Yasir Qadhi

This talk sees Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delve into the life and times of another great Sahaba to have ever walked the face of the earth - AbdurRahman Ibn Awf RA. Abdur-Rahman ibn Awf stepped into this world in the Banu Zuhura clan which had a similarity in the fact that it was also the tribe of the Prophet's ﷺ mother, Aminah RA. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ gifted him the name - Abdur-Rahman Ibn ‘Awf, which means Servant of the Most Merciful One (Allah). We are also made aware of the richness that Allah had bestowed upon him and yet how his life was an embodiment of extreme humility and gratitude.he always set himself the target of using his wealth to benefit the religion of Islam and to please Allah and took profound measures in ensuring so.his love for charity knew no bounds. Abdur-Rahman had extreme proximity with Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and so it comes as no surprise about his profound knowledge of Islam and his eagerness to spread the message of Islam everywhere. Explicit details are shared and delved upon by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi on the early life of Abdur Rahman Ibn Awf RA, the reason behind his success and the lessons we can imbibe and emulate from his benevolent personality. AbdurRahman Ibn Awf  RA left for his heavenly abode at the age of 75 years during the Khilafah of Uthman Ibn Affan RA.

This video unravels the life and times of Az Zubayr Ibn Al Awwam RA and how he was an indispensable part of Islam in an enthralling talk by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi. Zubayr ibn Awwam father’s name was al-Awwam and his mother was Safiyyah bint Abd al-Muttalib who was the aunt of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Hence, he was also the cousin of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He had another relation where he was the blessed nephew of Khadījah RA. In another way,he was also the husband of Asma who was the daughter of Abu Bakr as-Siddique RA. his two prominent sons who find a place in the history of Islam are - Abd Allah ibn al-Zubayr and Urwah ibn Zubayr. Zubayr ibn `Awwam ibn Khuwaylid ibn Asad ibn `Abd al-`Uzza ibn Qusayy RA is credited with the nickname “The Disciple” of the Prophet ﷺ. He played magnanimous roles in the different battles prominent in Islam such as the battle of Badr, the battle of Uhud, battle of the Trench, battle of Yarmuk and so many more. He has to his valiant credentials the glory of never having missed a campaign or battle that was led by the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. He was an embodiment of honesty, trustworthiness and self-sacrifice. Az-Zubair bin al-Awwam RA was the blessed companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and was among the early people who had accepted Islam as their religion. As is well known, he also had the bliss of being amongst the Ashara Mubashara. He has the privilege of honour to unsheathe the sword in the path of Allah for the first time. A famous narration certifies this fact and has been explicitly covered by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi. One of the numerous Hadiths that have been discussed in the above talk and that which illustrate the stature of this great Sahabi is elucidated in the following narration: In the battle of Badr, the Prophet ﷺ said on seeing a yellow turban tied around the head of  Az-Zubayr Ibn Al-Awwam “Verily, the angels [also] came down from heaven [to assist the believers] in the appearance of Az-Zubayr”. We are acquainted with details on his death and how it was the most tragic events that transpired at the time. When Zubayr ibn al-Awwam left the Battle of the Camel in the initial rounds and was returning, he encountered Amr ibn Jurmuz and in a lowly level of deceit was stabbed and killed by him.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi takes on the topic of conflicting challenges faced by the modern generation and the generation of our parents or the previous generations. Being Muslims, we should adopt the approach of understanding our society around us and not just focus our energy on building our own community. Of course, it is a necessity but it should be done in a balanced way such that we lay equal emphasis on our role in the framework of the huge nation that we are a part of. Who is voicing the concerns or the troubles faced by the Muslim ummah? The past supporters of Islam did provide us with quintessential support to the best of their ability. But today,where are the influential Muslim voices? The youth of our Islam religion should step up and realise their role in the upliftment of Islam and confront their fears while reminding themselves of their large part to play as a part of the population of this nation. The flourishing of Islam is also because of our previous generation and we should be always proud of that culture and the efforts that went into the realisation of their dreams.

