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    Be Your Own Toughest Critic | Midnight Majlis | Night 5 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
    You can’t fix what you refuse to face.Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas reflect on how Ibn Hazm (rh)’s brutal honesty with himself made him a better man—and why confronting your own flaws is the ...
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    • 2 months ago
    01:33:25
    Is Laylatul Qadr on the 27th Night? | Ramadan Reflections 21 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
    Have you been saving your best for just one night?Dr. Omar Suleiman unpacks the mindset the Sahabah warned against and reframes how we should approach the 27th night and Laylatul Qadr....
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    • 2 months ago
    10:23
    The Guilt of Sleeping on Laylatul Qadr | Ramadan Reflections 19 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
    What if you fall asleep out of exhaustion on the Laylatul Qadr? Can you still gain the blessings of this night? And what steps can you take to avoid falling asleep?...
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    • 2 months ago
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    When People Cause You Pain | Midnight Majlis | Night 4 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
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    • 2 months ago
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    Why the Prophet ﷺ Forgot the Exact Date of Laylatul Qadr | Ramadan Reflections 18 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
    Why was the Prophet ﷺ made to forget the exact date of Laylatul Qadr? When is the benefit and the mercy of Allah for us in that? ...
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    • 2 months ago
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    You Choose to Be Learned or Lost | Midnight Majlis | Night 3 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
    Is your knowledge making you worse?You can memorize verses, master texts, even preach to others—and still be far from Allah. So what kind of knowledge actually purifies the soul?In this Midnight Majli...
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    • 2 months ago
    01:24:19
    Defeat Your Ego Before It Defeats You | Midnight Majlis | Night 2 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
    Your real strength isn’t in your body.In this second night of Midnight Majlis, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas reflect on chapter 3, “The Mind and Repose” — and how conquering your ego is the o...
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    • 2 months ago
    01:24:30
    How to Break Free from Anxiety | Midnight Majlis | Night 1 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
    FOMO keeps us chasing, comparing, and feeling like we’re always behind. But what are we actually afraid of missing?In the first session of this year’s Midnight Majlis, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser ...
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    • 2 months ago
    01:11:30
    Gaza Burns Again: How to Process Endless Grief with Courage | Ramadan Reflections 15 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
    The brief pause in the bombing is over—again. In the holiest month. How do we process the continued onslaught and oppression against our ummah and the exhausting cycle of grief and helplessness? How d...
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    • 2 months ago
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    How to Calculate Zakat the Right Way | Ramadan Reflections 16 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
    If you’re unsure whether you owe zakat or how to pay it correctly, this practical guide lays it all out.Zakat is the third pillar of Islam and the twin of salah.In this brief but essential crash cours...
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    • 2 months ago
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    Why Tonight Could Be Laylatul Qadr | Ramadan Reflections 17 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
    When an odd night meets a Friday, is it Laylatul Qadr?Some scholars say that when the best night aligns with the best day, it holds extra weight. But does that mean tonight is the night?In this brief ...
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    • 2 months ago
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    The Miracle of the Longest Surah of the Qur’an | Ramadan Reflections 14 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
    “The Qur’an has no structure.” This is a common claim made by critics, but is it true? How does Surah Al-Baqarah, the longest surah in the Qur’an, actually reveal a perfect, interconnected design?In t...
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    • 2 months ago
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    The Biggest Losers | Ramadan Reflections 13 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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    How To Never Miss Sunnah Prayers Again | Ramadan Reflections 11 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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    Why Trials Shape Us: Wisdom from Yusuf (as) | Ramadan Reflections 10 | Imam Tom Facchine
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    • 2 months ago
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    Will Your Qur’an Recitation Be Accepted? | Ramadan Reflections 9 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
    Struggling to keep up with your Qur’an recitation goals this Ramadan?Your greatest triumph isn’t how far you get in the Qur’an—it’s how far the Qur’an gets into you. Some rush through it, but the Qur’...
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    • 2 months ago
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    Do You Want to See Tyrants Suffer? | Ramadan Reflections 8 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
    “Now I understand why Hell exists.” This thought has resonated deeply in response to the latest atrocities in Palestine. But does it imply that Muslims are cruel and desire the suffering of others? An...
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    • 2 months ago
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    How Ya’qub (as) Knew Yusuf (as) Wasn’t Dead | Ramadan Reflections 9 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
    “I know from Allah what you don’t know.” These were the words of Prophet Ya’qub (as) when everyone around him believed Yusuf (as) was gone forever. But how did he hold onto certainty when the world to...
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    • 2 months ago
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    The Qur’an Won’t Benefit You Until You Do This | Ramadan Reflections 12 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
    You’re flying through the Qur’an this Ramadan, but it feels distant. Why don’t the words of God move your heart? Why does it reach some people so easily while you struggle to connect?In this reflectio...
