Yaqeen Podcast
Yaqeen Institute
This podcast is brought to you by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. You'll find a variety of Islamic lectures, conversations, and discussions on topics most important to you. At Yaqeen, 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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Feb 9, 2026 • 1h 5min
What Your Spending Habits Say About You | Servants of the Most Merciful | Ep. 5 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
A discussion about how spending reveals character and the Quranic view of wealth and humility. Practical tips to avoid extravagance like budgeting and resisting impulse buys. The talk distinguishes types of wasteful spending and when generosity becomes harmful. Reflections on prioritizing family, charity, and balancing sacrifice with prudence.
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Feb 8, 2026 • 1h 9min
Do You Fear Hell Enough? Hope vs. Delusion | Servants of Most Merciful | Ep. 4 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
A reflective talk on balancing awe and trust in the Divine. Listens explore fear that humbles and hope that uplifts. Practical guidance on speech, home life, fasting, and visiting graves to cultivate urgency. The talk contrasts warning and glad tidings while urging prayer without despair or complacency.
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Feb 8, 2026 • 1h 2min
Do You Stay Home Enough and Pray Tahajjud? | Servants of the Most Merciful | Ep. 3 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
A reflection on night worship and the power of private prayer. Discussion of prostration, standing in the night, and how solitude renews the soul. Exploration of making the home a spiritual haven and balancing seclusion with social duty. Practical guidance on simple night prayer routines and cultivating intimate dua and Qur’an companionship.
Feb 7, 2026 • 33min
One Sultan vs. All of Europe | The Salahuddin Generation | Ep. 9 | Dr. Hassan Elwan
Jerusalem's capture sparks a massive European counterattack and the mobilization of royal armies. The struggle shifts to fortified coasts, sieges, naval losses, and winter campaigns. Tales of daring assaults, near disasters, clever traps, and a rallying call for wider Muslim unity unfold.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 27min
If You Really Cared About Ramadan | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
A passionate call to prepare for Ramadan like any major life event. Stories and historical examples illustrate the cost of procrastination and the value of readiness. Practical steps for spiritual preparation and daily urgency are outlined. Reflections on sacrifice, steadfastness, and sincere intention conclude with prayers for firmness and guidance.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 29min
Build Your Relationship With the Qur’an Before Ramadan | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek
Dr. Tesneem Alkiek, Islamic scholar focused on Qur’anic engagement and community education, offers practical, sustainable ways to weave the Qur’an into busy lives. Short tips cover reshaping your image of God, building small daily rhythms for reading and memorization, and how consistent engagement transforms character and community.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 29min
What It Means to Endure | Lecture by Dr. Omar Suleiman
A lecture exploring the difference between initial enthusiasm and steady endurance in faith. Short stories and hadith illustrate sincerity at the start versus staying until the end. Practical advice on sustaining Ramadan habits, supporting others long-term, and adjusting goals for lifelong commitment. A closing call to be firm and finish well.
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Feb 1, 2026 • 24min
How to Use the 15th of Shaʿbān to Prepare for Ramadan | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
Dr. Omar Suleiman, Islamic scholar and founder of Yaqeen Institute, shares a Sha'ban khutbah about preparing the heart for Ramadan. He urges taming the ego and channeling desires toward what is halal. He contrasts pride with repentable desire, explains why ego must be removed first, and stresses repairing relationships and seeking forgiveness before Ramadan.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 28min
When You Feel Conflicted About a Hadith | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek
Dr. Tesneem Alkiek, Islamic scholar focused on women, hadith, and Islamic studies. She explores why certain hadiths feel troubling and how context, tone, and hyperbole reshape meaning. Short case studies include the Asmat bint Yazid narration and the fly example. Practical advice encourages patience, better questions, and learning the Prophet’s speech to read texts with clarity.
Jan 28, 2026 • 39min
The Victory That Reopened Jerusalem | The Salahuddin Generation | Ep. 8 | Dr. Hassan Elwan
Dr. Hassan Elwan, a lecturer and scholar with Yaqeen Institute, tells the drama of Salah al-Din and the Battle of Hattin. He narrates the deliberate lure into the desert, harassment tactics and the climactic trap. He covers the march on Jerusalem, sieges of coastal cities, offers of mercy, and Salah al-Din’s humble, compassionate entry and restoration of holy sites.
