Omar Suleiman
Muslim Central
Imam Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University. He’s also the resident scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center, and Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, a multi-faith alliance for peace and justice. Originally from New Orleans, LA, he began his journey of traditional Islamic learning in the year 2000 and has spent years studying in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Malaysia, etc. Upon becoming certified in various traditional sciences, he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic law, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a Master’s degree in Islamic Finance, a Master’s Degree in Political History, and is in the process of completing his PhD from the International Islamic University of Malaysia in Islamic Thought and Civilization. His career started in his hometown of New Orleans where he served as the Imam of the Jefferson Muslim Association in New Orleans for 6 years and directed the ICNA Relief “Muslims for Humanity” Hurricane Katrina Relief effort. It was in this time that he was noted on a national level as being a strong advocate of community service, interfaith dialogue, and social justice. He co-founded the East Jefferson Interfaith Clergy Association and was awarded for his outstanding civic achievement by the Mayor and City Council of New Orleans in 2010. He then moved to Dallas and became the Resident Scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center in 2013 and more recently, Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square. In Dallas, he has been a noted leader and voice for peace, and has partaken as a representative of the Muslim Community in many city functions. He has since been a guest at various national functions to share his experiences in community building. Shaykh Omar most recently founded the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research which is a think tank that focuses on instilling conviction based on Islamic texts, and producing contribution. He also founded M.U.H.S.E.N (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs), a nonprofit umbrella organization serving the community to establish a more inclusive “Special Friendly” environment for our Brothers & Sisters of all Disabilities.
Categories: Religion & Spirituality
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1889 - The Prophets The Messiah And The Promised Land Ep. 3 Al-Aqsa Series Wed, 04 Dec 2024
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1882 - The Virtues Of Jerusalem Ep. 1 Al-Aqsa Series Wed, 13 Nov 2024
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1881 - Al-Aqsa Past Present And Promise Promo Tue, 12 Nov 2024 - 0h
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1880 - Fear Sun, 03 Nov 2024 - 0h
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1879 - Who Do I Vote For A Message To American Muslims Sat, 02 Nov 2024 - 0h
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1878 - The Firsts - Tamim Al-Dari - Ra The Palestinian Sahabi That Met Dajjal Thu, 31 Oct 2024 - 0h
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1876 - Jarir Ibn Abdullah - Ra The Yusuf Of This Ummah The Firsts Sahaba Thu, 24 Oct 2024 - 0h
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1875 - Earning Jannah While Watching A Genocide Mon, 21 Oct 2024 - 0h
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1853 - Thank God WeRe Not Them Sat, 24 Aug 2024 - 0h
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1850 - The Firsts - The Children Of Taif Wed, 14 Aug 2024 - 0h
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1849 - The Art Of Finding Closure Sat, 10 Aug 2024 - 0h
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1848 - The Firsts - Abu Mahdhura - Ra The Kid Who Mocked Adhan Wed, 07 Aug 2024 - 0h
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1843 - The Firsts - Addas (Ra) Of TaIf The Brother Of Yunus AS Wed, 17 Jul 2024 - 0h
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