Yaqeen Podcast

While the ummah searches for Laylatul Qadr, Masjid Al-Aqsa stands in silence. A place loved by the prophets, honored by Allah, and sacred to the hearts of believers—yet closed to those who long to pray within it. In these blessed nights, as we raise our hands in duʿa and seek Allah’s mercy, let our hearts remember Al-Aqsa. Feel its absence. Let your duʿa reach it. May Allah protect it, honor it, a...

What is the connection between dhikr and light? What does the Verse of Light mean for our lives? And how do we build a life of anticipating meeting Allah and seeing Him in Jannah? Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas continue to discuss gems on the benefits of dhikr (remembrance of Allah) that are outlined by Ibn al-Qayyim (rh) in his book Al-Wabil al-Sayyib min al-Kalim al-Tayyib (available in...

What is the tawbah that Allah never rejects? Many of us struggle with guilt, wondering if our prayers for forgiveness are actually being heard. In today’s khutbah, Dr. Omar Suleiman explains the spiritual mechanics of Allah’s forgiveness and why admitting your sins is the key to unlocking divine mercy. 00:00 Opening Praise and Salawat 00:27 The Prophetic Duʿa of Repentance 02:20 The Secret of Tawb...

Do you miss Allah? Is there a way to measure how far you are from Him? What does your dhikr have to do with the angels, the heavens, and His Throne? And which of your friends are remembering Him with you? Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas continue to discuss gems on the benefits of dhikr (remembrance of Allah) that are outlined by Ibn al-Qayyim (rh) in his book Al-Wabil al-Sayyib min al-Kalim...

How does the remembrance of Allah calm your body? Can you love the Qur’an and music at the same time? Does Allah ever mention you by name? And how do you move beyond doing dhikr on autopilot?  Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas share gems from the first 17 benefits of dhikr (remembrance of Allah) that are outlined by Ibn al-Qayyim (rh) in his book Al-Wabil al-Sayyib min al-Kalim al-Tayyib (ava...

Ibn al-Qayyim (rh) outlines the 3 keys to happiness in this life and the next: gratitude, patience, and seeking forgiveness. And dhikr (remembrance of Allah) is essential to each of these.  As Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas embark on this year’s Midnight Majlis with the book Al-Wabil al-Sayyib min al-Kalim al-Tayyib (available in English translation under the titles “The Invocation of God”...

How could anyone despair of a Lord who sends Laylatul Qadr? A night better than a thousand months, where Allah multiplies good deeds and forgives sins beyond what we can imagine.  Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on Allah’s mercy and why every believer should approach these nights with hope, repentance, and longing to return to Him.

As Laylatul Qadr approaches, have you thought about what you will ask Allah for? The last ten nights of Ramadan are the most powerful nights of the year, especially the odd nights. These are moments filled with mercy, forgiveness, and the opportunity for life-changing du’a. In this khutbah, Dr. Omar Suleiman shares four essential du’as you should make during the last ten nights of Ramadan that can...

Is it an even night or an odd night? As we enter the last 10 nights of Ramadan — the most blessed part of the entire month, and the opportunity to catch the immensely valuable Laylatul Qadr — we must not take any chances. Do your best on every single night.  Dr. Omar Suleiman also urges us to make du’a for our unjustly detained brothers and sisters in the last 10 nights of Ramadan. May Allah grant...

What are the 3 lies being sold in America right now?  From those who stood against Nuh (as) and the Prophet ﷺ to those committing crimes in Iran, the oppressors have always had foot soldiers who swallow the propaganda and genuinely believe they’re fighting for a good cause. Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on Surah al-Mu’minun, verse 24, and emphasizes that Muslims must urge their neighbors to realize t...

What happens when powerful elites are exposed — and war follows? Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the Epstein scandal, the Iran war narrative, and a powerful ayah from Surah Al-Isra about how nations fall. The Qur’an teaches that when corruption spreads among the elites, destruction follows a pattern. Are we witnessing that pattern today? From past empires to our present moment, exposure often comes...

There are clear, black-and-white truths about the current conflict, but also many gray areas and political dynamics. How should Muslims navigate this? Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on leaning into your fitrah, the Qur’an’s guidance on conflict between Muslims, remembering the Names of Allah as you process the situation, and the reality that multiple things can be true at once.

