Dr. Omar Suleiman talks about the lives of Kulthum ibn al-Hadm (ra) and Sa’ad ibn Khaythamah (ra). Allah praised them in the Quran for their piety and love to be purified, and each one of them had an incredibly...
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Jabir ibn Abdullah (ra): The Orphan With 7 Sisters | The Firsts
His father was of the first to embrace Islam, and he was the last companion to die in Madinah. He was left early on to care for many sisters, yet ended up being one of the caretakers of this Ummah. Dr. Omar Suleiman...
Hanzala Ibn Abi Amr (ra) and Jameela (ra): When Angels Bathe You | The Firsts
Dr. Omar Suleiman shares the story of Hanzala Ibn Abi Amr (ra) and Jameela (ra). They were the children of hypocrites who got married the night before Uhud. What followed was a miracle unique to Hanzala (ra), and a...
Abdullah ibn Abdullah ibn Ubayy (ra): The son of the Chief Hypocrite | The Firsts
While his father undermined the Prophet ﷺ at every juncture, he served alongside the Prophet ﷺ in his most difficult moments. He was the opposite of his father, and opposed him when he hurt the Prophet ﷺ. Dr...
Amr ibn Al Jamuh (ra): No Limping in Jannah | The Firsts
Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the life of Amr ibn Al Jamuh (ra) who was the chief of his tribe, and a devoted idol worshipper. But when he embraced Islam, he would stop at nothing to get to Jannah even though he had a...
Asma Bint Yazid (ra): The Orator of the Women | The Firsts
Dr. Omar Suleiman provides a look at the unique characteristics of the Asma’s of Madinah, with emphasis on Asma bint Yazid. They refused to be left out of any reward, and expressed the desire to be by the side of the...
Umm Waraqa bint Abdullah (ra): The Martyred Hafidha | The Firsts
Dr. Omar Suleiman talks about a woman who excelled in every way. Umm Waraqa bint Abdullah (ra) memorized the Quran and sought martyrdom even in her home.
Ubayy ibn Ka’b (ra): The Master of all Reciters | The Firsts
Dr. Omar Suleiman talks about the greatest reciter of the Qur’an, Ubayy bin Ka’b (ra) the Imam of Madinah during the reign of the rightly guided Khulafa.
Muadh Ibn Jabal (ra): Most Knowledgeable & Beloved | The Firsts
Dr. Omar Suleiman talks about the young scholar who was described by Prophet ﷺ as the most knowledgeable of this Ummah in halal and haram, and who was told by the Prophet ﷺ that he loved him for Allah.
Zayd ibn Thabit (ra): The Scribe of the Prophet ﷺ | The Firsts
Zayd bin Thabit (ra) was a young genius when the Prophet ﷺ came to Madinah. He now shares a reward in the recitation of every Muslim due to his compiling of the Quran. During this episode of The Firsts, Dr. Omar...
Nusaybah bint Ka’ab (ra): The Woman Warrior | The Firsts
Dr. Omar Suleiman presents the story of Nusaybah bint Ka’ab (ra). She was a female warrior who embodied sacrifice in every way, and would be seen defending the Prophet ﷺ from every direction. Every one in her...
Hassan Ibn Thabit (ra): The Master of All Poets | The Firsts
Dr. Omar Suleiman presents the story of Hassan Ibn Thabit (ra), the most talented of poets who was aided by Jibreel (as) as he defended the Prophet ﷺ against his enemies. While that same tongue fell into tragic error...