This list of books recommended by our Yaqeen scholars and fellows can help you find a deeper connection with the Qur’an this Ramadan.
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Good Morning America: Imam Omar Suleiman on the meaning of Ramadan
Imam Omar Suleiman, a civil rights activist and president of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, discusses the holy month that involves fasting.
Religion News Service: Fortitude through faith – The Muslim pandemic experience
This article was originally written by Dr. Omar Suleiman for Religion News Service. In March 2020, a month before Ramadan, Islam’s holiest time, many mosques around the world were shut down for the first time in living...
Book Launch: The Final Prophet ﷺ
Fourteen centuries ago, the final revelation descended upon Muhammad ﷺ. This message, Islam, spread rapidly across Arabia to nearby lands, and across the world. Today, over a billion people believe in and follow his...
The Hamilton Spectator: The weaponization of the hijab
This article was originally written by Sr. Shadia Yousuf for The Hamilton Spectator. Recent scenes of hijab-wearing women being shut out of colleges in the Indian state of Karnataka have been deeply disturbing for many...
Morning Joe: Religious Groups Stand Together After Texas Synagogue Standoff
Texas faith leaders Dr. Omar Suleiman and Pastor Bob Roberts discuss how religious groups in Texas are standing together following a gunman holding four people hostage at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville...
Religion News Service: Even Congress can agree that we need to stop Uyghur genocide. Why can’t Elon Musk?
This article was originally written by Dr. Omar Suleiman for Religion News Service. In mid-December, overcoming the United States’ fierce partisan divide, both the House and Senate passed, and President Biden signed...
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Malcolm X Vanguards of Justice Scholarship Awardees
Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research is excited to announce the 2020-2021 recipients of the Malcolm X Vanguards of Justice Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes members that made outstanding contributions to their...
Webinar: The 10 Honored Days
According to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are a special time for devotion. During these days, preparations are underway for those who are undertaking the pilgrimage. For those who are not...
Religion News Service: Malcolm X’s moral courage and the challenge of Palestine
This article was originally written by Dr. Omar Suleiman for Religion News Service. The third Friday in May is celebrated as Malcolm X Day, but many choose to recognize the civil rights leader today (May 19), on his...
Finding Consistency After Ramadan
How do we sustain the spiritual momentum we established during Ramadan? Join our panel of speakers as they offer tips on how to maintain consistency in our worship now that the holy month has passed. Click here to sign...
End Ramadan Strong with Yaqeen Webathon
This Ramadan, we’ve spent time with the Prophet ﷺ. Through the Meeting Muhammad ﷺ and Qur’an 30 for 30 series, we’ve learned about him and grown to love him even more. What better...
