Omar Suleiman - "One Day You Will Remember What I Said To You"

Omar SuleimanSeptember 6, 20200 comments

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In this lecture, Sheikh Omar Suleiman reflects on the powerful Quranic verse in which the Believer from Pharaoh's court declares, "Soon you shall remember what I said to you," and entrusts his affairs entirely to Allah. Drawing on stories of the prophets and their families, Sheikh Omar explores the pain of unheeded advice — whether given to communities, strangers, or beloved family members — and offers practical guidance on removing ego both when giving and receiving sincere counsel. The lecture ultimately encourages listeners not to despair when good advice is rejected, trusting that seeds of truth planted in love may one day bear fruit.

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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