Rising Above Injustice with Dr. Yusef Salaam | Confident Muslim

In the face of injustice, Dr. Yusef Salaam rose above the obstacles of a false conviction.
Yaqeen Institute is proud to name Dr. Yusef Salaam as our 2021 Muhammad Ali Confident Muslim of the Year. The award was presented at the 2021 MAS ICNA Convention in Chicago, IL.
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[@sarahsamaria8283]

What an eloquent man. His name was well chosen. Just like His namesake, prison morphed his character into a contented being. May Life's challenges make us grow closer to Allah. May we have the patience to accept Allah's plans for us. After all He is the best Planner.

[@nomed5853]

Inshallah

[@cleannorganizewithme]

Ameen

[@zainabzuhasarafdeen4873]

Aameen aameen yarabbal aalameen

[@eshasalim5496]

Allahumma Amiin

[@zohralatiff7217]

What a Wonderful man.

[@riazm6004]

"We are in control of nothing and Allah is in control of everything" JazakAllah Khairan! 🌹❤️🌷

[@lindatyler3372]

What's the meaning of jazak?

[@RukhShariq]

@@lindatyler3372 goodness, May Allah reward you with goodness

[@lindatyler3372]

Thanks 😊

[@RukhShariq]

@@lindatyler3372 jazak means Reward. I apologize, Khair means" goodness" Full meaning is May Allah swt reward you (with) goodness".

[@letebrhanambaye2155]

We Love you so

[@shamimraj4497]

In the eye of racist , you are black but in the eye of Allah ❤️ you are the diamond 💎. Love you brother ❣️❣️

[@kaliltoure05]

May Allah grant him Jannat-al 'Ala to him and every single one of us. Ameen

[@AbdullahNajjar]

I met Dr. Yusef Salaam and interviewed him. He’s phenomenal Mashallah! May Allah Bless and protect them both.

[@altaweel]

Dr Yusuf Salaam .. one of the people I would love to meet before I die. What an inspiration.

[@khadijahidd3678]

May Allah fulfill your wish

[@RukhShariq]

@@khadijahidd3678 ameen

[@abdullahrasheed1493]

My oldest Son had the honor of being on a program with Dr. Yusef once. And I don’t know if they stay in touch or not but my Son have had the honor and pleasure of being with several very important figures in our lifetime. And I pray that Dr. Yusef continues with his good works as I do for all those who are striving to make a difference. Amin!!

[@roheyatouabadjie945]

I love the eloquence of his words and how beautiful he form them.may Allah swt bless him and all the Muslim umma.

[@eshasalim5496]

Allahumma Ameen

[@shahzaibahmed3088]

I love how this man’s name means Allah will raise the teacher with justice. I love how Allah molded this man in the shape of his name his mother gave him.

[@nadjetbouzid5573]

"Forgiveness is for you!" Just beautiful 🥰 and so true.

[@qoraxayqabridahar1797]

I do not really know English, but when I listened and saw this man, my heart sank. I think he is a good man and God fearing. The way he speaks makes your heart a reminder of the Hereafter. it shows a new humility and faith.

[@AppleCinnamonPie]

Just want to tell you that "my heart sank" is an expression that means that you became disappointed or sad (which is not what you mean!).

[@acunsyahfiqah2863]

" we are in control of nothing and Allah is in control of everything ". what a beautiful reminder.

[@domino2009ful]

I remember growing up in NYC when this took place…everyone thought they were guilty…but ALLAH(swt) had a better plan for them…🙏🙏

[@leanaslg7855]

I was not confident then Allah have brought me to this video Alhamdulila.

[@nasimakhtar8970]

Proud to be a Muslims listening to yousaf. Great man Allahamdulil

[@faridausmanahmed8444]

I don't know why am crying for his story.

[@hambaallah4531]

MasyaAllah the way he speaks, so beautiful😭😭

[@FatxiyaCabsiiyeChannel]

That hug between these two amazing brothers🥲🥲🥲Masha Allah. May the blessings of Allah SWT shine on them. Allahuma Aameen

[@charlesshabazz5006]

I remember watching this brother on 60 min years ago when he and the other 4 brothers were put on trial and eventually convicted for rape which was a crock of bullcrap. I remember when even at that time as a teen, he was giving dawah then and this was when we were teenagers at the time back in the early 90s and I didn't take my Shahada until 1995. I'm so glad to see this brother and the 4 others get exonerated. I'm also glad to see him dedicating his life to the mustaqeem. May Allah SWT continue to bless and reward Brother Yusuf in the cause in Al-Islam.

