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How Merciful is the Most Merciful? | Allah's Names Ep. 1 | Dr. Omar Suleiman | Ramadan Series 202618 Feb 202600:14:13

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What does it mean that the very first way Allah introduces Himself to you is through mercy? We begin almost every action with “Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem,” but what does it truly mean to say, “In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful”?

From the womb you were formed in, to every act of kindness you’ve ever received, none of it was random. It’s all part of a mercy that surrounds you before you even realize it. One drop sustains this world and 99 are still waiting.

In this episode, Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the Names Ar-Rahman, Ar-Raheem, and Ar-Ra’uf, and how Allah’s mercy shapes creation, guides justice, comforts believers, and calls every heart back to Him.

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00:00 Series Intro  

00:12 Dr. Omar Suleiman Begins by Introducing Ar-Rahman  

00:26 Why Every Surah Begins With Mercy  

01:13 My Mercy Prevails Over My Wrath  

02:33 Mercy Built Into Humanity  

03:30 The One Drop of Mercy in This World  

04:47 If Allah Is Merciful, Why Is There Cruelty?  

06:14 How Can a Merciful God Punish?  

08:13 Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim Explained  

09:09 Ar-Ra’uf: The Hidden Mercy Protecting You  

10:32 Show Mercy and You Will Be Shown Mercy  

11:32 A Powerful Du’a for Mercy  

13:08 Final Reminder and Closing Du’a

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Ep. 10 - Is Tasleem a Salaam to the World?: Secrets of Salah | The Hidden Gems of Prayer05 Jun 202500:09:05

Tasleem is the grand finale of salah—Jannah’s greeting rehearsed on Earth, where you draw peace from As-Salām and send it to the world. "As-salaamu 'alaykum" to your right, then left, spreading the peace you just absorbed.

In this final episode of the series, Dr. Omar Suleiman unpacks why that salaam is followed by triple istighfar and the 33-33-34 rhythm of dhikr, touches upon the one regret every soul has after it passes, and comforts you with the one gift salah gives you that no other deed can replicate.

In this episode, Dr. Omar Suleiman traces every word of the greatest salawat of all time. Then, he spotlights the four most important things to ask for before you end your salah.

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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 1 - The Art of Wudu: Secrets of Salah | The Hidden Gems of Prayer27 May 202500:10:58

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Your conversation with Allah starts with your wudu. Your intentions and motions represent a single statement: I am preparing to stand before the King of kings.

From the fire-threatening neglected heels to the shining limbs of the Day of Judgment, this is the gateway to presence, purity, and prayer.

Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the quiet khushoo’ of wudu: from the sins that fall with each drop to the limbs that will shine on the Day of Judgment, and the simple act—done in hardship—that opens every gate of Jannah.

Tune in to learn how to pray with presence with Sh. Omar Suleiman, then join us in the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah to learn even more.

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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 0 - Webinar: How to Master Your Focus in Salah: Secrets of Salah | The Hidden Gems of Prayer21 May 202500:57:11

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Everything seeks to keep you distracted from your Lord. But your ultimate purpose is to choose devotion over desire, and every salah you make is a manifestation of that devotion.

So when you stand to pray, how to you maintain your focus? How can you go beyond rote recitation and instead enter the deep flow state of a salah made with complete khushoo'?

Tune in to learn how to pray with presence with Sh. Omar Suleiman, then join us in the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah to learn even more.

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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 30 - SERIES FINALE: It’s Not the End | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond29 Mar 202500:06:20

When all else fades, only hope in Allah remains.

At the moment of death, no deed will matter more than trusting in His mercy. Even the most righteous entered the Barzakh with sins—yet it was their good opinion of Allah that erased them. In that unseen world, His mercy conceals shortcomings, and His forgiveness grants peace.

The gates of redemption never close to those who sincerely seek Him. So as you journey through this life, carry this truth with you: hope in Allah is not just a feeling—it is the greatest act of worship.

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

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Captioning provided by Muhsen.


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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 29 - Everyone Will Have Regrets | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond27 Mar 202500:07:26

Every soul in the Barzakh carries the weight of 'if only'. The sinner will wish they had repented. The righteous will wish they had done more. Even the martyr will long to return—not for this world, but to sacrifice themselves for Allah again.

No one regrets a missed opportunity in the dunya. They only regret the deeds they didn’t do for Allah. What will you wish for when time runs out?

