Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research

Juz’ 1 with Dr. Tesneem Alkiek | Qur’an 30 for 30 Season 3

The opening verses of the Qur’an introduce five of Allah’s names, including the Most Merciful, Master of the Day of Judgment. With the afterlife in mind, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro return this season with Dr. Tesneem Alkiek to dive into the beauty and wisdom behind Allah and the Unseen, khushu‘ in prayer, and practical tips that will inspire us to act for our akhirah.

Join Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Abdullah Oduro and special guest Dr. Tesneem Alkiek as they explore gems from the first juz of the Holy Quran.

Download the new eBook “Qur’an 30for30: Seerah Edition” here.

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek

Fellow, Director of Expanded Learning | Tesneem obtained her undergraduate degree in Early Christianity and Islamic Studies from the University of Michigan. She went on to complete her Ph.D. in Islamic Studies at Georgetown University with a focus on Islamic law. Tesneem currently serves as the Director of Expanded Learning where she works with her team to create curricula and other resources for communities to engage with Yaqeen’s research. She is also a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Rutgers University-Camden.

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.