Omar Suleiman

Muslim Central

Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture, Islam

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Overview

Imam Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University. He’s also the resident scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center, and Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, a multi-faith alliance for peace and justice. Originally from New Orleans, LA, he began his journey of traditional Islamic learning in the year 2000 and has spent years studying in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Malaysia, etc. Upon becoming certified in various traditional sciences, he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic law, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a Master’s degree in Islamic Finance, a Master’s Degree in Political History, and is in the process of completing his PhD from the International Islamic University of Malaysia in Islamic Thought and Civilization. His career started in his hometown of New Orleans where he served as the Imam of the Jefferson Muslim Association in New Orleans for 6 years and directed the ICNA Relief “Muslims for Humanity” Hurricane Katrina Relief effort. It was in this time that he was noted on a national level as being a strong advocate of community service, interfaith dialogue, and social justice. He co-founded the East Jefferson Interfaith Clergy Association and was awarded for his outstanding civic achievement by the Mayor and City Council of New Orleans in 2010. He then moved to Dallas and became the Resident Scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center in 2013 and more recently, Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square. In Dallas, he has been a noted leader and voice for peace, and has partaken as a representative of the Muslim Community in many city functions. He has since been a guest at various national functions to share his experiences in community building. Shaykh Omar most recently founded the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research which is a think tank that focuses on instilling conviction based on Islamic texts, and producing contribution. He also founded M.U.H.S.E.N (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs), a nonprofit umbrella organization serving the community to establish a more inclusive “Special Friendly” environment for our Brothers & Sisters of all Disabilities.

1965 Episodes

From Enemies To Brothers The Miracle Of Unity

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2025

Julaybib - Ra The Most Beautiful Story The Firsts Season Finale

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Training Your Temper & Responding To Insults Servants Of Most Merciful #02

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Let Allah See Your Energy And Effort

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2025

The First 5 Seconds After a Sin

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

The Firsts - Zahir Ibn Haram - Ra Low Self-Esteem Until He Met The Prophet

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

Those Who Walk On The Earth Humbly Servants Of The Most Merciful Ep. 1

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

A Unique Way Of Holding Yourself Accountable

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2025

Building The Prophets

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2025

Umm Mahjan - Ra The Woman Who Cleaned The Masjid The Firsts

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

When Will Palestine Be Free- Wrong Question

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

How Much Du’A Do You Make For Others

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

The Firsts - Bishr Ibn Al-Baraa RA - The Story Of The Poisoning Of The Prophet

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

Are You A Helper Of Allah

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2025

He Found His Wife In Gaza - Gaza Diaries

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2025

Learn To Love The Grind - For Allah

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

The Firsts - Al-Baraa Ibn Ma’Roor - Ra He Made Two Good Mistakes

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2025

1 Scholar vs 1000 Worshippers - Why

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2025

Was It Really Worth It Re-Evaluating What We Fight Over

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2025

WorldS Biggest Gaza Mural

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2025

The Firsts - Al-Baraa Ibn Aazib - Ra With The Prophet In The Trenches

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2025

Why The QurAn Says Little About DajjāL And The Future

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2025

The Firsts - Umayr Ibn Sa’D - Ra The Young Man Who Exposed His Father

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2025

When The War Ends For Gaza And For You

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2025

Zayd Ibn Al-Arqam - Ra Exposer Of Hypocrites The Firsts

Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2025

Oct 7 Inside Gaza 2 Years Of Genocide Gaza Diarie

Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2025

Car Accidents Drowning and Natural Deaths as Martyrs

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2025

From Flotillas To Yajuj & Majuj How GazaS Siege Will End

Transcribed - Published: 4 October 2025

on the Global Sumud Flotillas INTERCEPTION - Middle East Eye

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2025

The Firsts - Fatima Bint Qays - Ra She Preserved Hadiths About Dajjal & Divorce

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2025

They Got “A Big Criminal” - on Marwan Marouf

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2025

Don’t Wait for a Miracle - Move

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2025

In Defense Of The Quiet Muslim

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2025

I Never Wanted to Be a Shaykh - YouCast

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2025

The Firsts - Usama Ibn Zayd - Ra The Prophets Chosen Grandson

Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2025

The Master’S Plan Not The Master Plan

Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2025

Feeling Hopeless About Gaza- MUST Watch This

Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2025

Mahmoud Khalil Reflects On His Time In ICE Detention

Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2025

Better Than 1000 Worshippers

Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2025

Injustice WonT Stop Us Mahmoud Khalil With Gaza Diaries

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2025

The Firsts - Abdullah Ibn Amr - Ra The One Who Preserved The Sunnah

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2025

Reflections On The Murder of Charlie Kirk

Transcribed - Published: 14 September 2025

Are All Deaths Equal How The Prophet WouldVe Responded

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2025

Six Qualities of Those Allah Loves

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2025

The Firsts - Urwa Ibn Az-Zubayr - Ra The First Muslim Historian

Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2025

Youre Watching The Greatest Evil of the 21st Century - on Middle East Eye

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2025

Have Some Dignity Oh Muslims - Icna Keynote Address

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2025

Does Allah Want You To Feel Better

Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2025

The Firsts - Abdullah Ibn Az-Zubayr - Ra The Defender Of Mecca

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2025

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