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The Firsts with Dr. Omar Suleiman

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The Firsts: The Forerunners of Islam is the series that visits trailblazers of the ummah. Those that rise to the occasion, and inspire a generation. Host Sh. Dr. Omar Suleiman dives into the stories of the giants who were the first of their kind in this world, and distinguished in the next. Listen in to revive the personalities buried in history.Let’s meet the Firsts. This series is brought to you by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. We aim to make academic and Islamically-credible scholarship mainstream through accessible resources such as infographics, animations, podcasts, learning materials, and more. Visit www.yaqeeninstitute.org or download the Yaqeen app from the app store to continue dismantling doubts, nurturing conviction, and inspiring contribution, one truth at a time.

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  1. Tamim al-Dari (ra): The Palestinian Sahabi That Met Dajjal

    · 56 min

    A Palestinian companion of the Prophet ﷺ. The first to light up masjids with oil lamps. He loved the Qur’an. He famously met the Dajjal. This is the story of the incredible Tamim al-Dari (ra).

  2. Ammar ibn Yasir (ra): Sacrifice After Trauma

    · 1 h 07 min

    The son of the first martyrs, a martyr himself, and the father of a martyr. Ammar ibn Yasir (ra) was part of a family chosen by Allah for shahadah. Learn his inspiring story, from being one of the first Muslims; facing…

  3. Hasan ibn Ali (ra): The Beloved Grandson of the Prophet ﷺ

    · 1 h 20 min

    The Prophet ﷺ called his grandson a sayyid, and indeed, Hasan (ra) was a master among men. Explore the life and legacy of Hasan ibn Ali (ra) in rich detail: his joyous birth, the Prophet ﷺ’s love for him, his unique…

  4. Husayn ibn Ali (ra): Redefining Victory in Karbala

    · 1 h 28 min

    Who is Husayn (ra)? The beloved grandson of the Prophet ﷺ, a role model for believers in their pursuits of justice, and the master of the youth of Jannah. Dr. Omar Suleiman explores his life in depth: his birth and…

  5. Zaynab bint Ali (ra): A Voice of Courage

    · 46 min

    A granddaughter of the Prophet ﷺ, exemplary for her patience, courage and generosity. She established institutions to support the poor, elderly, and disabled. She persevered after the painful massacre of her family at…

  6. Umm Kulthum bt. Ali (ra): Daughter of Nobility and Tragedy

    · 23 min

    “O daughter of the noble ones!” This was the way to address the younger granddaughter of the Prophet ﷺ, Umm Kulthum bint Ali (ra). She was a woman of piety, like her mother Fatima (ra). In the glimpses we have into her…

  7. Abdullah ibn Ja’far (ra): Son of the Man With Two Wings

    · 12 min

    Born a refugee, embraced by the Prophet ﷺ, and connected to nearly every major trial in early Islamic history, Abdullah ibn Ja'far (ra) lived a life marked by displacement, loss, and legacy. From the shores of…

  8. The Ocean of Knowledge: The Life of Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra)

    · 1 h 30 min

    What made a teenager one of the most trusted scholars of the Qur’an among the Prophet ﷺ’s Companions? In this episode, discover the remarkable life of Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) — the Prophet ﷺ’s cousin, student, and the…

  9. Fadl ibn Abbas (ra): How The Prophet ﷺ Made Him Lower His Gaze

    · 29 min

    He rode behind the Prophet ﷺ, stood by him in battle, and carried him to his final resting place. Fadl ibn Abbas (ra) may not be well-known, but his life was filled with unforgettable moments: from the powerful lesson…

  10. Ubaydullah ibn Abbas (ra): The Rich Little Brother

    · 22 min

    He wasn’t a scholar like his brother, but he found his own way to serve. While Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) became one of the greatest scholars of Islam, his younger brother Ubaydullah (ra) chose a different path: business,…

