Yasir Qadhi

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi gives a commentary on verses 21 and 22 of Surat Ibrahim which talks about the confession of Shaytan and what steps we can take to protect ourselves from the influences and tricks of Shaytan. The gist of this verse lies in the fact that Shaytan simply whispers in the ears of mankind and people blindly obey without controlling their Nafs. But, in the Hereafter, we will come across Shaytan admitting his great deceit and treachery and will confess that he had no power over us yet we succumbed to him in the moments of weakness due to lack of Iman. "And Satan will say when the matter has been concluded, "Indeed, Allah had promised you the promise of truth. And I promised you, but I betrayed you. But I had no authority over you except that I invited you, and you responded to me. So do not blame me; but blame yourselves. I cannot be called to your aid, nor can you be called to my aid. Indeed, I deny your association of me (with Allah) before. Indeed, for the wrongdoers is a painful punishment."  The numerous ways in which we can keep the effects of Shaytan at bay: Ikhlas  Isti'adha  Saying Bismillah  Indulging in Dhikr which includes reading the Quran  Surrounding oneself with the company of righteous people

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi​ divulges details on the tangent of the story of the brothers of Prophet Yusuf AS and the crimes they committed such as lying to their father, kidnapping their brother Yusuf AS, selling their blood brother into slavery,attempting to murder him and falsifying evidence. These crimes made the brothers guilty eventually as they repent for their mistakes and sins and ask Yusuf AS for Allah’s Mercy to obtain His Forgiveness. Hence, the path to forgiveness is lined with first and foremost, to accept the sins that have been committed by us and then beg for Allah’s Mercy to unfold upon us.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi reflects on the last two verses of Surah Baqarah or Khawatim Baqarah - verses 285 and 286, which was revealed to the Prophet ﷺ from under the Arsh of Allah SWT directly without the intermediary Jibril AS. Surah Baqarah has the longest verse, the most blessed verse of the entire Qur'an and also has the most number of stories of other Prophets. Hence, It is the most comprehensive Surah of the Qur'an which deals with Ahkam, Qasas and Aqaaed. In the miraculous journey of the Prophet ﷺ, three things were gifted to the Prophet ﷺ: Five prayers Khawatim Surah Baqarah Anyone who dies upon Tawheed without indulging in Shirk will be eventually forgiven.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves on the verse 177 of Surat al-Baqarah in this mesmerising Khatirah. Righteousness is not that you turn your faces toward the east or the west, but [true] righteousness is [in] one who believes in Allah, the Last Day, the angels, the Book, and the prophets and gives wealth, in spite of love for it, to relatives, orphans, the needy, the traveler, those who ask [for help], and for freeing slaves; [and who] establishes prayer and gives zakah; [those who] fulfill their promise when they promise; and [those who] are patient in poverty and hardship and during battle. Those are the ones who have been true, and it is those who are the righteous.  This verse was revealed when the Qiblah was changed from Baitul-Maqdis to the Ka'bah and all hell broke loose when this matter became aware to the public of the time.ensued a long drawn out controversy and conflict in the public. It was then that this verse was revealed.the key aspects of this verse are: Righteousness in belief. Righteousness in rituals like Sadaqah, Prayer , Zakah. Good manners. Ihsan or internal spirituality -Sabr or patience. The ones who tread on the path that is laced with the above essential traits are the true believers and those who have the best form of Iman. Listen intently to comprehend the importance and lesson for us to imbibe and inculcate through this verse.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi​ acquaints us on Surah Al-Baqarah, verses 124-130 which sheds light on the status of the noble Prophet Ibrahim AS. He is the most respected human being on earth whom Allah commands our Prophet ﷺ to only take as a role model while also being the most venerated Prophet on the earth. Prophet Ibrahim AS was tested with many commandments from Allah and Ibrahim AS fulfilled all of them. True Imamah comes with religiosity as was told to Ibrahim AS in the Qur'an. Allah only accepts from the righteous and Allah’s acceptance is the key. The believers hearts tremble when they do good deeds as they are terrified about the fact that what if this good deed does not achieve Allah’s acceptance.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi begins with a brief summary of verses 21 to 23 of Surah Al-Baqarah. Some points gathered from the lecture are as follows: The gist of the bond between mankind and the book of Allah, the Noble Qur'an.  "Oh mankind, worship your Rabb"- verse 21 - It is the first address and commandment to mankind in the Qur'an.   These verses are the fulcrum that explicitly elaborate on the entire message of Islam, Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Discover the inspiring journey of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq as he transforms from a seeker of truth in pre-Islamic Arabia to the first male convert to Islam, facing hardships along the way. His notable stories include profound encounters with influential figures and the joy of Prophet Muhammad upon his conversion. Uncover the significance of his role as the first Khateeb and the impact of his faith on his family and companions, leading to the 'Ten Promised Paradise.' Delve into the courageous stand he took during the early days of Islam.

