Becoming the Best Version of Yourself | Lecture by Dr. Omar Suleiman

We may find ourselves excelling in one area of faith, yet severely lacking in another.
How do we identify our blind spots and become more balanced and complete in the sight of Allah?
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[@jhonnychingus1417]

this man has literally made me better person alhumdulillah.

[@patriciasimon6366]

By Allah am grateful for the things he has learned and can concave. ALLAHAMDULLILA.

[@mohammedtijjanimafi7511]

Me too

[@jhonnychingus1417]

I found Islam when I was going through some hard times in my life and his lectures and made me(through patience , forgiveness,and love for our maker) over come that dark time in my life.

[@Immjoo]

Me as well

[@Inunirdis9698]

Same to me. May Allah reward him abundantly, ameen

[@kayemmee]

44:16 to 45:05 is a *gem* that every Muslim should hear. "Everything around you is becoming more intelligent at satisfying you and your delusion. And you have to do that much more work to overcome that, and to make yourself hear what's gonna actually better you in sha Allah".

[@shereenmitzi2596]

You o😊

[@quranaffirmations]

Thank you for writing it out 😅. I appreciate it

[@kayemmee]

@@quranaffirmations you're welcome! This isn't the only thing he said in that time frame but rather my main highlight.

[@suzieuda]

I actually burst out laughing when I heard it because it is so true.

[@AK-te8uh]

Can someone explain it pls ?

[@lloydpliskin9736]

"Everything around you is becoming more intelligence at satisfying you in your delusions." That hit home

[@amatullah_aishah]

SubhanAllah, therefore one of the special aspect to Intelligence mentioned in Qur’an is furqan: criterion, the ability to separate good ans bad according to Allah guidances because we live in a time that so confuse, even the word 'God' is labeled as a delusion by human. SubhanAllah it is actually easier to separate good and black when it is clear like night and days, the challenge is to seperate good and bad when it's mix as half truth and half lie. We, ask Allah to guide us to the straight path, and help us see truth as truth and falsehood as falsehood make it clear to us like night and day, let not this Ummah fall into the deception delusion of those who declare war against Allah and Allah religion, Islam

[@D.J.023]

Even tho I know almost all the points mentioned from prev lectures and others, this still hurt every bit of me cuz I know all my “fatal flaws”, I’ve been trying for so long I literally don’t have anything left to do except dua, and asking ppl to pray for me, please my brother or sister who’s reading this, pray that Allah give me good character and patience, and make me good to my parents, family and myself. I trust that Allah will answer eventually, and that I can and will change, I just really really need your dua’s rn. Jazakum Allah khairan.

[@ummabdullah7601]

Aameen. May Allah give you all that and more. And multiply your reward for you efforts. May Allah make it easy for you, me and everyone who is trying to better themselves for the sake of Allah.

[@rosepetal-irl]

When you know your faults half of the problem is already solver

[@farhanahoosen5143]

May Allah accept your intentions to purify your heart and beautify your character .and May Allah make you the best version of yourself in a way that is pleasing to Allah until your good character weighs Heavily in your favour on the day of Judgement.Ameen

[@fightingdreamer8681]

​@@ummabdullah7601Ameen 🧡

[@fightingdreamer8681]

​@@farhanahoosen5143Ameen 🧡

[@strivingslave5962]

46:41 -Qiyyam Layl -Reading Quran -Making duaa -Dhikr (Istighfar and sending salawat on Prophet ﷺ is great) -These things will help you get a softer heart and do more good deeds

[@merveb.9228]

"We're living at a time where algorithms are catered towards what you like to hear and what you like you like to see and not what's going to challenge you to be better. Everything around you is becoming more intellingent at satisfying you in your delusion. And you have to do that much more work to overcome that and to make yourself hear what's gonna actually better you inshallah. Ramadan whem it comes is a great time do that." 44:27

[@ahmadizo2208]

Ramadan is almost here🥲

[@Ladycooks]

When brother Omar said May we all meet all the prophets in Jannah I got the chills and my eyes flooded. SubhanAllah right to my heart, Ameen make Allah make it so, Ameen

[@typicalaeisha]

ameen.

[@elizabethhurst4180]

I’m not a Muslim but he speaks truth in his message. God bless everyone ❤😊

[@polishtheqalb]

Ameen

[@noorezia2045]

Ameen ❤

[@WaseemSakka]

If you don't mind me asking, what's holding you back from becoming Muslim?

[@zainulabeden3277]

May Allah guide you and all of us. Ameen!

