The Firsts with Dr. Omar Suleiman
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The Prophet ﷺ’s Bodyguard: Mughira ibn Shu‘ba (ra)
11 december 2024 · 31 min
He came to Islam after a severely checkered past, but never let his flaws stop him from assuming his place in the presence of the Prophet ﷺ. He used his strength and sense of movement to monitor the Prophet’s every move, and came back to Ta’if with the command to destroy their idol. Lees meer
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Urwa ibn Masud (ra): The Chief Who Resembled Isa (as)
16 september 2024 · 47 min
A noble leader with a striking presence, he initially resisted the call of Islam and was a chief negotiator from Quraysh to the Prophet ﷺ in Hudaybiyyah. But when Islam entered his heart, he sought to lead his people to faith and lost his life in the process. Lees meer
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The Most Honored Man By The Prophet ﷺ
16 september 2024 · 1 uur 19 min
If you saw him in Madinah, you would be taken aback by how he was honored by the Prophet ﷺ and the companions like no other human being, and if you heard him speak then you would know he was special. The last uncle of the Prophet ﷺ and a blessed connection for this Ummah. Lees meer
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When Allah Guided the Children of Abu Lahab
16 september 2024 · 1 uur 7 min
The only enemy of the Prophet ﷺ mentioned by name in the Quran, yet his own children became Muslim and would read about their father’s punishment. The incredible story of the believing children of the Prophet ﷺ's uncle and how he received them.
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Hakim ibn Hizam (ra): When Money Stops Mattering
16 september 2024 · 1 uur 4 min
The nephew of Khadijah (ra) and a core figure in the decade prior to the Prophet ﷺ receiving revelation. He held out on Islam because of his worldly focus, yet eventually embraced Islam and a new focus on the hereafter.
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Mothers of the Prophet ﷺ: Amina and Halima al-Sa’diyya
16 september 2024 · 1 uur 4 min
The Prophet ﷺ spent some of his earliest years with his foster mother Halima al-Sa’diyya (ra), and never forgot the love she nurtured him with. What was it like to find her again in his final years of life?
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The Prophet ﷺ’s Brother: Abu Sufyan ibn al-Harith (ra)
3 juni 2024 · 59 min
He was the first cousin of the Prophet ﷺ, and his brother in that he was nursed by the same woman. He was one of the closest and most beloved people to him. When Islam came, he turned his back on the Prophet ﷺ and became a bitter enemy until the very end where after a painful reunification, came a beautiful ending. Lees meer
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Abu Sufyan ibn Harb (ra): Forgiving the Enemy
3 juni 2024 · 1 uur 16 min
For two decades he was a chief antagonist of the Prophet ﷺ, only to be forgiven and given a position of leadership for the sake of the greater cause.
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Ikrimah ibn Abi Jahl (ra): The Pious Son of Pharoah
3 juni 2024 · 53 min
He was the son of the Pharoah of this Ummah who fought the Prophet ﷺ and his companions even up until the opening of Makkah. But through a journey of many twists and turns, came back to the Prophet ﷺ as one of his most loyal companions. His story of selflessness and martyrdom is ever inspiring and impactful. Lees meer
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Amr ibn al-As (ra): From Rafah to Egypt
7 mei 2024 · 1 uur 19 min
From his moments of opposing the Prophet ﷺ in practically every battle of Islam, and his seeking to remove the one place of refuge for the Muslims in Abyssinia, Amr (ra) doesn’t just turn a corner and embrace Islam, but he spreads it to Egypt and many places of the world including Gaza which weighs so heavily on us today. Lees meer
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Amr ibn al-As (ra): His Wicked Father & “Better” Brother
7 mei 2024 · 1 uur 8 min
Before understanding Amr ibn al-As (ra), you need to know about his father who was a staunch opponent of the Prophet ﷺ, and his brother Hisham (ra) who was a companion long before him, with a legendary story of his own.
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Khalid ibn al-Walid (ra): The Legendary Military General
17 april 2024 · 1 uur 11 min
After he became Muslim, he immediately became perhaps the greatest factor in the spread of Islam throughout the world. Learn about his military genius, his legacy and contributions, and his unexpected death.
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Khalid ibn al-Walid (ra): Becoming the Sword of Allah
9 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 14 min
The story of how a feared enemy of Islam became it's greatest general.
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Abu Saeed al Khudri (ra): The Jewel of Madinah
3 oktober 2023 · 58 min
He was given the lofty title of the Mufti of Madinah for his rare combination of Hadith and Fiqh. He narrates over 1000 ahadith from the Prophet ﷺ, and lived a long life of devotion all in his home city of Madinah.
