Podcasts about valley ranch islamic center

This episode is the final installment of a three-part series on redemption and renewal. Imam Omar Suleiman describes redemption as a change in the cravings of the soul, and underscores the importance of generosity and charity for Muslims—especially at this time. He also speaks to the experience of Muslims living as a minority in the United States while fasting during Ramadan.Imam Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, and an Adjunct Professor of Islamic Studies in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program at SMU (Southern Methodist University). He is also the Resident Scholar at Valley Ranch Islamic Center and Co-Chair Emeritus of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square.

We sit down with Shaykh Yaser Birjas, Imam at Valley Ranch Islamic Center and Head of the Islamic Law and Theory Department at Al-Maghrib Institute. How did Allah SWT guide him to dedicate his life to dawah, and what took him from Kuwait to Madinah, Bosnia, and finally Texas? We discuss his relationship and memories with the late Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef (ra), the Muslim marriage scene, and the importance of pre-marital counseling. Want to watch this episode too? Click here!Follow Dr. Omar Suleiman on all platforms! YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Follow Sh. Ammar Alshukry on all platforms! YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok

In this episode of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center podcast we talk to Nahela Morales. In her amazing story we hear her talk about her journey to Islam and how Hajj became the ultimate culmination of all that she could have hoped for!

In this episode of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center podcast we talk to Sh. Yaser Birjas. He speaks about how he was rushed during his first hajj and then savored it the second time he went. He also speaks about connecting the mind, body, and soul to truly experience it how its meant to be experienced. 

In this episode of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center podcast, we talk to Dr. Omar Suleiman. He recounts his first few hajj journeys and discusses why preparing for hajj is the only way to really experience it to the fullest. 

As the political polarization divides the US population, the once ideas of social progress turned again into securitarian attempts to protect the borders, the job market, the national identity, therefore reviving the White Supremacy mindset. The acceptance of violence, racism and social injustice nurtured the institutionalization of the fears depleting the State engagement to dignity. George Floyd's death crystallized the wrath of the minorities seeking for a systemic change with the unprecedented massive support of the majority. As a Muslim clerical and human rights activist, Imam Dr Omar Suleiman will share his perspectives on the renewal of the new Civil Rights movements. In a discussion with the French activist Dr Maïmonatou Mar, he will talk about the need to tackle the democratic crisis through a two side strategy: radical and human of reformation (top down) and community empowerment (bottom up). From an updated narration of State racism, Imam Dr Omar Suleiman will point at the urgent need for institutional reforms to collectively break free from social injustice. If rooted in a racial American story of White Supremacy, his description of social injustice will echo with other types of nationalisms worldwide, all of them being threats to life of the most deprived. Imam Dr Omar Suleiman will highlight as well the crucial importance of smart intersectional alliances to restore power and dignity of each and everyone through communities. He will illustrate it with his multiple experiences, including the Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, a multi-faith coalition of clergy for peace and justice operating at the Border.  SPEAKERSImam Dr. Omar Suleiman is a world renowned scholar and theologically driven activist for human rights. He is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University. He's also the resident scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center and Co-Chair Emeritus of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, a multi-faith coalition of clergy for peace and justice. He frequently writes for CNN, USA Today, The Guardian, Huffpo, and The Dallas Morning News.His career started in his hometown of New Orleans where he served as the Imam of the Jefferson Muslim Association in New Orleans for 6 years and directed the "Muslims for Humanity" Hurricane Katrina Relief effort. It was in this time that he was noted on a national level as being a strong advocate of community service, interfaith dialogue, and social justice. Most recently, he was recognized by CNN as one of the 25 most influential Muslims in America and included amongst the Fredrick Douglass 200 most influential Americans whose modern day work embody the legacy of the great abolitionist. Maïmonatou Mar, phD, is the cofounder of Gribouilli, the French social venture empowering domestic workers. Gribouilli launched the first community for nannies in Paris. They are key workers but invisible: mainly middle-age women with migration backgrounds who suffered from isolation and the digital divide. Nearly a thousand nannies benefit from information, P2P learning, basic learning and soft skills class for their economic inclusion and access to decent work. Gribouilli offers leadership programs through an Ambassador program for nannies. Ambassadors of Gribouilli therefore collaborate with public-private partners to improve the public policies. They also develop a coop with more inclusive and accessible commercial services to the benefit of the families. Gribouilli is a 3yr multi-award winning organization (Prizes from Paris City, the Foundations JL Lagardère and Deloitte...). Maïmonatou is an A. de Rothschild Fellow, CXC/Ashoka Fellow and a 2020 Paris Talent. 

