Yasir Qadhi

Some of the points from this respected Sheikh's talk here:-   Mothers are the first line of defense for your sons and daughters. What then should parents do when facing children who've been molested? Please listen to this talk as our Sheikh answers this extremely important question. If a mistake lands our friend in dire consequences, what should our first response be? Our Sheikh reminds us how we should behave. Should injustice be concealed? When to expose, when to cover? Our Sheikh answers this question in this talk.  You cannot eliminate evil. Even in prophetic madinah rape took place. In a rape incident in Madinah in the time of the prophet s.a.w. So how was this serious transgression addressed by our beloved?  Abuse of moral values surrounds us and our children. How do we prevent filthy from becoming mainstream? Listen to the whole of this talk to discover the steps needed to address this serious virus attacking us. If you come across someone doing a personal sin, what should you do? Listen to this talk to learn the necessary steps to  manage such a situation.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi elucidates on the three main points when it comes to tackling preachers or eloquent radicals who though may be mesmerizing, do not fit into the realm of beliefs that should be entertained. The troublesome point of concern amongst the Muslim ummah is the supremacy and rise of strange and unorthodox interpretations of Islam. People with little or no knowledge, understanding and training interpret the verses of the Qur'an that is vehemently against the belief of our Iman and hence, messes with the minds of innocent Muslims. The long term implication of this menace is the straying away of the Mu'min from the path of Islam. The Hadiths also try to warn us of this very disturbing fact. The Prophet ﷺ  said, “Near the establishment of the Hour there will be days during which (religious) knowledge will be taken away (vanish) and general ignorance will spread.”

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "The most virtuous fasting after the month of Ramadan is Allah's month Al-Muharram." [at-Tirmidhi – Sahih] In a crisp six minutes, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi enumerates the numerous significances associated with the month of Muharram. Few of these are: Institution of the Calendar Ashoora – drowning of Pharaoh The Ark of Nuh (AS) Fasting on Ashoora The Tragedy at Karbala

ISNA Main Session 2018 The Seerah of our Prophet ﷺ is one of the most important sources of our religion. It inspires, guides and empowers us to be better Muslims. Yet for many of us, the stories of the Seerah are abstract tit bits that might sound sensational, but we are unable to draw relevance to our modern lives from it. This is a mistake and a shortcoming from our part. The Seerah is supposed to be a living message where we connect the dots from the past to our lives here in the present. In this short yet powerful talk, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi draws a number of parallels with the historical events and the incidents that are occurring in our times. He highlights the role of the Prophet ﷺ as a Muslim, a leader and a role model who in numerous ways showed us that our goal in life is not to be accepted by the society by to be the pinnacles of morality. This impactful talk serves as a wake-up call to the Muslim ummah who choose to turn a blind eye to the atrocities being committed worldwide when our Seerah teaches us otherwise. The Seerah is a spring of water; it never ceases to furnish us with lessons so that the Seerah becomes not just tales from the past, but lessons for our contemporary lives.

When our Prophet ﷺ migrated from Makkah to Madinah, as he entered the city, he gave a prophetic advice which has been recorded in vivid detail by an eyewitness account who was none other than the chief rabbi of Madinah - Abdullah bin Salaam. Narrated in an authentic hadith in at-Tirmidhi, 'Abdullah bin Salaam said: "When the Messenger of Allah ﷺ arrived- meaning in Al-Madinah – the people came out to meet him. It was said that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ had arrived, so I went among the people to get a look at him. When I gazed upon the face of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, I knew that this face was not the face of a liar. The first thing that he spoke about was that he said: 'O people, feed the hungry, spread Salaam (greeting of peace), maintain your kin relationships, and pray at night while others are asleep. With this, you shall enter Heaven in peace.'" [Sahih] Due to its grave importance and captivating lessons, it is called the hadith of Salaam. Join Shaykh Yasir Qadhi as he explains the four significant principles this hadith highlights which will eventually lead you to Jannah, in sha Allah.

The day of ‘Arafah was the day when Allah sent down this beautiful verse to his noble Prophet ﷺ: “This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favour upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion”. [Surah Al Maaida, 5:3] In this powerful lecture taking place at ‘Arafah, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses about the Day of ‘Arafah, the Prophet’s ﷺ last speech, and the importance of acceptance of Hajj. The Day of 'Arafah is symbolic for us. It is a day when Allah gathers Muslims to draw a lesson in achieving unity and harmony and promoting tolerance and forbearance. Shaykh Yasir Qadhi takes us on a profound journey about the importance of taking advantage of the opportunity on the Day of ‘Arafah and engaging in acts of obedience to our Lord while strengthening our ties with the members of our community. May Allah SWT strengthen our eeman. Aameen.