[@AfnanMohamed-sp9sw]

May God guide you to the rightpath

[@Revelations_of_Islam]

*I cannot emphasize enough the immense power of Surah Baqarah when it comes to providing protection and healing. Subhanallah. May Allah protect us all. Please keep me in your duas. The video you shared was incredibly enlightening, brother*

[@ismailsarchives7477]

May Allah make me and all of us like Luqman (23:02) and Umar (28:15). May Allah not make me and us of those who are deluded by their own good deeds. (32:19) May Allah make me and all of us sincere people who can give up our sins. (38:09)

[@husna10127]

ameen

[@RK-qk7ow]

Ameen ya Rabb

[@princess_zulica]

Ameen what a beautiful dua ❤

[@confidentlycreative24]

Crawling myself out of a spiritual depression. I needed this

[@YoSpongebob]

42:37 صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ This is one of them ahadeeth I’ve heard the most from Sh. Omar. May Allah AWJ preserve him in the hereafter and in this life too.

[@NabeelaRehman-yx6yf]

Aameen ❤

[@Hafizahmeda]

We need to stop focusing on faults of others and talking about them. Instead focus on our faults and work on them.

[@khalz-AJ]

This is one of the best lectures I've ever heard. Jazakallahu kheir. I absolutely love Sheikh Omar Suleiman for the sake of Allah

[@Itlaaqan]

1. Abu Hurayra reported the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “Race to good actions as fast as you can. What are you waiting for except delayed poverty, oppressive wealth, debilitating illness, dottering senility, a swift death or the Dajjal? Or are you waiting for an unseen evil, or the Last Hour? The Last Hour will be most bitter and terrible.” [at-Tirmidhi]

[@strivingslave5962]

53:30 Excel in deeds that come easiest to you without betraying those qualities with flaws you ignore. Don’t get self-amazed with your deeds. Be grateful to ٱللَّٰه .

[@amani745]

39:20 SubhanAllah, Dr. Omar has hit a raw nerve. Very deep, and one needs to contemplate deep into this lecture. Jazzak'Allah'Khair Dr. Omar.

[@Khadijaunique]

Ameen Ya Rabbul Alameen Alhamdulilah I watched this entire Khutba and when I paused midway to worship Allah at magrib I felt different - it came at the best time when I needed Allahs forgiveness and help with rectification Alhamdulilah for all His Mercy on me

[@AhmadMuhammad-iu2xs]

May Allah make the good in our heart the revival of this ummah

[@roadtohope]

Allah huma barik. This man never fails to amaze me. Self reflection is the key 🔑

[@Lucky-tl9vn]

I pray Allah SWT Grants you a long life with the best of health, so you keep reminding and inspiring us with your amazing seminars, for me its very therapeutic and has helped me on my journey of healing from my past traumas, jazakallah khair

[@3fammy]

In modern world, prophet daud will be called a Top G 😂. Wealthy, discipline, wise, person of faith and a family man.

[@ahmedndossa2966]

Very insightful, eye and ear opening lecture. May Allah make us all sincere in our deeds.

[@aandz3348]

Magnificent lecture. When you love Allah, you obey his commands and work on your sins. It takes a lifetime to correct your character.

[@syedanurihussain]

❝Don't hurt anyone with love. Stay away from mahram if you are single.❞ Pray for guidance for everyone. ❝Allah is with the oppressed. Don't be disappointed.❞ No one belongs except Allah. Kullu Nafsin Zaikatul Maut. ❝ Try to pray 5 times, start by performing the obligatory prayer, come to the prayer anyway. ❞

[@salmaz315]

Shiekh Omar, you didn't fail, you made me feel uncomfortable. We have lots to work on. May Allah help us.

[@abdulhaysuleimanal-khatib6552]

كلام رائع ،الله يرعاك ويحفظك ويعطيك القوة وطول العمر لكي أن نستفيد من دروسك وعلمك...شكرا جزيلا دكتور عمر سليمان ❤️

[@zainabsegilola9951]

May Allah reward you!!! May he increase you, may he make you better than what we think of you and may he make us better than what others think of us. This video was everything you said it would be and so much more. Jazakhallahu Khairan

[@KhashiaaAbdulVaheed]

Truly love dr omer Suleiman for the sake of Allah

[@aminatadiaby9625]

Waw. Thank you for this talk. I needed that.. May الله reward you with more than you are expecting amin

[@AkhirahTV]

Thanks for sharing, striving to become the best version of ourselves is a journey of self-improvement rooted in Islamic teachings. By aligning our actions with the values of faith, integrity, and righteousness, we cultivate a character that reflects the light of Allah. May our pursuit of excellence lead us to fulfill our purpose in this life and earn us eternal success in the hereafter. Ameen 💓❤🙏🙏

[@alllifematters.a.l.m6696]

I love you forever sheekh and you my friend from Somalia 🇸🇴 my Allah give you house in janatu Fardowso Amiin

[@mshamida08]

😂 Thank you for being that person who tells the truth and helps me get closer to Allah, swt, and correct my many flaws. This talk wasn't offensive, it is a wake up call to stop having a personal pity party😂. Woe is not me, but it can be if I am not ready for Judgment day😢. Thank you!😊

[@mss4346]

He speaks the truth, he says what none dares to say . Mashallah. We all need to question ourselves without exception

[@Youbettersaysubhanallah]

سبحان الله وبحمده عدد خلقه ورضا نفسه وزنة عرشه ومداد كلماته Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi 'adada khalqih wa rida nafsihi wa zinata 'arshih wa midada kalimatih

[@minnah88]

He is going to heaven

[@ekramj5549]

Alhamdulilah this is by far the best lecture I have ever heard mashallah,may Allah reward Omer Suleman Ameen 👍🏽.

