logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2023
1 h

Saeed ibn Amir (ra): Haunted by Murder

YAQEEN INSTITUTE
About this episode
He was a pious governor in Islam who would repent to Allah after witnessing the crucifixion of Khubayb (ra). How did Saeed and other companions who participated in the massacres of Bi'r Mauna and Al Rajee find their way back to Allah after such horrific actions? 
Up next
Sep 2023
Rabiah ibn Kab (ra): The Prophet’s Companion in Jannah
<p>He fell in love with the Prophet ﷺ at first sight, lived in his blessed shadow until he died, and was promised his blessed companionship eternally in Paradise.<br/><br/><br/></p> 
51m 15s
Oct 2023
Abu Saeed al Khudri (ra): The Jewel of Madinah
<p>He was given the lofty title of the Mufti of Madinah for his rare combination of Hadith and Fiqh. He narrates over 1000 ahadith from the Prophet ﷺ, and lived a long life of devotion all in his home city of Madinah.</p> 
58m 16s
Oct 2023
Khalid ibn al-Walid (ra): Becoming the Sword of Allah
<p>The story of how a feared enemy of Islam became it&apos;s greatest general. </p> 
1h 13m
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2024
They will NEVER understand Karbala!
<p>What led Yazid to the undeniably atrocity that occured in Karbala and how were his acts even justified. Ahmed and Sayed Ali reflect on the story of Karbala as we enter this Holy Month and we should all reflect on our acts during these nights of Mourning.</p> 
41m 33s
Oct 2019
Surah Al-Baqarah: The Cow - Verse 284..........Part 2
Does Allah hold us accountable for Our thoughts and feelings? Some of the Prophet’s companions really struggled with this question. Abdullah bin Umar said while crying: ‘if God punishes us for our thoughts, we will surely perish.’ 
9m 47s
May 2020
The Gravity of One Murder, and the Death of Justice
In this talk,  Imam Omar Suleiman takes on the death of George Floyd from the aspect of Allah’s edict in Surah Al-Isra’ which can be broken down to :-. The sanctity of one human life; The complete authority of the family of the one killed unjustly; Those that are angered by the m ... Show More
33m 1s
Apr 2025
Sincerely, Sumayah—Dangerous Times: On Righteousness and Reform
To be absolved before your Lord There's a dangerous finality to what's happening in Ghaza right now. The fear is that Allah (awj)'s anger is not far away from descending to affect humanity collectively and those who supported this massacre and injustice specifically. Civilisation ... Show More
10m 6s
Nov 2016
Surah Al-Baqarah: The Cow - Verses 175 & 176
Crime and punishment. Many people feel bad for the criminal who is about to suffer. They focus on the severity of the punishment while forgetting how terrible the crime was. Allah teaches us to always recall what those who spread corruption on earth did. Learn more in this week's ... Show More
7m 5s
Dec 2016
Surah Al-Baqarah: The Cow - Verse 178
Murder and revenge. What does Islam teach us about revenge, murder and the death penalty? How do the bible, Torah and Quran differ in dealing with the issue of murder? Learn the answers and much more in this week’s update. 
8m 11s
Aug 2023
They Burnt the Ka'abah AND The Qur'an!
<p> A profound discussion as co-hosts Ahmed and Sayed Ali delve into the captivating life stories of Imam Sajjad (AS) beyond Karbala. Discover his unwavering stance against Yazid (LA) in Shaam, drawing invaluable lessons for today&#39;s world. Condemning the recent attack on the ... Show More
51m 29s
Aug 2016
Amazed By The Quran - Bound By A Prayer
When Prophet Musa returned following his encounter with Allah only to find his people worshipping the Golden Calf, his anger at his brother Harun, who he had delegated in his absence, was uncontrollable. But when Harun appealed to their brotherhood, Musa prayed for forgiveness an ... Show More
26m 18s