[@Prince-fi4ur]

I don't think he was a muslim until a couple of years after he was convicted where he met other muslims in the prison.

[@charlesshabazz5006]

@@Prince-fi4ur Correction ahki. He was raised Muslim. Yusef Salaam was always his name. But masha'Allah, he chose to stay on the sirat'ul mustaqeem when he was incarcerated.

[@papasul29]

@@charlesshabazz5006 you are correct we was always muslim

[@kevinreavis6281]

Such a wise man. As any New Yorker, I followed this case. He's such an inspiration.

[@wolffiab5777]

He’s mother sounds like an amazing woman. May Allah grant her highest position in Jannah.

[@huwaayman8783]

So much to learn from you, dr yousef! Your official student sister in islam from today! Inspirational! Masha allah!!!!

[@letebrhanambaye2155]

Yousof I don't have words to say for you just Allah with you

[@letebrhanambaye2155]

Don't worry you're not Lat stetle your Yung

[@farhanamuhamadali8247]

We love you for the sake of Allah Dr. Omar Suleiman...

[@abdurrahmanahmed8562]

May Allah grant us all jannat

[@naiohnai9804]

I felt warmhearted and humbled my eyes became teary... MashaAllah,..

[@Sara-gg1jy]

May Allah reward him for his patience and wisdom and let this be a lesson to the racist who have so much hatred in their harts towards our black brothers and sisters! You are not a Muslim if you have an ounce of racism in your hart-may Allah guide us all and protect us from the whispers of Shayton(the devil).

[@rahatislam757]

Allahu Akbar🤲 What a Man 👌 What a Creation by Allah SWT [ Rabbul Alameen, ArRahmanir Rahim, Malikil YauMuddeen]. No amount of Praise is Enough for Allah SWT

[@MataRazy]

What a remarkable individual, so inspirational ❤️

[@bamin93]

SubhanAllah so well spoken and intelligent 🙏🏾

[@naseemmalik6803]

Masha'Allah beautiful may Allah SWT protect and bless 🙌 you both in abundance. AMEEN

[@TheCanamera]

Ma Shaa Allah tabarakallah beautiful story very good man. May Allah grant him good place in Jannah

[@whitepearls20]

This is amazing! May Allah reward you both

[@letebrhanambaye2155]

you're right good person you're handstands you're soft heart and you have a lot of things

[@letebrhanambaye2155]

Doctor Yousfe I respect you you're the best my faberot Usthed

[@MostafaMansoori]

We love you very dearly in our heart brother Yusef Salaam, your truly an inspirational Muslim for our ummah, may Allah Almighty bless you tremendously and grant all of us ease and goodness ameen.

[@yhanielove3153]

Maa shaa Allah. Allahu Akbar. I really love how he explains the word patient (sabr) through his experiences in life. May Allah bless you always Dr. Yusef and Imam Omar Suleiman also.

[@eshasalim5496]

Ameen Ya Rabb

[@nadiaisaacs2023]

My heart just melted away when I listen to brother Yusuf Salaam may Allah protect the muslims all over the world that goes trough this atrocities 😢🤲🏻

[@Myright2knowledge]

What an amazing and inspirational brother ❤ may AllahSWT bless and protect him always. Ameen yarabil alameen

[@musajobe606]

May Allah continue to elevate him in his endeavor.

[@asmay.8740]

Wow wow wow, I LOVED it, what a beautiful interview!!!!! May Allah bless brother Yusef, grant him knowledge, sincerity, peace, and happiness in both worlds. 🤲

[@fardowsaabdi290]

Allahu Akbar...wonderful! Love you for the sake of Allah!!

[@Ensaret1]

Ma sha Allah, alhamdulilah to Allah Exalted that He Subhanah gave our time people of such approach as yaqeen, may He Teala forever take care of your whole inward and outward conditions

[@fatimaumar5566]

MaShaAllah! SubhanAllah!!! Very blessed people

[@ibrahimborgou6643]

JUST FLEE TO ALLAH SWT AND YOU WILL HAVE INTERNAL PEACE.ALLAH AKBAR

[@ImanFahmi]

His smoothly talk is like drinking a cold water 💦 on the thirsting.

[@iunknown563]

The promise of Islam being confirmed in all men and women who believe and totally submit to the will of Allah. That is a promise of freedom, peace, tranquility, security and success in front of the toughest challenges in life. God bless these two men. Ameen

[@eshasalim5496]

Ameen

[@thunderbolt4796]

Sat_an O Akbar, idol O Akbar

[@kochaiahmad5536]

Wow Masha Allah truly inspiring Allah akbar

[@zanmar6764]

SubhanAllah what an inspiring story.

