When It’s Hard to say Alhamdulilah

Omar SuleimanApril 24, 202617 min0 comments

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In this moving lecture, the speaker reflects on the profound meaning of *Alhamdulillahi 'ala kulli hal* — "All praise is due to Allah in every situation" — inspired by the final written testimony of Marcellus Williams, an innocent man executed by the justice system. Drawing on Hadith and the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ, the speaker explores the difference between praising Allah for obvious blessings and praising Him in moments of trial, loss, and hardship. The lecture challenges listeners to cultivate a heart of constant gratitude so that praise of Allah becomes not a reaction to circumstance, but a deeply rooted condition of the soul.

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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