Angels in Your Presence is based on a series of videos on YouTube that were released in April, in the days before Ramadan 2020, and have already amassed over 6.6M views, 350K likes, 13K comments, across 32 videos. Each chapter is a transcript of YouTube video – around 10 mins. Providing an easy yet detailed read. The book includes sources as either Qur’an or Hadith only. The commentary and exploration of this aspect of Islam is great for the Muslim market. It is something most individuals are aware of but the topic isn’t hugely discussed – Angels being purported as paranormal phenomena in popular western culture. The book allows the reader to reflect on ones actions and ways to work towards becoming an overall better human being and the guidance Angels apply. Omar is one of America’s most influential followers. He is listed by CNN as one of the 25 Muslims changing America. He has a Facebook following alone of over 2.4 million (that’s an increase of 1 million followers since last years presales). He regularly appears on television and social media pushing for justice. Whether it be a critic of the separation of migrant children from their families or the supporter of rights for refugees and persecuted minorities or the black lives matter and civil rights movement. Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a Professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, USA. His hometown is Irving, Texas. At only 34 he is hugely appealing to the youth – even amongst non Muslims.
