Omar Suleiman - "Am I Really Sincere?"

Omar SuleimanApril 27, 20210 comments

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Hadith Spiritual Development Worship Aqeedah Self-Purification Ikhlas Riya Intention

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In this lecture, Sheikh Omar Suleiman explores one of the most challenging aspects of spiritual life: questioning whether your intentions are truly sincere and free from *riya* (showing off). Drawing on Quranic verses, hadith, and the wisdom of classical scholars like Sufyan al-Thawri and 'Umar ibn 'Abd al-'Aziz, he explains how hidden shirk can corrupt even the best deeds — and offers five practical steps, including a powerful supplication taught by the Prophet ﷺ, to help believers protect and renew their sincerity.

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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