the new podcast channel here! https://yqn.io/sincerely-yours-podcastDid you ever wish you knew the scholars, preachers and teachers of Islam better? What if you could get to know on a more personal level? Join me, Sh. Ibrahim Hindy and my co-host Sh. Abdullah Oduro weekly as we bring on different guests, learn their stories, the challenges they face and share a laugh or two! Catch the talk-show weekly on live on YouTube every Wednesday 7pm EST or on your favorite podcast channel!https://yqn.io/sincerely-yours-podcast
Jan 6, 2022 • 12min
Mihja, Umayr, and Ubayda (ra): The Martyrs of Badr | The Firsts
Mihja, Umar, and Ubayda (ra) were migrants from Makkah, veterans of Badr, and the first martyrs of Islam in battle.
Dec 30, 2021 • 13min
Umm Kulthum Bint Uqbah Ibn Abi Muayt (ra): The Enemy’s Daughter | The Firsts
Umm Kulthum Bint Uqbah Ibn Abi Muayt (ra) was the daughter of the man who humiliated the Prophet ﷺ in front of Fatima (ra), and the only woman who made Hijrah alone.
Dec 23, 2021 • 11min
Zinneera (ra) and Aflah (ra): The Tortured Ones | The Firsts
Zinneera (ra) and Aflah (ra) were slaves who were tortured in the harshest of ways, yet refused to relinquish their faith even for a moment.
Dec 15, 2021 • 17min
Amir Ibn Fuhayra (ra): The Guide on the Hijrah
Amir Ibn Fuhayra (ra) was the one man who was with the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr (ra) throughout the Hijrah, and was lifted to the heavens while the enemy looked on.
Dec 8, 2021 • 12min
Anisa, Al-Numan, and Amir (ra): On A Boat From Abysinnia
Anisa, Al-Numan, and Amir are early companions (ra) who joined the Prophet ﷺ by boat from Abysinnia years later after the Hijra.
Dec 1, 2021 • 11min
Rayta Bint Al-Harith (ra): Poisoned on the Way
Rayta Bint Al-Harith is a woman we know very little about. She is one who embodies the struggle of those who died on their way to the promised land of Madinah.
