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Juz 12: A Sinful Life is Not A Happy Life | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

March 11, 2025
Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro

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The Prophets came to guide us to the truth—one God, one purpose, and the reality of the akhirah. But while they call us to success, Shaytan distracts us with ease and entertainment. How do you keep an akhirah-first mindset without compromising for this world?

Join Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy with Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they explore Juz 12 of the Qur’an, learning how true success lies in living your purpose and calling others to Allah.

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Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

Fellow | Mohammad Elshinawy is a Graduate of English Literature at Brooklyn College, NYC. He studied at College of Hadith at the Islamic University of Madinah and is a graduate and instructor of Islamic Studies at Mishkah University. He has translated major works for the International Islamic Publishing House, the Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America, and Mishkah University

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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.

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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.

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