Omar Suleiman - The Powerful Prayer of a Mother

Omar SuleimanDecember 8, 20190 comments

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In this powerful khutbah, Sheikh Omar Suleiman reflects on the death of Botham Jean and the grief of his mother to explore the profound spiritual weight of a mother's prayer in Islam. Drawing on Hadith, Quranic verses, and stories from the lives of Imam al-Bukhari, Abu Hurayrah, and Uways al-Qarni, he demonstrates how honoring one's parents — especially one's mother — naturally draws their du'a, which carries immense baraka and acceptance with Allah. The lecture concludes with practical advice on how to cultivate this blessing in one's life, including through honoring in-laws.

Dr. Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and an Adjunct Professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University. Born in New Orleans to Palestinian parents, he began traditional Islamic study in 2000, spending years learning in the UAE, Jordan, and Malaysia, and completed a PhD in Islamic Thought and Civilization from the International Islamic University of Malaysia. He served as Imam of the Jefferson Muslim Association in New Orleans, where he led interfaith rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Katrina, and is now resident scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center in Irving, Texas, and Co-Chair Emeritus of Faith Forward Dallas. One of the most influential Muslim figures in America, he is known for his Ramadan series, civil rights activism, and prolific scholarship bridging tradition and contemporary life.

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