Yasir Qadhi

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi acquaints us with the following Dua made by Musa AS. "My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in need." [Surah Al Qasas, verse 24] The context of this Dua is the famous story of Musa AS fleeing from Firaun. Listen intently to fully fathom the scene of the story that prompted this Dua. Mechanisms of Tawassul - to magnify the effectiveness of any Dua: By increasing one’s own righteous deeds when making Dua to Allah. To mention in our Dua the dire straits one is in to elicit sympathy so that we can appeal to Allah effectively.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges important details on the need of the hour - a clear understanding on the Fiqh of Zakat. He addresses the topic beautifully and we get the necessary assistance to give our Zakat as ordained. Zakah is the fundamental pillar of Islam. Zakat means to purify. It is mentioned over 30 times in the Qur'an paired along with Salah. Zakat is something that we give out once every year, preferably in the blessed month of Ramadan.  Topics of interest in this video include 401 K, Stocks and Mutual Funds. Listen intently to comprehend the Fiqh of Zakah so that we give our Zakah in the best possible manner.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi talks about a Du'a that can be used to ask Allah, to keep you firm.  "Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower." [Surah Ale Imran , Verse 8] This dua is very important to be forever and firmly guided and not to be misguided once we have achieved Hidayah. The Prophet (SAW) always made Dua to Allah to never be misguided and to stand firm on the path of Hidayah. So our stand should be even firmer on this Dua.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses a dua that is recited by the righteous in times of distress and patience.  This verse was recited by the magicians at the time of standing at the face of imminent torture and death in the time of Firaun. "رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَتَوَفَّنَا مُسْلِمِينَ" "Our Lord, pour upon us patience and let us die as Muslims [in submission to You]." [Surah Al-A'raf ,Verse 126]   Patience is the main mechanism we use to cope with the troubles of this world. Allah will help with two mechanisms - patience and salaah.  "Our Lord, pour upon us patience and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people." [Surah Al Baqarah - verse 250] This dua was recited when the mighty army of Jalooth was approaching the Muslims.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi acquaints us with the dua to make to ask Allah to increase one’s knowledge. "My Lord, Increase Me in Knowledge." [Surah Taha, Verse 114] There is so much wisdom and power in these simple three words that it never ceases to amaze humanity. Allah tells us that the status of the Prophet (SAW) is so great because of the immense knowledge that Allah blessed him with. We should always be more eager to gain knowledge. Is this only restricted only to Islamic knowledge? Allah has given importance of both. But the emphasis is on spiritual knowledge as this is the one which makes us better human beings and brings us closer to Allah.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges important details on the need of the hour - a clear understanding on the Fiqh of Zakat. He addresses the topic beautifully and we get the necessary assistance to give our Zakat as ordained. Zakah is the fundamnetal pillar of Islam. Zakat means to purify. It is mentioned over 30 times in the Qur'an paired along with Salah. Zakat is something that we give out once every year, preferably in the blessed month of Ramadan.  Topics of interest include Zakat, Zakat ul Fitr and Sadaqah.What wealth is ‘Zakatable’? - gold and silver, business commodities, livestock, agricultural produce and treasure troves.  Listen intently to comprehend the Fiqh of Zakah so that we give our Zakah in the best possible manner.

Shaykh Yasir talks about the best times recommended to make dua. They are as follows: Every Friday, there is an hour when our dua is accepted between Asr and Maghrib. Between every Azaan and Iqamah. In the Salah itself such as in the Sajdah, before the Tasbeeh and after the Tasbeeh. The time right before we break the fast. The Dua of Laylatul Qadr.

Shaykh Yasir discusses another important dua that found and mentioned within the Glorious Qur'an. In this Surah, Allah praises the Muhajirun and the Ansar and Allah gives us who came after them a chance to come close to them in terms of good deeds. "Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith and put not in our hearts [any] resentment toward those who have believed. Our Lord, indeed You are Kind and Merciful." [Surah al Hashr, verse 10] Had it not been from their victories and sacrifices, we would never have been part of this great religion - Islam. Hence, it is binding upon us to always make this dua to uphold their contributions in the upliftment of Islam. If we have a pure heart devoid of jealousy and rancor, we have a chance of attaining closeness to the Sahabah.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi acquaints us with Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ most common and comprehensive dua.  "Our Lord, give us in this world [that which is] good and in the Hereafter [that which is] good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire." [Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:201] This dua is very profound and widespread in its reach and we must fully comprehend the magnitude of this dua to obtain its benefits.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi now unravels that famous dua that caused a miracle.  رَبَّنَا آتِنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً وَهَيِّئْ لَنَا مِنْ أَمْرِنَا رَشَدًا  "Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance." [Surah Al-Kahf, 18:10] This dua should be the go to fix before commencing anything new in one’s life or when one is in difficult circumstances. Listen intently as the Shaykh explicitly acquaints us with each and every word of this magnificent verse.