In this video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi unravels details about the life of Talha Ibn Ubaydullah who is one among the Ashra Mubashra.we are also provided with explanations about the concept in question -"Ashara Mubashara" or the "Ten promised Paradise."   Narrated Sa’id Ibn Zayd: Abdur Rahman Ibn Al-Akhnas said that when he was in the mosque, a man mentioned Ali r.a. So Sa’id got up and said: I bear witness that the Apostle of Allah ﷺ that I heard him say: Ten persons will go to Paradise. The Prophet ﷺ will go to Paradise, Abu Bakr will go to Paradise, Umar will go to Paradise, Uthman will go to Paradise, Ali will go to Paradise, Talhah will go to Paradise, Az-Zubayr Ibn Al-Awwam will go to Paradise, Sa’d Ibn Malik will go to Paradise, and Abdur Rahman Ibn Awf will go to Paradise. If I wish, I can mention the tenth. The People asked: Who is he. So he kept silence. They again asked: Who is he. He replied: He is Sa’id Ibn Zayd. [Abu Dawood] The 10 Companions of the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وآله وصحبه وسلم are promised Paradise: Abu Bakr As-Siddiq Umar bin Al-Khattab Al-Faruq Uthman bin Affan, Dhun-Nurayn Ali bin Abi Talib Talha bin Ubaidullah Zubair bin Al-Awwam Abdur-Rahman bin Awf Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas Sa’id ibn Zayd Abu Ubaidah Aamir bin Abdullah bin Al-Jarrah The Prophet ﷺ said about Talha:“He, who desires to see a martyr walking on the ground, let him look at Talha bin Ubaidullah.” [Mishkat, Ibn Hisham] The Messenger of Allah ﷺ once wore two coats of armor and tried to get up on a boulder, but was unable to. so Talha squatted under him, lifting the Prophet such that he could sit on the boulder. Allah was so pleased with Talha’s help and the Prophet informed Talha that Paradise was now obligatory on him. He came to be known as “Talha the Generous” and “Talha the Good” for his generosity. He is remembered for his prominent roles in the Battle of Uhud and the Battle of the Camel. Talhah Bin ‘Ubaydullāh bore a special relation with the family of the Prophet ﷺ.He had married Hamnah Bint-e-Jahsh who was the sister of Zainab Bint-e-Jahsh. Thus, Talhah Bin ‘Ubaydullāh  was also the husband of the wife’s sister of the Prophet ﷺ. Talha Bin Ubaidullah was killed during the battle of Jamal by Marwan bin Al Hakam.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges on details pertaining to the blessings of marriage and the key factors that help in its sustainability. Each spouse finds Sakeenah through the other spouse. Each completes the other. In Surah 30, Verse 21 of Surah ar-Rum, Allah tells us that he regards the creation of spouses - the husband and wife - as a sign of His greatness. Not only has Allah created these individuals, but He himself has placed love and mercy between them so that they can live a life of tranquility, peace and harmony. Both husband and wife need mutual respect and love, care and understanding. The husband has the right to attain respect from his wife in exchange for love and adoration towards the wife. We should submit to Allah and be just and balanced in all our relationships. The Prophet ﷺ was the role model for husbands on how to treat wives and not once in his life did he subject his wives to domestic abuse or violence. A Hadith by him reasserts this very fact where he says that the one who abuses his wife is not among the best Muslims.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves on the concept of sending Salat upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.  “Indeed, Allah confers blessings upon the Prophet, and His angels [ask Him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [ Allah to grant him] peace.” - Surah Al Ahzab, Verse 56. In this lecture, we can see the Shaykh touch base on the following topics: Blessings and meanings of sending Salat upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. What does it mean when Allah sends His Salat upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Meaning of Du'a e Ibrahim.  What are the occasions on which we are to send Salat on the Prophet ﷺ.  Allah Salat on the Rasulullah ﷺ has the following meanings: To mention the name of Rasulullah ﷺ to exalt his honour in front of the angels. The Mercy of Allah. Maghfirah To raise his ranks higher and higher in Jannah. No other human being on the face of the planet has been qualitatively and quantitatively praised as our Prophet ﷺ at any given instance. The one who sends one Salat on the Prophet ﷺ, Allah sends 10 Salat upon us. Whoever recites Salat on the Prophet (SAW) 10 good deeds will be rewarded to us, 10 sins will be washed away and ten ranks will be raised in Jannah. The worries and problems will be solved of the person who sends Salat on the Prophet ﷺ.  The angels will tell the Prophet ﷺ our name when we send Salat upon the Prophet ﷺ. The one who sends Salat on the Prophet ﷺ will have the path of Jannah be made easy to attain for him.