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

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Captioning provided by Muhsen.

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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 28 - Your Tahajjud Just Earned You Jannah | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond26 Mar 202500:07:36

What did your Tahajjud plant for you?

When the world slept, you stood in the stillness of the night, whispering to your Lord. The tears you shed in secret watered a garden unseen—one that now grows in your grave, lighting it with peace. While others fear what awaits them, you have a secret gift, waiting to be unveiled.

Tahajjud is not just a prayer—it’s an invitation to nearness. And in the Barzakh, the one who stood before Allah in the night will stand closest to Him in eternity.

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

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Captioning provided by Muhsen.


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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 27 - Laylatul Qadr in the Heavens and the Graves | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond26 Mar 202500:08:36

What happens in the heavens and the graves on Laylatul Qadr?

The angels fill the skies, and destinies are written. The living pray for mercy, while the dead long for one more chance. But this night isn’t just for us—its blessings reach beyond. Your du’a can lift the souls of those who have passed, just as it can change your fate. Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun, tuhibbul ‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anna—don’t forget to include them in the "us."

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Download discussion guides for "The Other Side": https://yqn.io/2e7585

Captioning provided by Muhsen.

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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 26 - Your Duas Can Change The Worlds | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond24 Mar 202500:07:43

Just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not working. Your du’a can strengthen the feet of the oppressed, ease a soul in the grave, or even shift history itself. The martyrs of Gaza may not have seen the victory they set in motion, just as Sumayya (ra) never saw Mecca embrace Islam. But in the Barzakh, they may be greeted with news of their impact.

And what about your loved ones who have passed? The Prophet ﷺ said du’a reaches them like gifts of light, easing burdens and raising ranks.

If you knew how much your du’a mattered, would you ever stop making it?

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Download discussion guides for "The Other Side": https://yqn.io/2e7585

Captioning provided by Muhsen.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 25 - People From a Past Life | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond23 Mar 202500:08:40

What is the impact of a sincere du'a made for another?

Our lives are an intricate network of interactions, big and small. For those who pray for each other, even just by asking for the forgiveness of the believing men and women, there is an unimaginably big impact across time and space. One day, you'll meet those you prayed for, as well as those who prayed for you. And even if you never met in this life, the bond you share as members of the same ummah is unbreakable.

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Download discussion guides for "The Other Side": https://yqn.io/2e7585

Captioning provided by Muhsen.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 24 - Best Friends Forever | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond23 Mar 202500:07:38

Who will you be with in the Barzakh? Beyond just your family, you will be reunited with those who were your closest friends in this life.

But pause: is this a good thing or a bad thing? Are your friends from the righteous, who encourage you to good, or do you know deep down that they urge you away from your faith? The company you keep will be a major component of your eternity, so choose wisely.

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Download discussion guides for "The Other Side": https://yqn.io/2e7585

Captioning provided by Muhsen.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 23 - Your Loved Ones Never Left You | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond22 Mar 202500:06:24

Your loved ones who died haven't left you. They've just moved on to the next station of life—and phone service isn't very good there. They're waiting to see you again, and as they wait, they rejoice in your visits to their graves. They celebrate when they hear of your 'ibadah and accomplishments in the dunya. And they are elated to receive the best gift of all that you can possibly give them: your du'a for them.

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Download discussion guides for "The Other Side": https://yqn.io/2e7585

Captioning provided by Muhsen.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 9 - Salawat Connects You to All Believers: Secrets of Salah | The Hidden Gems of Prayer04 Jun 202500:09:54

Salah Ibrahimiyyah packs the devotion of two prophets into one prayer. Anchored in Prophet Ibrahim's du'a in the desert, it's a callback to the one who wanted us to establish prayer in the first place, and establishes a lifelong connection between you, the Ahl al-Bayt, and every believer on Earth.

In this episode, Dr. Omar Suleiman traces every word of the greatest salawat of all time. Then, he spotlights the four most important things to ask for before you end your salah.

Download the companion journal for guidance and gems for each step of salah: https://yqn.io/baeh

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 22 - Why Allah Prescribes You Bitter Medicine | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond21 Mar 202500:09:31

Patience and gratitude are the keys to contentment, in this life and the next. For every hardship, patience brings peace and grows gardens of reward. And every moment gift Allah has given you, from the ability to hear Qur'an to the chance to enjoy a bite of food, is an opportunity to say 'Alhamdulillah' with deep sincerity, and allow your thankfulness to flourish. 

