Abu Huraira (ra) was most prolific narrator of ahadith from our beloved Prophet ﷺ, and the heart that Allah chose to give us access to the Sunnah like no other. The Firsts is a weekly video series that chronicles the...
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Tufayl ibn Amr (ra): The Hidden Legend | The Firsts
Behind the conversion of Abu Huraira (ra) and the legacy he would leave behind is a hidden legend from the tribe of al-Daws named Tufayl ibn Amr (ra). While he narrates not a single hadith, his complete story is full of...
Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman (ra): The Secret Keeper | The Firsts
Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman (ra) was entrusted with the most sensitive of secrets due to the special sincerity he possessed. After the tragic death of his father, he lived as the trustee of this Ummah. The Firsts is a weekly...
Maymunah bint al-Harith (ra): A Blessed Wedding | The Firsts
Her marriage to the Prophet ﷺ coincided with a beautiful occasion, and her wedding was her most precious memory. The Firsts is a weekly video series that chronicles the lives of the sahabah during and after the time of...
Safiyya bint Huyayy (ra): A Heart of Gold | The Firsts
From the lineage of a noble Prophet, Safiyya bint Huyayy (ra) was viewed with deep suspicion at times due to her roots. But she shined most with the Prophet ﷺ in regards to her love, care, and empathy. The Firsts is a...
Juwayriya bint al-Harith (ra): A Blessing to Her People | The Firsts
Dr. Omar Suleiman talks about Juwayriya bint al-Harith (ra). She was a distinguished woman due to her lineage, beauty, and nobility before Islam. But our mother would go on to be distinguished by a specific form of...
Zaynab bint Jahsh (ra): The Longest Arm | The Firsts
Dr. Omar Suleiman talks about Zaynab bint Jahsh (ra). She came from a noble background, had her marriage contracted by Allah himself in the noble Qur’an, and would be first to join our noble Prophet ﷺ after his...
Hafsa bint Umar (ra): Saved by Devotion | The Firsts
Hafsa bint Umar (ra) lived a life marked by devotion that saw her through her multiple tragedies, and earned her the testimony of the greatest angel. In this lecture, Dr. Omar Suleiman talks about the wife of our...
Aisha bint Abu Bakr (ra): Legacy and Life after Rasulallah ﷺ | The Firsts
The series finale on the remarkable legacy and life of Aisha (ra). What was her life like after the death of the beloved Prophet ﷺ, and what were her unique distinctions that live on until today. The Firsts is a weekly...
Aisha bint Abu Bakr (ra): Slander and Death of the Prophet ﷺ | The Firsts
Our mother, Aisha (ra) was known for how beloved she was to the Prophet ﷺ which made her an easy target of the hypocrites. In her defense, Allah revealed verses of the Quran in the wake of the great slander known as...
Aisha bint Abu Bakr (ra): The Love Story | The Firsts
The love the Prophet ﷺ had for Aisha (ra) was unparalleled, and the lessons learned from their marriage serve as a timeless guide for every husband and wife. In this lecture, Dr. Omar Suleiman focuses on the marriage...
Aisha bint Abu Bakr (ra): The Early Years of Sacrifice | The Firsts
Growing up in a house of sacrifice, Aisha bint Abu Bakr (ra) was destined for a life of greatness. In this lecture, Dr. Omar Suleiman covers her childhood up until her wedding when she would move into the most...
