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
287 episodes
When 43 Prophets Were Killed | Signs of the Hour Ep. 5 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
First all the Prophets (as) go. Then the Companions (ra). Then slowly, the righteous and good-hearted people start to dwindle until only corrupt people are left. These are signs of The Hour. Yet even after the Prophet ﷺ passe...
You're Not A Lost Cause | Khutbah by Sh. Elshinawy
There is no one who is not worth saving. Look at the incredible journey of a Companion who went from hurting Muslims to becoming one of the most influential figures in Islamic history. This powerful story is a reminder...
Shaytan Prepared You For Dajjal | Signs of the Hour Ep. 4 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
How can you protect yourself from the Dajjal, and the era of dajalah (deception) that comes before him? The Prophet ﷺ gave us guidance for our protection from these trials, including multiple du’as and 20 verses from Surah...
Was Dajjal Alive During Prophet’s ﷺ Time? | Signs of the Hour Ep. 3 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
In the heart of Medina, a young boy named Ibn Sayyad began exhibiting behaviors that defied explanation. He claimed to see visions of a throne over the water and possessed knowledge he shouldn't have known. The rumors spread ...
A Love Story In The Year of Grief | Khutbah by Sh. Elshinawy
Many of us know about Khadijah (RA), but do we really know what made her exceptional? Even after her death, the Prophet ﷺ spoke of her constantly, sent meat to her old friends, and grew emotional at the sound of her sister’s voice. Listen to th...
The Major Sign That’s Already Happened | Signs of the Hour Ep. 2 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
How many minor signs of the Day of Judgment are still left? The answer might scare you. History is full of people who saw the signs with their own eyes and still turned away. Watch Signs of the Hour Episode 2 to unders...
What Did You Call Me?! | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
What happens when the world tries to define you and the definition is wrong?In this jummuah khutbah, Dr. Omar Suleiman explores Muslim identity in America and how Islam gives us the tools to reclaim our dignity when labels are used as w...
The End Times: Everything You Need to Know | Signs of the Hour Ep. 1 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
How much time do we have left?In this new series on the signs of the Day of Judgement, Dr. Omar Suleiman addresses one of the most pressing questions of our time: are we in the end times? In this first episode, he examines ...
Are You Giving Allah Your Leftovers? | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
When was the last time you actually showed up for Allah?Allah says in Surah Al-Ahqaf: "We accept from them the best of what they did." Not the most. Not the longest. The best.Ihsan is excellence in action and showing up for Alla...
Easter & The Illusion of Victory | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
Allah controls what you’re allowed to see. And sometimes, He lets the wicked see exactly what they want to.This Easter, the world is reflecting on the story of Jesus. The Quran tells us directly: “They did not kill him, nor did they cru...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...