Yasir Qadhi

In this amazing video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi divulges details on the life and times of Abdullah Ibn Abbas RA - the Habr of the Ummah and Tarjuman Al Quran and the status of Ahl al Bayt for the Muslim Ummah. Shaykh Yasir commences the talk by the analysing the term Ahl Al Bayt and what has been set as the most apt meaning of this term by the lexicons. We also gather information on the extreme love and care that the Prophet ﷺ had for his family. Ahl Al Bayt has come to include the following: The wives of the Prophet ﷺ The children of the Prophet ﷺ Hassan and Hussain RA The descendants of the Prophet ﷺ Banu Hashim Shaykh Yasir also goes on to divulge statements on the importance of the Ahl Al Bayt by quoting a Hadith narrated by at-Tirmidhi: “I am leaving among you that which, if you hold fast to it, you will never go astray after I am gone, and one of the two is greater than the other: the Book of Allah, which is a rope extended from heaven to earth, and my family, the people of my household (ahl bayti). These two will never be separated until they come to me at the Cistern, so watch how you deal with them after I am gone.” We are also enlightened about the meanings of the words Nasl and Sharaf and how these are different from each other and how it plays a magnanimous role in the life of an individual. The difference between Ahl and Aal is next in the discussion and explicit information is shared to tell them apart. It is also affirmed that Hassan and Hussain RA are the confirmed Nasl of the Prophet ﷺ although they are the progeny of his daughter, Fatima RA. this is elucidated with the help of a Hadith. Please do listen intently have your innermost doubts and apprehensions answered.

In this enlightening video, we gather details from Shaykh Yasir Qadhi about the remaining uncles and aunts of the Prophet ﷺ who had been left out in the previous video. We are introduced to Abu Lahab who was the uncle of the Prophet ﷺ and get acquainted with his sons Utbah and Utaybah who were married to the beloved daughters of the Prophet ﷺ - Ruqayyah RA and Umm Kulthum RA respectively. We also witness the grounds which led to the separation of these two pairs in the wake of Abu Lahab's utter disregard for the religion of Islam and how bad blood was exchanged and transpired between the sons of Abu Lahab and their wives and how the younger son used vulgar and derogatory language for his wife at the time of divorce. The interesting fact to reckon is the daughter of Abu Lahab - Durrah bint Abu Lahab  was the exact opposite of her brothers and eventually converted to Islam.  She was married to Dihya ibn Kalbi who is known in history of Islam as a man of extreme beauty and whose form Jibreel AS used to take whenever he descended to the earth. Next, we divulge into the details of the aunts of Prophet ﷺ, chief among whom is Safiyyah bint ‘Abdul Muttalib RA who was older than the Prophet ﷺ by 23 years. She was married to Awwam ibn Khuwaylid from whom she had three sons. She was very close and beloved to the Prophet ﷺ so much so that a hadith was even told addressing her specifically. Please do listen intently to gather many more such amazing and informative stories.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi gives us a moving speech on the importance of religious freedom for all. He quotes Martin Luther King, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." We gather the gist of his speech to be united in the face of oppression and injustice and that we should work hard towards this goal to ensure destruction and defeat of the aggressors. Listen intently to this lecture to inculcate strong values of unity and belief in the Almighty so that we stand as one in front of the enemies of humanity.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi gives a short lecture at the holy city at Masjid Al Aqsa. Mubarak (source of blessings) and Muqaddis (that which is blessed and sanctified) are the two adjectives to describe the holy land of Jerusalem in the Qur'an. The miraculous journey of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Masjid Al Haram to Masjid Al Aqsa is explicitly explained for us to comprehend fully well the grand stature of this event in the history of Islam.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi points some questions and dialogues to Reverend Dr. James White, the director of Alpha Omega Community, to get some answers in the context of the religion of Christianity. The Shaykh starts off with generic questions such as:  The Christian Doctrine of the Trinity and how it validates monotheism Can God be a human being? The necessity of a sacrificial death  and many more such pertinent questions. "No soul shall bear the sins of the other." - this is a Verse from the Qur'an.  So theologically, what exactly is original sin? This question is also deeply delved upon and makes for an interesting listen. The primary difference between Catholics and reformed Baptists is the next point of discussion and we are acquainted with interesting parallels. The floor next opens for an amicable Q & A wherein numerous doubts are answered and also, new concepts, previously alien, come to the fore.