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Why Did Allah Choose This Time for Me? | Why Me? EP. 2 | Dr. Omar Suleiman's Ramadan Series on Qadar
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Why Did Allah Choose This Time for Me? | Why Me? EP. 2 | Dr. Omar Suleiman's Ramadan Series on Qadar

Understanding Your Purpose in Life

The discussion delves into the concept of fate, purpose, and divine planning in an individual's life.

Fate and Divine Planning

  • Allah has written all possibilities of fate in al-Lawh al-Mahfuz, but the actual outcome is unknown.
  • Individuals may be the answer to prayers made by family members or others in the past, shaping their unique purpose.

Fulfilling Your Special Purpose

Explores how individuals are brought into this world with a specific purpose and as part of a larger divine plan.

Divine Design and Purpose

  • Allah plans each individual's existence, tailoring it to fulfill a special purpose.
  • Individuals are likened to lights from Allah's Decree, continuing a legacy of light from those who came before them.

Becoming a Source of Light

Discusses how individuals can illuminate darkness through their actions and become blessings in their environments.

Illuminating Darkness

  • Individuals have the potential to bring light to their surroundings and counteract darkness through their deeds.
  • Scholars emphasize the importance of kindling the light within oneself to prevent becoming sources of evil amidst darkness.

Embracing Your Role in History

Explores how individuals play significant roles in history by being blessings to others and fulfilling divine decrees.

Impact on History

  • Being a blessing to others can lead to personal blessings as one fulfills their role in history.
  • Understanding one's purpose and making the most of each moment is emphasized as key to fulfilling divine plans.

Why Living in the Present Matters

The speaker reflects on historical periods and emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment, drawing parallels between past challenges and current circumstances.

Reflecting on Historical Perspectives

  • "Would you have been ready to support Musa 'Alayhi Salaam against a vicious tyrant like Fir'aun?"
  • Every historical period presents challenges; individuals must determine their role in shaping history.

Embracing the Present Moment

  • Allah created individuals for the present moment to make the best of it for eternal life.
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Raise our voice so that we reach the entire ummah this Ramadan. Automate all 30 days of giving: https://yqn.io/eva Of all time periods, why did Allah choose for you to be born in this one? Would it have been easier if you were born at the time of the Prophet (s)? How does your time period impact your life’s purpose? You are inevitable. You are the answer to someone’s du’a decades ago, and your life and your choices are informed by the prayers, experiences, and circumstances of your ancestors generations before you. Eventually, your life and purpose will inform that of your children’s children as well. What will you do with the cards you’ve been dealt by your ancestors? What cards will you leave behind for your descendants? Captioning provided by Muhsen. SOURCES: Qur’an, 19:31 Qur’an, 24:35 Qur’an, 24:40 Qur’an 21:107 Al-Hikam al-Ataa’iyyah 17: مَا تَرَكَ مِنْ الْجَهْلِ شَيْئًا مَنْ أَرَادَ أَنْ يُحْدُثَ فِي الْوَقْتِ غَيْرُ مَا أَظْهَرَهُ اللَّهُ فِيهِ The one who wants there to appear in the moment other than what Allah has manifested is full of ignorance. CAST: Narrator Dr. Omar Suleiman Hassan's Mother Safiyyah Saarah Khan Hassan's Father Mohammed Momin Baig Hassan's Maternal Grandmother Ayesha Nabila Taufiq Hassan's Paternal Grandfather Abdullah Moataz Ahmed Hassan's Paternal Grandmother Khadijah Sara Qasmi Nurse Tahlil Darwish Doctor Marjaan Ali Pre-existence soul Naveed Haque Pre-existence soul Khaled Nurhssien Pre-existence soul Moataz Ahmed Pre-existence soul Sara Qasmi Pre-existence soul Amnah Sultan Pre-existence soul Muhammed Ayachi Pre-existence soul Shumail Zaidi Pre-existence soul Abrar Islam Pre-existence soul Issa Ghaleb Pre-existence soul Zeeshan Wahid Pre-existence soul Mazin Vahora Pre-existence soul Momin Baig Pre-existence soul Noaman Farooq Pre-existence soul Amnah Sultan Pre-existence soul Saarah Khan Pre-existence soul Sara Qasmi Pre-existence soul Mariam Amjad Pre-existence soul Irfa Sheikh Note: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack. As we venture into the space of producing higher quality media, we’ve worked hard to make sure that our compliance with our religious ethics is not sacrificed. While Yaqeen has always produced vocals for our Ramadan series, this series was unique in that it also included the story of a family in the background. Our talented production team worked with our scholars to ensure that all actors were in proper hijab, and that all gender interactions were only by Mahrams in real life. We’re grateful to the team for its wonderful effort, and grateful to the families that agreed to participate. Subscribe and be sure to turn notifications on to receive the latest videos Yaqeen has to offer! #omarsuleiman #ramadan2024 #ramadanseries #qadr Click SUBSCRIBE for more great content! Visit http://www.yaqeeninstitute.org for full access to all research publications, infographics, and videos. Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @yaqeeninstitute!