Omar Suleiman - Allah Does Not Let Good Go To Waste

Omar SuleimanJuly 1, 20200 comments

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Sincerity & Intentions Death & Afterlife Seerah Aqeedah Good Deeds Tawakkul Quran Tafsir

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In this reflection, Sheikh Omar Suleiman explores the profound Quranic principle that Allah never allows the good deeds of the righteous to go to waste — whether those deeds went unrecognized, were left incomplete due to circumstances beyond one's control, or seemingly had no visible impact. Drawing on examples from the lives of the Sahaba, the Prophet's journey to Ta'if, and a moving Hadith about prophets with no followers, he offers a spiritually empowering reminder that Allah's knowledge encompasses every ripple of good we set in motion, and His generosity will reward it all fully in the Hereafter.

Dr. Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and an Adjunct Professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University. Born in New Orleans to Palestinian parents, he began traditional Islamic study in 2000, spending years learning in the UAE, Jordan, and Malaysia, and completed a PhD in Islamic Thought and Civilization from the International Islamic University of Malaysia. He served as Imam of the Jefferson Muslim Association in New Orleans, where he led interfaith rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Katrina, and is now resident scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center in Irving, Texas, and Co-Chair Emeritus of Faith Forward Dallas. One of the most influential Muslim figures in America, he is known for his Ramadan series, civil rights activism, and prolific scholarship bridging tradition and contemporary life.

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