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Where Was I Before I Was Born? | Why Me? EP. 1 | Dr. Omar Suleiman's Ramadan Series on Qadar
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Where Was I Before I Was Born? | Why Me? EP. 1 | Dr. Omar Suleiman's Ramadan Series on Qadar

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The speaker reflects on the defining moments in life, encompassing both joyous memories and challenging hardships that shape individuals.

Moments that Define Us

  • Life is marked by moments that shape our identities, from joyful memories to difficult challenges.
  • Questions arise about the predestined nature of life and why some endure immense pain while others experience blessings.
  • The concept of a divine Pen writing down all decrees 50,000 years before creation, capturing every detail until the final hour.

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Delving into the heavenly tablets where all knowledge is inscribed, including historical events and personal narratives.

Heavenly Tablets and Divine Decrees

  • Description of heavenly tablets made of red ruby containing detailed accounts of history and individual stories.
  • Emphasis on how even seemingly insignificant moments are recorded in these tablets with precision.
  • Reflection on the purpose behind documenting every emotion and event to facilitate understanding and worship of Allah.

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Exploring the realms of pre-existence and afterlife, highlighting the significance of light as a guiding force.

Realms Beyond Our Existence

  • Discussion on souls transitioning between realms - Alam-e-Dhurr (pre-existence) and Alam-e-Barzakh (afterlife).
  • Imagining a scene where all human beings gather as particles in Arafah, symbolizing renewal of covenant with Allah.

Meeting Souls: Predestined Encounters

In this section, the speaker delves into the concept of predestined encounters and the interconnectedness of souls based on their light.

Meeting Adam 'Alayhi Salaam

  • The Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam likened souls to conscripted soldiers, emphasizing the recognition of light among individuals.
  • Our light guides righteous souls towards each other even before our earthly existence.

Decree and Destiny

  • The pens have dried with Allah's knowledge, indicating a predetermined decree.
  • Despite predestination, one's actions and supplications can influence their decree recorded in al lawh al mahfoodh.

Purpose Within Fate

This segment explores the balance between fate and free will, highlighting the significance of individual choices within divine knowledge.

Influence on Decree

  • Good deeds align individuals with their intended purpose as decreed by Allah.
  • Personal decisions shape one's destiny, reflecting individual responsibility within a predetermined framework.

Embracing Destiny

  • Every breath and action is governed by destiny, underscoring Allah's comprehensive knowledge and control over life events.
  • Accepting that Allah's wisdom surpasses human understanding leads to embracing life's surprises and mysteries.

Existential Inquiry

Delving into existential questions, this part prompts reflection on the purpose behind one's existence as determined by divine will.

Purposeful Existence

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This Ramadan, help Yaqeen reach every Muslim. Automate your 30 day Ramadan donation. https://yqn.io/eva This story doesn’t start with you. It starts with Al-Lawh al-Mahfoodh, the sacred, preserved tablets that carry all of decree until the Final Hour. All of existence, our history, and our future, stored in one place. The darkness of the world, and all of its light. If all has been written, how do I have free will? Are my choices my own? Captioning provided by Muhsen. SOURCES: Qur’an 111:1 Qur’an 30:50 Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 2642 Qur’an 7:172 Qur’an 55:29 Al-Hikam al-Ataa’iyyah 22: مَا مِنْ نَفَسٍ تُبْدِيهِ إِلاَّ وَلَهُ قَدَرٌ فِيكَ يُمْضِيهِ Not a breath will you take except that a decree of Destiny has made it go forth. CAST: Narrator Dr. Omar Suleiman Hassan's Mother Safiyyah Saarah Khan Hassan's Father Mohammed Momin Baig Hassan Infant Suraya Salem Hassan Age 2 Ibrahim Salem Hassan Child Eesa Haadi Habeeb Hassan's Paternal Grandmother Khadijah Sara Qasmi Hassan's Paternal Grandfather Abdullah Moataz Ahmed Hassan Teen Ammaar Ali Hassan Adult Noaman Farooq Hassan's Friend Siraj Mazin Vahora Hassan's Friend Ali Khaled Nurhssien Homeless Man Shaheer Naqvi Hassan's Wife Dua Amnah Sultan Umar the Tutor Issa Ghaleb Hassan's Maternal Grandmother Ayesha Nabila Taufiq 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 #ramadan #ramadan2024 #ramadanseries #qadar 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! Click SUBSCRIBE and hit the 🔔 icon to receive the latest updates from Yaqeen! Visit http://www.yaqeeninstitute.org for full access to all research publications, infographics, and videos. Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @yaqeeninstitute!