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Secrets of Surah al-Fatihah: How Divine Language Provides a Moral Compass | Blog

The holy book of Islam, believed to be the verbatim word of God as revealed to Prophet Muhammad. It serves as the ultimate source of guidance, law, and spiritual wisdom for Muslims.

Quran

The study of knowledge from an Islamic perspective, examining the sources, limits, and validity of what we know. It integrates revelation, reason, and empirical observation to form a coherent worldview.

Epistemology

Five Tips to Manage your Anger in Islam  | Blog

This section covers the core articles of faith (Īmān), namely faith in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and the divine decree (qadr). Other related topics, often found in classical theological works, are also found in this section.

Faith

The supreme deity in Islam, Allah is the One and Only God, creator and sustainer of the universe. He possesses all attributes of perfection, including mercy, justice, and omnipotence.

Allah

How to Become a Hafiz: Inspiration to Memorize Qur’an | Blog

Why the Nation of Islam Terrified America | Focal Point with Imam Tom Facchine

This category explains the Islamic beliefs concerning the soul's journey after death, including the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hellfire. It explores theological descriptions of the unseen world and the importance of accountability in the life to come.

Afterlife

Acts of God: Disasters Foretold by the Prophet ﷺ | Signs of the Hour Ep. 8

This category covers the biography of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), detailing his life events, character, and prophetic mission. It explores the timeless lessons derived from his leadership and interactions, serving as a practical guide for spiritual and moral conduct.

Life of the Prophet (seerah)

Hatib (ra): Leaking the Prophet’s ﷺ Plans to the Enemy  | The Firsts

The moral principles and values derived from the Quran and Sunnah that guide human behavior. It emphasizes virtues such as justice, compassion, and integrity in both personal and social contexts.

Islamic Ethics

Only Allah Knows What You Went Through | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman

Jerusalem to Constantinople: The Promised Conquests | Signs of the Hour Ep. 7

5 Ways to Have A Good Ending | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman

Are You Sincere? | Snapshots with Imam Tom Facchine

When Only One Sahabi Was Left In The World | Signs of the Hour Ep. 6

What If I've Lost Motivation? | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman

Epstein and the Double Standard of Justice | Snapshots with Imam Tom Facchine

Mariya al-Qibtiyya (ra): Mother of the Prophet’s ﷺ Last Child | The Firsts

King Sulayman (AS) and The Ant That Spoke Up | Khutbah by Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

Unforgettable Stories From Hajj | Imam Tom x Shaykh Elshinawy

Rituals and deeds performed to demonstrate submission and devotion to God, such as prayer and fasting. These acts purify the soul and strengthen the believer's connection with their Creator.

Acts of Worship

Ep.10 | He Will Give You What You Hope For | Dhul Hijjah | Dr. Omar Suleiman & Sh. Ali Hammuda

Ep.9 | All You Have to Do is Acknowledge Allah | Dhul Hijjah | Dr. Omar Suleiman & Sh. Ali Hammuda

Ep.8 How to Have Jannah Pray for You | Dhul Hijjah Series | Dr. Omar Suleiman & Sh. Ali Hammuda

Ep.7 Save Yourself with Small Acts | Dhul Hijjah Series | Dr. Omar Suleiman & Sh. Ali Hammuda

From 9/11 to San Diego: The Cost of Looking Away | Khutbah by Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

Ep.6 You Will Drown in Your Worst Deeds | Dhul Hijjah Series | Dr. Omar Suleiman & Sh. Ali Hammuda

Ep.5 How You Will Be Resurrected | Dhul Hijjah Series | Dr. Omar Suleiman & Sh. Ali Hammuda

Ep.4 Your Actions Will Be Exposed | Dhul Hijjah Series | Dr. Omar Suleiman & Sh. Ali Hammuda

Ep.3 Your Tongue Will Speak Against You | Dhul Hijjah Series | Dr. Omar Suleiman & Sh. Ali Hammuda

What Goes With You When You Die? I Dhul Hijjah Series | Dr. Omar Suleiman & Sh. Ali Hammuda

Do You Really Want to Meet Allah? I Dhul Hijjah Series | Dr. Omar Suleiman & Sh. Ali Hammuda

Dhul Hijjah: Don't Miss The Point | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman