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discuss the differences between Islam and Christianity regarding theology and beliefs and the things that makes us wonderful as religions of Islam and Christianity. Also, how our communities will get along amicably is also the foundation of this discussion. Firstly, the misconceptions regarding Interfaith families is addressed suitably. There are many other things beside theology that form the crux of one’s faith. The key is fruitful dialogue with passionate disagreement that can resolve long standing issues.We can remove the fear, distrust, hatred and suspicion in our hearts to begin building bridges between the two religions. The speaker addresses a big issue amongst Christians - the biggest knowlege of Islam comes from channels for the Christians and it is important to understand what Islam is and what is its foundation. Shaykh Yasir makes us understand that it is important to bond with a Muslim and visit mosques to fully fathom the true basis of Islam.  The originality of the Qur'an and the scriptures of the Christians are the next topic on which light is shed. The element of human nature is completely absent in the Qur'an as it is the Words of Allah to us. But that is not the case of the scriptures of Christians. Only the sayings of the Prophet ﷺ has been preserved in various books called Hadiths. Also, Islamic history has also been recorded by humans. But the Qur'an is only the Words of Allah sent down via Angel Jibreel AS to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to be communicated to mankind.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses in this lecture, some positives in the upcoming difficult times with the help of the light of the Qur'an and Sunnah. Shaykh Yasir asks us to seek help from the Seerah by pondering over the incidents that transpired then and gain benefits from it. This way we can lay a strong and balanced foundation on how our attitude should be in the wake of troubles and predicaments. One of the most traumatic incidents mentioned in the Seerah is related to the personal life of Muhammad ﷺ and this is the slander of Aisha RA. It tested everyone related to Aisha RA in the worst of ways and Allah revealed the Qur'an to clear up the entire matter. There is always good, no matter how much evil. It is the paradigm with which we view the world. Of the wisdoms in the entire Seerah is that -  it is in these very times of trauma that we easily discover Allah SWT.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges numerous details regarding the stature of Jesus Christ in Islam with his name being mentioned about 25 times in the Qur'an. Believing in Jesus is a fundamental requirement of being a Muslim in Islam. In this video, the Shaykh illustrates the similarities and differences in the way we and the Christians regard Isa AS. We as Muslims believe that the mother of Isa AS is the holiest and the greatest woman to have walked the face of the earth. A wide variety of details are shared with us which makes us fully fathom the stature and blessedness of Maryam AS. Prophet Isa AS defended his mother’s chastity, spoke in his cradle, was Allah’s servant to all. His miracles included resurrecting the dead, healing the lepers etc. He announced his Prophet hood to the Children of Israel.  The Shaykh also shares various ways such that we do not devalue our monotheism. It makes for a very interesting and valuable listen.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi's lecture in this video is on the importance of leaving a legacy. Shaykh Yasir mentions that leaving a legacy is paramount and shares numerous anecdotes to make us understand legacies in Islam. It is the only thing left behind in this world once a person leaves for his abode. Shaykh Yasir also discusses about the tragic death of Junaid Jamshed and implores us to imbibe and inculcate the qualities of goodness so that our legacy also resembles such. Shaykh Yasir Qadhi ensures us that we will be rewarded if the legacy left behind is indeed beneficial.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi delves into the most pertinent topic affecting us in recent times which is the injustice and transgression meted out to the innocent people by the leaders or rulers and what should be our modus operandi to dissolve the sufferings of the oppressed. Injustice or Dhulm will never go unchecked and Allah will take into account the injustice that was meted out in this world and justice will be served.  The Sunnah is full of warning against Dhulm and almost 120 verses mention Dhulm in the Qur'an simultaneously citing the punishment for the oppressors and transgressors. The greatest Dhulm done by mankind is associating partners with Allah or indulging in Shirk. Indulging in transgression will be met with the darknesses of anger, punishment and being deprived of Jannah. May Allah have mercy on the Ummah and may all the sufferings in this world cease to exist.