Yasir Qadhi
Muslim Central
Yasir Qadhi was born in Houston, Texas and completed his primary and secondary education in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He graduated with a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston, after which he was accepted as a student at the Islamic University of Madinah.
After completing a diploma in Arabic, he graduated with a B.A. from the College of Hadith and Islamic Sciences.
Thereafter, he completed a M.A. in Islamic Theology from the College of Dawah, after which he returned to America and completed his doctorate, in Religious Studies, from Yale University. Currently he is teaching at Rhodes College, in Memphis, TN.
After completing a diploma in Arabic, he graduated with a B.A. from the College of Hadith and Islamic Sciences.
Thereafter, he completed a M.A. in Islamic Theology from the College of Dawah, after which he returned to America and completed his doctorate, in Religious Studies, from Yale University. Currently he is teaching at Rhodes College, in Memphis, TN.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 10min
History #08 The Battle That Broke the Byzantine Empire - The Battle of Manzikert 1071
A vivid account of the 1071 clash that reshaped Anatolia and weakened Byzantine power. Exploration of Seljuk origins and their rapid rise after converting to Islam. A breakdown of Romanos’ tactical blunders, desertions, and betrayal that turned the tide. Discussion of how the battle opened Anatolia to Turkic migration and set the stage for later political shifts.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 35min
Allah DidnT Create You To Be Perfect The Wisdom Behind Our Sins
A reflective discussion on why humans were created imperfect and how that imperfection reveals divine wisdom. A comparison of human flaws with angelic constancy highlights human uniqueness. Emphasis on repentance, divine mercy, and practical acts that wash away sins. Encouragement to stay hopeful, avoid despair, and commit to humble servitude.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 17min
History #07 How 16000 Nomads Destroyed an Empire - Dandanqan 1040
A dramatic military showdown where 16,000 mobile nomad horsemen toppled a heavy, elephant-backed army. The episode traces shifting Persian and Turkish dynasties, from Samanid cultural highs to Ghaznavid power and Mahmud’s Indian campaigns. It follows Seljuk rise in Khurasan, logistics and tactics at Dandanqan, and the political fallout that reshaped the region.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 10min
Do Not Lose Hope this Month for Verily this Month is a Month of Victory
A reflection on Ramadan as a time of decisive, historic turning points in Islamic history. Stories of famous military and civic moments linked to the month are highlighted. The talk shifts to modern struggles for reputation, community unity, and defending a local mosque under scrutiny. A fundraising appeal and a call for communal support and prayer close the conversation.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 12min
History #06 How Muslims Changed Science Forever - The Golden Age of Islam
A tour of how early Muslims eagerly gathered and translated Greek, Syriac, and Persian knowledge. A look at Baghdad’s Bayt al-Hikmah and the organized translation efforts that turned Arabic into a scientific lingua franca. Profiles of transformative figures like al-Khwarizmi and Ibn Sina and the inventions that reshaped navigation and medicine. A note on the Mongol sack’s later impact.
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Mar 8, 2026 • 21min
The Incredible Story of Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz and He Revived the Ummah
A deep dive into a seventh-century reformer who rejected royal excess and restored justice. Stories of administrative overhaul, fiscal reforms, and returning stolen wealth. Accounts of personal austerity, mosque expansion, and promotion of hadith and prayer. Tales of missionary outreach that spurred conversions and a cultural shift toward piety.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 15min
History #05 How Muslims Came to India
A lively retelling of how a teenage commander launched Islam's first campaign into the Indian subcontinent. Political intrigue within the Umayyad regime and the role of key governors shape the story. Sieges, coastal conquests, and treaties highlight military tactics and local accommodations. The narrative ends with shifting fortunes, later Abbasid efforts, and reflections on leadership and unity.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 12min
Do Not Despair The Ummah Is Alive And Strong
He expresses grief over wars but insists the community remains spiritually alive. He contrasts material power with true dignity grounded in the seerah. He highlights booming mosque life, skilled Qurra, and vibrant worship across American cities. He recalls prophetic promises of Islam's spread and urges perseverance and righteous action to earn the Ummah’s honored status.
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Mar 1, 2026 • 39min
History #04 The Boldest Invasion of All Time - In Depth Analysis of the Conquest of Spain
A vivid retelling of Tariq ibn Ziyad's daring crossing and the dramatic fall of Visigothic power. Political intrigue and betrayals inside Iberia set the stage for rapid military gains. Strategies of Musa and Tariq clash as governance, treaties, and settlement policies shape early Andalusia. Cultural transfers, agricultural changes, and long term legacy round out the narrative.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 15min
History #03 How Egyptians - and Most of Africa Became Muslim in Just One Generation
A brisk retelling of the rapid Muslim expansion into Egypt and across North Africa. Battles for Fustat and Alexandria, plus the founding of key cities and mosques, take center stage. Stories of long marches to the Atlantic and the ambush that ended a famed general’s career are covered. The episode also examines why these campaigns succeeded and how early leaders shaped lasting institutions.
