Omar Suleiman is a Palestinian American from New Orleans, Louisiana, an imam1, scholar, social justice activist, public speaker, and author. He is an adjunct professor of Islamic studies and member of the Ethics Center Advisory Board at Southern Methodist University in University Park, Texas. He is also the founder and president of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research.
While Oman Suleiman is well-known for his public speaking and activism, he is the author of numerous books providing religious instruction, such as Prayers of the Pious, Meeting Muhammad, Jannah: Home at Last, Judgement Day: Deeds that Light the Way, Angels in Your Presence, For Those Left Behind: Guidance on Death and Grieving, 40 on Justice: The Prophetic Voice on Social Reform, and The Virtues of Dhul Hijjah2, as well as papers on topics related to Islamic ethics, religion, and culture, including activism, gender equity, and the prophetic example.
In Allah Loves…, Suleiman offers 30 short chapters on who Allah loves, what Allah loves, and “how we may become people who are loved by Allah and do things that Allah loves.” Chapters cover such topics as piety, repentance, excellence, supplication, trust, patience, and consistency. Each chapter includes the relevant āyah (verses from the Qur’an), hadīth (statements or actions of Muhammad, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), and notable commentary. Suleiman offers context and explanation for each of the topics, and often closes each section with his own summary prayer. In this way, Suleiman offers a means of practicing everyday spirituality while striving “to pursue Allah’s love and to meet Him in that state of love.”
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1
Imams lead the ritual prayers and perform the sermon for the Friday noon prayers that are obligatory for Muslim men (voluntary for Muslim women); they often provide religious guidance and leadership in their communities.
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Dhul Hijjah is the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar during which Hajj (the Islamic pilgrimage) and the holiday Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) take place.