Imam Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, and an Adjunct Professor of Islamic Studies in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program at SMU (Southern Methodist University). He is also the Resident Scholar at Valley Ranch Islamic Center and Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square. He holds a Bachelors in Accounting, a Bachelors in Islamic Law, a Masters in Islamic Finance, a Masters in Political History, and is currently pursuing a Phd. in Islamic Thought and Civilization from the International Islamic University of Malaysia.

The release date of this episode is the same date as Isra and Miraj in our Islamic calendar. This is a significant night and date into our tradition and faith. It was an honor to have Imam Omar Suleiman share with us how our fitness journey and working for our goals can be related to the journey Prophet Muhammad s.a.w took! Imam Omar Suleiman is a world-renowned scholar and civil rights, activist. He is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University. He's also the resident scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center and Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, faith leaders united for peace and justice.  He's also the founder of MUHSEN, a non-profit umbrella organization serving the community to establish a more inclusive “Special Friendly" environment for our Brothers & Sisters of all Disabilities. To learn more about Yaqeen Institute, please visit https://yaqeeninstitute.org/. And to learn more about Muhsen please visit https://muhsen.org/ You can also follow Imam Omar on social media at Omar Suleiman on Facebook and ImamOmarSuleiman on Instagram as well as on Twitter!  Do not forget the Ramadan Prep Challenge starts on April 8th this year! To sign up, visit www.befit4akhirah.com before the doors close down. Let's get active with a purpose and let's get ready for Ramadan! Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.

Jummah Khutbah at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center – Forgive But Should You Forget? Knowing When To Give A Second Chance. Sheikh Omar Suleiman deals with this very important issue – to forgive or not? Grudges, slights, stab in the backs these days, as in the bygone days, leads to generations of feuding. More so ... Read more

Jumah Khutbah/Lecture at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center – You are on your own: Take charge of your life. July 07, 2017.

Moving Forward after Ramadan: Self Improvement… This talk was delivered at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center.

This talk was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center

This talk was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center

Jummah Khutbah at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center – Al-Istagfaar…Seeking Forgiveness At The End Of Ramadan 2017-06-23 – Ramadan 2017

Quran: The Divine Revelation – This talk was delivered at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-20

Planning your next year tonight – This talk was delivered at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-21

Preparing for death: Journey of the hereafter – This talk was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center 2017-06-21 – Ramadan 2017

Being Truthful to Allah – This talk was delivered at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-19

Istiqamah, remaining on the straight path – This talk was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center 2017-06-19 – Ramadan 2017

Dropping out of the path to Allah – This talk was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center 2017-06-18 – Ramadan 2017

Remaining Steadfast, how? – This talk was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center 2017-06-21 – Ramadan 2017

What are you praying for? How to properly divide your duas (supplications) – This talk was delivered at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-17

Reflections on Terrorist Attack in Finsbury Park and Sister Nabra’s killing – This talk was delivered at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-18

Jummah Khutbah at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center – Let somebody else do it – passing up on good deeds & opportunities 2017-06-16 – Ramadan 2017

Am I a Pharaoh? The pitfalls of Narcissism – This talk was delivered at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-13

Surah An-Noor, an example of Family Etiquette 24:58-61 – This talk was delivered at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-12

The need for Validation and Approval – This talk was delivered at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-11

Public Speaking from the words of Prophet Musa (Taha 20:25:35) – This talk was delivered at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-10 – Ramadan 2017

A Protection against Fitnah (Surat AlKahf) – This talk was delivered at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-09 – Ramadan 2017

Use your blessings wisely – This talk was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-08 – Ramadan 2017

Finding Comfort with the Divine – Surah Ar-Ra’ad 13:28 Post Taraweeh talk at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-07

The Story of Yousuf – Why is it the Best of them all? Post Taraweeh talk at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-06