[@thatanonymousgirl.4638]

One of the best podcasts I needed to hear. Alhamdulillah for this!

[@valeriedeleon3578]

Subhaan’Allah the way the message was delivered. Amazing May Allah accept. ❤

[@luvforeverify]

Beautiful lecture. Thank you Dr. Omar Suleiman may Allah swt protect you and your family, insha Allah.

[@worth.to.watch.1453]

This is literally all i need, Alhamdulillah 😢❤

[@user-bh1mo6tn1r]

Thank you for helping me be the better version of myself through Allah

[@Dina-ll4hh]

Beautiful Muslim, if all were like him.. mashallah

[@Dina-ll4hh]

Polite, gentle, always with a smile, calmly speaking and beautifully dressed!

[@syedfaizanali367]

Aameen to your Duas, May Allah (S.W.T) Accept it from us!

[@gawageldenhuys1896]

Tafakoer. I raised my hands . I make dua . I appreciate everything u doing for me in my life . I'm blessed to have u my teacher Dr Omar Sulaiman. From Allah we come ad Allah AWA we returned. Allahoema ienie wa ienal ragie oen . I appreciate everything u was doing for me . May Allah AWA grant u gheir, Baraka in u life ,strength, wealth. And blessed u the highest place in paradise. The highest place in janatul firdous. Ameen . Jazakulah gheiran. Allah Akbar. Ameen

[@nusrathidayatullah5293]

Assalam o alykum Sheikh very very powerful lecture May Allah SWTA be pleased with you and rewardsyou in this world and the hereafter Ameen for the incredible work you are doing for this ummah

[@stronkloli3089]

- excel in the deeds that come easy to you without being betrayed by those qualities with flaws that you ignore

[@khanafha1100]

Sallallahu alayhi waalehi wasallam

[@minnah88]

ALLAHAMDULLIAH MASHALAH ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sarahabubakar2705]

Everything he talked about spoke volumes and it is really what is happening nowadays. 😢 May Allah bless you more and continue with this type of lecture Dr Suleiman!

[@bankolebalogun3137]

Alhamdulliahi may Allah SWT bless you

[@khadija-ll5hr]

May allah swt forgive out short comings

[@haleemanaseer8228]

Mashallah brother beautiful bayan. May Allah bless you with many more blessings and wisdom. Aameen

[@tasjustice]

Subhanallah. Very deep talk. May Allah guide us to live lives pleasing to Him in every way. Aameen

[@MuftiTalks123]

Proud to be the follower of the World's Greatest Leader Hazrat Muhammad SAW ❤❤❤

[@noorezia2045]

Only one word for this talk: WOW MashaAllah

[@abdulqahdirqahdir4369]

I love you for the sake of Allah SWT. ❤

[@hoddaa555]

This is one of the most intense, easily mind captivating lectures. May Allah bless you. Lesson learnt about not assuming the role of Allah (God forbid) in judging and deciding whether what we're doing is good enough or not. That'a up to Allah to calculate, which means we should assume a scarcity mindset when it comes to evaluating whether we have done enough for the sake of Allah in any area. Also in this lecture we were given mental promps for self-reflective work which fall under the category of "how" to become a better person from ((the inside out)) rather than the "shoulds" style of lecturing, and I deeply appreciate this type education. Please gift us with more of this type of inner work for the sake of Allah so we could straighten ourselves for the long term. Nothing is once and for all for sure, but this kind of work allows for a deeper kind of change to take place within a person which is more likely to be permanent, more or less, inshaaAllah. May Allah bless you and the entire Yaqeen istitute team.

[@WishBear]

Alhamdulillah, a rejuvenating reminder! 🍃💫

[@salmafurbush8338]

May Allah Bless you and all your family 🙏 always thank for your time always 🙏 we love you and Allha bless you always 🙏

[@muridakemalmohammed2678]

It’s just amazing how your lectures are impactful to all of us living in different parts of the world, brother. May Allah protect and bless you more. A sister in Islam from Ethiopia

[@MaslakulHudaa]

Amin Ya Rabbi. Jazakalahu Khayran 💚

[@VictoriousDrucilla]

Ameen 🤲🏿

[@theneno6564]

Subhan ALLAH.