Depression is a serious matter which people tend to overlook and not take it the way it should be taken. If someone fears or actually has depression, how can one deal with it? Shaykh Yasir Qadhi answers these very questions in the most motivating manner. The powerful and crisp lecture looks to creating public awareness about depression and actually recognizing it as a health menace that needs addressing. He delves deeper into what the Noble Qur'an has to say about anxiety, stress and depression, thus, enlightening us with the numerous beautiful ways to battle this problem. Citing instances of depression from the lives of Prophet Yaqub AS and Prophet Musa AS, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi makes us gather insight on how Qadr is paramount in our lives and hence, we should not hold ourselves in guilt for what was predestined. May Allah inspire us to obtain comfort and His infinite Mercy in doing so, Aameen.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi indulges in a casual talk where he delves on personal reflections and eye openers from his trip to China. A brief introduction about the spread of Islam in China is provided.Islam was present in China since 1 H. It can be heard numerous times in Khutbahs that the Sahaba travelled all the way to China to spread Islam. It is also said that the grave of Saad Ibn-Abi-Waqas is there which is more of a myth that history. The Sahaba could not have reached China as they were still conquering provinces far from China such as Uzbekistan.  Amazing driving skills, impeccable cleanliness makes one humble oneself with propaganda . they take pride in a far better civil structure than others. They boast of a civilisation and history that goes back 5000 to 6000 years. Every city that was visited had Halal food and Masjids. Chinese Muslims have a unique blend of Islam and China. Their calligraphy is unique which looks Chinese outwardly but when we look deep is actually Arabic. This shows us that to spread Islam, it is natural to imbibe the culture and traditions of that land as far as Shariah allows it. The government has taken charge of the Mosques completely and the government appoints and trains the Imams who are trained in the Government operated Madrasas. Shaykh Yasir appreciates the numerous blessings that we have been blessed with in the freedom of worship. The floor opens for a Q & A and numerous valid questions are answered beautifully.

Shaykh Yyasir Qadhi discusses the prominent topic of Naseeha - advice sharing and imbibing and the place for it in our Deen and Shariah. What is Naseeha? Citing the definition, the Prophet ﷺ said: “The religion is Naseehah.” The people said, “To whom?” The Prophet ﷺ said, “To Allah and to His book and to His Messenger and to the leaders of the Muslims and to the common folk of the Muslims.” Going by this Hadith, it is binding upon us to reckon that the matter of naseehah is of utmost importance. We should stick on to it always and set an example in this regard. Accepting naseehah is like opening a door, and the door will not open without the proper key. There is no better key to unlock the heart than kindness in giving advice, gentleness in exhortation, and softness in speech. In this powerful and enriching video, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi stresses on the importance of naseehah in Deen and the profound influence it can have in our lives if adhered to unconditionally. He then moves on to delve deeper into the objectives of giving naseehah, the manner in which it is to be given and how to imbibe it in our lives, rather than getting critical about it.   Shaitan has declared war on all of humanity, and Allah has given the believers the tools necessary to win this war. In this war of conquering the self, the help, aid and guidance of our brothers and sisters is needed to assure that ultimate victory, in sha Allah, of true success in this life and in the Hereafter.

In the final part on the lectures pertaining to the three Fitan in the time of Abdullah Ibn Zubayr RA, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi touches base on the incidents that led to the tragic death of Ibn Zubayr RA. Abdul Malik ibn Marwan was the torch and the reason for a firm standing in the civilization of Islam or the Umayyad dynasty. Many details are explicitly explained on Hajjaj Ibn Yusuf (known as the terminator - for his way of dealing with his enemies being harsh, ruthless and immensely cruel) and the likes of him, his atrocities towards the people of Mecca and his ultimate cruelty exhibited in the death of Abdullah Ibn Zubayr RA. We also get acquainted with the final heart wrenching and emotional exchange of dialogues between Ibn Zubayr and his mother Asma Bint Abi BAkr RA in his final moments just before setting out to fight against Hajjaj and be eventually martyred. It is just unimaginable and unfathomable as to how a mother displays such strength of Iman and valour and bravery that she is able to tell him to get martyred rather than dying a humiliating and wasteful death. She said to her son Ibn Zubayr RA - “There is nothing after death that man should be afraid of. Skinning does not cause any pain to the slaughtered sheep.” Abdullah Ibn Umar RA said about Abdullah Ibn Zubayr that the latter was nicknamed Sawwam and Qawwam. He was also the embodiment of courage and heroism. Do listen with utmost sincerity in order to fathom the greatness of these sahabas who walked the face of this earth.