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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Sep 6, 2019 • 12min
Ask Shaykh YQ - Episode 12 - How do We Reconcile Going to Western Courts for Marriages & Divorce Issues
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi explains on the issue of people going to western courts for marriage and divorce issues and what should be done when it conflicts with Islamic Law.
In a nutshell, this is a case by case verdict and not a general matter. First, a Shari'ah standpoint should be advised and tried to incorporate into the arbitration. They should go to a qualified Faqih and sort it out.
Sep 6, 2019 • 12min
Ask Shaykh YQ - Episode 11 - Can We have Minute Quantities of Alcohol in Our Food_ (Ie. Vanilla)
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi answers the pertinent question - is minute quantities of alcohol permitted in one’s food?
The basic rule for this with reference to the Hadith is that applies is that which intoxicates in large quantities is Haram in small quantities.
Not every alcohol is Khamar and vice versa is also true. Vanilla extract has a lot of ethanol in it but it serves only as a solvent. So even if we eat food that has lots of vanilla incorporated into it, it does not become Haram and does not intoxicate us.
Sep 6, 2019 • 5min
Ask Shaykh YQ - Episode 10 - Is Einstein's Theory of Relativity Shirk
Shaykh Yasir takes on the question of Einstein’s theory of relativity being Shirk. The Shaykh simply advises caution on what we think and what we accept. Einstein is not talking theology and hence, there is nothing wrong with it. Allah SWT can change whatever He wants as and when He wills.
Sep 6, 2019 • 6min
Ask Shaykh YQ - Episode 09 - Is it Permissible to Carry a Small Quran in the Wallet or Car for Baraqa
Shaykh answers the question on the permissibility of carrying a small Qur'an in the wallet or car for Barakah.
The answer is given on a theological basis and it is permissible to turn the Quran for protection and it is not Shirk. But is this proper etiquette or Adab towards the Qur'an for Barakah? Shaykh Yasir Qadhi answers.
Sep 1, 2019 • 13min
Practical Advice To Control Anger
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves on some practical steps on how we can eliminate and dissipate anger.
Of the primary causes of anger is the over inflation of one’s own ego. So, humility and eliminating our ego is the key to overcoming anger.
Eliminating vulgar vocabulary from one’s tongue.
Eliminating argumentation.
Do not open your mouth.
Sep 1, 2019 • 8min
Ask Shaykh YQ - Episode 08 - A Christian's Belief in Jesus Vs. A Muslim's Belief in MuhammadSAW
Sep 1, 2019 • 31min
An Era of Trials & Tribulations
Jumu'ah Khutbah
Aug 27, 2019 • 7min
Why Allah's Messengers Are Perfect
This talk contains an easy brief description of what our beloved prophet s.a.w. looked like. References are given.
Aug 27, 2019 • 5min
The Possibilities of A Single Good Deed
Aug 27, 2019 • 5min
