The Firsts with Dr. Omar Suleiman
by Yaqeen Institute
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Abu Mihjan (ra): The Sahabi With A Substance Use Disorder
Abu Mihjan (ra): The Sahabi With A Substance Use Disorder
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The Firsts: The Forerunners of Islam is the series that visits trailblazers of the ummah. Those that rise to the occasion, and inspire a generation. Host Sh. Dr. Omar Suleiman dives into the stories of the giants who were the first of their kind in this world, and distinguished in the next. Listen in to revive the personalities buried in history.Let’s meet the Firsts. This series is brought to you by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. We aim to make academic and Islamically-credible scholarship mainstream through accessible resources such as infographics, animations, podcasts, learning materials, and more. Visit www.yaqeeninstitute.org or download the Yaqeen app from the app store to continue dismantling doubts, nurturing conviction, and inspiring contribution, one truth at a time.
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- Abu Mihjan (ra): The Sahabi With A Substance Use Disorder · 20 minHe was fierce on the battlefield, yet fighting a quieter battle within himself. Abu Mihjan (ra) had a weakness, but it never stopped his courage. He owned his struggle and still…
- Nu’ayman ibn Amr (ra): The Funniest Man in Medina · 40 minOne of the Prophet's ﷺ Companions was the kind of man who could walk into a room and have everyone laughing. Nu'ayman ibn Amr (ra) was a gem, beloved for the joy he carried…
- Abu Lubabah (ra): A Rope Only the Prophet ﷺ Could Untie · 23 minAbu Lubabah (ra) was a top chief and one of the very first to pledge allegiance to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. But when he made a devastating mistake, he didn't run, deny, or cover…
- Hatib (ra): Leaking the Prophet’s ﷺ Plans to the Enemy · 47 minOne of the Prophet's ﷺ closest companions did something that looked like a complete betrayal. Hatib ibn Abi Balta’ah (ra) had been loyal for twenty years, through every hardship…
- Mariya al-Qibtiyya (ra): Mother of the Prophet’s ﷺ Last Child · 1 h 6 minMariya al-Qibtiyya (ra), “the gift of Egypt,” embraced Islam and her life with the Prophet ﷺ wholeheartedly, even as slander and jealousy tested her. She delivered a baby boy…
- Salma (ra) and Ubaydullah (ra): A Legacy of Serving the Ahlul Bayt · 11 minShe was the midwife in the births of the Prophet ﷺ’s children and grandchildren. This was just one of the unique ways that Salma (ra), a freed-slave and the wife of Abu Rafi…
- Abu Rafi al-Qibti (ra): The Man Inside the Prophet’s ﷺ Home · 29 minMeet Abu Rafi al-Qibti (ra), a little-known Coptic Christian from Egypt who embraced Islam and became part of the Prophet ﷺ’s family. How did this unfold? What was his role in…
- Abu Muwayhiba (ra): What Happened on the Prophet’s ﷺ Final Night · 14 minLittle is recorded about Abu Muwayhiba (ra), a freed slave of the Prophet ﷺ. Yet in the final days of the Prophet's ﷺ life, it was Abu Muwayhiba who walked beside him through the…
- Thawban (ra): The One Called “An-Nabawi” · 36 minHe was anxious to see the Prophet ﷺ every day, and even more anxious to be with him in Jannah. And by serving the Prophet ﷺ and keenly learning from him, Thawban (ra) went from…
- Safina (ra): He Spoke To A Lion · 26 minIf you asked him his name, he would use the nickname the Prophet ﷺ had given him: a ship. He served the Prophet ﷺ in his expeditions, spoke to a lion, and narrated a hadith about…
- Julaybib (ra): The Most Beautiful Story · 25 minWhile others mocked Julaybib (ra) for his small stature, the Prophet ﷺ exalted him among society, even facilitating his marriage to a beautiful, wealthy woman. He was among those…
- Zahir ibn Haram (ra): Low Self-Esteem Until He Met the Prophet ﷺ · 17 minZahir (ra) was a man who struggled with his appearance and low self-esteem — until the Prophet ﷺ uplifted his heart in a beautiful and unforgettable way. Through gifts, genuine…
- Umm Mahjan (ra): The Woman Who Cleaned the Masjid · 25 minTo some, she was just the masjid’s janitor. But to the Prophet ﷺ, she was more noble than many. Not much is known about the life of Umm Mahjan (ra). But what we do know is enough…
- Bishr ibn al-Baraa (ra): The Story of the Poisoning of the Prophet ﷺ · 24 minLike his father, Al-Baraa ibn Ma'roor (ra), Bishr (ra) was an early Muslim and fierce defender of the faith. His story is forever marked by an incredible act of sacrifice. When…
- Al-Baraa ibn Ma'roor (ra): He Made Two Good Mistakes · 26 minLong before the qiblah was officially changed, Al-Baraa ibn Ma'roor (ra) chose to pray facing the Ka’bah. What motivated this decision? Known for his unwavering piety and…
- Al-Baraa ibn Aazib (ra): He Described the Grave in Detail · 1 h 7 minHe was only ten when the Prophet ﷺ entered Madinah, a day Al-Baraa ibn Aazib (ra) would never forget. He described the Prophet ﷺ’s face as being “like the light of the full…
- Umayr ibn Sa’d (ra): First in Salah and Battle · 32 minHe was just a boy — yet Allah revealed a verse of the Qur’an verse to defend him. This is the story of Umayr ibn Sa‘d (ra), who chose truth over family when his guardian uttered…
- Zayd ibn Al-Arqam (ra): Exposer of Hypocrites · 58 minZayd ibn al-Arqam (ra) — the companion whose truth was confirmed by revelation. Raised by the poet-warrior Abdullah ibn Rawaha (ra), he grew up among the earliest Ansar, too…
- Fatima bint Qays (ra): She Preserved Hadiths About Dajjal and Divorce · 17 minA woman of elite status, beauty, and intellect. The home of Fatima bint Qays (ra) became the setting for one of the most pivotal moments in Islamic history. It was in her house…
- Usama ibn Zayd (ra): The Prophet ﷺ’s Chosen Grandson · 1 h 22 minAt birth, his name was Usama ibn Zayd ibn Muhammad – but he wasn’t the Prophet ﷺ’s biological grandson. He (ra) was born into the house of the Prophet ﷺ, who showered him with…