Can we learn how to have both from the example of a limbless father of a dead son? 

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Download discussion guides for "The Other Side": https://yqn.io/2e7585

Captioning provided by Muhsen.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 21 - The Most Important Prayer of Your Life | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond20 Mar 202500:07:28

The dead with regrets have one wish in regard to this world: to return to it and make just two more rak'ahs of prayer.

The dead who have communicated their joy to us testify to the same source of joy, over and over: salah. Prostration. Worshiping Allah in the depths of the night. So often overlooked in this life, prayer is a gift from Allah. And when we prioritize it the way we prioritize the trivial aspects of our days, then the reward will be not just bountiful, but infinte.

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Download discussion guides for "The Other Side": https://yqn.io/2e7585

Captioning provided by Muhsen.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 20 - When The Qur’an Arrives in Your Grave | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond18 Mar 202500:10:23

The Qur'an is the light in your darkest moments, the voice that will defend you when no one else can, and the companion that will never abandon you. But what happens when you abandon it?

The Prophet ﷺ described a terrifying fate for those who neglect the Qur'an. The words of Allah are meant to fill your heart, not collect dust on a shelf. In life, the Qur'an is your refuge. In death, it is your only defense.

Will it be your savior in the grave, or the proof against you?

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

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https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 19 - The Many Forms of Zina | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond18 Mar 202500:09:48

Zina is a pathway to destruction. It starts with a glance, a conversation, a moment of indulgence, and before you know it, you’re trapped in an unrelenting fire. The Prophet ﷺ described the terrifying fate of those who let their desires consume them—a blazing oven in the Barzakh, where regret burns as fiercely as the flames themselves.

But the struggle against temptation isn't without reward. Those who hold on to their faith and protect their chastity in a world filled with desires are promised the shade of Allah on the Day of Judgment. Your restraint today could mean the difference between light and darkness, between a grave that feels like a garden or one that feels like an inferno.

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Download discussion guides for "The Other Side": https://yqn.io/2e7585

Captioning provided by Muhsen.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 18 - "You Owe Me." Free Yourself from Riba and Debt | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond16 Mar 202500:10:52

Debt doesn’t leave with your body—it follows you into the Barzakh. The soul remains suspended until its dues are settled, held back from its final destination. If unpaid debts weigh so heavily, what about the burden of riba (interest)? The Prophet ﷺ saw its punishment—people drowning in a river of blood, never reaching the shore. Meanwhile, charity multiplies your wealth in this life and builds your home in the next.

Will you be held back by debt, or propelled forward by your sadaqah?

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Download discussion guides for "The Other Side": https://yqn.io/2e7585

Captioning provided by Muhsen.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 17 - Was it That Big of a Deal? Your Wudu is Serious | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond16 Mar 202500:08:38

It's not a big deal...or was it? What seems insignificant today could weigh the heaviest in the Barzakh. It’s not about the size of the sin, it’s about how it weighs in your heart.

A rushed wudu, a careless word, a moment of gossip—these are things people dismiss as minor. But the punishment of the grave begins with neglecting what Allah values. The deeds that save you are the ones you take seriously, no matter how small they seem. Because the small things aren’t so small when you stand before Allah.

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Download discussion guides for "The Other Side": https://yqn.io/2e7585

Captioning provided by Muhsen.

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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 16 - Watch Your Mouth | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond15 Mar 202500:09:14

You try to be mindful not to commit greater sins, but do you watch what you say? The words you speak, the posts you type, and every joke you make at someone’s expense don’t disappear when you do.

 In the punishment of the grave, tongues that once spread lies, mocked others, and fueled gossip will now become a source of torment. Some will tear their own faces apart. Others will eat their own flesh. Meanwhile, those who guarded their words will soar, their tongues planting trees of reward in Jannah.

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Download discussion guides for "The Other Side": https://yqn.io/2e7585

Captioning provided by Muhsen.


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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 15 - We Will Not Fix What You Have Ruined | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond13 Mar 202500:09:40

Will your deeds save you, or will they betray you?

In the next life, even the smallest actions hold immense weight. A prayer rushed through, a charity given with pride, a careless word that hurt someone—these could be the very things that hold you back. Allah’s mercy is vast, but His justice is precise.

