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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Aug 27, 2019 • 7min
Ask Shaykh YQ - Episode 07 - What is the Islamic Ruling on Cryptocurrency
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the ruling on cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency is based on decentralized commodities to be a type of currency not backed by banks and the government.
The Fiqh Council issued a fatwa that cryptocurrency is not prohibited and hence, it is halal unless proven otherwise.
Aug 27, 2019 • 12min
Analyzing The Birth of Prophet Muhammad(SAW)
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Aug 26, 2019 • 1h 32min
Mothers of the Believers - 13 - Juwayriya bint al-Harith & Umm Habiba (Ramla)
Dive into the inspiring stories of Juwayriya bint al-Harith and Umm Habiba. Discover Juwayriya's noble background and her transformative journey from captivity to becoming a key figure in Islamic history. Explore the significance of dhikr and the majesty of Allah’s creation. The podcast also examines the complexities of Umm Habiba's life and her critical role in early Islam, probing the reliability of hadith narration. Finally, it confronts the challenges of integrating traditional Islamic law with modern nation-state dynamics.
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Aug 26, 2019 • 1h 28min
Mothers of the Believers - 12 - Zaynab bint Jahsh
Dive into the life of Zainab bint Jahsh, a key figure in Islamic history with deep ties to the Prophet Muhammad. Explore her character, societal challenges, and her impact on early Muslim traditions, including her lavish wedding and experiences in the Prophet’s household. Discover her insights on morality, hygiene, and marriage as she shares significant hadiths. Finally, reflect on the complexities of historical narratives within Islamic scholarship and the importance of nuanced perspectives.
Aug 25, 2019 • 10min
Ask Shaykh YQ - Episode 06 - What is the Ruling for Udhiyah
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the subject of Udhiya.
Udhiya is the sacrifice done to please Allah from 10 Dhul Hijjah till before Maghrib of 13 Dhul Hijjah. Sacrifice is one of the greatest deeds of worship during the days of Hajj. For every hair on the animal, one shall get a good deed.
Udhiya is Wajib on every Muslim who is financially stable. It is advisable to give one third each to the family, give to relatives and give to charity. Trimming of hair and nails is considered Makrooh during the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah for the ones who are giving Udhiyah and not performing Hajj.
Aug 21, 2019 • 13min
Ask Shaykh YQ - Episode 05 - What is the ruling on using weak Hadiths
Aug 21, 2019 • 7min
Ask Shaykh YQ - Episode 04 - How to Reconcile Ahadith Mentioning the Ummah Splitting & Being Strange with those Stressing Unity
Aug 21, 2019 • 6min
Ask Shaykh YQ - Episode 03 - Is Organ Donation Halal in Islam
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the permissibility of organ donation. Can one donate their organs?
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi provides us with valid pointers and the concept of organ donation, thereby, facilitating our comprehension of the terms and conditions for this phenomenon to be made permissible.
Aug 21, 2019 • 7min
Ask Shaykh YQ - Episode 02 - When is Backbiting Allowed
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the technicalities of permissibility of backbiting.
Imam An Nawawi mentions some exceptions when backbiting is allowed:
When somebody has done Zulm on you.
When we need to warn the community against a general Maslaha.
If somebody comes to you for a personal advice for a greater good.
Aug 21, 2019 • 9min
