Omar Suleiman - To Know Him is to Love Him

About this lecture

In this introduction to a joint lecture at his masjid, Sheikh Omar Suleiman explores how a deep connection to Allah's names and attributes is the key to resolving faith crises, particularly those rooted in the struggle to accept divine decree. Drawing on the historical example of the Qadariyya, personal reflections on the birth of his daughter, an interfaith encounter with a Catholic priest, and the Prophet's ﷺ response to the trials of Ta'if, Sheikh Omar makes the case that trusting Allah's justice and mercy — rather than demanding answers from our limited perspective — is what activates us to our highest human potential. He then introduces Sheikh Mohammed Al-Shinnawi of Yaqeen Institute, who delivers the main lecture on loving Allah through knowing Him.