Why is Surah Tawbah the only surah in the Qur’an without bismillah ? Surah Tawbah is one of the most powerful and hard-hitting chapters of the Qur’an. It opens with a final warning and disavowal, yet it is still called the Surah of Repentance. How can a surah that begins with distance still carry the name of tawbah ? This reflection explores its missing basmalah , its urgent call back to Allah, an...

What does it mean to feel “safe” from Allah? These powerful verses from Surah Al-A'raf contrast two states — sleeping at night and playing during the day — and expose a deeper issue: a heedless heart. This reflection is a wake-up call about spiritual alertness, small sins we take lightly, and how to live with constant awareness of Allah without paranoia — but with purpose. Are we awake… or ju...

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever fasts one day in the path of Allah, Allah will distance his face from the Fire by seventy years.” In this khutbah, we reflect on the deeper meaning of this powerful hadith. We explore what it means to build distance from the Fire, why a believer should never feel secure from it, and why no act of fasting is ever small in the sight of Allah.

In Surah Al-An‘am (6:12), Allah says: “He has written mercy upon Himself.”  And in the hadith qudsi , Allah declares: “O My servants, I have made oppression forbidden for Myself…” The One with absolute authority chose to write mercy upon Himself and make oppression haram for Himself. What does that mean for us? When you have the upper hand — at home, at work, in leadership — do you hold yourself t...

What does it truly mean to be “rooted in knowledge”?  The Qur’an praises a special group of believers — but their defining quality may surprise you. This lecture explores the difference between intellectual ego and sincere faith, the danger of twisted interpretations, and why saying “I don’t know” is actually a sign of strength. True knowledge begins with humility and ends with, “We believe in it...

This Ramadan, make one life-changing commitment: Surah al-Baqarah. The Prophet ﷺ said, “Take it, for taking it is a blessing and leaving it is regret.” It brings barakah into your home, expels Shaytan, and will come as shade on the Day of Judgment for the one who holds onto it. Less than 50 pages. One year. Start now — and meet next Ramadan with it in your heart. May Allah make the Qur’an the spri...

He defeated kings. He liberated Jerusalem. He broke the Third Crusade. But in the end — what mattered to him most? Not the throne. Not the cities. Not even Jerusalem. This episode uncovers Salahuddin’s final concern, his greatest desire, and the responsibility he placed on those who came after him.

How can you know if Allah accepted your Ramadan? As the month comes to a close, take time to reflect deeply. Do an honest evaluation of your Ramadan. Was it transformative? Did it bring you closer to Allah? In this powerful reminder, Dr. Omar Suleiman encourages us to assess our worship, intentions, and growth, and shares a beautiful du’a the Sahabah would recite at the beginning of a new month, t...

Allah grants His mercy to whom He wills and raises whom He wills in faith. What does it mean to be among those chosen, and how can we strive to be included? Listen to this khutbah to reflect on how Allah selects His servants for special mercy, guidance, and increase in iman, and what we can do to seek that honor.

Dr. Omar Suleiman continues his reflection on the characteristics of the Servants of the Most Merciful through Surah Al-Furqan, ayahs 70–71. In this episode, he explains how true repentance is marked by sincere regret, a firm intention not to return to sin, and a commitment to rectifying past wrongdoing. The Servants of the Most Merciful do not plan their sins, nor do they take repentance lightly....

Major sins do not happen overnight.  Dr. Omar Suleiman expands on verse 25 of Surah Furqan, “They are˺ those who do not invoke any other god besides Allah, nor take a ˹human˺ life—made sacred by Allah—except with ˹legal˺ right, nor commit fornication. And whoever does ˹any of˺ this will face the penalty.” This episode explores how major sins line shirk, murder, and zina begin long before the act i...

After Jerusalem was opened, the world didn’t celebrate — it came for revenge. Europe gathered its greatest kings. Richard the Lionheart arrived with a mind as sharp as his sword. The siege of Acre dragged on for years until both sides were exhausted — then came a betrayal no one expected. This is where Salahuddin is tested like never before: a shocking wedding proposal, a massacre that changed the...

Extravagant or intentional? How you spend your money reveals your character. Are you crossing the line into extravagance, and how do you stay humble when you have more? In this episode of Ibad ar-Rahman, Dr. Omar Suleiman talks about the people who remain humble even when their wealth, a test in this world, increases.