How can we be sure to be amongst those who are forgiven on Laylatul Qadr? Dr. Omar Suleiman cautions against certain actions that would make one miss out on this blessed night and describes how we can attain Allah’s mercy and forgiveness.
Category: Virtual Khutbahs
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What if I Fail? Delaying Commitment Due to Self-Doubt | Virtual Khutbah
How can we overcome self-doubt and learn how to get over the hurdles in our way? Sh. Omar Suleiman explores how we can ask Allah to guide us through our doubts to make better progress to our journey to Him, especially during this blessed month of Ramadan.
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Not all devils are locked up in Ramadan | Virtual Khutbah
If devils are locked away during Ramadan, why do we still sin?
Sh. Omar Suleiman discusses the meaning and implications of the hadith in which the Prophet Muhammad says, “When Ramadan begins, the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are put in chains.”
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From Adam to Abraham: “When My Servants Ask of Me, I Am Near” | Virtual Khutbah
In Surat al-Baqarah, there is a verse that states “and when my servants ask you about Me, then tell them I am near. I answer the call of every believer when they call upon me so let them also answer my call and believe in me so they may find rightful guidance” (2:186). Sh. Omar Suleiman discusses the very powerful connection of this ayah to two prophets, Adam and Abraham, and their call to Allah.
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When God Sends You a Dog or a Drunkard | Virtual Khutbah with Sh. Omar Suleiman
We all know the story about the woman who filled her shoe with water from the well to give to a thirsty dog. But did you ever think, who sent the dog? Often when we talk about why is Allah testing me this way, why don’t we ask why is Allah blessing me this way? Are we paying attention to the blessings and opportunities Allah places in our path?
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Maintaining Peace at Home in Stressful Times | Virtual Khutbah
While being under lockdown, we can often become frustrated and easily irritated. Sh. Omar Suleiman discusses maintaining peace at home and in general in stressful times.
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“Do not leave me to myself” | Virtual Khutbah
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ solidified his love to his daughter, Fatimah (ra), by giving her an expression of love in the form of a powerful du’a, a prayer. He said do not let a day or night go by without saying: “Oh Ever Living One, Oh Ever Sustaining One, in your Mercy I seek relief. Set all of my affairs right, and do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye.” Tune into this virtual khutbah as Sh. Omar Suleiman breaks down this Hadith.
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Consuming Too Much Bad News and the Danger of Despair | Virtual Khutbah
Sh. Omar Suleiman talks about our consuming too much bad news can affect our well being and lead us to a sense of despair. Tune in to learn what the Qur’an and Sunnah mention on guarding against it.
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How Sincere Are We About Our Sincerity? | Virtual Khutbah
How sincere are we about our sincerity? How do we guarantee the rewards for the deeds we can’t do?
Tune in as Sh. Omar Suleiman talks about our intentions and sincerity when it comes to what we do and what we can’t do.
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COVID-19: Neglected Blessings and Unique Opportunities | Virtual Khutbah
As we practice and endure social isolation and even quarantine, we should stop thinking of what we may be missing out on and start considering the ways that time could be spent in attaining knowledge and getting closer to Allah. Watch Sh. Omar Suleiman’s full talk on the things we should look to do in light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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