Rukoo' is the most unstable position of salah. Anyone could be thrown off balance from the bottom of a deep bow. And in that fragile stance, what do you recite?

Subhana rabbi Al-Adheem. Glorious is my Lord, the Immovable, the Strong, the Almighty. In this episode, Dr. Omar Suleiman explains the singifiance of this contrast, delving into the symbolism of rukuoo' and the extra recitations that can be made as you bow to Al-Adheem.

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NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

The conversation continues. Al-Fatihah is too profound to explain in a single episode. From the many implications of asking for guidance, to the hidden connections between this chapter and other surahs of the Qur'an, there is so much more to explore.

Dr. Omar Suleiman explains the opening chapter of the Holy Book. Join him to keep learning about what you recite 17+ times every day of your life.

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NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

If du'a is a conversation and Qur'an is a monologue, reciting Surah Al-Fatihah is both—unique in that Allah responds to every ayah you say.

In this episode, Dr. Omar Suleiman guides you through the divine dialogue and meaning of Surah Al-Fatihah: from the praise of the Lord of the worlds to the mercy of Ar-Rahman, and the majesty of the Master of the Day of Judgment, who listens and responds with more than you ask.

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NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Salah is a sanctuary. When you step into it, you're in a sacred space, a meeting between your soul and its Maker. What do you say first?

After the takbeer—a profound phrase of remembrance in its own right—we learn of several du'as Rasulullah ﷺ used to recite, phrases meant to distance the soul from its sins and enter the mind into a state of remembrance.

Join Dr. Omar Suleiman to learn these hallowed words and bring them into your own prayers.

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NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

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The adhan echoes like revelation, honored by the righteous as if it were Qur’an. It is the invitation of the King of kings to rise, respond, and ready the heart.

In this episode, Dr. Omar Suleiman brings to life the awe of the pious predecessors—their silence, their stillness, and their complete attention—as they repeated each word and waited for the moment between adhan and iqamah, when no du’a is turned away, and every hope is heard.

Series recorded at Shehzade Korkut Mosque in Antalya, Türkiye

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NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

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Your conversation with Allah starts with your wudu. Your intentions and motions represent a single statement: I am preparing to stand before the King of kings.

From the fire-threatening neglected heels to the shining limbs of the Day of Judgment, this is the gateway to presence, purity, and prayer.

Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the quiet khushoo’ of wudu: from the sins that fall with each drop to the limbs that will shine on the Day of Judgment, and the simple act—done in hardship—that opens every gate of Jannah.

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NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

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Everything seeks to keep you distracted from your Lord. But your ultimate purpose is to choose devotion over desire, and every salah you make is a manifestation of that devotion.

So when you stand to pray, how to you maintain your focus? How can you go beyond rote recitation and instead enter the deep flow state of a salah made with complete khushoo'?

Tune in to learn how to pray with presence with Sh. Omar Suleiman, then join us in the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah to learn even more.

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NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

When all else fades, only hope in Allah remains.

At the moment of death, no deed will matter more than trusting in His mercy. Even the most righteous entered the Barzakh with sins—yet it was their good opinion of Allah that erased them. In that unseen world, His mercy conceals shortcomings, and His forgiveness grants peace.

The gates of redemption never close to those who sincerely seek Him. So as you journey through this life, carry this truth with you: hope in Allah is not just a feeling—it is the greatest act of worship.

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

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NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.