Omar Suleiman – The “Ugliest” Sahabi?

Omar SuleimanMarch 28, 20130 comments

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In this moving lecture, Sheikh Omar Suleiman explores the concept of true beauty through the stories of two companions of the Prophet ﷺ — Zahir and Julaibib RadhiAllahu Anhuma — both known for their repulsive physical appearance, yet deeply beloved by Allah and His Messenger. Through the Prophet's ﷺ extraordinary acts of kindness, advocacy, and love toward these companions, Sheikh Omar challenges us to redefine beauty, worth, and status entirely through the lens of the Divine. A powerful reminder for anyone who struggles with self-image, and a call for all of us to actively uplift those around us who feel unseen.

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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