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Omar Suleiman

Imam Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University. He’s also the resident scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center, and Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, a multi-faith alliance for peace and justice. Originally from New Orleans, LA, he began his journey of traditional Islamic learning in the year 2000 and has spent years studying in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Malaysia, etc. Upon becoming certified in various traditional sciences, he completed a Bachelo...

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

People Of Quran - EP 29 16.07.2015

In this episode Shaykh Omar Suleiman explains the verse 48 from Surah Mursalaat where Allah SWT says, “That when it is said to them to bow down in prayer they don’t bow down in prayer”. A story about the humble response given by one of the greatest scholar, Imam Maalik Raheemallahu Ta'ala when a person with less knowledge tries to correct him.

People Of Quran - EP 28 16.07.2015

This episode is all about the amount of respect to be bestowed upon women and how Allah SWT heard the plea of woman and mentions in Surah Al Mujadilah verse no 1. A powerful story about a woman, Khawlah Bint Ta’alaba RA who grieved and complained to Allah SWT about her verbally abusive husband and Allah SWT revealed an entire Surah Al Mujadilah.

People Of Quran - EP 27 14.07.2015

This episode is about the abundant mercy of Allah SWT made mention of in Surah Hadid, verse no 16 where Allah SWT says, “Has the time not come for those who have believed that their hearts should become humble, submit themselves to Allah SWT, that which has come down as truth and do not be like those who are given scripture before you and a long period passed so their hearts hardened once again an...

People Of Quran - EP 26 14.07.2015

This episode is about the first two ayahs from Surah Hujurat also known as Surah of adab/respect as it teaches us the adab holistically. A small story of a companion who thinks he is going to hell fire instead he is guaranteed by Prophet SAW that he is a person of paradise by the mercy of Allah SWT.

People Of Quran - EP 25 12.07.2015

This episode enlightens us on forgiving the oppressors and forgetting the oppression and collect the reward on the day of judgement from Allah SWT. A powerful story about how Imam Ahmed Rahemallahu Ta’ala forgave every person who subjected him to torture for almost a decade solely to collect the reward from Allah SWT on the day of judgement as mentioned in Surah Ash Shuraa verse 40.

People Of Quran - EP 24 12.07.2015

This episode makes mention of the leaps and bounds of the mercy of Allah SWT there by teaching us not to lose hope in the mercy of Allah SWT. A small story about three companions, two of whom were forced to leave Islam because of the family and how Allah SWT made a way for them and revealed verses about their forgiveness from Surah Zumar, verse no.53.

People Of Quran - EP 23 10.07.2015

This episode is about expressing patience in difficult times and remembering Allah SWT and Quran. A Quranic conversation between one of the greatest companions, Muadh Ibn Jabal RA and his son AbdurRahman when both of them were struck by a plague on their death bed.

People Of Quran - EP 22 09.07.2015

This episode is about the most asked question that why does Allah SWT always speak about men in the Quran or always use the male gender to speak about something. A question asked by the wife of Umm Salama RA to Prophet SAW and how Allah SWT addresses this beautifully in Surah Ahzaab.

People Of Quran - EP 21 08.07.2015

This episode talks about how the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet SAW, Imam Ali Ibn Abi Taalib RA, dealt with his haters in a dignified way and reminding himself with a beautiful ayah from Surah Rum where Allah SWT says, be patient indeed the promise of Allah is true and let not those who are uncertain in their own faith discourage you.

People Of Quran - EP 20 06.07.2015

This episode makes mention of how true believers would have a beautiful ending to their life - an influential story about the grandson of Umar Ibn Khattab RA, Umar Ibn Abdul Aziz Rahemallahu Ta’ala who welcomed the angels of mercy and constantly recited verse 83 from Surah Al-Qasas during his final moments.

People Of Quran - EP 19 05.07.2015

This episode makes mention of how the merciful servants of Allah would respond when ignorant people address them harshly through a verse numbered 63 from Surah Furqan. A powerful story about the response of Imam Ahmed Raheemallahu Ta’ala and a man who said foul things to him.

People Of Quran - EP 18 04.07.2015

A powerful message conveying video about dealing with hardship and calamities from verse 76 of Surah Muminun. It is the story of Wahb Ibn Munabbeh Raheemallahu Ta’ala, a great scholar who was imprisoned and how he chose to respond to this trial of Allah SWT.