As we dive into the final video on Ali Ibn Abi Talib RA, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi packs in various Hadith and sayings of this great Khalifa of Islam and also details are shared on the death of Ali RA. Although Ali enjoyed the staunch support of his people,Alī RA authority was weakened during the last two years of his Khilafat. A number of prominent Muslims even met in Adrūh with the thought of deposing both Alī and Muʿāwiyah and appointing Abdullāh as the next Khalifa. The Khārijites had made plans for the assassination of Alī, Muʿāwiyah, and ʿAmr ibn al-ʿAṣ. This decision was met with success as Ali RA was struck in the back of the head with a poisoned sword while praying in the Masjid of Kufa. He died two days later and was buried in Al-Najaf. We are also made to understand various Hadiths with regards to Ali Ibn Abi Talib RA: Narrated by Abu Hazim: A man came to Sahl bin Sad and said, "This is so-and-so," meaning the Governor of Medina, "He is calling 'Ali bad names near the pulpit." Sahl asked, "What is he saying?" He (i.e. the man) replied, "He calls him (i.e. 'Ali) Abu Turab." Sahl laughed and said, "By Allah, none but the Prophet called him by this name and no name was dearer to 'Ali than this." So I asked Sahl to tell me more, saying, "O Abu 'Abbas! How (was this name given to 'Ali)?" Sahl said, "'Ali went to Fatima and then came out and slept in the Mosque. The Prophet asked Fatima, "Where is your cousin?" She said, "In the Mosque." The Prophet went to him and found that his (i.e. Ali's) covering sheet had slipped of his back and dust had soiled his back. The Prophet started wiping the dust off his back and said twice, "Get up! O Abu Turab (i.e. O. man with the dust)."   Narrated by Ubaida: Ali said (to the people of 'Iraq), "Judge as you used to judge, for I hate differences (and I do my best ) till the people unite as one group, or I die as my companions have died." And narrated Sad that the Prophet said to 'Ali, "Will you not be pleased from this that you are to me like Aaron was to Moses?"   Narrated by 'Uqba bin Al-Harith: I saw Abu Bakr carrying Al-Hasan and saying, "Let my father be sacrificed for you; you resemble the Prophet and not 'Ali," while 'Ali was laughing at this.

Delve into the tumultuous relationship between Ali Ibn Abi Talib and the Kharijites, a group that challenged his authority over arbitration. Learn about their radical beliefs, which led them to declare fellow Muslims unbelievers. Discover how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warned against such sects, highlighting the dangers of fanaticism. Explore the historical significance of their emergence, their confrontations with Ibn Abbas, and how these ideologies continue to resonate within contemporary Islam.

As we delve into the talk, Shaykh YAsir Qadhi makes us acquainted with the circumstances leading to this battle, the incidents that transpire and what was the aftermath of this battle. The Battle of Siffin took place between Ali RA, the fourth of the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and Muawiyah bin Abu Sufyan RA, the governor of Damascus, who opposed the caliphate of Ali RA. The Battle took place in Siffin- east of ar-Raqqa in the basin of Euphrates. The warring parties camped themselves at Siffin for more than 100 days alternating between negotiations due to lack of interest in fighting.Then due to failure of compliance between the armies, a war was waged for three days between the Iraqis under Ashtar's command and the Qurrā', in Ali's RA army.Ali RA boasted of an army of 80,000 men, including 70 Companions who participated in the Battle of Badr, 70 Companions who took oath at Hudaibiya, and 400 prominent Ansars and Muhajirin while Muawiyah had a fleet of 120,000 Syrians. This battle finally culminated in the legendary appearance of Muʿāwiyah’s troops with copies of the Qurān on their weapons as an indication to let God’s word decide the conflict. ʿAlī agreed to bring the matter to arbitration on the basis of the Qurʾān and delegated Abū Mūsā al-Ashʿarī as his representative, while Muʿāwiyah sent ʿAmr ibn al-ʿĀṣ. Please do watch the video to find out how the battle ended and what was the greatness in this arbitration.

Explore the tumultuous period following Uthman's assassination, where Ali's hesitant leadership sparks division among the Sahaba. The Battle of Jamal unfolds, marked by Aisha's march to Basra and her conflict with Ali over his Khalifa status. Discover the complexities of justice amidst community strife and the dire need for reconciliation in Islam. The podcast delves into the chaos of the first civil war in Islam, illustrating the stark contrasts in perspectives and the profound consequences of internal conflict.