Omar Suleiman - "Do not leave me to myself"

Omar SuleimanApril 7, 20200 comments

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In this heartfelt lecture, Sheikh Omar Suleiman unpacks the profound du'a the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught his daughter Fatima — "Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum, bi rahmatika astaghith, aslih li sha'ni kullahu, wa la takilni ila nafsi tarfata 'ayn" (O Ever-Living, O Ever-Sustaining, by Your mercy I seek relief; rectify all my affairs and do not leave me to myself for the blink of an eye) — breaking down its every phrase to show why it is one of the most comprehensive supplications in Islam. Sheikh Suleiman explores the themes of vulnerability, surrender, and true strength, drawing on the Quran, hadith, and the wisdom of Hatim al-Asamm's four pillars of tawakkul (trust in Allah) to help believers find peace and clarity in times of fear, uncertainty, and loss of control.

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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