Falaq is dedicated to delivering highly effective, enjoyable and engaging programs that will empower our clients to discover their true potential through excellence in consultancy, training & development.  Public Event with Sh Omar Suleiman....   Sheikh Omar Suleiman is the President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University. He's also the resident scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center and Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, a multi-faith alliance for peace and justice. Originally from New Orleans, LA, he began his journey of traditional Islamic learning in the year 2000 and has spent years studying in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Malaysia, etc. Upon becoming certified in various traditional sciences, he completed a Bachelors degree in Islamic law, a Bachelors degree in Accounting, a Masters degree in Islamic finance, a Masters Degree in Political History, and is in the process of completing his PhD from the International Islamic University of Malaysia in Islamic Thought and Civilization. His career started in his hometown of New Orleans where he served as the Imam of the Jefferson Muslim Association in New Orleans for 6 years and directed the ICNA Relief “Muslims for Humanity” Hurricane Katrina Relief effort. It was in this time that he was noted on a national level as being a strong advocate of community service, interfaith dialogue, and social justice. He co-founded the East Jefferson Interfaith Clergy Association and was awarded for his outstanding civic achievement by the Mayor and City Council of New Orleans in 2010. He then moved to Dallas and became the Resident Scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center in 2013 and more recently, Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks Giving Square. In Dallas, he has been a noted leader and voice for peace, and has partaken as a representative of the Muslim Community in many city functions. He has since been a guest at various national functions to share his experiences in community building. Shaykh Omar most recently founded the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research which is a think tank that focuses on instilling conviction based on Islamic texts, and producing contribution. He also founded M.U.H.S.E.N (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs), a nonprofit umbrella organization serving the community to establish a more inclusive “Special Friendly” environment for our Brothers & Sisters of all Disabilities. Shaykh Omar has taught Islamic Studies at the university level since 2008 with Mishkah University, Al Maghrib Institute, Bayyinah Institute, and the Islamic Seminary of America. In media, he's one of the creators of the internationally acclaimed “Inspiration Series” which has reached millions of Muslims and Non Muslims through YouTube and Islamic Television stations worldwide. He's also known for his series on Quran weekly as well as his contributions to Hadith of the Day.  

May Allah have mercy on my brother Moses PBUH – This talk was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-05

Repenting from hypocrisy and lying – This talk was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-04

The #1 Ramadan Good Deed – Good Manners – Jummah Khutbah @ the Valley Ranch Islamic Center. 2017-06-02 – Ramadan 2017

Sh. Yaser Birjas talks about Islamophobia in the Quran at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center 2017-05-29

Quran as a source of Guidance 2017-05-27 at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center

What’s Your Secret? 2017-05-28 at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center

When True Brotherhood Is In Danger…Shaytan Will Be There This Jumuah talk was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center on April 21, 2017.

Al-Isra and al-Miraj: The Magnificent Journey This talk was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center on April 20, 2017.

This Jumuah talk was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center on May 19, 2017.

Ramadan and Family Life This talk was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center on May 17, 2017.

Sha’ban = Warming Up For Ramadan This talk was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center on April 27, 2017.

Ramadan & the Qur’an This talk was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center on May 4, 2017.

This lecture was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center on Feb 10, 2017.

This lecture was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center on Feb 24, 2017.

This Jumuah lecture was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center on Mar 10, 2017.

The Heart: The Vessel Of Taqwa This talk was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center on Mar 30, 2017.

My Lord Forgive Me For I Have Sinned, A Lot. This talk was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center on April 6, 2017.

Faith at its worst and best – What is Eman? This talk was given at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center on April 13, 2017.

Mahin, SIM and Sh. Amir talk to Imam Omar Suleiman about his childhood in Louisiana, activism and the Dallas-Fort Worth shootings. Imam Omar Suleiman is the President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University. He’s also the resident scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center, and Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, a multi-faith alliance for peace and justice. 

Jumuah Khutbah at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center on April 28, 2017.

Would you have paid attention? A moving story. Jumuah Khutbah delivered at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center on April 7, 2017.

An in depth lecture about it’s virtues, practices, and how to gear up for Ramadan. April 27, 2017 at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center.

In this khutbah Sh Yaser Birjas discusses the necessity of trying to bring change to the community irrespective of age. Opportunity is something that you make, it doesn’t necessarily just come to you. Jan 6, 2017 at Valley Ranch Islamic Center

In this Jumuah Khutbah/Talk Sheikh Yaser advises us on staying positive during time of difficulty. Valley Ranch Islamic Center

Sh Yaser Birjas discusses the explanation and in depth meaning of the commonly recited six verses of Surah al Kafirun. Valley Ranch Islamic Center

Tafseer of Surah Al-Fil – Shaykh Yaser Birjas at Valley Ranch Islamic Center