TRAILER: The Book of Heart Softeners | Dhul Hijjah 2026 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Ali Hammuda

When 40 Prophets Were Killed | Signs of the Hour Ep. 5

You're Not A Lost Cause | Khutbah by Sh. Elshinawy

20 Verses of Qur’an That Protect from Dajjal | Signs of the Hour Ep. 4

Salma (ra) and Ubaydullah ibn Abu Rafi (ra): A Legacy of Serving the Ahl al-Bayt | The Firsts

They Are Allah's Wake-Up Call to You | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman

The pursuit of fairness and equity within society based on Islamic principles of rights and responsibilities. It involves advocating for the oppressed and ensuring economic balance.

Social Justice

Palestine’s 1936 Great Revolt: A lie that divided Muslims and Christians | Dr. Omar Suleiman

Was Dajjal Alive During The Prophet’s ﷺ Time? | Signs of the Hour Ep. 3

Abu Rafi al-Qibti (ra): The Man Inside the Prophet’s ﷺ Home | The Firsts

A Love Story In The Year of Grief | Khutbah by Sh. Elshinawy

5 Signs That Happened in the Prophet’s ﷺ Lifetime | Signs of the Hour Ep. 2

Abu Muwayhiba (ra): What Happened on the Prophet’s ﷺ Final Nights | The Firsts

What Did You Call Me?! | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman

Everything You Must Know About The End of Times | Signs of the Hour Ep. 1

You Could See The Blood From Space: Sudan Genocide Explained | Sh. Ammar AlShukry

Should We Show Solidarity with Iran? | Deep Dive: Iran Ep. 3 |  Imam Tom Facchine

Thawban (ra): The One Called “An-Nabawi” | The Firsts

Iran vs. Saudi Arabia: Who Represents the Ummah? | Deep Dive: Iran Ep. 2 |  Imam Tom Facchine

Are You Giving Allah Your Leftovers? | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman

The Promise and Paradox of the Islamic Republic | Deep Dive: Iran Ep. 1 |  Imam Tom Facchine

Safina (ra): The Prophet’s ﷺ “Ship” | The Firsts

Easter & The Illusion of Victory | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman

Do You Only Worship Allah When Life Is Easy? | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman

Who's Your Real Enemy? | Snapshots with Imam Tom Facchine

New Eid Khutbah 2026 | How Do The Angels See You Now? - Dr. Omar Suleiman

Juz 30: Love Al-Razzaq More Than Rizq | Sh. Navaid Aziz

For Every Need And Everything Beyond | Allah's Names: The Name I Need - Ep. 30

Juz 29: Your Spiritual Report Card  | Dr. Nazir Khan

Where Did The Time Go? | Allah's Names: The Name I Need - Ep. 29

Khatm al-Quran Du’a 2026 by Dr. Omar Suleiman

Juz 28: How To Truly Be Conscious of Allah | Dr. Jinan Yousef

What If Your Worst Years Were a Setup? | Allah's Names: The Name I Need - Ep. 28

Juz 27: The Night You Give Everything | Sh. Abu Bakr Zoud

Loving the People Who Remember Allah | Midnight Majlis S2 Ep. 7

The Name You Call Upon on Laylatul Qadr | Allah's Names: The Name I Need - Ep. 27

27th Night Special Du’a Stream by Dr. Omar Suleiman #LaylatulQadr

Juz 26: Don’t Run From Struggle | Sh. Mikaeel Smith

The Beauty of the Light of Allah | Midnight Majlis S2 Ep. 5

Singling Out the 27th Night for Worship? | Ramadan Pause and Reflect #12

Did Allah Forget About Me? | Allah's Names: The Name I Need - Ep. 26

Leave Your Nafs Behind and Come to Allah | Midnight Majlis S2 Ep. 6

Juz 25: God Is Not A Mystery | Sh. Ibrahim Hindy

What Happens Between You and Allah in Prayer | Allah's Names: The Name I Need - Ep. 25

The Secret to Allah’s Forgiveness | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman

Juz 24: Candid Conversations with Allah | Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed

Why Does Allah Ask Us to Be Patient? | Allah's Names: The Name I Need - Ep. 24

Freeing Yourself From Other Than Allah | Midnight Majlis S2 Ep. 4

Allah Will Love You For Your Dhikr | Midnight Majlis S2 Ep. 3

Pay Attention to the Masjid Al-Aqsa Shutdown | Ramadan Pause and Reflect #11

Juz 23: Facing Your Trials With Honor | Dr. Farah Islam

Why Won't Allah Heal What's Hurting Me? | Allah's Names: The Name I Need - Ep. 23

How Can You Despair of the Lord of Laylatul Qadr? | Ramadan Pause and Reflect #10

Juz 22: Appreciating Muhammad ﷺ | Sh. Omar Hajjaj

Your Dhikr Makes You Beautiful | Midnight Majlis S2 Ep. 2

The Strength That Comes From Allah  | Allah's Names: The Name I Need - Ep. 22

How to Build Your Laylatul Qadr Du'a List | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman

Juz 21: Allah Is The Author of History | Sr. Sarah Sultan

Why Does Allah Give Some People More Than Others?  | Allah's Names: The Name I Need - Ep. 21

When Your Heart Makes Dhikr | Midnight Majlis S2 Ep1

Juz 20: Allah’s Loud and Silent Revelations | Sh. Hisham Abu Yusuf

What If Laylatul Qadr Is The Wrong Night? | Ramadan Pause and Reflect #9

Why Doesn’t Allah Stop Injustice Immediately?  | Allah's Names: The Name I Need - Ep. 20

The Truth About Muslims Hating America

Juz 19: What Makes You Valuable to Allah? | Ust. Roohi Tahir

How Allah Changes the Impossible  | Allah's Names: The Name I Need - Ep. 19

The Math of Allah's Mercy | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman

Juz 18: The Qur’an Is A Cure | Dr. Tesneem Alkiek

Why Allah Lets Tyrants Rise  | Allah's Names: The Name I Need - Ep. 18

Sharia Takeovers and Middle East Chaos | Ramadan Pause and Reflect #8

The Wisdom Behind Your Pain  | Allah's Names: The Name I Need - Ep. 17

Juz 17: When Allah Chooses You, How Will You Respond? | Sh. Yousef Wahb

Juz 16: Can You Be Patient With Allah? | Ust. Lobna Mulla

The Beauty of Allah's Timing  | Allah's Names: The Name I Need - Ep. 16

Juz 15: Join the Heavens in Glorifying Allah | Sh. Mohamud Mohamed

Why The Epstein Empire Attacked Iran | Ramadan Pause and Reflect #7

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Abdullah Oduro is a first generation Ghanian native that converted to Islam in 1997.  He graduated from the College of Islamic Law from the University of AlMadinah in 2007 and is the imam at the Islamic Center of Coppell. Shaykh Abdullah leads a team providing unique and comprehensive resources for new Muslim converts and institutional convert care.

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Qur’an 30 for 30 | Season 6

This section houses raw data and statistical collections used for research and analysis on Muslim demographics and trends. It serves as a resource for researchers seeking empirical evidence to support studies on contemporary Islamic issues.

Datasets

Spiritual beings created from light who carry out God's commandments without hesitation. They play various roles in the cosmos, including recording deeds and delivering revelations.

Angels

The recorded sayings, actions, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad, which provide practical guidance and context to the Quran. They form a secondary source of Islamic law and offer insight into the Prophet's exemplary character.

Hadith

Messengers sent by God to guide humanity back to monotheism and righteous living. From Adam to Muhammad, these chosen individuals conveyed divine revelations and served as moral exemplars.

Prophets

Known as Qadar, this concept refers to God's eternal knowledge and control over all things, good and bad. It encompasses the belief that everything occurs according to His will and wisdom.

Divine Decree

Sharia, or Islamic law, is the divinely ordained path governing ritual devotion and aspects of daily life. This section covers research on Islamic jurisprudence, including worship, commerce, family law, and penal codes.

Sharia

The theoretical framework and principles used to derive rulings from the primary sources of Islam. It involves the study of legal theory, textual interpretation, and the rules of deduction.

Methodology (usul)

The human understanding and application of Divine Law to practical life situations. It deals with the detailed rules governing acts of worship, transactions, and social conduct.

