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Omar Suleiman - The Firsts (Episode 1): Trendsetters, Revivers, and Strangers

Omar SuleimanNovember 29, 20190 comments

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Omar Suleiman - The Firsts (Episode 2): Zaid Ibn Amr (ra): A One Man Ummah

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In this opening episode of "The Firsts" — a multi-year lecture series by Sheikh Omar Suleiman — the series is framed around studying Islamic history not merely to admire great figures, but to aspire to follow in their footsteps. Sheikh Omar introduces five Quranic and hadith-based categories of distinction: the Forerunners (As-Sabiqun), the Trendsetters, the Strangers (Al-Ghuraba'), the Revivers (Al-Mujaddidun), and the Distinguished (Al-Muhsinun), drawing on rich textual evidence and practical insights to inspire viewers to strive for excellence in their own lives.

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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