Omar Suleiman is an American Muslim scholar and speaker. He is currently the President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. He is also the Resident Scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center and the Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square. He has been featured in the rising stars section of Ozy Magazine and dubbed “The Religious Leader Dallas Needs” by the D Magazine. May his quotes inspire you to live a life of humility so that you may attain true success.
1. “When God loves you, He places the love of you in the hearts of the people whose love is worth having.” Omar Suleiman
2. “Love the people you think you’d want to be with in the Hereafter.” Omar Suleiman
3. “Sometimes you don’t realize how special something is until you lose it. That’s how I feel about Ramadan every year.” Omar Suleiman
4. “If you don’t love your brother enough to respectfully voice your concerns about him directly to him, then at least have enough respect to not tear him up behind his back.” Omar Suleiman
5. “The sign of a beautiful person is that they always see beauty in others.” Omar Suleiman
6. “Prayer is not the only time of day that you should be talking to God.” Omar Suleiman
7. “When people wear you out, spend time in isolation with God, and your relationship with Him will improve as well as with the people.” Omar Suleiman
8. “Positive thinking isn’t ignoring life’s problems, it’s understanding that God can make a way out for you if you sincerely try.” Omar Suleiman
9. “When you treat people well, those same people might not treat you the same way. But if you pay attention, you’ll notice that God has sent other people who treat you even better.” Omar Suleiman
10. “Sometimes you meet people with very little knowledge, very humble jobs, and in no leadership role but they put you to shame with their good character and you can’t help but wonder if it’s that special connection that they have with God that causes them to tread the earth so lightly.” Omar Suleiman
11. “In order to bring out the best in people, you need to give them your best.” Omar Suleiman
12. “Wake up knowing that God is greater than any obstacle you may face today.” Omar Suleiman
13. “If you complain that God is testing you too much, you’re failing the test.” Omar Suleiman
14. “Kind words cost you nothing but are sometimes worth more than a million dollars.” Omar Suleiman
15. “If they don’t fulfill their obligations to the Creator what assures you they will fulfill their obligations to you?” Omar Suleiman
16. “God will never disappoint the sincere caller. Even when you think He hasn’t answered you He plans in your favor.” Omar Suleiman
17. “Never forget the favors done for you. Always forget the favors you’ve done for others.” Omar Suleiman
18. “Sometimes God allows you to taste the bitterness of this world so that you could fully appreciate the sweetness of faith.” Omar Suleiman
19. “Your success does not depend on the failure of others.” Omar Suleiman
20. “Sometimes the person that excites you most isn’t necessarily going to make the best husband or wife. It takes a lot to see past the glamour and glitter when you’re looking to get married and look for someone who’s going to be a loving companion that will stand by your side no matter what and better you while also seeking to be bettered by you.” Omar Suleiman
21. “Good friends are hard to find, so when you find one, hold on tight.” Omar Suleiman
22. “Do for others what you want God to do for you.” Omar Suleiman
23. “The worldly life isn’t worth getting stressed over.” Omar Suleiman
24. “Don’t question God’s mercy. Just ask for it and you’ll find it.” Omar Suleiman
25. “When you forget that you need God, He puts you in a situation that causes you to call upon Him, and that’s for your own good.” Omar Suleiman
26. “Sometimes you wish you never met certain people, then you grow and realize that they were a gift in disguise and contributed to making you the person you are.” Omar Suleiman
27. “Let’s practice what we learn, and then preach what we practice. Don’t jump from learning straight to preaching.” Omar Suleiman
28. “Don’t make an excuse for your laziness by calling it faith in God.” Omar Suleiman
29. “God has guaranteed His love for those who love each other for His sake.” Omar Suleiman
30. “In trusting God, remember that what’s best for you might be what’s most painful.” Omar Suleiman
31. “What you see in other people is a reflection of yourself. A person of goodness sees goodness in others and a person of evil sees evil in others.” Omar Suleiman
32. “Don’t risk an eternity of joy in Paradise for a moment of fleeting pleasure.” Omar Suleiman
33. “Perfection is not attainable but excellence is.” Omar Suleiman
34. “Knowledge must lead to action.” Omar Suleiman
35. “Humility is the most beautiful expression of character, while pride is the most repulsive.” Omar Suleiman
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