The punishment of the grave is real, but so is the chance to escape it. You still have time to right your wrongs.

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Download discussion guides for "The Other Side": https://yqn.io/2e7585

Captioning provided by Muhsen.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 14 - Deeds that Save you from Punishment of the Grave | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond13 Mar 202500:11:15

What if the deed that saves you is one you barely remember? Or worse, what if the deed that condemns you is one you never thought to make right?

In the Barzakh, your actions take form. Your good deeds will be the only company you keep, appearing as beautiful companions. But your sins, especially those you ignored, will return as a painful reckoning.

So what have you done that could be your salvation? And what must you make right before it’s too late?

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Download discussion guides for "The Other Side": https://yqn.io/2e7585

Captioning provided by Muhsen.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 13 - Did Allah Put You On This List? | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond12 Mar 202500:13:32

Are you on the list? Which group are you with? In this world, we chase after names on prestigious lists—job promotions, elite schools, exclusive memberships. But in the hereafter, only two lists matter: One leads to eternal joy, the other to unimaginable regret.

Some will be greeted with celebration, their names written in Illiyeen among the honored souls. Others will be absent from the gatherings of the righteous, their fate sealed in darkness.

The choices you make now determine your place in the next world. The prayers you pray, the good deeds you hold onto, the company you keep—they are all being recorded.

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Download discussion guides for "The Other Side": https://yqn.io/2e7585

Captioning provided by Muhsen.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 8 - Why You Say the Tashahhud: Secrets of Salah | The Hidden Gems of Prayer03 Jun 202500:15:13

The Prophet ﷺ taught the Tashahhud with the care of a surah from the Qur'an. This is the closing ceremony with the King of kings, where greetings arrive bearing gifts: you present your prayer, your character, and your sincerity.

In this episode, Dr. Omar Suleiman traces the precise language of the Prophet ﷺ, from “at-tahiyyatu lillah” to the kalimah that crowns your acts of worship. The sentence that seals your salah is the one you hope will seal your life.

Download the companion journal for guidance and gems for each step of salah: https://yqn.io/baeh

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 12 - Now You Can Fly | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond11 Mar 202500:10:37

Have you ever dreamed of flying—of soaring freely, untethered by the weight of this world? In the Barzakh, you finally can. Your soul will leave behind the constraints of the body, taking form according to the life you lived.

The martyrs will rise as radiant green birds, gliding beneath the Throne of Allah, sustained by the fruits of Paradise. The believers will perch among the trees of Jannah, flying to the places their hearts were once connected to. But the wicked will fall, snatched away like crows, dragged into the depths of Sijjeen.

When the time comes, will you fly toward the heavens, or will you be cast into the darkness below?

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Download discussion guides for "The Other Side": https://yqn.io/2e7585

Captioning provided by Muhsen.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 11 - How to Have a Bigger Grave | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond10 Mar 202500:12:50

What home are you building for your soul? We know that our homes in Jannah is built by our deeds, but do we stop to think that it's the same for our graves?

We spend our lives decorating homes we will leave behind, while neglecting the home we will live in forever. The grave is only the beginning, your first taste of what awaits. For some, it will expand with light and fragrance, a refuge of comfort. For others, it will tighten until it crushes the soul, sealing them in torment.

Your grave is as wide as your deeds and as deep as your devotion. Will it be a garden of peace, or a prison of regret?

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Download discussion guides for "The Other Side": https://yqn.io/2e7585

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 10 - What About The Innocent Children? | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond09 Mar 202500:12:34

What happens to the children whose lives were stolen before they’ve even begun? 

We’ve wept over Reem and Wadea, and were haunted by Hind’s final cries, and to the countless children who were lost among thousands of names of those martyred, we wonder how this injustice could continue. While we grapple with their losses, and pray for their parents, Allah comforts us with the knowledge that they are nurtured, embraced, and waiting in a realm where injustice cannot reach them. Their names may fade from the headlines, but they will never fade from the mercy of the Most Merciful.

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 9 - When You Meet The Souls of Gaza | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond08 Mar 202500:14:54

How many nights have you lost sleep over the horrors inflicted by cowards in power? How much rest has been stolen from the innocent, burned and broken by the hands of human devils? And how many times have you wished—just once—that it was the tyrants who were tormented instead?

