From the Desk of Dr. Omar
About
In addition to his traditional Islamic studies with teachers from across the Muslim world, Dr. Omar received his PhD from the International Islamic University of Malaysia in 2023.
He is also the author of a number of works including Allah Loves... and Meeting Muhammad ﷺ, and his writings appear regularly in media outlets globally.
Dr. Omar is the founding director of MUHSEN, adjunct professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University, and the founder and president of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research.
He also serves as a resident scholar at Valley Ranch Islamic Center.
Born and raised in New Orleans and of Palestinian heritage, Dr. Omar is passionate about building bridges across humanity, serving the ummah and its tradition, and advocating for justice.