[@adijahidi1215]

Allahuakbar laailahailallah Allahuakbar subhanallah laailahailallah Muhammed Rasurullaha hasbunall!!!!!!!!!

[@moussameman2221]

Masha Allah jazakallahu khairan sheikh Omar Sulaiman

[@faithgem893]

Masha'Allah tabarakAllah! 💖May Allah Subhanahu Wata'ala gather us in Jannatul Firdaus with our beloved prophet peace and blessings of Allah be upon him 🤲💖

[@lamindarboe8635]

may ALLAH grant you abundantly

[@olanosseir3611]

So amazing. Mashallah and Subhanallah

[@believeingood]

Beautiful. What a wonderful man. May Allah SWT bless him abundantly

[@marlenesteele2784]

May Allah (swt) continue to bless you abundantly In this life & the next one.

[@jannahourdream3861]

Mashaallah tabarakallah alhamdulilaalhamdulilaalhamdulila alhamdulila alhamdulila

[@errolfebrianty7713]

Subhanallaah wa bihamdik..allaahu akbar

[@furahamossi3199]

Assalamualeikum warahmatullah wabarakat,Mansha Allah, Allah bless brothers, jazzakallah khair

[@martialartsstudent421]

JazakAllah Khairan for presenting to us such an eloquent and inspiring brother. Was riveted to each and every word he uttered. MashAllah

[@ahmed20093022]

My eyes are tearing up

[@Hauwraa]

I am speechless.........Jazakallahu khair aameen.

[@abdulmaaalik]

Barakallaahu Fiqh. What an inspiration to the Ummah. His struggles through his stories are truly elevating and a source of several lessons for those who truly seek guidance. Jazaakallaahu khair and may Allaah (SWT) make us from among the rightly guided ones and from among those that will remain steadfast until Allaah (SWT) calls us back. Aameen Aameen ya Rabb-il-Aalameen.

[@ruhmerakhan4767]

SubhanAllah walAhumdullilahi wallahuAkbar Allahumagfirli Allhumawaramni warzukni 💮

[@shanlawes]

Alhamdulilah! May Allah bless you all with all the abundance in the world! Allahwakbar

[@sorrayaanwari1994]

Alhumduillah Subanh Allah Allahu Akbar 😭😭Jazak Allah khairan Brother For sharing 😭😭

[@salamatuabdullahi5831]

Man of wisdom and inspiration

[@afarouk3712]

This should go viral. SubhanaAllah

[@antruman1]

masyaAllah so much lesson and wisdom in short time. Thank you Dr. Sulaiman for conducting this beautiful talk and may Allah bless you Dr. Yousef. Also thanks Yaqeen Institute for sharing this inspirational video.

[@zohralatiff7217]

What a strong personality.What wise words.What a strong willpower.Subahanallah.May Allah bless u eternally.Ameen

[@Mellinds]

It was wonderful! It gave me chills. Thank you for sharing. Allah wakubar!

[@marlenesteele2784]

I love my Ummah however there isn’t only a problem in the black community there is one within the Ummah. As an African American Muslima I get shunned by Eastern born Muslims. It breaks my heart that this is a fact nonetheless it’s true. It’s spoken of in the Black Muslim Community & IDK if its spoken of elsewhere. It really needs to be addressed Malik Shabazz addressed it May Allah (swt) be pleased with him. It’s so heartbreaking we have enough to contend with as Muslims in America & having to combat this Dunya full of Jinns. We should not feel unwanted or unloved by one’s brothers & sisters. I will never ever stop givin* Salaams to any Muslim I see & May Allah forgive anyone who behaves in this despicable manner Inshallah

[@yacinedieng6924]

Assalam Aleykum my sister in Islam. I am amazed when you said “I will never stop giving salam to any Muslim I see” MashAllah keep it up and always tell yourself my reward is from Allah.Even if those people don’t respond back to your salam, angels will do at their place . We don’t talk about it a lot but when we are born muslim we take it for granted and miss a lot of opportunities to better ourselves. The most important thing is Islam is a his religion that doesn’t care about being born muslim or convert to Islam because on Allah Eyes the most honorable of us is the one who has Taqwa (48:13). We really should make a lot effort to behave ourselves and try our best to revive the sunna of our beloved prophet ( sallah lahu Aleyhi wa Salam). May Allah make us steadfast ,grant us patience and soften our hearts to see only beauty on others. Ameen 🤲🏾💕