The martyrs have a message for us. Their souls have ascended beyond the ruins of this world, flying free in Jannah, comforted by divine justice. The oppressors, no matter how untouchable they seem, are already trapped in the torment of the Barzakh, their agony only beginning.

Justice is inevitable. The martyrs are at peace, but our struggle continues.

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 8 - What it Feels Like to Die | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond07 Mar 202500:13:30

What happens when you die? 

There is no greater pressure in life than the moment of death. The angels will come. Your soul will be pulled from your body, with ease or with force. And you will face the greatest test of your existence. But if you held firm to faith in this life, you will answer with certainty:

My Lord is Allah. My religion is Islam. My Prophet is Muhammad ﷺ.

So hold on tight. The test will come when you least expect it. Will you be ready?

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 7 - How Many Lives Do You Really Have? | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond06 Mar 202500:12:44

How many lives do you really have? You may be breathing, but is your soul already dead? Have you fed your body while starving your heart?

Spiritual death is more terrifying than physical death. The Qur'an reminds us that just as Allah brings the dead earth back to life, so too can He revive your soul. So how many times have you killed your heart, and how many times can you bring it back? Once you take your final breath, your chance for rebirth is over. So, will you wait for the grave to realize whether you ever truly lived? Or will you revive your soul while you still have time?

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 6 - Is Allah Speaking to You ? | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond05 Mar 202500:15:27

"Seeing is believing"—but what if you've never seen Allah?

How do you draw near to the One who is closer to you than your own soul? Every time you recite the Qur’an, He speaks to you. Every time you pray, He responds. Every time you call upon Him, He listens.

But do you speak to Him enough to recognize His voice? One day, your vision will be sharpened, and you will see Him as clearly as the full moon in the night sky. But will you wait until then to truly seek Him? Or will you recognize His signs now and begin your journey toward Him today?

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 5 - How to See the Prophet ﷺ in a Dream | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond04 Mar 202500:12:39

Do you wish to see the Prophet ﷺ in your dream?

What would it be like to see his smile, hear his voice, and be in his presence? The Prophet ﷺ continues to appear in the dreams of the faithful. From the woman in Gaza who foresaw tragedy, to scholars and warriors who received his reassurance, these visions have carried the ummah through generations. But you don’t need to have lived with him to connect with him.

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Ep. 4 - What Do My Dreams Really Mean? | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond03 Mar 202500:12:41

Do your dreams have meaning? Are your dreams mere reflections of your thoughts, or whispers from the unseen?

Each night, your soul departs—sometimes meeting the departed, sometimes witnessing glimpses of paradise, sometimes carrying a message meant just for you.

A wounded man in Gaza dreamt of a heavenly banquet before his friends were martyred. A woman at the time of the Prophet ﷺ saw men entering Jannah—only to wake and find they had just been martyred. Dreams hold truth, but not all dreams are true. So how do we know if it was a dream or a vision?

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 3 - They May Have Another Name For You | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond02 Mar 202500:16:04

Did you know that you have another name—a spiritual identity? We spend our lives building a name for ourselves in hopes for recognition and admiration, but the name that truly matters isn’t the one people call you here. It's the one you're known by in the heavens.

The Prophet ﷺ said that every servant has a reputation in the heavens. Some names are earned by deeds, some given by Allah, and some lost to hypocrisy. The world may call you one thing, but what is your name with Allah? Are you remembered among the angels or completely unknown in the realm that truly counts?

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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 7 - The People of Sujood: Secrets of Salah | The Hidden Gems of Prayer02 Jun 202500:12:10

No one lowers themselves for God except that He raises them. No position brings you closer to Allah than sujood, the state of prostration. While you are there, closest to Him, in the middle of your prayer, what words will you whisper? You can make whatever du'as you wish for yourself, in whatever language comes naturally to you.

But in addition to that, we are taught many supplications to purify ourselves. Join Dr. Omar Suleiman to find recitations that bring your sujood to life.

Download the companion journal for guidance and gems for each step of salah: https://yqn.io/baeh

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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 2 - They Know About Your World | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond01 Mar 202500:14:29

You’re never alone. On this stage called life, the audience is far greater than you can imagine. Angels cheering, devils heckling, unseen creatures witnessing your every move. But the most important observer of all is Allah. While we might crave attention in this world, what truly matters is who’s watching beyond what our eyes can see.

