Omar Suleiman - Death is Real: Live Life with No Regrets

Omar SuleimanJanuary 12, 20190 comments

Share:

Hadith Death & Afterlife Relationships Gratitude Family Prayer Patience Purification of the Soul

About this lecture

In this lecture, Sheikh Omar Suleiman unpacks a profound hadith narrated by Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, in which the Prophet ﷺ gives three transformative pieces of advice: pray every prayer as if it is your last, never say something today you'll need to apologize for tomorrow, and lose hope in what others possess. Drawing on the theme of death as a motivator rather than a source of despair, Sheikh Omar shows how these three principles — when applied to our relationship with Allah, our families, and ourselves — can reshape our priorities, deepen our worship, and free us from the trap of envy and worldly comparison.

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.

All lectures by Omar Suleiman →

Enjoyed this lecture?

It's free because of sponsors. Join 4 sponsors — every contribution is sadaqa jariya.

Comments

Log in to share a reflection or question.

No comments yet. Be the first to share a reflection.