Omar Suleiman - Opening the Doors to the City of Light

Omar SuleimanMarch 1, 20190 comments

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Islamic History Seerah Community Building Unity Companions of the Prophet Da'wah Character & Akhlaq Hypocrisy

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In this lecture, Sheikh Omar Suleiman takes listeners on a journey through the early Medinan period of Islamic history, drawing vivid lessons from the Prophet's ﷺ hijrah and the remarkable community that was built in Madinah. From the selfless love of the Ansar and the da'wah model of Mus'ab ibn Umayr to the Prophet's ﷺ unparalleled care for every member of his community, Sheikh Omar explores what made that society so extraordinary — and what can bring it back. The lecture concludes with a powerful examination of Abdullah ibn Ubayy ibn Salul and how the disease of pride can threaten even the most ideal community, offering timeless guidance for Muslims navigating division today.

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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