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Imam Omar Suleiman to offer Prayer in Congress


Published: May 9, 2019 • Updated: January 12, 2022

Author: Yaqeen Institute

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Imam Omar Suleiman, founder and president of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, will serve as the congressional guest chaplain at the invitation of Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D) of Dallas on May 9, 2019. The prayer will be delivered at 12 PM ET on the House floor, after which Rep. Johnson will offer a few remarks. The prayer will be live-streamed on CSPAN and posted on Yaqeen’s website and social media outlets immediately after.
Imam Omar has worked with Rep. Johnson on several initiatives including the Ramadan resolution introduced in Congress on May 3, 2019. Rep. Johnson issued the following statement regarding the resolution: “As Muslims across our nation and the world prepare to observe the holy Islamic month of Ramadan, it is important that we join them in recognizing the great significance these 30 days hold. For the entirety of the month, Muslim men and women of faith seek to be stewards of peace, brotherhood, and virtue,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “The ideals of this month call on all to engage in contemplation and self-reflection in order to achieve self-betterment. It is an honor to join together with our nation’s 3 million American Muslims in celebrating this month of generosity, compassion, empathy, and spiritual renewal. I am delighted to wish all Muslims a joyous and fulfilling Ramadan Mubarak!”
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