Sinopsis
Shaykh Omar Suleiman is the young evergreen scholar with the big smile. Born and raised in Louisiana, he has a unique way of relating to a western audience through his character, and has gained the love of people of all ages and backgrounds. As an AlMaghrib instructor, Omar Suleiman lectures and teaches the hugely popular Behind the Scenes seminar which focuses on the strengthening of the soul and disciplining the nafs.His journey of seeking knowledge started in 2000 in the United Arab Emirates where he spent a few years at the feet of prestigious scholars such as Shaykh Tariq Ibn Rajah and Amr Al Sheshany. Since then he has sought knowledge and studied under Shaykh Salah As Sawy, Dr. Hatem Al Haj, his father in law Shaykh Abul Abed, and Al Allamah Shaykh Omar Al Ashqar (rahimahullah).Shaykh Omar Suleiman has two Bachelors degrees in Islamic Studies and in Accounting, a Masters degree in Islamic Finance, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Islamic Studies from the International Islamic University of Malaysia.He previously served as Imam for Masjid Abu Bakr As-Siddique in New Orleans for 6 years and has since dedicated himself to fulltime teaching. He has taught with Mishkah University (formerly Sharia Academy) since 2008 under Shaykh Salah As Sawy and also currently serves as the Director of the Islamic Learning Foundation in Texas, as well as being the resident scholar at Valley Ranch Islamic Centre.Shaykh Omar Suleiman is also a strong advocate of community service, interfaith dialogue, and social justice. He served as the field coordinator of ICNA Relief in Hurricane Katrina and also co-founded the East Jefferson Clergy Interfaith Council. In 2010, the Mayor and City Council of New Orleans awarded him for Outstanding Civic Achievement. He is a current member of the ICNA Shariah Council.
Episodios
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Out Of Context - Part 11
17/10/2016 Duración: 14minIs Jesus Christ Divine? - Omar Suleiman In Part 11 of the interview, Shaykh Omar takes questions from the audience. The best way to alter the public perception of Muslim women in the West, says Sheikh Omar Suleiman, is for them to continue to be out there and for thriving, successful Muslim women to engage fully in their communities. Regarding the debate over the divinity of Jesus, a study of early Christianity will reveal that it was far from monolithic.
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Out Of Context - Part 10
10/10/2016 Duración: 10minIs there Persecution of Arab Christians? - Omar Suleiman In Part 10 of the interview, Shaykh Omar takes questions from the audience. Throughout history there has been a lot of friction between Muslims and Christians, says Sheikh Omar Suleiman, with Muslims also on the receiving end during the Crusades and the Spanish Inquisition.
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Out Of Context - Part 9
10/10/2016 Duración: 06minDoes Racism Drive Islamophobia - Omar Suleiman In Part 9 of the interview, Shaykh Omar takes questions from the audience. There is certainly an element of bigotry and racism, says Sheikh Omar Suleiman, because you'll find that the same people who are Islamophobic are also anti-Semitic.
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Out Of Context - Part 8
08/10/2016 Duración: 10minWomen's Rights In The Quran - Omar Suleima In Part 8 of the interview, Shaykh Omar takes questions from the audience. The Quran is very progressive with regards to women, says Sheikh Omar Suleiman.
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Out Of Context - Part 7
08/10/2016 Duración: 05minWhat Kind Of Training Is Available For Imams? - Omar Suleiman In Part 7 of the interview, Shaykh Omar takes questions from the audience. Imam training is not as defined in Islam as it is in other faith traditions, says Sheikh Omar Suleiman.
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Why The Muslim Vote Matters
08/10/2016 Duración: 31minSheikh Omar discusses the importance of participation and why Muslims across the nation should vote both locally and internationally.
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Out Of Context - Part 6
08/10/2016 Duración: 26minThe "All-Terrorists-are-Muslim" Myth - Omar Suleiman In Part 6 of the interview with Dallas-based Pastor Mike Baughman, Imam Omar Suleiman dispels the myth that all terrorists are Muslim, noting the huge disparity between the amount of media coverage given to the rare cases where perpetrators were actually Muslim and when they were not.
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Out Of Context - Part 5
02/10/2016 Duración: 10minSharia Law vs. Penal Code - Omar Suleiman In Part 5 of the interview with Dallas-based Pastor Mike Baughman, Imam Omar Suleiman gives the definitive word on the meaning of Sharia law and how it must be distinguished from Islamic penal code.
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Out Of Context - Part 4
02/10/2016 Duración: 04minLove Thy Neighbor - Omar Suleiman In Part 4 of the with Dallas-based Pastor Mike Baughman, Imam Omar Suleiman answers a question in the mind of many people in the West who have become conflicted about their Muslim minorities: Can you be a Muslim and a patriot? Can the allegiances of a Muslim in a non-Muslim country sit side by side? Can you be a practicing Muslim and an American, British or French citizen?
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Out Of Context - Part 3
02/10/2016 Duración: 10minRules of Engagement In Islam - Omar Suleiman In Part 3 of the interview with Dallas-based Pastor Mike Baughman, Imam Omar Suleiman debunks erroneous interpretations of what has become popularly known as âthe verse of the swordâ from chapter nine of the Quran, Surat At-Tawba.
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Out Of Context - Part 2
02/10/2016 Duración: 33minThe Medina Charter of Coexistence - Omar Suleiman In Part 2 of the interview with Dallas-based Pastor Mike Baughman, Imam Omar Suleiman tears down some of the most popular misconceptions about Islam, the Quran and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Is the Quran inherently violent? Does the Quran contradict itself? Does Islam advocate Holy Wars through jihad? Is Islam anti-Semitic?
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Out Of Context - Part 1
02/10/2016 Duración: 10minForget the Pundits, Ask a Muslim - Omar Suleiman In Part 1 of this fourteen-part interview with Dallas-based Pastor Mike Baughman, Imam Omar Suleiman shatters myths about Islam in America and about Muslims in general.
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Makkah Before Madinah
02/10/2016 Duración: 22minJumah Khutbah - Makkah Before Madinah, Embracing the Struggle Valley Ranch Islamic Center Sep 23rd, 2016
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The Value Of A Smile
30/08/2016 Duración: 24minThe Value Of A Smile - Omar Suleiman Khutbah - 26th August 2016
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My Master I Appeal To You My Weakness
30/08/2016 Duración: 23minMy Master, I Appeal To You My Weakness - Omar Suleiman ICNA Convention - Baltimore, MD May 23, 2015
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Mindset Of A Muslim
30/08/2016 Duración: 22minThe Perfect Fit: Mindset Of A Mu'min - Omar Suleiman Young Muslim Youth Conference 2016
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Step By Step Guide to Hajj - Part 2
23/08/2016 Duración: 59minA Guide to Hajj Step By Step - Part 2
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Step By Step Guide to Hajj - Part 1
23/08/2016 Duración: 01h07minA Guide to Hajj Step By Step - Part 1
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Your Actions Your Salvation
16/08/2016 Duración: 32minYour Actions Your Salvation - Sheikh Omar Suleiman