[@ferozfersheikh5957]

Aameen.. jazak Allahu khairan kaseeran ya sheikh Omar Suleiman

[@farrukhs92]

Mashallah ❤

[@YoSpongebob]

16:09 wow. 16:17 he does have a long résumé subhanAllah. May Allah AWJ make us like that in His eyes ❤

[@shariflarry368]

Masha Allah. This speech is inspiring and insightful. It was shared to me by my beloved sister. May Allah blesses her and blesses all other muslims. To the future generation. Dont let this message die. As salaamu alaikum.

[@withexpectancy5818]

I enjoyed this perspective very much. Alhumdulilah.⭐️💫🌟

[@asmahanmite1336]

Thank you for this wonderful lecture. May Allah bless you, ameen.

[@minnah88]

Allahmdulliah Allahmdulliah Allahmdulliah Allahmdulliah Allahmdulliah Allahmdulliah Allahmdulliah Allahmdulliah Allahmdulliah Allahmdulliah Allahmdulliah Allahmdulliah Allahmdulliah Allahmdulliah Allahmdulliah ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@amalb9293]

Jzkallah kheyr brother, May Allah SWT reward you🤲

[@YoSpongebob]

13:49 To learn about Daud AS is so cool and refreshing.

[@ida2091]

May Allah forgive all of us, thank you a lot dor this 🌹

[@rslnhssn1100]

I love this video. Just what I needed. Already taken the test. May Allah grant you Jannahtul Firdaus, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Yaqeen Institute team.

[@itssmomina]

Subhan Allah! Very thought provoking lecture.May Allah allow us to benefit from this Allahuma Amen!

[@tasneemandsumaiyagabier9960]

Subhanallah...... Im inspired within tbe first 5 min

[@user-fy5vk2wb5n]

filled me up like noor. Jazakallah khairon

[@minnah88]

I love him❤

[@qamarmaxaad8270]

❤❤❤❤❤ masha'allah beautiful lectures. Jazaka-Allah qeyr

[@whedathartley455]

Maa Sha Allah Amazing lecture and beautifull reminders to us. May Allah giude us to implement it into our daily lives. Allah reward and bless you and your family Sheikh Omar. Shukran.

[@dailyspiritualreminder]

Subhan Allah such a thought provoking topic. Jazak Allah Ho khairan for helping me reflect. May Allah SWT keep us stead fast in the Deen til our last breath. Ameen 🙏🏻

[@cindiriye77]

Jazaka Allah

[@ikram2326]

جزاك الله خيرا

[@fatoumarong3337]

This really makes my day 🥰 may Allah swt grant us understanding. Aàmiin

[@spookyfish6981]

So much food for thought here. Jazakallah khairan.

[@Fatma-mx6cc]

It’s kinda of funny because I notice sometimes Dr. Omar says something that triggers my anger. So I learned that when something he says makes me feel a little irritated or angry, I have to ask myself why I feel that way, then I discover it’s because it’s something I need to change. So thank you for teaching me that, Alhamdollah

[@saadiasattar8558]

Jazak Allah kher Imam Sahab

[@MaryamaIimaan]

Ty sheikh for admiring us

[@fatoumarong3337]

This really made my day 🥰 may Allah 53:52 swt grant us understanding. Aàmiin

[@YoSpongebob]

5:54 this and the point about our friend who knows us for 5 months would give us advice but we know ourselves, our capabilities, our intelligence, and our inhibitions. 6:30 this part. When we go to uni we try to be better. We gotta that for our akhirah too.

[@asmausabiu5632]

Masha Allah.such a fundamental topic that we should strive every day of our lives to adhere to.

[@mbisinojah201]

Jazakalah khairan

[@fariajawed6688]

JazakAllah khair imam

[@rugayahendricks4712]

May ALLAH ALLMIGHTY grant sheigh a long life so that generations to come can benefit from sheighs dedication to the Ummah...to better themselves....as parents we try our best!!....may Allah ALLMIGHTY except the little we do to please our beloved GREATOR......😭

[@minnah88]

I know bro I already know that bro I literally know that bro

[@ITX-HUR]

جزاک اللہ خیر

[@fariajawed6688]

What a rollercoaster of harsh realities. JazakAllah khair for talking about this. I never knew I needed to hear this until I heard it all. Salute to your audacity and determination Imam. Allah really blessed you to come with such good thoughts and to reflect upon and preach. May Allah grant you Jannah and guide all of us towards the right path. Ameen

[@cemaliyemustafa3249]

Educational speech, May Allah be pleased with you and your family.

[@khanafha1100]

Sallallahu alayhi waalehi wassllam

[@farhiasudi6081]

Jizaakumu Allah Khayran for helping many muslin generations.

[@user-ux9sj2hr7t]

Allah mo mkizo wa uakomo jikia vilovyo koficha ktk nyoyo za wanadamu