“Those We have given the Book follow it as it should be followed” (2:121). How do we strive to receive the guidance of the Qur’an from Allah? What does it mean to engage our tongues, minds, and hearts in the recitation...
Lectures
How the Prophet ﷺ Inspired Young People | Dr. Omar Suleiman
At some point, taking personal ownership of your own faith journey is essential. How did the Prophet ﷺ get young people to be inspired to greatness? How did he leave behind a blueprint for us as parents, leaders, and...
Life Only Starts When You Die | Khutbah
Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the verses of the Quran that refer to “life” exclusively in the sense of the hereafter, and why it’s important we shift our perspectives accordingly.
The Status of a Believer
Allah (SWT) recognizes the status of His slaves and revealed a whole chapter in the Qur’an in honor of the Believers. Striving in the way of Allah (SWT) and remaining firm in our conviction elevates our status in...
The Integrity of our Prophet
One of the greatest qualities and miracles of our Prophet (ﷺ) was his integrity. It was undeniable and striking. How can we emulate this in our own lives? This lecture was recorded live at the 2022 Miftaah Mercy to...
Is the Qur’an the speech of God?
Sh. Suleiman Hani shares some of his own conversations with atheists in discussing the proof of Allah’s existence. He questions: what proof would it take for you to believe that this speech is the speech of God? Join Sh...
Guide Us to Guidance
Allah is the only one who can give guidance and He guides us constantly. Join Sh. Abdullah Oduro encourages us to be disciplined in our good actions and to seek Allah’s guidance. We must make the effort and Allah...
Gratitude, Modernity and the Need for God in the Equation (Part 2)
Listen to Sr. Roohi Tahir as she discusses gratitude as an inherent aspect of human nature: the fitrah. Referencing the origin story, we can learn how shukr, gratitude, itself is a form of worshipping Allah. This...
Gratitude, Modernity and the Need for God in the Equation (Part 1)
Ustadha Lobna Mulla reminds us the promise of Allah: that gratitude will lead to Allah increasing us in many ways. Practicing gratitude in times of ease and in times of darkness is a special quality of a true believer...
A Conversation with Afreen Fatima on the Plight of Indian Muslims | Dr. Omar Suleiman
As Indian Muslims face genocide, Afreen Fatima and her family have been in the spotlight after their home was bulldozed and her father imprisoned. What are some ways in which the Ummah can be better connected to their...
Does Islam Ever Change? The Role of Ijmāʿ (Consensus) in the 21st Century
During a time when fluidity impacts morals, laws, and principles, what happens to creed and objective truth? Dr. Omar Suleiman addresses the role of Ijma’ when it comes to Islamic rulings on ever-changing modern...
With Hardship Comes Ease | Dr. Omar Suleiman
The Tafseer of the two repeated verses in the Quran about how every Hardship is Accompanied by ease. This lecture was organized by the Drexel Muslim Students Association.
