Yasir Qadhi

In this video,Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi sheds light on the strange narration about Umar RA and his daughter and critically analyses the facts and fiction. An uncanny narration started making the rounds before the advent of Islam about Umar Ibn al-Khattab RA burying his own daughters alive as per the custom of the pagan Arabs of his time. The story tells us how an innocent little baby girl playing with her father's beard and her father Umar RA mercilessly buries her in the scorching desert whilst she was still alive! Was Umar Ibn al-Khattab really ever guilty of this crime? Listen intently to fully comprehend this narration.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi ponders over the recent backlash on the Muslims after the recent Paris bombings. Dr. Qadhi assists the Muslims via ways to overcome such trials and tribulations in any part of the world. Our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ has said: "Later times are going to be afflicted with trials you are going to find difficult to bare" and "Every time one comes, it will make the previous one look trivial". The people will say "this is the one, this is the one" thinking it is much more than the previous.” The above Hadith is the reality of the hour with Islamophobia at its peak. The reality of the hour is also the need for the Muslim Ummah to step up. We should let go of our nonchalant and ignorant attitude towards these trials and adopt a constructive approach filled with propagation of the truth of Islam for the betterment of Islam. The approach should be by two means - religion and activism. These trials of Fitan have only been brought down into this trivial world to purify the hearts of the hearts of the believers and reinstall undying faith and love for the religion of Islam. Hence, it is our primary duty to do whatever it takes within permissible limits to ensure that our Deen does not suffer at the hands of these monstrosities.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into a comparison of the faculties of thought and emotion - the brain and the heart. He goes on to say that if the heart is pure , then the rest of the body is also consequently pure. By ascribing the Iman to our Qalb or heart, Allah signifies its importance. Allah has written directly written Iman into our hearts and it is indeed a great blessing. Allah mentions in the Quran  in Surah Al Hujurat, verses 7 -8: ‘But Allah has endeared to you the faith and has made it pleasing in your hearts and has made hateful to you disbelief, defiance and disobedience. Those are the [rightly] guided. [It is] as bounty from Allah and favor. And Allah is Knowing and Wise.’

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi​ revives the true method of dressing like the Prophet ﷺ and following the Sunnah the way our Prophet ﷺ wanted us to follow his Sunnah. What constitutes the real Sunnah method of dressing? The common clothing of our Prophet ﷺ was a turban, sheep-wool thawb and leather slippers/shoes. Sometimes, he would wear a two-garment dress which bore resemblance to the Ihram of the pilgrims. However, there is difference of opinion among the Muslim community where some believe in adopting similarity in dressing style so as to make Islam known whereas some Muslims do not believe in this thought process. Listen intently as Shaykh Yasir breaks down the nuances of essential method of dressing in Islam.

Explore the incredible legacy of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, filled with virtues like generosity, kindness, and loyalty. Discover his unique bond with the Prophet Muhammad and the deep respect he earned from his fellow companions. Learn about pivotal moments in his life, including his unwavering support during key events and insights into leadership and humility. The discussions also touch on the importance of community accountability and the methodologies behind the compilation of the Qur'an and hadith. It's a journey through the heart of Islamic history.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi​ delves into a very uncomfortable topic in which he unabashedly deals with the most controversial allegations on Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Fraud or Messenger of God! From time immemorial, our Prophet Muhammad SAW has been accused of numerous falsities such as- "A mad man!", a liar, deluded and possessed and even to the extent of classifying him as a deceitful sorcerer! His image and his impeccable legacy and a miraculous one at that, has been tarnished time and time again throughout history. But this did not deter the multitude of his true and pure followers who continued to listen and tread on his imminent path of Islam. His teachings have influenced the average believer to reach astounding heights of undying Iman and gratitude towards Allah for sending him as a Messenger on the face of this earth. The result of this undying belief was only one -  his opponents declined in number surrounded by their exasperation, frustration and fury. Listen intently to be mesmerised by the lecture and reaffirm our Sunnah.

Discover the poignant last days of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq and the pivotal rise of 'Umar b. al-Khattab as the next Khalifa. The discussion unpacks the incredible military campaigns against the Sassanid and Roman empires, revealing how a fledgling Muslim army managed to topple these giants. Khalid ibn Waleed's brilliant strategies and the transformative impact of oppressive Persian taxation are explored. The talk highlights the deep faith and leadership qualities that fueled these unprecedented victories.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi begins the talk on why the Muslim world is lagging behind and how we must push ourselves to ponder over the reason and why is it that our young brothers and sisters are struggling. It is a common occurrence where every convert brother or sister who comes into the religion of Islam is countered with almost 10 times the number thinking of leaving Islam.same is the case with Friday prayers where there are a few Muslims who simply do not care about Islam at all. In today's challenging atmosphere, we encounter many Muslims having apprehensions,doubts and uncertainties regarding their Deen and a blanket of skepticism and agnosticism takes precedence and often succeeds in poisoning the Muslim Ummah from inside.

The discussion delves into Abu Bakr al-Siddiq's political and military conquests, focusing on the expansions into Iraq and As Sham. It reveals the strategic moves made to encourage mass conversions to Islam, illustrated through the impactful encounter between Rabi Ibn Amir and the Persian king Rustum. Additionally, the conversation challenges the notion of defensive jihad, presenting a richer narrative of early Islamic conquests. The evolving concepts of jihad throughout history and their implications for modern peace are also thoughtfully examined.

In this mesmerizing talk, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi sheds light and elaborates on the compilation and preservation of the Qur'an by Abu Bakr As Siddiq (r). The Shaykh seeks to illustrate the effects and lessons that we imbibe from the Battle of Ridda discussed in the previous talk  - the eminent one being the conservation and preservation of the Qur'an. He also attempts to answer the pertinent questions in our mind - Why wasn't the Noble Qur'an gathered until then? Who compiled the Qur'an? Who was the motivating factor behind Abu Bakr RA finally compiling the Qur'an? Zayd Ibn Thabit is elaborately talked about in this talk with emphasis on his expertise in memorization of the Qur'an and how his prowess was utilized even at a time of utmost importance. The Qur'an was compiled by many learned individuals and there  was some difference in each one's compilation due to legitimate reasons about which we are enlightened by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi.