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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...

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Aisha bint Abu Bakr (ra): Legacy and Life after Rasulallah SAW | The Firsts

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...

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Aisha bint Abu Bakr (ra): Slander and Death of the Prophet pbuh | The Firsts

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...

Dr. Omar Suleiman

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...

Dr. Omar Suleiman

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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...

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Kulthum ibn al-Hadm (ra) and Sa’ad ibn Khaythamah (ra): The Hosts of Masjid Quba | The Firsts

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...

Dr. Omar Suleiman

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...

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...

Dr. Omar Suleiman

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...

Dr. Omar Suleiman

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...

Dr. Omar Suleiman

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...

Dr. Omar Suleiman

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.

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The Firsts

Hafsa bint Umar (ra): Saved by Devotion | The Firsts

Aisha bint Abu Bakr (ra): Legacy and Life after Rasulallah ﷺ | The Firsts

Aisha bint Abu Bakr (ra): Slander and Death of the Prophet ﷺ | The Firsts

Aisha bint Abu Bakr (ra): The Love Story | The Firsts

Aisha bint Abu Bakr (ra): The Early Years of Sacrifice | The Firsts

Kulthum ibn al-Hadm (ra) and Sa’ad ibn Khaythamah (ra): The Hosts of Masjid Quba | The Firsts

Jabir ibn Abdullah (ra): The Orphan With 7 Sisters | The Firsts

Hanzala Ibn Abi Amr (ra) and Jameela (ra): When Angels Bathe You | The Firsts

Abdullah ibn Abdullah ibn Ubayy (ra): The son of the Chief Hypocrite | The Firsts

Amr ibn Al Jamuh (ra): No Limping in Jannah | The Firsts

Asma Bint Yazid (ra): The Orator of the Women | The Firsts

Umm Waraqa bint Abdullah (ra): The Martyred Hafidha | The Firsts

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