Omar Suleiman - Worth More Than 1000 Men

Omar SuleimanJanuary 31, 20240 comments

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Death & Afterlife Seerah Self-Development Quran Companions of the Prophet Palestine & Gaza Character & Akhlaq Ummah

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In this powerful lecture, Sheikh Omar Suleiman introduces the concept of the "BRI" — Body-Ruh Index — to explore what truly gives a person weight and worth in the sight of Allah. Drawing on the stories of companions such as Mu'adh ibn Jabal, Abdullah ibn Mas'ud, Abu Ubaydah, and Salim Mawla Abi Hudhayfah, he challenges Muslims to look beyond physical appearance and material resources and invest in the substance of their character, faith, and knowledge. The lecture culminates in a moving reflection on the mountains of Gaza and Palestine, calling every Muslim to unlock their own potential as a forerunner of their generation.

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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