Yasir Qadhi

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi shares in explicit detail the story of Prophet  Lut AS and how this story is relevant in today’s times.  Prophet Lut AS was sent as a brother and a Prophet to his people who genuinely cared about them and was conscious of Allah and sought reward from Him alone. "When their brother Lut said to them, "Will you not fear Allah?" Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy messenger. So fear Allah and obey me. And I do not ask you for it any payment. My payment is only from the Lord of the worlds." - [Surah Ash-Shuara, verses 161-164]

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi summarises on the rulings of Zakah and how it is a means to purify our wealth. Zakah was ordained upon the Believers and is obligatory once every lunar year so that we can purify our wealth. If we have 85 g of gold and 595 gm of silver , we are entitled to give Zakat. There are 3 types of charity: Nafl charity  Zakat on our money Zakat ul Fitr Zakat of 2.5% is supposed to be given on the following types of wealth: Wealth money gold silver currency Business commodities How does one calculate Zakat? Shaykh Yasir Qadhi elaborates explicitly and deserves a fair listen.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi gives the standard interpretation from mainstream orthodox Sunni Islam of Surat al-Nur verse 35 - The verse of Light. "Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The example of His light is like a niche within which is a lamp, the lamp is within glass, the glass as if it were a pearly [white] star lit from [the oil of] a blessed olive tree, neither of the east nor of the west, whose oil would almost glow even if untouched by fire. Light upon light. Allah guides to His light whom He wills. And Allah presents examples for the people, and Allah is Knowing of all things." - [Surat An-Nur, verse 35] No Ayah of the Qur'an has been the most oft-commented than Ayah al-Nur (the verse of light) with a plethora of Tafasir based on the exposition of Ayah al-Nur.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi divulges details on the importance of being patient in the wake of hardship, difficulties, calamities and trials. Almost a hundred verses in the Qur'an command us to be patient and teach us about the blessings of patience. Anas RA said that the Prophet ﷺ said, “The real patience is at the first stroke of a calamity.” Sabr and Iman go hand in hand. True righteousness is depicted when we exhibit patience or Sabr. Those who are patient are promised glad tidings by Allah on the Day of Judgement. It is through patience that Allah will save us from the punishment of Allah. Being patient is a part of belief in Allah. Many prophets like Nuh AS,Ibrahim AS, Musa AS, Ayyub AS and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ set forward exemplary standards of patience in the wake of insults, humiliation and torture. What is patience and how can it be mastered? Shaykh Yasir Qadhi explicitly explains the basics and acquaints us with the concept of patience not being an action, but actually being an inaction. He also elaborates us on the three types of Sabr.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses verses 96 - 115 of Surah Al Muminun and we get acquainted with the trueness of Judgement Day. ‘Repel, by (means of) what is best, (their) evil. We are most knowing of what they describe. And say, "My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the incitements of the devils, And I seek refuge in You, my Lord , lest they be present with me.(For such is the state of the disbelievers), until, when death comes to one of them, he says, "My Lord, send me back that I might do righteousness in that which I left behind." No! It is only a word he is saying; and behind them is a barrier until the Day they are resurrected.’ At the time of the blowing of the Horn, relationships will cease to exist and one will fail to worry or care for his own. The ones whose scales are heavy with good deeds will emerge victorious and successful. The one whose scales are light will go to Hell where they will live till eternity.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi​ discusses the verses of Surah Al-Anbiya, 34 - 35 and 83 - 84,which will make us come face to face with the truth behind our calamities and blessings. "And We did not grant to any man before you eternity; so if you die - would they be eternal? Every soul will taste death. And We test you with evil and with good as trial; and to Us you will be returned." [Surat Al-Anbiya, verses 34 & 35] "And Ayyub, when he called to his Lord, "Indeed, adversity has touched me, and you are the Most Merciful of the merciful." So We responded to him and removed what afflicted him of adversity. And We gave him (back) his family and the like thereof with them as mercy from Us and a reminder for the worshippers (of Allah)." [Surat Al-Anbiya, verses 83 & 84] In the Qur'an, Allah mentions about life, wealth, health and children as a gift for the righteous and also as a punishment for the evil. How do we judge whether what has been meted out to us is a blessing or a punishment?Shaykh Yasir provides valid answers and our doubts are laid to rest.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi shares some of the wisdom and purpose of stories in the Qur'an and how it is an easy and simple method of driving essential points across for the Muslim Ummah to reflect and ponder. "So relate the stories that perhaps they will give thought." -Surat Al-Araf, verse 176 The Quranic stories do not have any of the details like the Biblical stories which is ideal from the point of view of driving a message through for easy comprehension. There are three kinds of stories in the Qur'an: Stories of the Prophets. Stories of incidents and place and people. Strories of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.  Wisdom and benefits of stories: Stories inspire us to derive good morals. Stories help us to get affirmed in one’s resolve. Helps us have role models. Methodology of preaching and tactics to preach. Serves as a warning for those who reject the Prophet ﷺ.  Has lessons and ethics.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi delves into verses 60 till 82 of Surat Al-Kahf that teach us about the wisdom and benefits from the story of Musa and Khidr. Allah SWT relates the story of Musa & Khidr in Surat Al-Kahf - two noble Prophets of Allah sent to different nations. This story is  a story that deals with the Fitnah of knowledge. Their journey of knowledge is replete with lessons for us to reflect, comprehend and decipher the greatness of the Wisdom of Allah. We are also made aware of the fact that Khidr assured Musa AS that he did not perform any of the deeds at his free will, but it was the command of Allah that he followed. And, this was the mystery that Musa AS could not bear patiently.  What was the mystery? Listen intently and get captivated by this intriguing story.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi analyses verses 23 and 24 of Surat Al-Isra that illuminate us about the status of parents in Islam. The status of the parents is second only to the status of Allah SWT. The easiest way to enter Jannah is through obedience to the parents. The widest of Jannah gates are for those who are obedient and good to parents. "And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment. Whether one or both of them reach old age (while) with you, say not to them (so much as), "uff," and do not repel them but speak to them a noble word. And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy and say, "My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up (when I was) small."  The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “One who pleases his parents has verily pleased Allah, and one who has angered his parents has verily angered Allah.” We are also acquainted with the numerous ways we can benefit the parents even after they have passed away. Listen intently to this emotional lecture and imbibe the message that comes across.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi​ acquaints us with the analysis of the last 10 verses of Surah Al-Hijr and the lessons that we must imbibe and inculcate within us as believing Muslim. This Surah is a milestone with regards to the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ and is a symbol of hope and optimism. How so? Shaykh Yasir Qadhi explicitly elaborates. Gist of the last verses of Surah Hijr: Surah Fatiha are the 7 oft repeated verses that have been given to us . there is nothing recited more on this earth than Surah Fatiha. Allah implores us to not wander about the beauty of this world but rather to cultivate genuine love for the Qur'an which is the real treasure. Keep the company of the righteous and stay away from the wicked. This will make our heart safe from being greedy for the pleasures of this Dunya. The Dawah of Islam was ordained by Allah to the Prophet ﷺ to be made public. "Indeed, We are sufficient for you against the mockers." - Allah Himself deals with anyone who is sarcastic, demeaning and derogatory towards the Prophet ﷺ. Take help from Allah to fortify oneself from the trials and painful and resentful words of the people of this world.