Yaqeen Ramadan & Dhul Hijjah Series

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Welcome to Yaqeen Ramadan and Dhul Hijjah Series - a podcast channel that houses Yaqeen's original and popular Ramadan and Dhul Hijjah series!

  1. 1H AGO

    Why Allah Lets Tyrants Rise | Allah's Names Ep. 18 | Dr. Omar Suleiman | Ramadan Series 2026

    Sometimes it isn’t your own mistakes that break you. Sometimes it is someone else’s injustice. A manipulative boss. A toxic family member. Or a tyrant who seems untouchable. In those moments, it is easy to wonder: Why does Allah allow evil to continue? Why do oppressors seem to escape justice? In this episode of The Name I Need, Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on three of Allah’s Majestic Names that are not meant to be imitated by human beings but sought as refuge in moments of injustice and pain. Through the Names Al-Qahhar (The Overpowering), Al-Jabbar (The Restorer), and Al-Mutakabbir (The Supremely Great), we are reminded that every tyrant, every oppressor, and every false power ultimately falls before Allah. From the story of Yusuf (AS) in prison to the downfall of Pharaoh and other tyrants in history, this episode explores how Allah humbles arrogance, heals the broken, and restores justice with perfect precision. If you have ever felt crushed by someone’s power or wondered why injustice persists, this reminder will show you why Allah’s delay is never neglect and why every oppressor eventually meets the One who overpowers all. 00:00 Allah Sees the Pain of the Oppressed 00:29 Which Names of Allah We Reflect and Which We Fear 01:15 Al-Qahhar: The Overpowering One 01:34 Allah’s Delay Is Not Neglect 02:51 Yusuf (AS) and the Illusion of Prison Power 04:50 How Allah Brings Down Tyrants 06:05 The Day Tyrants Face Judgment 06:34 Al-Jabbar: The One Who Heals the Broken 08:15 Al-Mutakabbir: Allah’s True Greatness 10:36 Beware the Pharaoh Within 11:45 Calling Upon Allah’s Powerful Names 12:08 Closing Du'a: A Du'a for the Oppressed and the Broken https://yaqeeninstitute.org NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

    14 min
  2. 2D AGO

    The Beauty of Allah's Timing | Allah's Names Ep. 16 | Dr. Omar Suleiman | Ramadan Series 2026

    Why does it feel like everyone else is moving forward while you’re stuck waiting? When trials feel long or blessings pass too quickly, it’s easy to feel frustrated with the timing of life. But the Prophet ﷺ warned that when we curse time, we are actually speaking against the One who controls it. In this episode of The Name I Need, Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the Divine Names Al-Qaabid (The Withholder), Al-Baasit (The Expander), Al-Muqaddim (The One who brings forward), and Al-Muʾakhir (The One who delays). These names teach us that what feels like restriction may actually be protection, and what feels like delay may be preparation for something greater. Through reflections on the story of Prophet Yusuf (AS) and the rhythm of hardship and ease in our lives, this episode reminds us that Allah controls every moment with perfect wisdom. If you’ve ever wondered why your du’a feels delayed or why life seems paused, this is a reminder to trust the One who holds time itself.  00:00 Why Cursing Time Is Dangerous  00:31 Why Waiting and Delays Hurt So Much  01:21 Who Really Controls the “Remote” of Your Life  02:09 The Hidden Blessings in the Waiting  03:16 Allah Withholds and Expands  03:39 Wealth and Hardship Are Both Tests  04:36 The Great Justice of the Hereafter  05:08 Every Night Your Soul Is Returned  06:03 The Inhale and Exhale of the Soul  06:32 The Prophet’s Squeeze Before Expansion  07:29 Cycles of Strength and Hardship in History  08:53 The Perfect Timing in Yusuf’s Story  09:40 Learning to Trust Allah’s Pace  10:10 A Du’a for Contentment With Allah’s Decree  11:49 Repentance and Looking Inward  12:59 Closing Du'a: A Du'a to Trust Allah's Timing https://yaqeeninstitute.org NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

    14 min
  3. 3D AGO

    The Way Out When Life Feels Stuck | Allah's Names Ep. 15 | Dr. Omar Suleiman | Ramadan Series 2026

    Ever feel like you’re stuck refreshing the same problems and hoping for a different result? Life rarely moves in a straight line. Instead, it moves in cycles. We experience strength and weakness, success and loss, ease and hardship. Yet when those cycles repeat, life can start to feel stuck. Sometimes a familiar sin returns. Other times a struggle lingers longer than expected. And occasionally an unanswered du'a weighs heavily on the heart. In this episode, Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the Divine Names Al-Ghani (The Self-Sufficient), Al-Hamid (The Praiseworthy), and Al-Fattah (The Opener). Through these names, we begin to understand how Allah brings contentment to the heart and opens doors we cannot see. So if life feels stuck right now, this reminder explores how gratitude, worship, and trust in Allah can reshape the very cycles that once felt impossible to escape. 00:00 Life Moves in Cycles 00:44 When Days of Pain Rotate 01:32 The Cycle of Worldly Possessions 02:32 From Strength Back to Weakness 03:13 Breaking the Cycle of Sin 04:26 Finding Contentment Through Worship 05:02 Al-Ghaniyy: The Self-Sufficient 06:50 Al-Hameed: The Meaning of True Praise 08:02 Gratitude in Hardship and Ease 09:04 Al-Fattah: The One Who Opens Doors 10:39 When Allah Opens a Way Forward 12:25 The Final Opening and Justice 13:06 Closing Du'a: A Du'a for When Doors Feel Closed https://yaqeeninstitute.org NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

