Yaqeen Podcast
This podcast is brought to you by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. You'll find a variety of Islamic lectures, conversations, and discussions on topics most important to you. At Yaqeen, we aim to make academic and Islamically-credible scholarship mainstream through accessible resources such as infographics, animations, podcasts, learning materials, and more. Visit www.yaqeeninstitute.org or download the Yaqeen app from the app store to continue dismantling doubts, nurturing conviction, and inspiring contribution, one truth at a time
Episodes
218 episodes
You Can Be Punished With Comfort | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
What does Islam say about karma? In what ways do our past actions affect our present and future? Listen to this khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman to gain deeper insight on the connections between our actions and their consequences.
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What if it's Not a Gender War? | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek
Is Islam defined by men? It’s a question many Muslim women wrestle with—but maybe it’s the wrong question to begin with. Women have played an indispensable role in shaping the Islamic tradition. From hadith transmitters and legal scholars to th...
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The Rise of the Assassins: The Salahuddin Generation | SERIES PREMIER
Before Salahuddin could unite the Muslim world, earlier leaders had to address deep internal divisions. When radical groups like the Qarmatians stole the Black Stone and extremist factions terrorized scholars, visionaries like Nizam...
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When Allah Punishes You Out Of Mercy | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
What does it mean when Allah “hits” you with a consequence? The Prophet ﷺ taught that when Allah wants good for a servant, He hastens the purification of their sins in this life. What does that mean for us today?
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Why is Marriage So Complicated? | SERIES PREMIERE | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek
Marriage is weighed down by so many expectations. His rights, your rights, cultural norms, social pressure, mahr debates, Islamic rulings… how do you even begin the conversation without getting overwhelmed? In this episode, Dr. Tesneem Alkiek a...
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Training Your Temper and Responding to Insults | Servants of Most Merciful | Ep. 2 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the second defining quality of Ibad ur-Rahman (Servants of the Most Merciful): those who embody forbearance (hilm) and composure when confronted by ignorance or provocation.“When the ignorant address them, the...
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From Enemies to Brothers: The Miracle of Unity | Lecture by Dr. Omar Suleiman
What is the foundation of true unity? Is it shared heritage, culture, or even family ties? This lecture by Dr. Omar Suleiman highlights that genuine unity is rooted in piety and the collective striving for goodness.Learn why the most ef...
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LET’S CHAT | First impressions, Hijab, Highschool Awkwardness | New Series with Dr Tesneem Alkiek
Ten episodes, three days, and numb legs. In this bonus session, Dr. Tesneem Alkiek and host Qaanitah Hunter spill the secrets of filming Real Talk and discuss everything from first impressions to high school awkwardnes to maintaining trust in t...
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Those Who Walk on the Earth Humbly | Servants of the Most Merciful | Ep. 1 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
What does it mean to walk the earth lightly? In this opening lecture of the Ibad al-Rahman: Servants of the Most Merciful series, Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the very first quality that Allah attributes to His most beloved servants — humility.
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Let Allah See Your Energy and Effort | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
Are you feeling bored, distracted, or emotionally flat in your worship?Explore why believers sometimes feel disconnected or weary in their salah, duʿāʾ, and dhikr, and how to revive sincerity and spiritual energy. This khutbah also offe...
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A Unique Way Of Holding Yourself Accountable | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
Of all the ways of Muhāsabah (holding ourselves accountable) this is the most unique. How do we work on ourselves before our own bodies speak on the Day of Judgment. Our limbs, our eyes, our hearing, our tongues, and even our desires are record...
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How Much Du’a Do You Make for Others? | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
When everyone said “me, me,” the Prophet ﷺ said “my ummah, my ummah.” He cried for his followers and made du‘a for people he never met — including you. The Prophet ﷺ taught us that when you pray for others, angels reply: “Ameen, and for you the...
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Are You A Helper of Allah? | Lecture by Dr. Omar Suleiman
When the test came, the Sahabah didn’t hesitate. Neither did the disciples of Isa (AS). Their devotion wasn’t just words, it was action, sacrifice, and faith. Are we even close to their level of devotion? While we can never be Sahabah, we can d...
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He Found His Wife in Gaza | Gaza Diaries | Dr. Omar Suleiman & Dr. Mohamed Mustafa
In this Gaza Diaries episode, a Palestinian-Australian doctor who volunteered in Gaza recalls paramedics who had to make peace with death, a night when hundreds of injured and dying children filled the hospital wards to overflowing, and a momen...
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Was It Really Worth It? Re-evaluating What We Fight Over | Khutbah by Dr Omar Suleiman
One day, everything we chase of wealth, power, or status, will lose its shine. The world will expose what we once thought was worth fighting over, and every argument, betrayal, and war will come down to one question: Was it really worth it?...
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Lessons To Take From the Past | Khutbah by Dr Omar Suleiman
From the Rapture to the Antichrist, religious texts often outline visions of the future. The Qur’an, too, speaks of what’s to come. But Allah ﷻ emphasizes the past—on the stories, lessons, and warnings from history—so that we’re prepared for wh...
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When the War Ends: For Gaza and For You | Khutbah by Dr Omar Suleiman
We've witnessed calls for a ceasefire before, only to be met with broken promises. While we hope the war is over, in moments like these, we’re reminded that true victory begins not with celebration, but with remembrance. Dhikr before shukr, thi...
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From Flotillas to Yajuj & Majuj: How Gaza's Siege Will End | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
The flotilla heading toward Gaza is more than a group of ships; it's a united act of resistance with a single goal in mind: end the blockade on Gaza. Ultimately, Allah (swt) decides when justice will come, but we must always keep in mind that c...
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In Defense of the Quiet Muslim | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
Not every believer is loud or visible, but many of the most beloved to Allah are the ones you barely notice. The Prophet ﷺ praised the quiet, modest Muslim whose duʿāʾ is accepted, whose service is sincere, and who lives humbly without seeking ...
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The Master’s Plan, Not the Master Plan | Dr. Omar Suleiman
What happens when your dreams don’t come true? You find contentment, because your dreams are not greater than Allah’s decree. Tune in to Dr. Omar Suleiman deliver a powerful message about manifesting your story while trusting in Allah’s plan.
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Better Than 1,000 Worshippers | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
There is more good in saving more than just yourself. The Prophet (Saw) taught frequently about the sincerity and superiority of those who go beyond worship, and build and benefit others.
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Injustice Won’t Stop Us: Mahmoud Khalil with Dr. Omar Suleiman | Gaza Diaries
Activist Mahmoud Khalil sits down with Dr. Omar Suleiman to share what kept him grounded through months in ICE detention for protesting the genocide in Gaza. From seeing “Allah” etched on a cell wall to hearing that strangers made du’a for him ...
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Are All Deaths Equal? How the Prophet ﷺ Would've Responded | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
Charlie Kirk's murder is a reminder that not all deaths are the same. While the media amplifies some, others, like the tens of thousands in Gaza, are minimized or completely overlooked. This can shape how we respond emotionally to different dea...
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Have Some DIGNITY Oh Muslims! - ICNA Keynote Address by Dr. Omar Suleiman
Mahmoud. Leqaa. Dr. Khan Suri. They imprisoned their bodies, but not their minds. True activism is rooted in fearlessness, as Dr. Omar Suleiman highlights in this powerful message on standing up to those complacent and complicit with oppression...
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Does Allah Want You to Feel Better? | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
Islam values emotional well-being and encourages us to care for our mental health, but faith is not meant to be reduced to a tool for self-soothing alone. Allah says, “Do not grieve or despair,” yet He also reminds us that this life is a test, ...
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