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What If It's Too Late? | Why Me? EP. 25 | Dr. Omar Suleiman | A Ramadan Series on Qadar
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What If It's Too Late? | Why Me? EP. 25 | Dr. Omar Suleiman | A Ramadan Series on Qadar

Wrinkles of Wisdom

The speaker reflects on the passage of time, aging, and the significance of gray hairs in Islam.

Aging Gracefully

  • Gray hairs are considered a blessing as they add dignity, prevent conceit, and lead to humility.
  • A long life is a blessing if it increases good deeds and a curse if it prolongs evil actions.
  • The best people are those who have a long life filled with good deeds, while the worst are those whose long life is marked by sin.

Embracing Gray Hairs

  • Gray hairs signify wisdom and mark the transition from worldly pursuits to spiritual growth.
  • Aging offers opportunities for increased devotion, learning sacred knowledge, and earning rewards for the afterlife.

Embracing Old Age

The discussion shifts towards embracing old age in Islam and seeking refuge from its challenges.

Pursuing Knowledge

  • Some scholars embarked on their knowledge journey later in life, emphasizing that age should not hinder seeking knowledge.
  • Continuing to work for the afterlife while maintaining physical health becomes crucial as one ages.

Seeking Refuge

  • The Prophet sought refuge from laziness, difficulties of old age, stinginess, cowardice, and sins in his later years.
  • Turning back to Allah in old age is emphasized as a means of spiritual elevation and preparing for the hereafter.

Signs of Success

Reflecting on success at the end of life by turning to Allah early on.

Spiritual Elevation

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Ramadan is flying by. Automate your donations for the last 10 nights: https://yqn.io/fday The measure of your life is not in how many years you live, but in how well you live it. Are you helping others, giving generously, and building a positive legacy? Or are you wasting time and neglecting doing any good? Many narrations indicate a connection between good deeds and a prolonged life. Others warn of the danger of reaching old age without pleasing Allah. Which category will you fall into? Captioning provided by Muhsen. SOURCES: Jami at-Tirmidhi 1635 Jami at-Tirmidhi 2330 Jami at-Tirmidhi 3550 Sahih Muslim 2723 Sahih al-Bukhari 6365 Al-Hikam al-Ataa’iyyah 26: مِنْ عَلاماتِ النُّجْاحِ في النِّهاياتِ، الرُّجوعُ إلى اللهِ في البِداياتِ Amongst the signs of success at the end is the turning to Allah in the beginning. CAST: Narrator Dr. Omar Suleiman Hassan's Father Mohammed Momin Baig Child Hassan Eesa Haadi Habeeb Hassan Noaman Farooq Child Yusuf Omar Abu Hesini Yusuf Muhammed Ayachi Hassan's Mother Safiyyah Saarah Khan Hassan's Wife Dua Amnah Sultan Homeless Man Shaheer Naqvi Masjid Extra Rayyan Naqvi Masjid Extra Aliyaan Killedar 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 #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!