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    • 2 months ago
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    A Giant in Prison: Imam Jamil Al Amin | Ramadan Reflections 7 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
    Pursued and imprisoned for a crime another man confessed to, Imam Jamil Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rap Brown, remains a giant in jail. Stripped of his freedom, he now battles cancer behind bars—and...
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    • 2 months ago
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    The Prophet ﷺ’s Tears and the Warning of Jibreel (as) | Ramadan Reflections 5 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
    The Hadith of Jibreel (as) was a warning—a sign of divine justice. The tears of the Prophet ﷺ were a plea—a sign of mercy. Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the weight of both complaints—and what they mean f...
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    • 2 months ago
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    What Justice Really Means in Islam | Ramadan Reflections 6 | Imam Tom Facchine
    From Palestine to Pennsylvania, injustice thrives when justice serves the powerful. But Islam teaches that no one is above justice—not even yourself. Imam Tom explains how Islamic justice exposes glob...
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    • 2 months ago
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    Why Reciting the Qur’an is A Miracle In Itself | Ramadan Reflections 4 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
    What happens when Allah speaks? The Qur’an is more than words—it’s a miracle that shakes the heavens, makes angels faint, and revives souls. Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy explains the power of Allah’s words ...
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    • 2 months ago
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    Did Past Nations Fast Like Muslims Today? | Ramadan Reflections 3 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
    Fasting and prayer existed long before Islam, but not all nations preserved it. Who changed their way, and who kept the original fast? Dr. Omar Suleiman takes us back in time to nations past, their wa...
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    • 2 months ago
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    Fasting & Prayer: The Amazing Hidden Connections | Ramadan Reflections 1 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
    Fasting and prayer are more connected than you realize. Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the deep bond between sawm and salah—and how they elevate your worship in Ramadan and beyond....
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    • 2 months ago
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    This Ramadan Can Change Your Future | Ramadan Reflections 2 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
    One Ramadan can transform your destiny. Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy reflects on the power of this sacred month and how it can redefine your future. Don’t miss this powerful reminder on making the most of R...
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    • 2 months ago
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    Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi (ra) : The Legend Who Liberated Jerusalem | Episode 8 | Al-Aqsa Series
    Salahuddin al-Ayyubi (rh) is one of the greatest heroes in Islamic history. How did he liberate Masjid al-Aqsa after nearly 90 years of the Crusaders’ occupation? Take a deeper dive into his story, in...
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    • 3 months ago
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    Zionism 1,000 Years In the Making | Episode 9 | Al-Aqsa Series
    How did we lose Jerusalem after Salahuddin’s victory? What will it take to liberate Masjid al-Aqsa today? What can we learn from the Crusades, the rise of Zionism, and the internal divisions that have...
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    • 3 months ago
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    When Will Palestine Be Free? Signs of the Day of Judgement | Episode 10 | Al-Aqsa Series
    Allah has promised this ummah victory — how could victory in Palestine not be a part of that? So when will Palestine be free? Dr. Omar Suleiman explains how the story of Bani Isra’il conveys an import...
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    • 3 months ago
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    Roman Emperor Who Almost Became Muslim & Conquest of Jerusalem | Episode 7 | Al-Aqsa Series
    The Roman Emperor Heraclius is a significant figure in the life of the Prophet ﷺ and the history of the da‘wah in Palestine. The Prophet ﷺ wrote a letter to inviting him to Islam. He was convinced tha...
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    • 4 months ago
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    Isra and Miraj: The Greatest Journey Through the Heavens | Episode 6 | Al-Aqsa Series
    Amidst his deepest hardships, Allah took the Prophet ﷺ close to Himself in the Mi’raj, and gave him and his ummah a special gift. Learn the full story of Isra and Mi’raj (Night Journey and Ascension),...
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    • 4 months ago
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    Isra wal Miraj, Surah Rum, and the Year of Grief | Episode 5 | Al-Aqsa Series
    It was the night everything changed. Learn the full story of the miraculous and transformative Isra wa'l Mi‘raj (Night Journey and Ascension) of the Prophet ﷺ, and the events in Palestine's ...
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    • 5 months ago
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    Syria, the Umayyad Mosque, and the Messiah’s Return | Episode 4 | Al-Aqsa Series
    The city of Damascus in Syria, and the Umayyad Mosque within it, are immensely significant in the history — and future — of the ummah. This is the city where Yahya (as) was buried, the Prophet ﷺ trade...
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    • 5 months ago
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    The Prophets, the Messiah, and the Promised Land | Episode 3 | Al-Aqsa Series
    There is no place with a history like Palestine. The stories of countless Prophets, peoples, tyrants, and empires have unfolded here. But what are the qualities that make a people truly worthy of the ...
