Yaqeen Podcast
This podcast is brought to you by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. You'll find a variety of Islamic lectures, conversations, and discussions on topics most important to you. At Yaqeen, we aim to make academic and Islamically-credible scholarship mainstream through accessible resources such as infographics, animations, podcasts, learning materials, and more. Visit www.yaqeeninstitute.org or download the Yaqeen app from the app store to continue dismantling doubts, nurturing conviction, and inspiring contribution, one truth at a time
Episodes
182 episodes
Malcolm X Was Denied Entry to Mecca. What Happened Next Changed History.
A century after his birth — and 60 years after his assassination — El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, or Malcolm X, continues to exert a powerful influence on efforts against racism and oppression from the United States to Africa.After enduring ...
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The South African Minister Who Took on Israel | Gaza Diaries | Dr. Naledi Pandor and Dr. Omar Suleiman
South Africa’s former Minister of International Relations, Dr. Naledi Pandor, became the face of the ICJ case accusing Israel of genocide. In this conversation with Dr. Omar Suleiman, she explains why South Africa took that stand, how faith sha...
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The First UFC Palestinian Champion | Confident Muslim | Belal Muhammad and Dr. Omar Suleiman
He was told the Palestinian flag would ruin his career.He carried it anyway — into the cage, into press conferences, and into history. UFC Champion Belal Muhammad sits with Dr. Omar Suleiman to talk about pain, prayer, and the real figh...
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Reverend Calls Out Christian Zionists | Gaza Diaries | Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac and Dr. Omar Suleiman
After nearly two years since the escalation of the genocide, half the Christian population of Gaza has been killed or forced to flee by the Israeli regime. But despite Palestine being home to Christianity’s holiest sites, the Palestinian Christ...
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We Buried the 15 Paramedics… | Gaza Diaries | Dr. Farhan Abdul Azeez and Dr. Omar Suleiman
Dr. Farhan Abdul Azeez just returned from Gaza—again. He went during Ramadan, prayed Eid with children in new clothes, and hours later saw their bodies in the morgue. He stood beside men who were martyred moments after smiling with him....
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6,000 Bodies Washed and Buried | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Ahmad Hrachie, the Muslim Undertaker | The Other Side
What is it like to face death on a daily basis? What is the connection between this life and the realm of the Barzakh? How do we grieve the loss of loved ones and our Muslim brothers and sisters?Join Sh. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Ahmad Hrai...
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Microsoft Fired Her for Defending Palestine | Gaza Diaries | Ibtihal Aboussad & Dr. Omar Suleiman
“I’d spend my entire sujud du’a time praying for Gaza, only to wake up and go to work in a company that was contributing to that suffering.” In this one-on-one interview, Dr. Omar Suleiman sits down with Ibtihal Aboussad to ta...
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Why Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Marry Aisha? Dismantling the Controversy of Aisha's Age
Why would the Prophet ﷺ marry a child? That is the question many want answered, but before we begin to address it, we have to admit it is more than a mere question; rather, it is an accusation and judgment of character. Underneath the question ...
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Be Your Own Toughest Critic | Midnight Majlis | Night 5 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
You can’t fix what you refuse to face.Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas reflect on how Ibn Hazm (rh)’s brutal honesty with himself made him a better man—and why confronting your own flaws is the key to real transformation.
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Is Laylatul Qadr on the 27th Night? | Ramadan Reflections 21 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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.
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The Guilt of Sleeping on Laylatul Qadr | Ramadan Reflections 19 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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?
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When People Cause You Pain | Midnight Majlis | Night 4 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
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You Choose to Be Learned or Lost | Midnight Majlis | Night 3 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
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. Oma...
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Why the Prophet ﷺ Forgot the Exact Date of Laylatul Qadr | Ramadan Reflections 18 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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?
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Defeat Your Ego Before It Defeats You | Midnight Majlis | Night 2 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
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 i...
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How to Break Free from Anxiety | Midnight Majlis | Night 1 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
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...
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Why Tonight Could Be Laylatul Qadr | Ramadan Reflections 17 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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 ...
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How to Calculate Zakat the Right Way | Ramadan Reflections 16 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
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 di...
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Gaza Burns Again: How to Process Endless Grief with Courage | Ramadan Reflections 15 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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 a...
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The Miracle of the Longest Surah of the Qur’an | Ramadan Reflections 14 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
“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 Elshinaw...
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The Qur’an Won’t Benefit You Until You Do This | Ramadan Reflections 12 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
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 t...
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How Ya’qub (as) Knew Yusuf (as) Wasn’t Dead | Ramadan Reflections 9 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
“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 u...
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