[@djendiabate6704]

Salam alaykoom sister , I'm from west Africa and islam has been the religion of most communities for centuries, I'm so happy to see a community of African Americans being Muslim may Allah increase your ranks among us and grant you the best in this world and the next. Unfortunately Muslim or not black people just don't have respect anywhere, religious Muslim folks will at least approach you kindly in the mosque or if you wear hijab but muslims who don't base affinity on common values will judge you on the premise of you being black and all the negative stereotypes imaginable and the irony is that as Muslims globally we are not understood but demeaning us make them feel good. It is a difficult experience and I believe Allah will reward us and deal with them. I traveled in mamy Muslim lands and my experience has been more positive than negative but as Muslims we should not tolerate injustices and blatant discrimination Allah wants us to be an example of decency, good manners and behaviors wherever we are. If ever have the opportunity visit Mali , senegal, guinée or Gambia you'll love it inshAllah .

[@marlenesteele2784]

@@djendiabate6704 ASA waramatullah wa barakatu my gracious Sister. I truly appreciate your response & May Allah (swt) reward you in this life & the next. Inshallah I will get to visit Africa one day. Last year I went to Dubai

[@Layla6793]

Ma Sha Allah. Absolutely amazing man

[@adijahidi1215]

Subhanallah Allahuakbar jazakallah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@qamarosman4789]

Subhana Allah

[@rochmawatinoermawaadah7948]

MasyaaAllah

[@yasminefreedom]

Salaam aleikum a heartfelt speech. May you continue your teaching and have Allah in your heart at all time. Allah bless your mother soul who taught you well. Allah is a better planner. Thank you Dr. Suleiman for all your contribution and dedication toward Allah cause and taking us toward a journey of understanding.بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم

[@sdavi1083]

Amean ya rabi

[@send2fam]

Very inspiring! MashaAllah!

[@tengkuraziah5825]

Dr Yousoff..you are amazing...you are fantastic . such a beautiful presentation. speechless....you enlightened our understanding about life ,about Faith in Allah..about the beauty and perfection of Allah's Plan..for He is the best Planner. jazakallahu khayra. May Allah grant you Jannatul Firdaus

[@abibatumansaray6520]

So inspiring 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@ethiopiagonder12345]

Mashallah proud of u

[@kalelgg728]

MashaAllah..

[@adijahidi1215]

Alhamdulila Allahuakbar laailahailallah Allahuakbar jazakallah kher

[@naseemmalik6803]

Alhamdulillah...very inspiring. Ameen

[@daniels.deloso4181]

Yes, I love him... really love him after I listened to him.

[@khadyjahsheshe4327]

Subhanallah! Masha Allah!!!

[@limd7310]

Such a powerful story! MashAllh

[@gailalonzo1755]

SubhanAllah

[@wolffiab5777]

Couldn’t watch this without tears

[@adijahidi1215]

Allahuakbar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Alhasanathmedia]

Masha Allah

[@Nk-ng9fo]

Masha Allah beautiful person beautiful talk

[@leylawane2898]

Masha Allah❤❤💞💞❤💗💖💖

[@denisetaylor265]

💎 innocent young man, so brilliant and true and I just love how he just rise up above all that's in the past and move forward to the brighter future. 🙏👍.

[@zulfaabdalla4205]

May Allah reward you for your beautiful sabr❤May Allah keep you steadfast and raise your rank you and parents

[@humairakhan970]

The more I feel awe for Shk Omar Suleiman's work, the more I pray to Allah to preserve him and keep him safe from corruption of any kind. May Allah protect you and increase you! Aameen

[@ManahilArif]

SubhanAllah this is one of the most moving lectures I have heard!

[@humanityfirst1551]

Very emotional 😭

[@mohamedothman7445]

Truly inspiring

[@Being-Alpha.]

Jazak Allah

[@selfimpovingprophecy5970]

Amazing interview Allahuma Barik

[@adijahidi1215]

Subhanallah alhamdulila wa laailahailallah Allahuakbar jazakallah

[@lauramuktar1543]

Allahu Akbar. Love u too brother. Masha Allah 🤍🤍🤍 Jazakallah khair

[@jannahthedestination259]

Such an awesome session! Loved it! Jazak AllahHu Khairan

[@eshasalim5496]

Maa Shaa ALLAH, Tabaaraka ALLAH. ALLAHU AKBAR, ALLAHU AKBAR WALILLAHI AL HAMDU

[@marlenehussein4530]

This is unbelievable 😳!!