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The Firsts

The Firsts

Yaqeen Institute

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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The Firsts - Trendsetters, Revivers, and Strangers
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07/02/20 • 42 min

Who are The Firsts? To kick off the lecture series, Shaykh Dr. Omar Suleiman describes the 5 categories of firsts in the Qur’an and Sunnah.
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This episode was first recorded Nov. 26, 2019 and has been re-released in audio format.

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Ubahada inb al-Samit (ra) was a leader who immediately inspired awe in others and established Islam in so many ways in different parts of the world.

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The story of how a feared enemy of Islam became it's greatest general.

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The Firsts - Umm Haram (ra): When Dreams Come True
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06/08/22 • 61 min

Introducing the aunts and uncles of Anas (ra) to properly appreciate this family of sacrifice, with emphasis on the life and vision of Umm Haram (ra).

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Al Bara’ Ibn Malik (ra) was a man who people looked down upon, but that led the way with his courage in some of the most pivotal battles of Islam.

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The heartwarming story of the beloved servant of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم who became more like a son to him.

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The Firsts - Zaid Ibn Amr (ra): A One Man Ummah
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07/03/20 • 42 min

Zaid Ibn Amr Ibn Nufaid (ra) is an absolutely remarkable figure in the history of Islam and has a story unlike any other from the companions of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. Aside from being a monotheist before the coming of Islam, he would guide people to what pleased Allah based on intuition and fitrah (natural disposition).
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This episode was first recorded Dec. 5, 2019 and has been re-released in audio format.

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The Firsts - Musab Ibn Umair (ra): The Man Who Gave It All
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08/18/21 • 78 min

When Musab embraced Islam, he lost everything he had of this world. And long after he lost his life for that same cause, the companions themselves would regularly be brought to tears remembering his sacrifices.

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Ayyash ibn Abi Rabiah (ra), the brother of Abu Jahl, was tricked into coming home out of love for his mother only to spend years in captivity for his refusal to disbelieve.

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Abu Dharr Al Ghifari (ra) was an ascetic that would always live as a stranger. He was the first to use the greeting of asalaamu alaikum and the most truthful of earth’s inhabitants.
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How many episodes does The Firsts have?

The Firsts currently has 134 episodes available.

What topics does The Firsts cover?

The podcast is about Islam, History, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Firsts?

The episode title 'Trendsetters, Revivers, and Strangers' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Firsts?

The average episode length on The Firsts is 49 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Firsts released?

Episodes of The Firsts are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Firsts?

The first episode of The Firsts was released on Jul 2, 2020.

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