Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research

Juz’ 10: Dr. Haifaa Younis | The Connection Between Heart and Ritual

What is the difference between believers and hypocrites? Is having a “good heart” enough? What was the masjid of the hypocrites? And how can we honor the symbols of Allah today to distinguish ourselves as believers? Special guest Dr. Haifaa Younis joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to answer these questions and more, diving into verses from Surah al-Anfal and Surah at-Tawbah in Juz 10.

0:00 – Intro & lighthearted moments
5:44 – Sh. Oduro reflects on Surah al-Anfal
6:21 – Why do we say “radiallahu anhum”?
13:10 – Sh. Omar reflects on Surah at-Tawbah
15:18 – The difference between the hypocrites and believers
18:40 – The masjid hypocrites built
20:18 – The narration of Ukasha (rA)
21:37 – Dr. Haifaa reflects on Surah at-Tawbah
23:19 – Verses 17 & 18 of Surah at-Tawbah
26:00 – The meaning and etiquettes of going to a masjid
32:39 – The importance of glorifying the symbols of Allah
34:00 – Is having a “good heart” enough?
37:55 – Why not aim for excellence in Jannah?

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Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Fellow, Head of Convert Resources | Abdullah Oduro is a first generation Ghanian native that converted to Islam in 1997. He graduated from the College of Islamic Law from the University of AlMadinah in 2007. He conducts public speeches, sermons, lectures, and workshops around the US on Islamic Law, self-improvement, and convert life. He is currently the Imam at the Islamic Center of Coppell and Lewisville in Dallas, TX. He resides in Dallas, TX with his wife and four children.

Having recently joined Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research as a Scholar, Shaykh Abdullah leads a team providing unique and comprehensive resources for new Muslim converts and institutional convert care.

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Dr. Omar Suleiman

President | Imam Dr. Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, and an Adjunct Professor of Islamic Studies in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program at Southern Methodist University.