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Rabiah ibn Kab (ra): The Prophet’s Companion in Jannah
28 september 2023 · 51 min
He fell in love with the Prophet ﷺ at first sight, lived in his blessed shadow until he died, and was promised his blessed companionship eternally in Paradise.
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Saeed ibn Amir (ra): Haunted by Murder
28 september 2023 · 1 uur 1 min
He was a pious governor in Islam who would repent to Allah after witnessing the crucifixion of Khubayb (ra). How did Saeed and other companions who participated in the massacres of Bi'r Mauna and Al Rajee find their way back to Allah after such horrific actions? Lees meer
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Khubayb ibn Addiy (ra): A Prisoner of Many Miracles
11 september 2023 · 51 min
Khubayb (ra) is a man of many tragic firsts in Islam. But his story is also filled with many lessons of perseverance, ethics, and sincerity even in the midst of desperation. And for that Allah would bestow miracles upon him that no other companion would encounter. Lees meer
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Asim ibn Thabit (ra): Protector of Faith
11 september 2023 · 44 min
Asim (ra) was one of the very first to protect our Prophet ﷺ, and of the most beloved companions of them all. Though he was pursued in vengence by an ambushing tribe, he was given a miracle through his last prayer witnessed even by his most hateful enemies. Lees meer
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Abu Dujana (ra): The Red Bandana
29 augustus 2023 · 51 min
Only one man was worthy of fighting with the sword of the Prophet ﷺ, and he proved that he would honor it in more ways than one. The story of Abu Dujana (ra) is a story of a man who displayed bravery in the most difficult moments of battle, and integrity in every moment of his life. Lees meer
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Burayda ibn al-Husayb (ra): An Unlikely Convert
23 augustus 2023 · 13 min
When the Prophet ﷺ suddenly encounters a chief of a nomad tribe during the Hijra, more people embrace Islam in the desert in an instant than at any point in the years preceding of the Prophetic call.
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Suraqa ibn Malik (ra): The Bounty Hunter
8 augustus 2023 · 16 min
He went out as a disbeliever hunting the Prophet ﷺ for 100 camels, then came back a believer with the bracelets of the ruler of Persia. A remarkable story about prophecy even in vulnerability.
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Umm Ma’bad (ra): The Most Beautiful Description of the Prophet ﷺ
2 augustus 2023 · 33 min
She was a Bedouin woman who served the traveler and wayfarer when suddenly her home was blessed with most beautiful guest of all ﷺ.
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Abu Musa al-Ash‘ari (ra): A Voice Like No Other
1 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 8 min
He came from Yemen as soon as he heard the call of the beloved Prophet ﷺ, then brought Islam back to Yemen. He distinguished himself by his love for the Qur’an, and his wisdom in judging all of his affairs by it's guidance.
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Abu Huraira (ra): The Preserver of Hadith
25 juli 2023 · 1 uur 14 min
The most prolific narrator of ahadith from our beloved Prophet ﷺ, and the heart that Allah chose to give us access to the Sunnah like no other.
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Tufayl ibn Amr (ra): The Hidden Legend
25 juli 2023 · 55 min
Behind the conversion of Abu Huraira (ra) and the legacy he would leave behind is a hidden legend from the tribe of al-Daws named Tufayl ibn Amr (ra). While he narrates not a single hadith, his complete story is full of wisdom and worth pondering upon in it's own right. Lees meer
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Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman (ra): The Secret Keeper | The Firsts | Dr. Omar Suleiman
21 juni 2023 · 1 uur 14 min
He was entrusted with the most sensitive of secrets due to the special sincerity he possessed. After the tragic death of his father, he lived as the trustee of this Ummah.
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Maymunah bint al-Harith (ra): A Blessed Wedding | The Firsts | Dr. Omar Suleiman
21 juni 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
Her marriage to the Prophet ﷺ coincided with a beautiful occasion, and her wedding was her most precious memory.
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Safiyya bint Huyayy (ra): A Heart of Gold | The Firsts | Dr. Omar Suleiman
21 juni 2023 · 1 uur 1 min
From the lineage of a noble Prophet, Safiyya was viewed with deep suspicion at times due to her roots. But she shined most with the Prophet ﷺ in regards to her love, care, and empathy.
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Juwayriya bint al-Harith (ra): A Blessing to Her People
31 mei 2023 · 58 min
She was a distinguished woman due to her lineage, beauty, and nobility before Islam. But our mother would go on to be distinguished by a specific form of worship. She was a blessing to her people through her marriage to the Prophet ﷺ and an example for our Ummah. Lees meer
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Zaynab bint Jahsh (ra): The Longest Arm
17 maart 2023 · 1 uur 15 min
She came from a noble background, had her marriage contracted by Allah himself in the noble Qur'an, and would be first to join our noble Prophet ﷺ after his death.