  11. Qutham ibn Abbas (ra): The Prophet’s ﷺ Lookalike

    · 19 min

    While Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) became known for his knowledge and eloquence, his younger brother Qutham (ra) was known for something else: his striking resemblance to the Prophet ﷺ. In this episode, discover how Qutham,…

  12. Abdullah ibn Umar (ra): The Prophet’s ﷺ Shadow

    · 1 h 37 min

    He walked exactly where the Prophet ﷺ walked. Abdullah ibn Umar (ra) lived a life of unmatched devotion, preserving every detail of the Sunnah, refusing positions of power, and embodying humility, generosity, and…

  13. Abdullah ibn az-Zubayr (ra): The Defender of Mecca

    · 1 h 27 min

    Abdullah ibn az-Zubayr (ra) was no ordinary child. Born into an extraordinary family, his childhood offered glimpses of the fearless warrior he would become. He lived a long life of piety and courage, serving as a…

  14. Urwa ibn az-Zubayr (ra): The First Muslim Historian

    · 1 h 07 min

    While other children dreamed of glory on the battlefield or positions of power, Urwa ibn az-Zubayr (ra) dreamed of knowledge—and he pursued it with unwavering dedication. From a childhood shaped by political turmoil to…

  15. Abdullah ibn Amr (ra): The One Who Preserved The Sunnah

    · 1 h 26 min

    He embraced Islam later in the Prophet ﷺ’s life, but strove to catch up in seeking and serving knowledge, sometimes almost going to extremes in that pursuit. Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-As (ra) became among the first to…

  16. Usama ibn Zayd (ra): The Prophet ﷺ’s Chosen Grandson

    · 1 h 22 min

    At birth, his name was Usama ibn Zayd ibn Muhammad – but he wasn’t the Prophet ﷺ’s biological grandson. He (ra) was born into the house of the Prophet ﷺ, who showered him with love from the day of his birth. This deep…

  17. Fatima bint Qays (ra): She Preserved Hadiths About Dajjal and Divorce

    · 17 min

    A woman of elite status, beauty, and intellect. The home of Fatima bint Qays (ra) became the setting for one of the most pivotal moments in Islamic history. It was in her house that six companions of the Prophet ﷺ…

  18. Zayd ibn Al-Arqam (ra): Exposer of Hypocrites

    · 58 min

    Zayd ibn al-Arqam (ra) — the companion whose truth was confirmed by revelation. Raised by the poet-warrior Abdullah ibn Rawaha (ra), he grew up among the earliest Ansar, too young to fight at Badr and Uhud but chosen…

  19. Umayr ibn Sa’d (ra): First in Salah and Battle

    · 32 min

    He was just a boy — yet Allah revealed a verse of the Qur’an verse to defend him. This is the story of Umayr ibn Sa‘d (ra), who chose truth over family when his guardian uttered words of disbelief. Surah al-Tawbah…

  20. Al-Baraa ibn Aazib (ra): He Described the Grave in Detail

    · 1 h 08 min

    He was only ten when the Prophet ﷺ entered Madinah, a day Al-Baraa ibn Aazib (ra) would never forget. He described the Prophet ﷺ’s face as being “like the light of the full moon”, his character as the example for all,…

  21. Al-Baraa ibn Ma'roor (ra): He Made Two Good Mistakes

    · 26 min

    Long before the qiblah was officially changed, Al-Baraa ibn Ma'roor (ra) chose to pray facing the Ka’bah. What motivated this decision? Known for his unwavering piety and eagerness to do good without being asked,…

  22. Bishr ibn al-Baraa (ra): The Story of the Poisoning of the Prophet ﷺ

    · 24 min

    Like his father, Al-Baraa ibn Ma'roor (ra), Bishr (ra) was an early Muslim and fierce defender of the faith. His story is forever marked by an incredible act of sacrifice. When poisoned food was served to the Prophet…

  23. Umm Mahjan (ra): The Woman Who Cleaned the Masjid

    · 25 min

    To some, she was just the masjid’s janitor. But to the Prophet ﷺ, she was more noble than many. Not much is known about the life of Umm Mahjan (ra). But what we do know is enough to emulate. When she died, the Prophet…

