The Firsts

Utbah ibn Ghazwan (ra) | The Humble Governor | The Firsts Shorts

Utbah ibn Ghazwan (ra) was one of the first 10 people to embrace Islam, He lived to take it far into Iraq yet he remained in a simple tent and preferred a life of obscurity.

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Ayyash ibn Abi Rabiah (ra) – The Guilt Trip That Led To Captivity | The Firsts Shorts

Ayyash ibn Abi Rabiah (ra) was the brother of Abu Jahl. He was tricked into coming home out of love for his mother only to spend years in captivity for his refusal to disbelieve.

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Atika bint Zayd (ra) – The Wife of Many Martyrs | The Firsts Shorts

How many people would intercede as martyrs for the spouse that supported them in their courage? Listen as Dr. Omar Suleiman introduces us to Atika bint Zayd (ra), the wife of many martyrs.

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Abdullah ibn Hudhafah (ra): The Man Who Wouldn’t Flinch | The Firsts Shorts

Abdullah ibn Hudhafah was chosen by the Prophet ﷺ to face the most brutal emperor of his time. He was known for being unfazed by tyrants.

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Khunais ibn Hudhafah (ra): The First Husband of Hafsa (ra) | The Firsts Shorts

Khunais ibn Hudhafah (ra) was one of the earliest Muslims who would be the only member of his tribe fighting on the side of the Muslims in the battle of Badr.

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Al-Shifa bint Abdullah (ra): The Healer and Scholar | The Firsts Shorts

Al-Shifa bint Abdullah (ra) taught Hafsa (ra) how to read, and many others how to heal and understand other complicated matters.

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Musab Ibn Umair (ra): The Man Who Gave It All | The Firsts

When Musab embraced Islam, he lost everything he had of this world. And long after he lost his life for that same cause, the companions themselves would regularly be brought to tears remembering his sacrifices.

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Abdullah Ibn Umm Maktum (ra): After Abasa | The Firsts with Dr. Omar Suleiman

Abdullah Ibn Umm Maktum is a remarkable companion on whose behalf Allah spoke. His eyes could not see, but his heart was always beating with faith.

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Abu Jandal, Abdullah, & Suhayl Ibn Amr (ra) : Switching Sides | The Firsts

The story of Abu Jandal, Abdullah, and Suhayl Ibn Amr is one of the most unique stories in the Seerah with multiple twists in the lives of every member of the family all ending with the pleasure of Allah.

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Omar Ibn Al Khattab (ra): His Leadership, His Legacy, His Death | The Firsts

He was the shepherd of the Ummah, and continued to teach even in the way that he died. His life, death, and legacy will forever be a source of inspiration to us on how to lead our lives and our communities in ways that...

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Omar Ibn Al Khattab (ra): The Opening of Jerusalem | The Firsts with Dr. Omar Suleiman

The momentous occasion of the first conquest of Jerusalem was one in which the ethics of Omar Ibn Al Khattab (ra) shined bright for all that would come after him.

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Omar Ibn Al Khattab (ra): 10 Unique Virtues | The Firsts

Omar Ibn Al Khattab (ra) was divinely inspired and guided, and possessed virtues that set him apart in every way. Here are 10 of those virtues we can take guidance from.

Dr. Omar Suleiman

The Firsts

Utbah ibn Ghazwan (ra) | The Humble Governor | The Firsts Shorts

Ayyash ibn Abi Rabiah (ra) – The Guilt Trip That Led To Captivity | The Firsts Shorts

Atika bint Zayd (ra) – The Wife of Many Martyrs | The Firsts Shorts

Abdullah ibn Hudhafah (ra): The Man Who Wouldn’t Flinch | The Firsts Shorts

Khunais ibn Hudhafah (ra): The First Husband of Hafsa (ra) | The Firsts Shorts

Al-Shifa bint Abdullah (ra): The Healer and Scholar | The Firsts Shorts

Musab Ibn Umair (ra): The Man Who Gave It All | The Firsts

Abdullah Ibn Umm Maktum (ra): After Abasa | The Firsts with Dr. Omar Suleiman

Abu Jandal, Abdullah, & Suhayl Ibn Amr (ra) : Switching Sides | The Firsts

Omar Ibn Al Khattab (ra): His Leadership, His Legacy, His Death | The Firsts

Omar Ibn Al Khattab (ra): The Opening of Jerusalem | The Firsts with Dr. Omar Suleiman

Omar Ibn Al Khattab (ra): 10 Unique Virtues | The Firsts

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