People Of Quran - EP 17 04.07.2015

An interesting episode about an intellectual conversation between a student, Abdullah Ibn Haarith Raheemallahu Ta’ala and a teacher, Ka’ab Ibn Ahdhar Raheemallahu Ta’ala which is narrated by the student himself. When the tafseer of Surah Ambiya was being done in the halaqa and came to verse no. 20, Abdullah raised a thought provoking question, “How can angels engage in constant tasbeeh while they...

People Of Quran - EP 16 02.07.2015

This episode is about a verse numbered 88 from Surah Maryam, where Allah SWT informs us about the conditions of sky, earth and mountains when disbelievers associate son with Allah. A smart debate between one of the knowledgeable scholars of Islam, Al Qari Abu Bakr Al Baqillani Rahemallahu Ta’ala from Baghdad and a Christian priest about not associating partners with Allah SWT.

People Of Quran - EP 15 01.07.2015

This episode is about a story of tyrant ruler, Hajjaj Ibn Yusuf, who would kill people very easily and the Quranic literacy of a woman which was so powerful that she could save her son from the tyrant.

People Of Quran - EP 14 01.07.2015

This episode is about a verse from Surah Nahl, juzz 14, explaining how we can inspire ourselves and what lessons can be learnt when Allah SWT says Ibraheem AS was an ummah by himself. An intellectual conversation between Abdullah Ibn Masood RA and one of his student.

People Of Quran - EP 13 Yusuf To Salahuddin 30.06.2015

This episode is about the legacy of the verse from Surah Yusuf numbered 92, spoken by Yusuf AS to forgive his brothers upon plotting to kill him, continued by Prophet SAW on the victory of Mekkah after suffering oppression for 20+ years and 500 years later by Salahuddin Rahemallahu Ta’ala upon conquering of Jerusalem. A powerful story on victory of forbearance.

People Of Quran - EP 12 What Makes You Happy 28.06.2015

This episode talks about verse no.58 from Surat Yunus, tenth juzz, where Allah SWT says the rejoice we experience in Allah and his messenger SAW must be far above and greater than the happiness experienced upon any worldly possession. A story about humbleness of a prominent ruler, Umar Ibn Khattab RA.

People Of Quran - EP 11 He's Going To Hell 27.06.2015

This episode talks about verse no.101 from Surat At-Tawbah, ninth juzz, where Allah SWT says to Prophet SAW regarding the fate of people on the day of judgement, “You, do not know them, but We know them". A narration by Khataa’da Rahemallahu Ta’ala which give emphasis not to judge others’ fate that he/she would be in hellfire/paradise.

People Of Quran - EP 10 Angels Of Badr 26.06.2015

This episode talks about verse no.12 and 48 from Surah Al-Anfal, explaining how Allah SWT favored the believers on the day of badr. A story narrated by Sa’ad Ibn Rabeeah RA to his students explaining about the ascending of angels and exit of shaytaan from the battlefield.

People Of Quran - EP 09 Speak Up 25.06.2015

This episode talks about verse no. 163 from Surah Araf, explaining the destruction of the people of town when they disobeyed Allah SWT. A small story between a teacher, Abdullah Ibn Abbas RA and his student khataa’da narrating the incident of Sabbath.

People Of Quran - EP 08 Whispers Of Shaitan 24.06.2015

This episode talks about verse no.201 of Surah Aaraf, seventh juzz, where Allah SWT says indeed who fear Allah SWT when they are touched by an impulsive shaytaan and as soon as that happens they remember Allah SWT and they can see clearly. A story of young man full of taqwa, who responded from his grave.

People Of Quran - EP 07 Wisdom Of Elders 24.06.2015

This episode talks about verse no.95 of Surah Maeedah, sixth juzz, which gives a solution to those on Hajj and in Ihraam for killing an animal. A story with golden advice given by Umar Ibn Khattab RA to Khabeesa Ibn Jaabir, a youngster whose friend killed an animal on their way to hajj.

People Of Quran - EP 06 Can't Touch This 23.06.2015

This episode talks about Surah Maeedah verse no.34, sixth juzz, where Allah SWT says "O you! who have transgressed amongst yourselves do not despair in the mercy of Allah SWT, He is all-forgiving and merciful". A transformational story about Ali Ibn Asadi Raheemallahu Ta’ala- from the most wanted highway robber in medina to a noble scholar.

People Of Quran - EP 05 The Backbreaker 21.06.2015

This episode talks about Surah An-Nisaa verse no.123, fourth juzz where Allah SWT says whoever does a wrong deed/commits a sin will be compensated for it and he will not find besides ALLAH SWT a protector or helper. A story worth listening about Prophet SAW and Abubakr-as-Siddiq R.A which shows us how the companions of Prophet SAW feared Allah SWT.

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