Yasir Qadhi
Muslim Central
Yasir Qadhi was born in Houston, Texas and completed his primary and secondary education in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He graduated with a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston, after which he was accepted as a student at the Islamic University of Madinah.
After completing a diploma in Arabic, he graduated with a B.A. from the College of Hadith and Islamic Sciences.
Thereafter, he completed a M.A. in Islamic Theology from the College of Dawah, after which he returned to America and completed his doctorate, in Religious Studies, from Yale University. Currently he is teaching at Rhodes College, in Memphis, TN.
After completing a diploma in Arabic, he graduated with a B.A. from the College of Hadith and Islamic Sciences.
Thereafter, he completed a M.A. in Islamic Theology from the College of Dawah, after which he returned to America and completed his doctorate, in Religious Studies, from Yale University. Currently he is teaching at Rhodes College, in Memphis, TN.
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Oct 14, 2023 • 45min
In Defense of Gaza
The podcast discusses the current attack on Gaza, the power imbalances and oppression in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the importance of education and changing the narrative about Palestine, the plight of people in Gaza, targeted killing of civilians in WWII, influential figures' perspectives on the Palestinian cause, and the underlying issue of racism in the conflict.
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Oct 13, 2023 • 30min
Truth Behind Hindutva Nationalism in America with Dr Pieter Friedrich
Dr. Pieter Friedrich, an expert on Hindutva Nationalism in America, discusses the rise of Hindutva and RSS, the impact of BJP in American politics, the goals and activities of the HSS, and the influence of Hindutva in American politics and global Islamophobia. It also highlights the connection between Hindu nationalism and Zionism.
Oct 11, 2023 • 4min
Jesus Christ Never Died
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Oct 10, 2023 • 1h 35min
Success Stories with Safi Bros
Oct 9, 2023 • 4min
SLAMS Jordan Peterson Over Israel
The speaker criticizes Jordan Peterson's tweet advocating violence against Palestinians and expresses their disagreement with his support of Zionism. They emphasize the need to bring attention to the Palestinian's oppression, highlighting the history of colonization, the conditions in Gaza, and the Palestinian diaspora.
Oct 8, 2023 • 3min
Episode 1 The Meaning of the Word Jannah The Description of Jannah
Oct 2, 2023 • 23min
Mawlid Celebrate or NOT - Isha Khatira
Sep 28, 2023 • 10min
Paganistic Practices in Pre-Islamic Arabia
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Sep 26, 2023 • 23min
Ibn al-Haytham - 1040 CE - The Birth of Modern Science
Sep 25, 2023 • 23min
Islam and Science - Isha Khatira
Explore the life and achievements of Ibn al-Haytham, a remarkable scientist in the history of Islam. Learn about his proposal to build a dam to stop Nile flooding and the bizarre rule of the 'mad caliph'. Discover how Ibn al-Haitam turned his imprisonment into an opportunity for scientific discovery. Delve into his groundbreaking contributions to science and optics. Understand the peaceful coexistence of Muslims and Christians in Toledo and the decline of the Muslim ummah.
