Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research

In Defense of the Quiet Muslim | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman

Charlie Kirk’s murder is a reminder that not all deaths are the same. While the media amplifies some, others, like the thousands in Gaza, are minimized or completely overlooked. This can shape how we respond emotionally to different deaths.

Not every believer is loud or visible, but many of the most beloved to Allah are the ones you barely notice. The Prophet ﷺ praised the quiet, modest Muslim whose duʿāʾ is accepted, whose service is sincere, and who lives humbly without seeking attention. #BecauseOfMarwan honors a leader who is the heart of the Dallas Muslim community and being unjustly held and persecuted.

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Dr. Omar Suleiman

President | Imam Dr. Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, and an Adjunct Professor of Islamic Studies in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program at Southern Methodist University.