What do the angels say about you? What does the Prophet ﷺ think of you? What news of you reaches the souls who have gone before? It’s time to shift your perspective—because your soul is always on display.

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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 1 - The Dead Are Alive in Their Graves | The Other Side: Barzakh and Beyond28 Feb 202500:11:36

What happens when our loved ones die? What will your life in the grave—and in the world that surrounds it—be like? Those we have buried are not actually dead. They have entered the Barzakh, a parallel existence where there are people right now that are just as alive as you. Everything about their lives is determined by their deeds in the dunya. Are they blessed or wretched? Happy or horrified? It's up to the choices that they made, and that we make every day.


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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep 30 - Show Us Guidance And Error | Prayers of the Pious 14 Jun 201800:03:14

Episode 30: Show Us Guidance And Error | Prayers Of The Pious by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research

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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep 29 - Beautify Me Internally | Prayers of the Pious 13 Jun 201800:03:28

Episode 29: Beautify Me Internally | Prayers Of The Pious by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research

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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep 28 - If You Have Written Me From The Sinful | Prayers of the Pious 12 Jun 201800:03:55

Episode 28: If You Have Written Me From The Sinful | Prayers Of The Pious by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research

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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep 27 - You Took My Kids | Prayers of the Pious 11 Jun 201800:04:05

Episode 27: You Took My Kids | Prayers Of The Pious by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research

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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep 26 - You Are You And I Am Me | Prayers of the Pious 10 Jun 201800:03:35

Episode 26: You Are You And I Am Me | Prayers Of The Pious by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research

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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep 25 - Oh Teacher Of Abraham | Prayers of the Pious 09 Jun 201800:03:01

Episode 25: Oh Teacher Of Abraham | Prayers Of The Pious by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research

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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep 24 - Your Beautiful Veil | Prayers of the Pious 08 Jun 201800:03:02

The personal pleas and prayers of the righteous, teaching us how to call upon our Lord as they did. Join Sh. Omar Suleiman as he covers the prayers of the pious.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep 23 - My Sincerity to Your Creation | Prayers of the Pious 07 Jun 201800:03:21

The personal pleas and prayers of the righteous, teaching us how to call upon our Lord as they did. Join Sh. Omar Suleiman as he covers the prayers of the pious.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep. 6 - What to Say in Rukoo': Secrets of Salah | The Hidden Gems of Prayer01 Jun 202500:17:01

Rukoo' is the most unstable position of salah. Anyone could be thrown off balance from the bottom of a deep bow. And in that fragile stance, what do you recite?

Subhana rabbi Al-Adheem. Glorious is my Lord, the Immovable, the Strong, the Almighty. In this episode, Dr. Omar Suleiman explains the singifiance of this contrast, delving into the symbolism of rukuoo' and the extra recitations that can be made as you bow to Al-Adheem.

Download the companion journal for guidance and gems for each step of salah: https://yqn.io/baeh

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep 22 - Your Perfect Light | Prayers of the Pious 06 Jun 201800:03:40

The personal pleas and prayers of the righteous, teaching us how to call upon our Lord as they did. Join Sh. Omar Suleiman as he covers the prayers of the pious.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep 21 - Death After Fajr | Prayers of the Pious 05 Jun 201800:03:39

The personal pleas and prayers of the righteous, teaching us how to call upon our Lord as they did. Join Sh. Omar Suleiman as he covers the prayers of the pious.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep 20 - Don't Ask Allah for Patience | Prayers of the Pious 04 Jun 201800:04:28

The personal pleas and prayers of the righteous, teaching us how to call upon our Lord as they did. Join Sh. Omar Suleiman as he covers the prayers of the pious.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


Ep 19 - Make Me Better Than What They Think | Prayers of the Pious 03 Jun 201800:03:52

This reminder especially applies to those in the public eye. Sh. Omar Suleiman discusses the dangers of destructive praise and the prayer Abu Bakr made to avoid it.

[ Day 19 Du’a ]

اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِى خَيْرًا مِمَّا يَظُنُّونَ وَاغْفِرْ لِى مَا لَا يَعْلَمُونَ وَلَا تُؤَاخِذْنِى بِمَا يَقُولُون

“O Allah, make me better than what they think of me, and forgive me for what they do not know about me, and do not take me to account for what they say about me.”

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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.


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