Qur'an 30 for 30, a Yaqeen Series

Sh. Hisham Abu Yusuf joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as he beautifully recites a portion of Juz 20. They then reflect on how the Qur’an keeps us humble, Allah’s presence and actions in His creation and in our lives, and the raw conversations we need to have with Allah in the last 10 nights of Ramadan.

We all have moments when we feel small and insignificant. In this episode, Dr. Tesneem Alkiek reminds us of a powerful du’a from Surah Mu’minun to say in these moments.

Why do we give up on making du’a? Ust. Lobna Mulla joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to discuss a unique perspective on the power of du’a and why many of us struggle to remain persistent in making it. She emphasizes the importance of patience with Allah, especially when the outcomes aren’t what we expected. Ust. Lobna also shares practical tips on how to approach du’a more effectively.

“What is our purpose?” Everyone wonders about the answer to this question. Ustadha Taimiyyah Zubair joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to reflect on the vast blessings of Allah and the purpose behind creation, drawing from Surah an-Nahl, also known as the surah of blessings. She explores how to recognize both the blessings we see and those we may be unaware of.

What can we learn from past Prophetic experiences? In reflections on Surah Hud, Sh. Omar Hedroug joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to offer insight into verses that highlight what it means when Allah describes Himself as Al-Hafidh, Al-Qareeb (The Most Near) and Al-Mujeeb (The One Who Answers).

Many people struggle to love and obey a fictional god they have created in their minds—instead of learning what Allah has taught us about Himself. Dr. Suleiman Hani joins our hosts for a deep reflection on verses from Surah al-Anfal and Surah al-Tawbah, exploring moments of uncertainty, trials, and divine tests.

Trying your best to do good but not seeing the outcome you want? It’s time to reflect on how you define success. The hosts are joined by Sh. Shabir Hassan to reflect on Prophets who had no followers, ways of seeking validation, being among “the few”, and acting for Allah’s sake. The du’a mentioned in the discussion: اللَّهُمَّ اسْتَخْدِمْنَا وَلَا تَسْتَبْدِلْنَا Allahumma astakhdimna wa la tastabdilna. “O Allah, use us and do not replace us.”

How do I know if I’m a hypocrite? Sh. Asim Khan joins the hosts to explore powerful verses from Juz 6 of the Qur’an that expose the reality of hypocrisy — including those who claim to love Allah while their actions tell a different story. The speakers examine how hypocrisy can hide behind outward displays of religiosity, religious symbols, and pious language, yet become evident in how a person treats their own family.