Omar Suleiman (imam)
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Imam Omar Suleiman speaks at UNRWA USA's Gaza 5k fundraising event in Dallas, Texas, on September 28, 2024 | |
| Personal life | |
| Born | June 3, 1986 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | International Islamic University Malaysia |
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| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni |
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| Website | yaqeeninstitute |
Omar Suleiman (born June 3, 1986) is an American Islamic scholar and civil rights activist. He is the founding president of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and an adjunct professor of Islamic studies and member of the Ethics Center Advisory Board at Southern Methodist University.
Suleiman is also the Resident Scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center and the Co-Chair Emeritus of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square.