The Firsts Youtube Video Playlist
There are forerunners in every age and circumstance. They rise to the occasion, and inspire a generation. They are the firsts that are chosen to lead the way for humanity. In this series, we will go through not only the famous firsts in Islamic history, but the firsts that are distinguished in the hereafter.
Join Sh. Omar Suleiman weekly as he dives into stories of the Sahaba (ra), the first believers, with emphasis on how they dealt with being the firsts of their kind and how we can aspire to be like them.
Omar Ibn Khataab (r.a.) ~ The Convert Who Changed the World
The most consequential conversion in the history of Islam is undoubtedly that of Omar Ibn Al Khattab (ra). His quest for the truth, and willingness to do anything for it, earned him the title of “Al-Farooq” by the Prophet ﷺ himself.
At 36:28, we listen to this clip at our Halaqa and discuss the PERFECT Timing of Allah that to others is just a mere coincidence but to a believer, we know it is a Sign from Allah (S.W.T.) and we discuss personal experiences we can relate to this amazing event in Omar Ibn Khataabs’ (r.a.) life.
See Surah 69 Ayah 40-42 and Surah 20 as referenced in this video.