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    • 5 months ago
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    When We Stopped Praying Towards Al-Quds: Story of Masjid Qiblatayn | Special Episode | Al-Aqsa Series
    Masjid al-Qiblatayn in Madinah marks the site where the qiblah of the Muslims changed from Masjid al-Aqsa to Masjid al-Haram. Dr. Omar Suleiman explains when, why, and how this occurred, and what it m...
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    • 5 months ago
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    The Holy Land of Al-Sham: Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan | Episode 2 | Al-Aqsa Series
    What is al-Sham? Almost no other region has as many virtues mentioned by the Prophet ﷺ about it as this region, which comprises Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan. It is a land of Prophets, miracles, t...
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    • 5 months ago
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    The Many Virtues of Al-Quds (Jerusalem) | Episode 1 | Al-Aqsa Series
    Masjid al-Aqsa: the first qiblah of this ummah, the second masjid ever built in this world. Why have the hearts of believers always yearned for it? What profound secrets and virtues does it hold? This...
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    • 5 months ago
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    A Parting Word | The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ
    In A Parting Word, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy shares his conclusion to the book. Download the full e-book: https://yqn.io/uoce...
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    • 5 months ago
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    Chapter 7: The Inimitable Qur’an | The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ
    In Chapter 7, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy describes the inimitability of the Qur’an, the greatest miracle brought Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.Sections:A Literary MasterpieceMuhammad or Shakespeare?Knowledge of the ...
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    • 5 months ago
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    Chapter 6: The Prophet ﷺ’s Physical Miracles | The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ
    In Chapter 6, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy explains the miracles of the Prophet ﷺ.Sections:The Possibility of MiraclesThe Demonstrability of MiraclesSpecific Miracles of the Prophet ﷺThe Moon SplittingThe N...
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    • 5 months ago
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    Chapter 3: The Prophet ﷺ’s Accomplishments | The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ
    In the Chapter 3, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy expounds on the Prophet ﷺ’s incredible achievements in just 23 years. Sections:A Love Larger than LifeHistory’s Greatest Success StoryRestoring the Unity of Go...
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    • 5 months ago
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    Chapter 4: The Prophet ﷺ’s Message | The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ
    In Chapter 4, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy shows why the message brought by the Prophet ﷺ is truly unique and holistic.Sections:Pure MonotheismFaith in DestinyThe Ṣalāh (Ritual Prayer)Ṣiyām (Devotional Fast...
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    • 5 months ago
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    Chapter 5: The Prophet ﷺ’s Prophecies | The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ
    In Chapter 5, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy lists some of the prophecies made by the Prophet ﷺ.Sections:The Byzantines will ReboundThe Abode of Abū LahabThe Globalization of IslamUndeterred by Time or Distan...
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    • 5 months ago
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    Chapter 2: The Prophet ﷺ’s Character | The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ
    In Chapter 2, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy shares the qualities that made the Prophet ﷺ’s unmatched character.Sections:His Honesty and IntegrityHis Simplicity and HumilityHis Mercy and CompassionHis Clemenc...
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    • 5 months ago
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    Chapter 1: Humanity’s Need for Prophethood | The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ
    In Chapter 1, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy explains humanity’s need for prophethood.Sections:The Spiritual Necessity of ProphethoodThe Moral Necessity of ProphethoodThe Historical Necessity of ProphethoodTh...
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    • 5 months ago
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    Preface | The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ
    In the Preface, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy shares personal experiences which led him to write a book on the proofs for the prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ.Sections:Quenching A Parched WorldThe Proof Within UsA ...
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    • 5 months ago
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    Trailer | Qur’an 30 for 30 Season 5
    Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro are back with a brand new season of Qur’an 30 for 30. This time, they’re stepping away from virtual meetings and setting the stage up for an interactive experi...
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    • 1 year ago
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    The Resilience of A Muslim
    Alhamdulillah while grieving a dead baby. Hasbunallah wa ni’mal wakeel in front of a demolished home. La ilaha illa Allah while outrunning air strikes.For 75 years, Palestinians have shown the world w...
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    • 1 year ago
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    Allah’s Plans Never Fail with Dr. Omar Suleiman
    An explanation of the verses in the Qur’an that speak of the various ways in which Allah foils the plans of the oppressors....
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    • 1 year ago
    24:05
    Indigenous Palestinians Recount Their History
    It didn’t start last week. From Isra wal Mi’raj, Umar ibn al-Khattab, and Salahuddin Ayyubi to the Balfour Declaration, the Zionist Movement, the Nakba, and the current siege of Gaza—Palestine’s histo...
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    • 1 year ago
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