A casual chat with my brother in Islam, Imam Omar Suleiman. This was recorded while we were on a tour together in the UK, the annual Light Upon Light Conference Tour 2024.
We discuss his childhood, friendships, his late mother’s influence on him and Palestine, Imam Omar’s ethnic origin.
0:00 Intro
1:19 Background & Growing Up
22:22 Teenage Days
37:07 The missing piece of the puzzle
44:00 Lessons regarding Palestine
1:01:26 Daily routine
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May Allah free Palestine and the Palestinians from oppression, save and protect our remaining brothers and sisters in Gaza, which our hearts bleed for, and unite the Ummah on strength and love between them. We need to return to our brotherhood and sisterhood, which Allah named us with, and recognize that Allah’s support only comes when we are together on truth, patience, compassion and mercy between us, not disunited. “…and do not quarrel with one another lest you should lose courage and your power depart. Be steadfast, surely Allah is with those who remain steadfast.” (Quran 8:46)
May Allah bless and reward all those who have been striving and doing whatever they can in support of our Palestinian brothers in Gaza and Palestine, ameen.
Two of the biggest indoctrinaters and liers online.
Mashallah the glow in their faces… I need to put on my shades lol
51:41 May Allah Az o Wa Jal give you renewed strength to persever Ameen.
صل الله عليه وسلم
Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Al Amin. ❤❤❤❤
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Assalam o Alaikum. Once again, brother Belal has proven what a generous heart he has to allow his guest to tell his life story, with all the good and sad details. May Allah continue giving brother Belal patience and comfort his own heart, as well. It's not easy for a parent to lose a child during their lifetime. Our Prophet Muhammad (SAW) lost every son born to him, but he never gave up on Allah's mercy. So, keep your faith, brother Belal.
I've been learning so much from both of these wonderful Sheikhs. And this talk is so inspiring, so moving, and makes me want to do more, speak out more, and learn more. I am honestly shocked and sad that there are Muslims criticizing you, Sheikh Omar. I really hope you keep going and don't let anybody stop you. You are a true gift to our Ummah, from Allah SWT.
May Allah blesses, protects, grants Jannah to you and your families, Sheikh Omar and Belal. Jazakallah Khairan.
Tabaaraka llah
MashaAllah, two kind and wise imams: what a blessing, Alhumdullilah 💜Very inspired after the discussion. Thank you. 💚
أمين يارب العالمين
Thank you for sharing this beautiful interview. May Allah protect both of you❤❤
JazakAllah Khair
Ma sha Allah I didnt know his mother knew anything about Bosnia, May homeland…. What a Woman… I pray that Allah swt gives her Jannah in sha Allah….❤
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May Allah bless them all
What does it means by crew?
I love his mother ❤. May Allah bless his parents and grant them paradise. And Sheikh Belal's parents as well ❤😊
Even Rasullullah S.A.W has an african DNA back to ibrahim As, Hajar she was from Africa, Ummu Ayman nursed the prophet Muhammad S.A.W
Ustad belal tried to dap, but dr.sulaiman went for a gentle shake.
My two most favorites allahoma barik
Today
12/2/2026
Onarabol oll
New sirea prim mistar fage
Kalam sill have
Your my body makar this sill give.
Same kalam sill kamaniy fage give your my body makar give
Water boy 2021
Simpol warks say
Romadan kaming 2026
10 dolar boy Bangladesh
Need only doa
جَزَاكَ ٱللّٰهُ خَيْرًا
Such an amazing meeting.
The two men are so valuable beautiful . I am so glad to see them together.
The noor emanating from them. Mash'Allah ❤
The peace and calm this interview brings is so different.. It completely engrosses one and that too without any special effects,stunts,gimmicks, etc. Alhamdulillah.. Tq Shaiks❤❤
Allahummah Barik Lahu what a way they greeted themselves.
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Love both of you
Ya Allah give both of you ajar of what you provide for us
how are the both of them so poreless?? i'm a woman btw
Wow! I always thought that Omar Suleman was Pakistani. He has soo many Pakistani features. I did not know he was Palestinian.
Mas'Allah, what an inspiring conversation! Your faces radiate light, Mas'Allah. Thank you, inspiring and beautiful souls, for what you do for the Ummah❤
Where can we find his Mom’s work? I would love to read them.
I’m sincerely waiting for such impactful sessions to be held in Bangladesh—sessions that invite teachers like Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan, Ustadh Omar Suleiman, and other dedicated individuals who are leaving eternal footprints through their dawah.
We, the young generation of Bangladesh, are going through a critical crisis in terms of Islamic beliefs and practice. Our condition is deeply vulnerable. We are in desperate need of a spiritual rescue mission. We seek deep, insightful Islamic knowledge—especially understanding of the Qur’an—not just surface-level information.
We need scholars who can explain the beauty of Islam with wisdom and balance, rather than constantly pointing fingers, spreading fear, or trapping people in guilt.
As a young Bangladeshi woman, I am earnestly inviting respected scholars like Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan, Ustadh Omar Suleiman, Ustadh Belal Assaad, and others who are working for the Ummah—please turn your attention to our youth. We will no longer be convinced by shallow Islamic talks. We seek clarity, depth, and Quran-based guidance to reconnect with our faith from the heart.
Just to watching and listening to your talks Sheikh, I feel like InshaAllah Im in bliss. Allah's mercy is bestowing like a rain upon me.
Inshallah will meet you Jannah.
From Bangladesh
How beautifully shaikh Omer said that…It is victory or martyrdom it is never an option an option to lose…
Such deep understanding subhanAllah
Such an amazing podcast by both Shaikh Bilal and Shaikh Omer
May Allah swt bless them …Aameen
Subhan Allah such an amazing podcast with two Great people
May Allah swt ease the sufferings of the people in Gaza and sudan and everywhere in the world where they are being wronged by the leaders..Aameen
When brother Sulaiman says, inshaAllah, we will see each other in Janah. I truly believe that Allah has blessed this brother that his mansion is ready for him in Janah. I hope and wish I would be blessed to visit our Prophet and his Sahaba and some of the contemporaries like brother Omar. InshaAllah.
Aameen Ya Allah😩🤍
I just got so incredibly happy when he said he had Senegalese in him😊😊 may Allah bless you guys I truly do love you guys for the sake of Allah.
This 2 Sheikhs have a great impact in my heart, mind, body and soul towards Islamic knowledge and quality improvement in my self and family May ALLAH reward us to meet in Jan Atul Firdaus with Rasul (SAW). Aamiin…..!!!!!
Wow, Doctor Umar Suleiman, when you're talking about yourself as a 12-13 year old, I get reminded of our Prophet's youth… Indeed, even if God didn't make Himself known to you at that moment, and you were in non-muslim society, it was needed, it was needed to make you familiar with the different type of people and cultures. But then your heart is guided after all the dirt.
And indeed Allah is the best of planners. SubhanAllah
I understand you introduce your guest. Am I the one who found it kind of weird that he glazed Omar for a min and 20secs straight😂
مشاءالله اللهم بارك ❤
Alhamdulillah 🙏🏽
Please get Hamza Yusuf on this
Imagine when these two guys meet in Jannah and talk about everything they went through on earth .. imagine that conversation … them sitting down and reflecting on those days and thinking remember when we used to inform the ummah and look at us now we are here …look at there faces and that says it all .. the light is visible … I have always loved Belal Assaad since he shared his son about the death of his son ..