What Makes the Land Holy? The virtues of Al-Sham | Ep. 2 | Al-Aqsa | Dr. Omar Suleiman

What is al-Sham? Almost no other region has as many virtues mentioned by the Prophet ﷺ about it as this region, which comprises Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan. It is a land of Prophets, miracles, the defeat of oppressors, and the gathering on the Day of Judgment. It is the heartland of the believers, the barometer of this ummah, covered by the angels’ wings, illuminated by the Prophet ﷺ’s light. What does all of this mean for our relationship with al-Sham? 0:00 - 3 visions from the Prophet ﷺ’s life 12:07 - Who gets the virtues of al-Sham? 22:06 - Best areas of al-Sham 27:57 - Virtues, miracles, Final Hour in al-Sham 38:10 - Angels’ wings over al-Sham Find out in the second lecture of our new series, Al-Aqsa: Past, Present, and Promise, as Dr. Omar Suleiman uncovers the unique virtues of al-Sham. Click SUBSCRIBE and hit the 🔔 icon to receive the latest updates from Yaqeen! Visit http://www.yaqeeninstitute.org for full access to all research publications, infographics, and videos. Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @yaqeeninstitute!