Omar Suleiman - Trusting Allah When Nothing Makes Sense

Omar SuleimanAugust 9, 20200 comments

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Ramadan Seerah Aqeedah Gratitude Tawakkul Quran Eid al-Adha Patience

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In this Eid al-Adha khutbah, Sheikh Omar Suleiman explores the profound concept of tawakkul (trust in Allah) through the story of Ibrahim, Hajar, and Ismail, showing how each member of this blessed family found peace not in their circumstances, but in the certainty of Allah's command. Drawing on the Quranic verse "Whoever trusts in Allah, He is sufficient for them," he connects their timeless example to the uncertainty and hardship of the COVID-19 era, reminding believers that Allah authors our stories in ways we could never imagine — and that every moment of uncertainty is an opportunity to deepen our gratitude and trust in Him.

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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