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Juz’ 19: Dr. Jinan Yousef and Dr. Omar Husain | Mercy and Regret

April 9, 2023

Dr. Jinan Yousef, Sh. Omar Husain, Sh. Abdullah Oduro and Dr. Omar Suleiman

Angels of mercy surround believers in Ramadan. But why will some angels be terrifying to look at? Is it because of your sins? What happens to sinners who repent? When does Allah change your sins to good deeds? And how can you ask for forgiveness from the Most Merciful this Ramadan?

In this episode, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro are joined by Dr. Jinan Yousef and Dr. Omar Husain as they dive into juz 19, discussing ibad ar-Rahman, the beautiful attributes of Allah, and His Mercy in the face of repentance.

0:00 – Intro and lighthearted humor
3:01 – Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the first few verses in juz 19
6:07 – When disbelievers asked for angels to be sent down as proof of prophethood
8:45 – How will angels look in the hereafter?
11:34 – Dr. Omar Husain reflects on the servants of the Most Merciful
14:37 – When will Allah change your sins to good deeds?
18:02 – One characteristic of the ibad ar-Rahman
19:19 – Dr. Jinan Yousef reflects on regret and turning back to Allah
21:39 – What happens to sinners who repent?
23:50 – What is tawbah and who should be doing it?
26:12 – When is Allah intensely joyful?
27:44 – Sh. Abdullah Oduro reflects on Surah Ash-Shu’ara
29:04 – One easy way to ask for forgiveness in Ramadan
32:01 – When someone you love doesn’t embrace the message of Islam or morality
32:49 – What do Allah’s names Al-Aziz and Ar-Raheem mean?
37:34 – Reflections
39:02 – How is Allah merciful when He talks of punishment?
40:59 – Allah won’t cancel you.

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Dr. Jinan Yousef

Dr. Jinan Yousef has been an author for over a decade, and most recently published the book, "Reflecting on the Names of Allah" (Al-Buruj Press, 2020). She has been a student of Sheikh Akram Nadwi for many years, and currently studies tafsir and hadith at Al-Salam Institute. Jinan teaches classes on the names of Allah for SWISS online. She is passionate about helping Muslims connect to Allah through knowing Him by His names.

Sh. Omar Husain

Head of Instruction | Sheikh Omar Husain graduated from Al-Azhar University with a degree in Islamic studies and Arabic. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (Supervised by Michael Moyer), a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, and is currently a doctoral candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Texas at San Antonio. His knowledge of the Islamic and social sciences makes him uniquely equipped to address contemporary issues facing the Muslim community.

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

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.