    14 min
  4. 4D AGO

    Finding Stillness In A Loud World | Allah's Names Ep. 14 | Dr. Omar Suleiman | Ramadan Series 2026

    How do you find peace when the world feels loud, unstable, and overwhelming? You weren’t created for a life without storms. You were given what you need to remain steady within them. When everything around you feels chaotic, it’s easy to search for peace in circumstances. But real peace doesn’t come from controlling the world — it comes from knowing the One who’s perfect above it. Drawing from the angels’ constant tasbih, the du’a of Yunus (AS) in the depths of the ocean, the meaning of spiritual purification, and the promise of salaam in the Hereafter, this reminder shows how stillness is found in knowing Allah’s perfection, trusting His plan, and remembering His reward in Jannah. Peace begins when you know Him as Al-Quddus — the Most Pure — and As-Salam — the Source of Peace. It deepens in salah, spreads through salam, and settles in the heart that trusts Him. If the noise of this world has left you restless, this reflection will help you return to the Source of calm. Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the Names of Allah Al-Quddus and As-Salam and how they anchor the believer in peace even in the middle of life’s storms. 00:00 From a Restless World to Real Peace 00:56 The Three Foundations of Peace 01:33 The Names of Divine Perfection 02:50 Worshiping Like the Angels 04:44 Tasbih in the Depths of the Ocean 05:51 Purified by Al-Quddus 07:07 Becoming Worthy of Sacred Spaces 08:13 Cleansing the Heart from Within 09:43 As-Salam and Peace in Salah 11:31 Jannah: The Home of Eternal Peace 13:09 Closing Supplication https://yaqeeninstitute.org NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

    14 min
  5. 5D AGO

    When You Need to Be Seen | Allah's Names Ep. 13 | Dr. Omar Suleiman | Ramadan Series 2026

    Ever feel like people only see your highlight reel while you’re left alone with the hidden reel? The parts you edit out because they’re too painful. Too messy. Too complicated to explain. Is your loneliness starting to take over? We live in a world where cameras capture our faces but miss our hearts. Everyone sees something, but few people truly see you. We crave to be understood, yet we’re afraid of being exposed. We want connection, but we fear judgment. But what if the only gaze that truly matters isn’t one that hunts for your faults? What if it’s One that heals your wounds? What if being watched by Allah isn’t something to fear, but something that protects you? In this episode, Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the Divine Names Al-Baseer, Ash-Shaheed, Ar-Raqeeb, and As-Sitteer. He explores what it means that Allah sees you completely. Not just your actions, but your private struggles. Not just your mistakes, but your intentions. And why Allah sometimes covers your sins even when you’ve forgotten to cover them yourself. If you’ve ever felt unseen, monitored, exposed, or alone, this conversation will reshape how you understand being seen by Allah. It may even bring a kind of peace you didn’t know you were missing. 00:00 Al-Baseer: Truly Seen by Allah 00:54 Through Every Layer of Darkness 01:49 Worship with Awareness (Ihsan) 02:24 The Gift of Inner Sight 02:42 Ash-Shaheed: The Ever-Present Witness 04:35 Ar-Raqeeb: The Ever-Watchful 05:58 How Sin Takes Root in the Heart 06:59 The Sweetness of Muraqabah (Self-Vigilance) 07:42 The Power of Secret Good Deeds 08:07 As-Sateer: The Concealer of Faults 09:21 Covering Others as Allah Covers You 10:05 The Danger of Fault-Finding 10:54 Allah Sees You 11:55 Closing Du'a: A Du'a for When You Feel Invisible https://yaqeeninstitute.org NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

    13 min
  6. FEB 28

    Why Do My Prayers Feel Unheard? | Allah's Names Ep. 11 | Dr. Omar Suleiman | Ramadan Series 2026

    Have you ever wondered if your prayer is actually being heard? There are moments when you whisper into the dark and ask yourself whether anyone is listening. But what if the One you are calling upon was already listening before you even spoke? Allah is never distant. He hears what is spoken and what is still forming in the heart. He knows the silent plea before it becomes a sound. When you turn to Him in du’a, you aren't trying to reach across a gap. You're responding to a Lord who is already near. In this episode, Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the Names As-Samee’, Al-Qareeb, and Al-Mujeeb, exploring what it truly means that Allah hears all things, draws close to His servants, and responds in wisdom. What does it mean for your prayer to be answered? What does divine nearness actually feel like? And how does understanding these Names transform the way you speak to God? If you're searching for a deeper connection, longing for reassurance, or trying to understand why some prayers unfold differently than you expected, this reminder will reshape the way you turn to Allah. The distance between you and Him isn't measured in miles. It's measured in sincerity. 00:00 Does God Hear Me? 01:04 Allah Is All Hearing and All Seeing 01:36 The Power of Silent Du’a 02:15 Zakariya’s Whisper and Answered Prayer 04:38 Closeness to Allah: Comfort or Warning? 06:38 How to Feel Closer to God Through Sacrifice 07:09 Wanting Paradise With Him 07:52 Al-Mujeeb Meaning: The One Who Answers 09:55 How Du’a Changes You 10:20 How to Connect With Allah 11:53 A Du’a to the One Who Always Listens https://yaqeeninstitute.org NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

    13 min

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Welcome to Yaqeen Ramadan and Dhul Hijjah Series - a podcast channel that houses Yaqeen's original and popular Ramadan and Dhul Hijjah series!

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