Omar Suleiman - What Happens on the 15th Night of Sha’aban?

Omar SuleimanFebruary 24, 20240 comments

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Ramadan Hadith Forgiveness Tawbah Fasting Angels Sha'ban Purification of the Heart

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In this lecture, Sheikh Omar Suleiman explores the virtues of Sha'ban and the scholarly discussion surrounding the 15th night, focusing on an accepted narration that Allah forgives all His servants on that night except those who commit shirk or carry shahnah — spite and hatred in the heart. He delivers a powerful call to action for believers to resolve grudges and purify their hearts before Ramadan, drawing on the example of the angels, the companions, and the three du'as of Jibril that the Prophet ﷺ affirmed with "Amin."

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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