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Juz 2: Dr. Tesneem Alkiek | Love, Devotion, & Sacrifice

March 24, 2023
Dr. Tesneem Alkiek, Sh. Abdullah Oduro and Dr. Omar Suleiman

While the actions of Bani Isra’il teach us about certain characteristics that are displeasing to Allah, the stories of Ibrahim (AS) showcase true devotion, love, and sacrifice. In fact, these qualities are key in this juz as it discusses the importance of community, and setting aside negative qualities such as envy, jealousy, and enmity.

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to discuss key themes in Juz 2 that help shape our worldview.

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0:00 Introduction
2:44 – Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on (2:130)/The devotion of Ibrahim (AS)
13:52 – Dr. Tesneem Alkiek reflects on (2:245)/Sacrificing for the sake of Allah
22:02 – Sh. Abdullah Oduro reflects on (2:213)/Qualities that separate us

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.

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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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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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