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Yaqeen Podcast
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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
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What If I’ve Lost Motivation? | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
2w ago00:23:54Tap to summarizeYou’ve been Muslim your whole life and yet you still feel like a stranger to your religion. You’re not alone, and you’re not the first.In this khutbah, Dr. Omar Suleiman addresses one of the most common and least talked about struggles in the Muslim community. The feeling that your faith has always been there, but never truly felt like yours. Du’a mentioned by Dr. Omar Suleiman: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ وَالْعَزِيمَةِ عَلَى الرُّشْدِAllahumma inni as’aluka ath-thabata fi al-amr, wa al-azimata ‘ala ar-rushd.O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters, and for determination upon right guidance.
Transcribe →King Sulayman (AS) and The Ant That Spoke Up | Khutbah by Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
3w ago00:16:32Tap to summarizeWhat can a single ant teach us about how to live? In Surah an-Naml, the Quran captures an exchange between Prophet Sulayman (peace be upon him) and an ant warning its colony of approaching danger, a moment Allah chose to preserve for all generations.Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy shares lessons from the surah on mercy that extends beyond those who look like us, the responsibility to contribute rather than curse the times we live in, and the wisdom of pairing advice with explanation rather than authority. It closes with the ant's most remarkable line and what that teaches us about thinking well of others.Uncover the wisdom of the ants in this khutbah.
Transcribe →Ep.8 How to Have Jannah Pray for You | Dhul Hijjah Series | Dr. Omar Suleiman & Sh. Ali Hammuda
3w ago00:26:17Tap to summarizeOne day, death itself will die.There will be a moment when death is slaughtered between Paradise and Hellfire, and eternity finally begins. Temporary choices will become permanent realities.This conversation wrestles with difficult but necessary questions about divine justice, mercy, and accountability. What happens when heedlessness hardens the heart? How can you seek Allah’s mercy before the door closes forever?Join Sh. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Ali Hammuda as they reflect on the eternal nature of the Hereafter—and the powerful du’as that can cause Jannah itself to ask Allah to admit you into it.Special thanks to Heenat Salma Farm for hosting and supporting this series, and to Caravane Earth for collaborating with us on this journey.
Transcribe →From 9/11 to San Diego: The Cost of Looking Away | Khutbah by Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
4w ago00:16:41Tap to summarizeFrom the events of 9/11 to San Diego: this past Monday, three Muslim men stood between two armed gunmen and the lives of 140 children.Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy delivers this khutbah the Friday after. He reflects on the brevity of life, the honor of these three men, and the Islamophobia that has been building since 9/11. He calls on the Muslim communities in America to respond not just with grief, but with the kind of strategic, long-term resolve that actually changes things.
Transcribe →Dhul Hijjah: Don't Miss The Point | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
May 1500:24:49Tap to summarizeWhy are the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah considered the best days of the entire year? In this Khutbah, Dr. Omar Suleiman discusses the spiritual rewards of this sacred month and shares the essential deeds we should all strive to perform.Whether you are seeking to renew your faith, increase your rewards, or make the most of these blessed days, this reminder provides a practical roadmap for your worship.
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When 43 Prophets Were Killed | Signs of the Hour Ep. 5 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
May 1301:04:55Tap to summarizeFirst 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 passed, something of his legacy endures in our world today. What remains of Prophethood? Find out in Episode 5 of Signs of the Hour.
Transcribe →You're Not A Lost Cause | Khutbah by Sh. Elshinawy
May 800:19:55Tap to summarizeThere 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 that Allah can turn over any heart and guide whomever He wills. Before we are quick to "cancel" others, we must remember the boundless mercy and transformative power of faith. Learn why writing people off as “lost causes” is dangerous.
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Shaytan Prepared You For Dajjal | Signs of the Hour Ep. 4 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
May 500:29:22Tap to summarizeHow 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 al-Kahf — and he taught us to make sure that we don’t become agents of deception today.
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Was Dajjal Alive During Prophet’s ﷺ Time? | Signs of the Hour Ep. 3 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
Apr 2900:44:17Tap to summarizeIn 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 like wildfire: could this be the Dajjal, the False Messiah?Even the Prophet ﷺ took notice, leading to a series of confrontations that left the Sahabah in awe and confusion. But the mystery didn't end there. After later claiming to embrace Islam, Ibn Sayyad made a final, cryptic statement that changed everything. Learn more about the Prophet ﷺ’s interactions with this mysterious person.
Transcribe →A Love Story In The Year of Grief | Khutbah by Sh. Elshinawy
Apr 2500:22:22Tap to summarizeMany 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 the khutbah by Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy to gain a new perspective on the Prophet (SAWS) and his relationship with Khadijah (RA).
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