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How to Break Free from Anxiety | Midnight Majlis | Night 1 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas Mar 23, 2025

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FOMO keeps us chasing, comparing, and feeling like we’re always behind. But what are we actually afraid of missing?
In the first session of this year’s Midnight Majlis, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas unpack Ibn Hazm’s reflections on anxiety, comparison, and why setting higher aspirations for your soul is the only way to escape the trap of constantly feeling left out.
Because the real question is: What if you’re missing out on something far greater?

Why Tonight Could Be Laylatul Qadr | Ramadan Reflections 17 | Dr. Omar Suleiman Mar 22, 2025

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When an odd night meets a Friday, is it Laylatul Qadr?
Some scholars say that when the best night aligns with the best day, it holds extra weight. But does that mean tonight is the night?
In this brief reminder, Dr. Omar Suleiman explores what happens when blessed times coincide, why scholars emphasize this alignment, and how we should approach it spiritually—because if tonight carries the weight they describe, it could be the Laylatul Qadr we’ve been seeking.

How to Calculate Zakat the Right Way | Ramadan Reflections 16 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy Mar 22, 2025

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If you’re unsure whether you owe zakat or how to pay it correctly, this practical guide lays it all out.
Zakat is the third pillar of Islam and the twin of salah.
In this brief but essential crash course, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy dives into the key technicalities: who must pay, how much, and what counts. He covers everything from the nisab threshold to the 2.5% rule (and when it’s 2.6%), as well as how to calculate your savings, investments, business assets, or retirement plans.
“The right of the poor is in your pocket right now.” — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

Gaza Burns Again: How to Process Endless Grief with Courage | Ramadan Reflections 15 | Dr. Omar Suleiman Mar 22, 2025

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The brief pause in the bombing is over—again. In the holiest month. How do we process the continued onslaught and oppression against our ummah and the exhausting cycle of grief and helplessness? How do we find strength when oppression returns after hope?

The Miracle of the Longest Surah of the Qur’an | Ramadan Reflections 14 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy Mar 22, 2025

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“The Qur’an has no structure.” This is a common claim made by critics, but is it true? How does Surah Al-Baqarah, the longest surah in the Qur’an, actually reveal a perfect, interconnected design?

In this reflection, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy walks through the structure of Surah Al-Baqarah, showing how every verse is connected. From the failure of Banu Isra’il to the test of the ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, every shift in the surah serves a purpose: to show what true submission looks like.
“Surah Al-Baqarah is the summary of Islam—submission to Allah, wholeheartedly and willingly.” — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
“The Qur’an is all tied together. And this is the secret behind every surah.” — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

The Biggest Losers | Ramadan Reflections 13 | Dr. Omar Suleiman Mar 20, 2025

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The Qur’an Won’t Benefit You Until You Do This | Ramadan Reflections 12 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy Mar 20, 2025

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You’re flying through the Qur’an this Ramadan, but it feels distant. Why don’t the words of God move your heart? Why does it reach some people so easily while you struggle to connect?
In this reflection, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy explores the barriers blocking the Qur’an—distraction, heedlessness, and giving it only what’s left of our time. The Mighty Book is too proud to accept leftovers, and it will only attend to you if you give it your undivided attention.
“The Qur’an will never give you part of itself until you give it all of yourself.” — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
“It’s not about stopping at an ayah. It’s about you opening your heart wide for an ayah to stop you.” — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

How To Never Miss Sunnah Prayers Again | Ramadan Reflections 11 | Dr. Omar Suleiman Mar 20, 2025

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Why Trials Shape Us: Wisdom from Yusuf (as) | Ramadan Reflections 10 | Imam Tom Facchine Mar 20, 2025

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How Ya’qub (as) Knew Yusuf (as) Wasn’t Dead | Ramadan Reflections 9 | Dr. Omar Suleiman Mar 20, 2025

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“I know from Allah what you don’t know.” These were the words of Prophet Ya’qub (as) when everyone around him believed Yusuf (as) was gone forever. But how did he hold onto certainty when the world told him otherwise? And what does this teach us about faith in the Unseen—especially when the promise of justice in places like Palestine seems so far away?
In this reflection, Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the deep connection between Ya’qub and Yusuf (as), the unseen ways Allah reassures the hearts of the oppressed, and why true faith is believing in Allah’s promise—no matter how impossible it seems.
“We know from Allah what they don’t know. And we have more trust in the word of Allah than in anything we see in front of us.” — Dr. Omar Suleiman

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