Jurisprudence (fiqh)

This section explores how Islamic maxims can address contemporary political questions and enrich our social landscapes. Content covers identity, ideologies, social justice, and more from an Islamic ethical perspective.

Politics & Practical Theology

An exploration of what it means to be Muslim in the modern world, balancing religious commitment with cultural affiliations. It addresses the challenges of self-definition and belonging in diverse societies.

Identity

An analysis of modern philosophical and political movements through the lens of Islamic thought. This includes engaging with secularism and liberalism to understand their compatibility with Islamic values.

Contemporary Ideologies

The study and critique of anti-Muslim prejudice, discrimination, and irrational fear. It examines the root causes, manifestations, and impacts of hatred against Islam and Muslims.

Islamophobia

This section provides research on trauma and adversity from a psychospiritual perspective and theoretical and empirical research on the psychological processes involved in belief, doubt, and religious identity.

Psychology & Mental Health

A psychological and spiritual perspective on enduring emotional pain and suffering. This topic explores healing mechanisms found within Islamic traditions and modern psychology.

Trauma

The study of the human mind and behavior integrated with Islamic insights on the soul. It seeks to understand mental health, emotional well-being, and personality development.

General Psychology

Islamic history provides a rich resource of wisdom from the Prophet's life and the legacy of scholars to help us navigate present challenges. This heritage offers insights to address current issues and misunderstandings.

History

This section examines the historical expansion of Islam from the Arabian Peninsula to global regions through trade, migration, and intellectual exchange. It highlights the diverse factors that facilitated the growth of the Muslim community and the establishment of Islamic cultures worldwide.

Spread of Islam

Explore the rich heritage of Islamic civilization, including its profound contributions to art, architecture, science, and philosophy. This section highlights the Golden Age and the enduring legacy of Muslim scholars and societies that have shaped human history.

Islamic Civilization

This topic discusses the presence, history, and experiences of Muslim communities living in Western nations. It addresses contemporary challenges regarding identity and integration while highlighting the positive contributions of Muslims to Western societies.

Islam in the West

This section addresses the intersection of Islam and the physical sciences, examining Islamic teachings on the natural world, health, environment, and technology. It explores key questions regarding the relationship between science and religion, views on biological evolution, and the flourishing of scientific thought within Islamic civilization.

Nature & Science

This section analyzes the scientific theory of evolution through the lens of Islamic theology and scripture. It navigates various scholarly interpretations regarding the origins of life and human existence, addressing the compatibility of faith and modern biology.

Evolution

This category focuses on the Islamic concept of stewardship (Khilafah) and the religious moral obligation to protect the natural world. It covers teachings on conservation, sustainability, and the ethical treatment of the environment as a trust from God.

Environment

Examine the intersection of modern technology and Islamic ethics, exploring how digital advancements impact faith and society. This section discusses the responsible use of innovation and the challenges posed by new technologies in maintaining spiritual well-being.

Technology

This section covers Islamic perspectives on physical and mental well-being, emphasizing the body as a trust. It explores prophetic guidance on hygiene and medicine alongside contemporary bioethical discussions regarding healthcare and medical treatments.

Health

This section includes theoretical and empirical research on parenting, education, culture, marriage, and other content related to social interactions.

Family & Community

Find resources and guidance on raising children with strong Islamic values and character. This category offers practical advice on nurturing faith, discipline, and emotional development within the family unit.

Parenting

This section emphasizes the high value Islam places on seeking knowledge, covering both religious and secular learning. It explores historical educational models and contemporary approaches to fostering intellectual curiosity and spiritual growth.

Education

Explore the diverse cultural expressions within the global Muslim community and how they intersect with religious practice. This category helps distinguish between universal Islamic principles and specific regional traditions or customs.

Culture

This category provides guidance on the sacred bond of marriage, addressing spousal rights, responsibilities, and conflict resolution. It offers insights from the Quran and Sunnah to help couples build strong, tranquil, and loving relationships.

Marriage

Our data section includes research reports, data visualizations, and information on our empirical studies. You can find our datasets here, as Yaqeen makes its data available to the public for secondary analysis.

Data

Access detailed analytical reports and white papers covering various social, religious, and academic topics relevant to the Muslim community. These documents provide in-depth research and key findings for educators, leaders, and the general public.

Qur’an 30 for 30 | Season 6

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