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6,000 Bodies Washed and Buried | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Ahmad Hrachie, the Muslim Undertaker | The Other Side May 13, 2025

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What is it like to face death on a daily basis? What is the connection between this life and the realm of the Barzakh? How do we grieve the loss of loved ones and our Muslim brothers and sisters?
Join Sh. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Ahmad Hraichie, "The Muslim Undertaker," for a powerful and emotional reflection on the Barzakh, the Islamic burial process, and the experiences of undertaking and washing.
Sh. Ahmad Hraichie, a Funeral Service Director, shares his personal reflections and insights as they discuss grief, the inevitability of death, and the afterlife. This deep discussion offers valuable perspectives on coping with loss and understanding the journey to the afterlife.

Microsoft Fired Her for Defending Palestine | Gaza Diaries | Ibtihal Aboussad & Dr. Omar Suleiman May 13, 2025

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“I’d spend my entire sujud du’a time praying for Gaza, only to wake up and go to work in a company that was contributing to that suffering.” In this one-on-one interview, Dr. Omar Suleiman sits down with Ibtihal Aboussad to talk about her decision to call out Microsoft during its 50th anniversary celebration for its complicity in the genocide in Gaza through its AI program. She breaks down what led up to that moment, how she prepared spiritually, and what it meant to take that public stand.

Why Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Marry Aisha? Dismantling the Controversy of Aisha's Age May 08, 2025

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Why would the Prophet ﷺ marry a child? That is the question many want answered, but before we begin to address it, we have to admit it is more than a mere question; rather, it is an accusation and judgment of character. Underneath the question lies the notion that we should be troubled by the age of ‘Aisha at marriage, that whatever her age was, it is concerning, and—worse than that—however great the Prophet ﷺ was, the age at which ‘Aisha was married to him is problematic.

The controversy over the age of ‘Aisha is, in fact, a quite recent phenomenon. It is quite simply an attempt to defame the Prophet ﷺ—as those of old attempted to do—by questioning his judgment and ethics in marrying ‘Aisha at as young as 9. But this attempt at defamation, like all others, falls flat.

Listen to the paper audio podcast, "Why Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Marry Aisha? Dismantling the Controversy of Aisha's Age," to explore more.

Be Your Own Toughest Critic | Midnight Majlis | Night 5 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas Mar 28, 2025

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You can’t fix what you refuse to face.
Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas reflect on how Ibn Hazm (rh)’s brutal honesty with himself made him a better man—and why confronting your own flaws is the key to real transformation.

Is Laylatul Qadr on the 27th Night? | Ramadan Reflections 21 | Dr. Omar Suleiman Mar 27, 2025

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Have you been saving your best for just one night?
Dr. Omar Suleiman unpacks the mindset the Sahabah warned against and reframes how we should approach the 27th night and Laylatul Qadr.

The Guilt of Sleeping on Laylatul Qadr | Ramadan Reflections 19 | Dr. Omar Suleiman Mar 27, 2025

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What if you fall asleep out of exhaustion on the Laylatul Qadr? Can you still gain the blessings of this night? And what steps can you take to avoid falling asleep?

When People Cause You Pain | Midnight Majlis | Night 4 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas Mar 25, 2025

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You Choose to Be Learned or Lost | Midnight Majlis | Night 3 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas Mar 25, 2025

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Is your knowledge making you worse?

You can memorize verses, master texts, even preach to others—and still be far from Allah. So what kind of knowledge actually purifies the soul?

In this Midnight Majlis reflection, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas explore Ibn Hazm’s advice about knowledge, ego, and the difference between true guidance and performative scholarship.

Why the Prophet ﷺ Forgot the Exact Date of Laylatul Qadr | Ramadan Reflections 18 | Dr. Omar Suleiman Mar 25, 2025

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Why was the Prophet ﷺ made to forget the exact date of Laylatul Qadr? When is the benefit and the mercy of Allah for us in that?

Defeat Your Ego Before It Defeats You | Midnight Majlis | Night 2 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas Mar 23, 2025

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Your real strength isn’t in your body.
In this second night of Midnight Majlis, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas reflect on chapter 3, “The Mind and Repose” — and how conquering your ego is the only path to real inner peace. Dive in as Ibn Hazm (rh) dismantles every false measure of pride we cling to — strength, speed, power, popularity — and redirects our gaze to the only virtue that matters: the intellect used in service of God.

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