The Firsts with Dr. Omar Suleiman

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  1. Salman Al Farsi (ra): Back to Persia

    14 september 2022 · 1 uur 12 min

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    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.

  2. Salman Al Farsi (ra): The Truth Seeker

    7 september 2022 · 1 uur 9 min

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    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.

  3. Abdullah ibn Salam (ra): The Righteous Rabbi

    18 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 4 min

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    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.

  4. Abu Ayyub Al Ansari (ra): The Host of the Prophet

    11 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 2 min

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    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.

  5. Al Bara’ Ibn Malik (ra): The Underestimated Hero

    21 juni 2022 · 52 min

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    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.

  6. Ubadah ibn al-Samit (ra): A Man Equal to a Thousand Men

    14 juni 2022 · 59 min

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    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.

  7. Umm Haram (ra): When Dreams Come True

    8 juni 2022 · 1 uur 1 min

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    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).

  8. Anas ibn Malik (ra): In Service of the Beloved

    1 juni 2022 · 1 uur 15 min

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    The heartwarming story of the beloved servant of the Prophet ﷺ who became more like a son to him.

  9. Umm Sulaym (ra): Her Dowry Was Islam

    18 mei 2022 · 1 uur

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  10. Sa'ad Ibn Ubadah (ra): The Generous Chief

    16 maart 2022 · 1 uur

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    He was the man who operated the equivalent of a soup kitchen in Madinah, and led with courage and generosity without fear of persecution or poverty.

  11. Sa'ad Ibn Muadh (ra): The Man Who Shook The Throne

    10 maart 2022 · 56 min

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    There is no other man from the Ansar who commanded greater respect and authority from the Prophet ﷺ and his companions, and no other man about whom it was said the throne of Allah shook at his death.

  12. Usayd Ibn Hudayr (ra): Transformed by the Quran

    2 maart 2022 · 50 min

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    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.

  13. As’ad Ibn Zurara (ra): The First Convert of Madinah

    24 februari 2022 · 40 min

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    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.

  14. Loving the Ansar

    16 februari 2022 · 1 uur 10 min

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    What made the Ansar the most beloved of people to the Prophet ﷺ, and what is the history behind this blessed group?

  15. New! Sincerely Yours, a talk show by Yaqeen Institute!

    19 januari 2022 · 1 min

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    Did 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!

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  16. Mihja, Umayr, and Ubayda (ra): The Martyrs of Badr | The Firsts

    6 januari 2022 · 12 min

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    Mihja, Umar, and Ubayda (ra) were migrants from Makkah, veterans of Badr, and the first martyrs of Islam in battle.

  17. Umm Kulthum Bint Uqbah Ibn Abi Muayt (ra): The Enemy’s Daughter | The Firsts

    30 december 2021 · 13 min

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    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.

  18. Zinneera (ra) and Aflah (ra): The Tortured Ones | The Firsts

    23 december 2021 · 11 min

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    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.

  19. Amir Ibn Fuhayra (ra): The Guide on the Hijrah

    15 december 2021 · 17 min

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    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.

  20. Anisa, Al-Numan, and Amir (ra): On A Boat From Abysinnia

    8 december 2021 · 12 min

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    Anisa, Al-Numan, and Amir are early companions (ra) who joined the Prophet ﷺ by boat from Abysinnia years later after the Hijra.

  21. Rayta Bint Al-Harith (ra): Poisoned on the Way

    1 december 2021 · 11 min

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    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.

  22. Khalid Ibn Sa’id Ibn al-'As (ra): A Dream of the Prophet

    24 november 2021 · 16 min

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    Within hours of Abu Bakr (ra), he embraces Islam after seeing a dream of his father and the Prophet ﷺ that made guidance clear to him.

  23. Subay'a Al-Aslamiyya (ra): The Iddah of a Widow

    17 november 2021 · 16 min

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    Subay'a Al-Aslamiyya (ra) was an early convert who, through her example, taught the Ummah about the 'iddah of a widow.

  24. Nuaym Ibn Abdullah (ra): Redirecting History

    10 november 2021 · 12 min

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    The one who stopped Omar (ra) on his way to the house of his sister, also was heard in Paradise by the Prophet ﷺ.

  25. Ukasha ibn al-Mihsan (ra): He Beat You To It

    3 november 2021 · 14 min

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    Ukasha (ra) is synonymous with the idea of being ahead of the bunch. Learn about how he reached this position over time with an attitude of excellence.

  26. Zaynab Bint Khuzayma (ra): The Mother of the Poor

    27 oktober 2021 · 13 min

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    She was the only other wife of the Prophet (saw) to be buried by his hands. She was known only by one beautiful trait: her charity.

  27. Abu Ahmad Abd Ibn Jahsh (ra): The Other Blind Companion

    20 oktober 2021 · 14 min

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    He was a companion that roamed the valleys of Makkah without being able to see around him, but the truth penetrated his heart and his home deeply.

