Yaqeen Podcast

What if you fall asleep out of exhaustion on the Laylatul Qadr? Can you still gain the blessings of this night? And what steps can you take to avoid falling asleep?

Have you been saving your best for just one night? Dr. Omar Suleiman unpacks the mindset the Sahabah warned against and reframes how we should approach the 27th night and Laylatul Qadr.

Why was the Prophet ﷺ made to forget the exact date of Laylatul Qadr? When is the benefit and the mercy of Allah for us in that? 

Is your knowledge making you worse? You can memorize verses, master texts, even preach to others—and still be far from Allah. So what kind of knowledge actually purifies the soul? In this Midnight Majlis reflection, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas explore Ibn Hazm’s advice about knowledge, ego, and the difference between true guidance and performative scholarship.

Your real strength isn’t in your body. In this second night of Midnight Majlis, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas reflect on chapter 3, “The Mind and Repose” — and how conquering your ego is the only path to real inner peace. Dive in as Ibn Hazm (rh) dismantles every false measure of pride we cling to — strength, speed, power, popularity — and redirects our gaze to the only virtue that matter...

FOMO keeps us chasing, comparing, and feeling like we’re always behind. But what are we actually afraid of missing? In the first session of this year’s Midnight Majlis, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas unpack Ibn Hazm’s reflections on anxiety, comparison, and why setting higher aspirations for your soul is the only way to escape the trap of constantly feeling left out. Because the real quest...

“The Qur’an has no structure.” This is a common claim made by critics, but is it true? How does Surah Al-Baqarah, the longest surah in the Qur’an, actually reveal a perfect, interconnected design? In this reflection, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy walks through the structure of Surah Al-Baqarah, showing how every verse is connected. From the failure of Banu Isra’il to the test of the ummah of Muhammad ﷺ,...

The brief pause in the bombing is over—again. In the holiest month. How do we process the continued onslaught and oppression against our ummah and the exhausting cycle of grief and helplessness? How do we find strength when oppression returns after hope? 

If you’re unsure whether you owe zakat or how to pay it correctly, this practical guide lays it all out. Zakat is the third pillar of Islam and the twin of salah. In this brief but essential crash course, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy dives into the key technicalities: who must pay, how much, and what counts. He covers everything from the nisab threshold to the 2.5% rule (and when it’s 2.6%), as well as...

When an odd night meets a Friday, is it Laylatul Qadr? Some scholars say that when the best night aligns with the best day, it holds extra weight. But does that mean tonight is the night? In this brief reminder, Dr. Omar Suleiman explores what happens when blessed times coincide, why scholars emphasize this alignment, and how we should approach it spiritually—because if tonight carries the weight...

“Now I understand why Hell exists.” This thought has resonated deeply in response to the latest atrocities in Palestine. But does it imply that Muslims are cruel and desire the suffering of others? And why is there a window to Hell in Paradise where believers witness the punishment of tyrants? In this brief reminder, Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on maintaining moral integrity while seeking justice—a...

Struggling to keep up with your Qur’an recitation goals this Ramadan? Your greatest triumph isn’t how far you get in the Qur’an—it’s how far the Qur’an gets into you. Some rush through it, but the Qur’an only heals those who approach it with sincerity. Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy breaks down the three types of people with the Qur’an—and what truly counts in your recitation.

“I know from Allah what you don’t know.” These were the words of Prophet Ya’qub (as) when everyone around him believed Yusuf (as) was gone forever. But how did he hold onto certainty when the world told him otherwise? And what does this teach us about faith in the Unseen—especially when the promise of justice in places like Palestine seems so far away? In this reflection, Dr. Omar Suleiman explore...

You’re flying through the Qur’an this Ramadan, but it feels distant. Why don’t the words of God move your heart? Why does it reach some people so easily while you struggle to connect? In this reflection, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy explores the barriers blocking the Qur’an—distraction, heedlessness, and giving it only what’s left of our time. The Mighty Book is too proud to accept leftovers, and it wil...

Fasting and prayer are more connected than you realize. Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the deep bond between sawm and salah—and how they elevate your worship in Ramadan and beyond.

One Ramadan can transform your destiny. Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy reflects on the power of this sacred month and how it can redefine your future. Don’t miss this powerful reminder on making the most of Ramadan’s blessings.

Fasting and prayer existed long before Islam, but not all nations preserved it. Who changed their way, and who kept the original fast? Dr. Omar Suleiman takes us back in time to nations past, their ways of worship, and the one prophet whose legacy we carry: Ibrahim (as).

What happens when Allah speaks? The Qur’an is more than words—it’s a miracle that shakes the heavens, makes angels faint, and revives souls. Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy explains the power of Allah’s words and why no one can change the Qur’an—but the Qur’an can change you.

The Hadith of Jibreel (as) was a warning—a sign of divine justice. The tears of the Prophet ﷺ were a plea—a sign of mercy. Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the weight of both complaints—and what they mean for us today.

From Palestine to Pennsylvania, injustice thrives when justice serves the powerful. But Islam teaches that no one is above justice—not even yourself. Imam Tom explains how Islamic justice exposes global hypocrisy and why the world needs it now.

Pursued and imprisoned for a crime another man confessed to, Imam Jamil Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rap Brown, remains a giant in jail. Stripped of his freedom, he now battles cancer behind bars—and still stands as a force of justice that injustice could never silence. Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on his enduring fight, his undeniable innocence, and his unshakeable trust in Allah.