In this mesmerizing and magnanimous lecture, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi acquaints us with the reason as to how and why the noble Qur'an is the eternal living miracle of Allah. The Qur'an is the food of the soul and hence, it is our duty to establish a relationship with the Qur'an. How is the Qur'an the greatest Miracle of Islam? We acknowledge the fact that the miracle of our Prophet ﷺ is the Qur'an. Why is his miracle the epitome of all miracles ever bestowed on any Prophet? All the previous miracles that had been given to the other Prophets were all distant from the revelation itself. But through the Qur'an, the miracle and the revelation have been combined into one.  What are the factors that make the Qur'an so miraculous? The language of the Qur'an - The language and style of the Arabic of the Qur'an leaves us in awe and is the epitome of sheer eloquence.  Predictions in the Qur'an - Day of Judgment, the Quran will not be reproduced, Romans versus Persians, victory of the Romans, victory of the Muslims over Mecca, al-Badr, etc. Stories found in the Qur'an - How did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ know these stories? Many of these are not even in the Old and New Testaments.  The Message of the Qur'an itself - Every single verse has meaning and is full of wisdom and teaches us something significant such as the names and the attributes to Allah. Scientific aspects of the Qur'an - The Quran tells us about things that the Prophet ﷺ and the people at the time could not have known such as the orbits, embryology and much more. The effect that the Qur'an has on its listeners - No one can listen to the Qur'an without being completely unaffected and even leads some people to embrace Islam. The fact that the Qur'an has no contradiction to it - The Qur'an was revealed over a period of 23 years.  The ease by which the Qur'an is memorized- There is no other book that has been more frequently memorized as the Qur'an with over millions of Muslims doing so in its entirety. This is nothing short of a standing living walking miracle and is very much under appreciated at that.

Dive into the compelling life of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, exploring his lineage and the noble traits that set him apart, such as dignity and gentleness. Discover the significance of his many nicknames and how they reflect his unwavering faith. Delve into the unique legacy of his family, who all embraced Islam, highlighting their roles in early Islamic history. Also, uncover the poignant connections Abu Bakr had with Prophet Muhammad, showcasing the incredible bond they shared.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges into the topic of how Islam as a religion is perceived in America and what is his first hand experience in this country being a citizen. The Muslim communities in America are thriving considerably amidst an environment of tolerance, freedom of mind and expression when it comes to religion and also a friendly approach from fellow non Muslim Americans. In the second part of the interview, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi attempts to dissect the lion in the room - The ISIS - which is a political and religious organisation established in Iraq and Syria which has created animosity and chaos beyond limit. What are the origins of this group? This is the result of a backlash and the repercussions of 30 years of backlash, economic instabilities and sanctions, toppling of governments in a country where hundred and millions of people were killed and starved to death.hence, it is a given that chaotic instability will inevitably resurface and from this chaos emerged another chaotic government. What is the solution to this? This group, like previous similar groups, will eventually burn out since they will consume themselves with their cultic and messianic ideas. To deal with this issue, the solution is two fold - political and educational (which involves theological texts and keeping an open heart and mind to incorporate these teachings into oneself).