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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[@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 ?

[@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

[@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 🧡

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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🥲

[@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*

[@Hafizahmeda]

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

[@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 ❤

[@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 ❤

[@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

[@3fammy]

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

[@saboohifatimashafia4587]

1. Have a good character. [ The religion in its is entirety is a good character, so whoever surpasses you in good character has surpassed you in Religion ] 2. Perform your Fardz , and pay attention to Halaal and Haram. 3. Don't be contained/sustained with the extra good deeds that you do, focus on the deeds or fardz that you "MUST" be doing but are showing a blind eye and deaf ear to. 4. Get Inspired from the people who are best than you, get inspired from their good qualities and strive to bring them in your life rather than looking at the worst people and being like " oh, I atleast don't do that sin ". Focus on the part where you lack and you must be doing. 5. Decrease your fatal flaws / sins / bad deeds and not be sustained or rely on the good deeds that you do.[ Not doing something that Allah tells you not to do is harder than doing something that Allah ( SWT ) tells you to do or tells you is good for you to do. ]

[@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

[@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.

[@aandz3348]

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

[@AhmadMuhammad-iu2xs]

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

[@khadija-ll5hr]

May allah swt forgive out short comings

[@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!

[@stronkloli3089]

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

[@KhashiaaAbdulVaheed]

Truly love dr omer Suleiman for the sake of Allah

[@salmafurbush8338]

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

[@salmaz315]

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

[@adizatuseidu4706]

Subhaanallaah wal hamdu lillaah wa laa-ilaaha illa llahu Allahu Akbar.

[@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

[@khanafha1100]

Sallallahu alayhi waalehi wassllam

[@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

[@noorezia2045]

Only one word for this talk: WOW MashaAllah

[@alllifematters.a.l.m6696]

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

[@roadtohope]

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

[@Dina-ll4hh]

Beautiful Muslim, if all were like him.. mashallah

[@Dina-ll4hh]

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

[@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

[@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 💓❤🙏🙏

[@user-bh1mo6tn1r]

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

[@thatanonymousgirl.4638]

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

[@luvforeverify]

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

[@syedfaizanali367]

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

[@musakamara6524]

You are so educated I love you my Muslim brothers

[@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]

[@ahmedndossa2966]

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

[@mss4346]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!😊

[@abdulqahdirqahdir4369]

I love you for the sake of Allah SWT. ❤

[@sumayyahabubakr8238]

I just love to listen to you Dr Omar Barakallahu feekum. May the Almighty increase you in knowledge!❤️

[@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.

[@khanafha1100]

Sallallahu alayhi waalehi wasallam

[@minnah88]

ALLAHAMDULLIAH MASHALAH ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tasneemandsumaiyagabier9960]

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

[@aminatadiaby9625]

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

[@abdulhaysuleimanal-khatib6552]

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

[@4asfiyarafeeq31]

BarakAllah brother omar Suleiman

[@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

[@syedariditahussain]

❝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. ❞

[@rianab2356]

Maa sha Allah Thabarakallah May Allah subhanahuthaala bless you abundantly with His mercy Aameen

[@aminanur3558]

Ma Sha Allah

[@haleemanaseer8228]

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

[@ekramj5549]

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

[@MaslakulHudaa]

Amin Ya Rabbi. Jazakalahu Khayran 💚

[@Aiiisha101a]

Alhamdulilah this is so beneficial. May Allah bless all the people who brought this together and May Allah bless Omar himself. Ameen🤲

[@MuftiTalks123]

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

[@fatoumarong3337]

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

[@worth.to.watch.1453]

This is literally all i need, Alhamdulillah 😢❤

[@fatoumarong3337]

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

[@valeriedeleon3578]

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

[@YoSpongebob]

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

[@tasjustice]

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

[@ida2091]

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

[@YoSpongebob]

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

[@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

[@WishBear]

Alhamdulillah, a rejuvenating reminder! 🍃💫

[@theneno6564]

Subhan ALLAH.

[@brishnajan2857]

Jazzak Allah khair Thank you so much for this most high ,valuable speech ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊 may Allah Almighty grant you peace and blessngs , reward you in this world and hereafter ❤

[@bankolebalogun3137]

Alhamdulliahi may Allah SWT bless you

[@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.

[@amalb9293]

Jzkallah kheyr brother, May Allah SWT reward you🤲

[@cemaliyemustafa3249]

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

[@Shh925]

Peace be upon those who viewed and did'nt scroll because of title!

[@FarukVisca79]

May Allah reward you, you helped me to be better person, but there is still a lot to do.

[@fatemehkhandani6380]

Beautifully said, AlhaduliAllah

[@itssmomina]

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

[@user-tq7wi2to9p]

Allah hu akbar maa sha Allah i love listening to his talks … its inspiring makes me wana be a better Muslim IA

[@user-fy5vk2wb5n]

filled me up like noor. Jazakallah khairon

[@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.

[@spookyfish6981]

So much food for thought here. Jazakallah khairan.

[@Emnjie33]

Mashaa'Allah Shaykh, may Allah reward you immensely. Ameen 🙏

[@minnah88]

I love him❤

[@saadiasattar8558]

Jazak Allah kher Imam Sahab

[@aishasiddique8101]

Needed to hear this alhumdulilah

[@ferozfersheikh5957]

Aameen.. jazak Allahu khairan kaseeran ya sheikh Omar Suleiman

[@withexpectancy5818]

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

[@sihamhalloway7696]

I love your preaching SubhanAllah I can understand in detail of your preaching MashAllah May Allah bless you and your family Ya Rabb

[@minnah88]

He is going to heaven

[@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 🙏🏻

[@imailkurt]

جازاكم الله بكل خير و اصلح بالكم

[@farhiasudi6081]

Jizaakumu Allah Khayran for helping many muslin generations.