Omar Suleiman The Imam Dr. Omar Suleiman is the founder and president of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, and an adjunct professor of Islamic Studies in the Graduate Liberal Studies program at Southern Methodist University. He's also the resident scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center and Co-Chair Emeritus of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, a multi-faith coalition of clergy for peace and justice. Recent Stories Jan 19, 2022 11 hours of prayer and solidarity at the Colleyville synagogue standoff