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
277 episodes
Do You Only Worship Allah When Life Is Easy? | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
When life feels unbearable, remember this: Allah never places a burden on any soul greater than it can bear. Faith isn't only for the easy seasons of life. True worship means turning to Allah in your darkest moments and your brightest ones....
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What Do You Make Your Angels Do? | Midnight Majlis 8 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
What are you keeping your angels busy with? What are they building for you in Jannah, brick by brick, with the dhikr that you make every day? And how does dhikr give you the strength and courage in this life to do the right thing? D...
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Loving the People Who Remember Allah | Midnight Majlis 7 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
“How can you neglect to remember the One Who never neglects to remember you?” Never discourage the dhikr of Allah for yourself or others, for that is a way of showing enmity to Allah and depriving yourself of the great reward of ev...
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Leave Your Nafs Behind and Come to Allah | Midnight Majlis 6 | Dr. Omar Suleiman & Sh. Yaser Birjas
What is ma’iyyah (with-ness) of Allah, and how do you gain it? And how can we avoid the pitfalls of our dhikr becoming mere lip service, a pursuit of spiritual ecstasy, or something that feels like a cheat code? Dr. Omar Su...
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Pay Attention to the Masjid Al-Aqsa Shutdown! | Ramadan Pause & Reflect #11 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
While the ummah searches for Laylatul Qadr, Masjid Al-Aqsa stands in silence. A place loved by the prophets, honored by Allah, and sacred to the hearts of believers—yet closed to those who long to pray within it.In these blessed nights,...
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The Beauty of the Light of Allah | Midnight Majlis 5 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
What is the connection between dhikr and light? What does the Verse of Light mean for our lives? And how do we build a life of anticipating meeting Allah and seeing Him in Jannah?Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas continue to discuss...
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The Secret to Allah’s Forgiveness | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
What is the tawbah that Allah never rejects? Many of us struggle with guilt, wondering if our prayers for forgiveness are actually being heard. In today’s khutbah, Dr. Omar Suleiman explains the spiritual mechanics of Allah’s forgiveness and wh...
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Allah Will Love You For Your Dhikr | Midnight Majlis 3 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
Do you miss Allah? Is there a way to measure how far you are from Him? What does your dhikr have to do with the angels, the heavens, and His Throne? And which of your friends are remembering Him with you? Dr. Omar Suleiman and ...
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Your Dhikr Makes You Beautiful | Midnight Majlis 2 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
How does the remembrance of Allah calm your body? Can you love the Qur’an and music at the same time? Does Allah ever mention you by name? And how do you move beyond doing dhikr on autopilot? Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas ...
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When Your Heart Makes Dhikr | Midnight Majlis 1 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
Ibn al-Qayyim (rh) outlines the 3 keys to happiness in this life and the next: gratitude, patience, and seeking forgiveness. And dhikr (remembrance of Allah) is essential to each of these. As Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas ...
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How Can You Despair of the Lord of Laylatul Qadr? | Ramadan Pause & Reflect #10 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
How could anyone despair of a Lord who sends Laylatul Qadr? A night better than a thousand months, where Allah multiplies good deeds and forgives sins beyond what we can imagine. Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on Allah’s mercy and why ...
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How to Build Your Laylatul Qadr Du’a List | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
As Laylatul Qadr approaches, have you thought about what you will ask Allah for?The last ten nights of Ramadan are the most powerful nights of the year, especially the odd nights. These are moments filled with mercy, forgiveness, and th...
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What If Laylatul Qadr Is The Wrong Night? | Ramadan Pause & Reflect #9 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
Is it an even night or an odd night?As we enter the last 10 nights of Ramadan — the most blessed part of the entire month, and the opportunity to catch the immensely valuable Laylatul Qadr — we must not take any chances. Do your best on...
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Sharia Takeovers and Middle East Chaos | Ramadan Pause & Reflect #8 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
What are the 3 lies being sold in America right now? From those who stood against Nuh (as) and the Prophet ﷺ to those committing crimes in Iran, the oppressors have always had foot soldiers who swallow the propaganda and genuinely b...
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Why The Epstein Empire Attacked Iran | Ramadan Pause & Reflect #7 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
What happens when powerful elites are exposed — and war follows?Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the Epstein scandal, the Iran war narrative, and a powerful ayah from Surah Al-Isra about how nations fall. The Qur’an teaches that when corru...
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How Am I Supposed To Feel About Israel vs. Iran? | Ramadan Pause & Reflect #6 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
There are clear, black-and-white truths about the current conflict, but also many gray areas and political dynamics. How should Muslims navigate this?Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on leaning into your fitrah, the Qur’an’s guidance on confl...
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The Only Surah Without Bismillah | Ramadan Pause & Reflect #5 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
Why is Surah Tawbah the only surah in the Qur’an without bismillah?Surah Tawbah is one of the most powerful and hard-hitting chapters of the Qur’an. It opens with a final warning and disavowal, yet it is still called the Surah ...
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One Small Sin That Tips The Scale | Ramadan Pause & Reflect #4 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
What does it mean to feel “safe” from Allah? These powerful verses from Surah Al-A'raf contrast two states — sleeping at night and playing during the day — and expose a deeper issue: a heedless heart.This reflection is a wake-up call ab...
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How Every Day of Ramadan is Worth 70 Years | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
The Prophet ﷺ said:“Whoever fasts one day in the path of Allah, Allah will distance his face from the Fire by seventy years.”In this khutbah, we reflect on the deeper meaning of this powerful hadith. We explore what it means to ...
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He Wrote on Himself Mercy | Ramadan Pause & Reflect #3 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
In Surah Al-An‘am (6:12), Allah says: “He has written mercy upon Himself.” And in the hadith qudsi, Allah declares: “O My servants, I have made oppression forbidden for Myself…”The One with absolute authority chose ...
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The Scholars Who Can’t Read | Ramadan Pause & Reflect #2 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
What does it truly mean to be “rooted in knowledge”? The Qur’an praises a special group of believers — but their defining quality may surprise you. This lecture explores the difference between intellectual ego and sincere faith, th...
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The Baqarah Challenge | Ramadan Pause & Reflect #1 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
This Ramadan, make one life-changing commitment: Surah al-Baqarah.The Prophet ﷺ said, “Take it, for taking it is a blessing and leaving it is regret.” It brings barakah into your home, expels Shaytan, and will come as shade on the Day o...
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SERIES FINALE: Salahuddin's Legacy | The Salahuddin Generation | Ep. 11 | Dr. Hassan Elwan
He defeated kings. He liberated Jerusalem. He broke the Third Crusade. But in the end — what mattered to him most?Not the throne. Not the cities. Not even Jerusalem.This episode uncovers Salahuddin’s final concern, his greatest ...
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Ramadan Prep 2026: A Complete Guide | Special Lecture by Dr. Omar Suleiman
How can you know if Allah accepted your Ramadan?As the month comes to a close, take time to reflect deeply. Do an honest evaluation of your Ramadan. Was it transformative? Did it bring you closer to Allah?In this powerful remind...
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Has Allah Chosen You This Ramadan? | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
Allah grants His mercy to whom He wills and raises whom He wills in faith. What does it mean to be among those chosen, and how can we strive to be included?Listen to this khutbah to reflect on how Allah selects His servants for special m...
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