  28. Abdullah Ibn Jahsh (ra): An Accepted Prayer

    13 oktober 2021 · 17 min

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    Abdullah Ibn Jahsh (ra) was the first Ameer in Islam and the only man to be buried in the same grave as Hamza (ra) in Uhud. Tune in to episode 58 with Dr. Omar Suleiman.

  29. Shurahbil Ibn Hasana (ra): The Scribe and Commander

    6 oktober 2021 · 12 min

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    Shurahbil Ibn Hasana was a quiet soldier who spoke rarely but with great authority. Everyone knew his place, and he was never questioned by his peers. Tune in to episode 57 with Dr. Omar Suleiman.

  30. Utbah Ibn Ghazwan (ra): The Humble Governor

    29 september 2021 · 17 min

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    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.

  31. Ayyash ibn Abi Rabiah (ra) - The Guilt Trip That Led To Captivity

    22 september 2021 · 18 min

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    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.

  32. Atika bint Zayd (ra) - The Wife of Many Martyrs

    15 september 2021 · 18 min

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    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).

  33. Abdullah ibn Hudhafah (ra): The Man Who Wouldn’t Flinch

    8 september 2021 · 16 min

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    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.

  34. Khunais ibn Hudhafah (ra): The First Husband of Hafsa (ra)

    1 september 2021 · 11 min

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    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.

  35. Al-Shifa bint Abdullah (ra): The Healer and Scholar

    25 augustus 2021 · 17 min

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    Al-Shifa bint Abdullah (ra) taught Hafsa (ra) how to read, and many others how to heal and understand other complicated matters.

  36. Musab Ibn Umair (ra): The Man Who Gave It All

    19 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 18 min

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    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.

  37. Abdullah Ibn Umm Maktum (ra): After Abasa

    11 augustus 2021 · 49 min

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    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.

  38. Abu Jandal, Abdullah, & Suhayl Ibn Amr (ra) : Switching Sides

    4 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 12 min

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    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.

  39. Omar Ibn Al Khattab (ra): His Leadership, His Legacy, His Death

    28 juli 2021 · 1 uur 28 min

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    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.

  40. Omar Ibn Al Khattab (ra): The Opening of Jerusalem

    7 juli 2021 · 1 uur 11 min

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    The momentous occasion of the first conquest of Jerusalem was one in which the ethics of Omar Ibn Al Khattab (ra) shined bright for all that would come after him.

  41. Omar Ibn Al Khattab (ra): 10 Unique Virtues

    30 juni 2021 · 1 uur 22 min

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    He was divinely inspired and guided, and possessed virtues that set him apart in every way. Here are 10 of those virtues we can take guidance from.

  42. Omar Ibn Al Khattab (ra) - The Convert Who Changed The World

    23 juni 2021 · 1 uur 22 min

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    The most consequential conversion in the history of Islam is undoubtedly that of Omar Ibn Al Khattab (ra). His quest for the truth, and willingness to do anything for it, earned him the title of "Al-Farooq" by the Prophet ﷺ himself.

  43. Khawla Bint Hakim (ra) & Uthman Ibn Madhun (ra) : The Righteous Couple

    16 juni 2021 · 49 min

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    Khawla Bint Hakim (ra) and Uthman Ibn Madhun (ra) were one of the earliest couples in Islam that played massive role in the family and community life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

  44. Miqdad Ibn Aswad (ra) : Better Than A Thousand Men

    9 juni 2021 · 52 min

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    Miqdad (ra) was one of the earliest Muslims and had a larger than life personality. He was known for his leadership and laughter, and left behind an example like no other.

  45. Hamza Ibn Abdulmuttalib (ra): The Lion of Allah

    2 juni 2021 · 1 uur 13 min

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    Hamza Ibn Abdulmuttalib (r) was more than an uncle to the Prophet ﷺ. His life and death are forever ingrained in our hearts and history.

  46. Abdurrahman Ibn Awf (ra): A Generous Soul

    7 april 2021 · 50 min

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    Abdurrahman Ibn Awf (ra) was known for his generosity and never missed a moment to earn and spend in pursuit of the pleasure of Allah.

  47. Abu Ubaydah Ibn Al Jarrah (ra): The Trustworthy One

    1 april 2021 · 53 min

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    Listen as Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the life of Abu Ubaydah Ibn Al Jarrah (ra), the one who was always serving the Ummah’s interests, and never sought a moment of glory in this world.

  48. Sawda Bint Zama’a (ra): The Prophet’s Joy

    25 maart 2021 · 44 min

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    After the grief of losing Khadijah (ra), Sawada Bint Zama’a (ra) brought joy and comfort to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with her unique spirit of generosity and selflessness.

  49. Saalim Mawla Abu Hudhaifa (ra) : The Imam of the People of Quran

    18 maart 2021 · 23 min

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    He was a Persian slave of unknown status before Islam, but rose to the highest rank amongst the companions due to his love for the Quran.

  50. Abu Hudhaifa Ibn Utbah (ra): Seeking Another Status

    10 maart 2021 · 34 min

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    He could have been the next leader of Quraysh, but he knew he wanted something greater early on in Islam.