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Hafsa bint Umar (ra): Saved by Devotion
8 maart 2023 · 1 uur 9 min
A life marked by devotion that saw her through her multiple tragedies, and earned her the testimony of the greatest angel. The wife of our beloved Prophet ﷺ who was most noted for her private worship.
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Aisha bint Abu Bakr (ra) Part 4: Legacy and Life after Rasulallah ﷺ
7 maart 2023 · 1 uur 16 min
The series finale on the remarkable legacy and life of Aisha (ra). What was her life like after the death of the beloved Prophet ﷺ, and what were her unique distinctions that live on until today.
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Aisha bint Abu Bakr (ra) Part 3: Slander and Death of the Prophet
17 februari 2023 · 1 uur 24 min
Our mother was known for how beloved she was to the Prophet ﷺ which made her an easy target of the hypocrites. In her defense, Allah revealed verses of the Quran in the wake of the great slander known as hadithatul ifk. And in her lap, the Messenger ﷺ would breathe his last breath. Lees meer
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Aisha bint Abu Bakr (ra) Part 2: The Love Story
9 februari 2023 · 1 uur 9 min
The love the Prophet ﷺ had for her was unparalleled, and the lessons learned from their marriage serve as a timeless guide for every husband and wife. In this lecture, we focus on the marriage dynamics and position of our mother Aisha (ra) with our beloved Prophet ﷺ. Lees meer
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Aisha Bint Abu Bakr (ra) Part 1: The Early Years of Sacrifice
4 februari 2023 · 1 uur 15 min
Growing up in a house of sacrifice, she was destined for a life of greatness. In this lecture, we cover her childhood up until her wedding when she would move into the most significant house in Madinah with our Beloved Prophet ﷺ.
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Kulthum ibn al-Hadm (ra) & Sa'ad ibn Khaythamah (ra): The Hosts of Masjid Quba
24 januari 2023 · 47 min
Allah praised them in the Quran for their piety and love to be purified. Each one of them had an incredibly beautiful story of sacrifice that was oft-repeated amongst the Companions.
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Jabir ibn Abdullah (ra): The Orphan With 7 Sisters
17 januari 2023 · 1 uur 9 min
His father was of the first to embrace Islam, and he was the last companion to die in Madinah. He was left early on to care for many sisters, yet ended up being one of the caretakers of this Ummah.
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Hanzala Ibn Abi Amr (ra) and Jameela (ra): When Angels Bathe You
20 december 2022 · 9 min
They were the children of hypocrites who got married the night before Uhud. What followed was a miracle unique to Hanzala (ra), and a child who lived his father’s legacy.
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Abdullah ibn Abdullah ibn Ubayy (ra): The son of the Chief Hypocrite
19 december 2022 · 10 min
While his father undermined the Prophet (Saw) at every juncture, he served alongside the Prophet (saw) in his most difficult moments. He was the opposite of his father, and opposed him when he hurt the Prophet (saw).
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Amr ibn Al Jamuh (ra): No Limping in Jannah
6 december 2022 · 18 min
He was the chief of his tribe, and a devoted idol worshipper. But when he embraced Islam, he would stop at nothing to get to Jannah even though he had a disability.
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Asma Bint Yazid (ra): The Orator of the Women
29 november 2022 · 20 min
A look at the unique characteristics of the Asma’s of Madinah, with emphasis on Asma bint Yazid. They refused to be left out of any reward, and expressed the desire to be by the side of the Prophet (saw) in every situation.
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Umm Waraqa bint Abdullah (ra): The Martyred Hafidha
22 november 2022 · 12 min
A woman who excelled in every way, memorized the Quran, and sought martyrdom even in her home.
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Ubayy ibn Ka’b (ra): The Master of all Reciters
14 november 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
The greatest reciter of the Quran, and the Imam of Madinah during the reign of the rightly guided Khulafa.
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Muadh Ibn Jabal (ra): Most Knowledgeable & Beloved
2 november 2022 · 1 uur 27 min
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.
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Zayd ibn Thabit (ra): The Scribe of the Prophet ﷺ
26 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 6 min
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.
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Nusaybah bint Ka'ab (ra): The Woman Warrior
19 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
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.
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Hassan ibn Thabit (ra): The Master of All Poets
12 oktober 2022 · 56 min
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.
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Ka'ab Ibn Malik (ra): The Greatest Story of Repentance
5 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
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.
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Abdullah Ibn Rawahah (ra): The Warrior Poet
28 september 2022 · 57 min
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.
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Abu Darda (ra): The Scholar Who Wouldn't Sleep
21 september 2022 · 1 uur 11 min
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. Lees meer