  24. Zahir ibn Haram (ra): Low Self-Esteem Until He Met the Prophet ﷺ

    · 17 min

    Zahir (ra) was a man who struggled with his appearance and low self-esteem — until the Prophet ﷺ uplifted his heart in a beautiful and unforgettable way. Through gifts, genuine respect, and a lighthearted joke, the…

  25. Julaybib (ra): The Most Beautiful Story

    · 25 min

    While others mocked Julaybib (ra) for his small stature, the Prophet ﷺ exalted him among society, even facilitating his marriage to a beautiful, wealthy woman. He was among those at Badr. Find out what the Prophet ﷺ…

  26. Safina (ra): He Spoke To A Lion

    · 26 min

    If you asked him his name, he would use the nickname the Prophet ﷺ had given him: a ship. He served the Prophet ﷺ in his expeditions, spoke to a lion, and narrated a hadith about the Khulafa al-Rashidin (Rightly-Guided…

  27. Thawban (ra): The One Called “An-Nabawi”

    · 36 min

    He was anxious to see the Prophet ﷺ every day, and even more anxious to be with him in Jannah. And by serving the Prophet ﷺ and keenly learning from him, Thawban (ra) went from being a prisoner-of-war to a freed-slave…

  28. Abu Muwayhiba (ra): What Happened on the Prophet’s ﷺ Final Night

    · 14 min

    Little is recorded about Abu Muwayhiba (ra), a freed slave of the Prophet ﷺ. Yet in the final days of the Prophet's ﷺ life, it was Abu Muwayhiba who walked beside him through the darkness of night to a cemetery, and…

  29. Abu Rafi al-Qibti (ra): The Man Inside the Prophet’s ﷺ Home

    · 29 min

    Meet Abu Rafi al-Qibti (ra), a little-known Coptic Christian from Egypt who embraced Islam and became part of the Prophet ﷺ’s family. How did this unfold? What was his role in the death of Abu Lahab and the birth of…

  30. Salma (ra) and Ubaydullah (ra): A Legacy of Serving the Ahlul Bayt

    · 11 min

    She was the midwife in the births of the Prophet ﷺ’s children and grandchildren. This was just one of the unique ways that Salma (ra), a freed-slave and the wife of Abu Rafi al-Qibti (ra), served the Prophet ﷺ’s…

  31. Mariya al-Qibtiyya (ra): Mother of the Prophet’s ﷺ Last Child

    · 1 h 07 min

    Mariya al-Qibtiyya (ra), “the gift of Egypt,” embraced Islam and her life with the Prophet ﷺ wholeheartedly, even as slander and jealousy tested her. She delivered a baby boy, Ibrahim (ra), who wouldn’t live past being…

  32. Hatib (ra): Leaking the Prophet’s ﷺ Plans to the Enemy

    · 47 min

    One of the Prophet's ﷺ closest companions did something that looked like a complete betrayal. Hatib ibn Abi Balta’ah (ra) had been loyal for twenty years, through every hardship. Then he got caught doing the one thing…

  33. Abu Lubabah (ra): A Rope Only the Prophet ﷺ Could Untie

    · 23 min

    Abu Lubabah (ra) was a top chief and one of the very first to pledge allegiance to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. But when he made a devastating mistake, he didn't run, deny, or cover it up. He went straight to the Prophet…

  34. Nu’ayman ibn Amr (ra): The Funniest Man in Medina

    · 40 min

    One of the Prophet's ﷺ Companions was the kind of man who could walk into a room and have everyone laughing. Nu'ayman ibn Amr (ra) was a gem, beloved for the joy he carried wherever he went. He pulled pranks on the…

  35. Abu Mihjan (ra): The Sahabi With A Substance Use Disorder

    · 20 min

    He was fierce on the battlefield, yet fighting a quieter battle within himself. Abu Mihjan (ra) had a weakness, but it never stopped his courage. He owned his struggle and still showed up for his community, time and…

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