Yasir Qadhi

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**Yasir Qadhi**

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.

Latest Episodes:

EPIC Umrah Mount Ghar Thowr November 28, 2019 Apr 25, 2019

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The Mother of All Evil Anchored - Coping with Substance Abuse Jan 19 2019 Apr 24, 2019

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Fiqh of Zakat #1 - Basics & Intro Apr 24, 2019

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2019 edition

Fiqh of Zakat #2 - 401K, Stocks & Mutual Funds Apr 24, 2019

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Rethinking Salafism - Shifting Trends & Changing Typologies Post Arab Spring Apr 20, 2019

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Shaykh Yasir Qadhi ponders on the typology of Salafism pre and post Arab Spring whilst demonstrating historic trends. We are also acquainted with a unique critique of contemporary theological categorization practices related to Salafism. Listen intently to drive some sense into the happenings in the Muslim world of late and what is the role and magnitude of Salafism with regards to this aspect.

Towards Understanding Surah Yusuf - 18 Apr 16, 2019

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Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses verses 92 to 98 of Surah Yusuf where we gather information on how Yusuf AS is finally reunited with his parents. Yusuf AS informs his brothers that no blame is on them in order to avoid hurting them which depicts the solid character of Yusuf AS. This brings the Shaykh to shed light on the two types of sins that man commits. Patience and perseverance will give us the rewards of Allah. Yusuf AS gives his shirt to the brothers and tells them to throw this shirt on their father which he promises will give his eyesight back. The shirt that caused his father immense grief and misery is the one that will eventually cure him. When the shirt is brought to Yaqub AS, he smells the scent of Prophet Yusuf AS and is elated at the prospect of his son coming back to him. But his sons attribute his smelling of Yusuf AS to senility and trivialise his stature owing to senility. The brothers seek forgiveness from their father Yaqub AS, their brother Yusuf AS and most important of all, Allah SWT. But their father delayed the forgiveness of the brothers. Why was this done? Listen intently.

Towards Understanding Surah Yusuf - 17 Apr 15, 2019

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Shaykh Yasir Qadhi now discusses from verse 83 of Surah Yusuf about the moving passage of Yaqub AS on what he did after being confronted by the brothers and their divulging of information of the capture of Bin Yameen and the self exile imposed by the oldest brother upon himself. Yaqub AS responds to the accusations by saying that the brothers have concocted a story up and this can never be true what they were saying. He prays for the best form of patience by not complaining and seek the guidance of Allah in sorting matters off. He is optimistic which portrays his strong Iman. Allah is Al Aleem and Al Hakeem. The grief of Yaqub AS when he remembers his son Yusuf AS so much from 20 to 30 years is so immense that Yaqub AS went blind by crying and grief. The brothers criticised their father for remembering Yusuf AS no end. The father responds by saying that his grief is only told by him to Allah and he is no need for his sons sympathy. What does he tell his sons to do next? Listen intently and be mesmerised.

Towards Understanding Surah Yusuf - 16 Apr 15, 2019

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Shaykh Yasir Qadhi sheds light on what the brothers did after giving such a strict and solemn oath to their father of protecting Bin Yameen against all odds by reciting verses 71 to 82 of Surah Yusuf. The brothers dissociated themselves from Bin Yameen on learning of the theft and also, compare him to their brother Yusuf AS of being a thief. What blatant lies on their part! After the initial part of dissociation, the brothers appeal to Yusuf AS to take one of them as his slave and release Bin Yameen due to his father’s immense love for him. This also depicts the good nature of the brothers in their will to sacrifice themselves for the sake of their brother. The oldest brother now recollects the harsh and painful memories of the past where they had mistreated their brother Yusuf AS and promises to exile himself in Egypt until this matter is resolved either by his father or Allah Almighty. The brothers explain the entire series of events citing evidence to their father, Yaqub AS on returning to Palestine. But it was difficult to believe them? Why so? Listen intently to discover details.

Towards Understanding Surah Yusuf - 15 Apr 10, 2019

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Shaykh Yasir Qadhi now moves on to discuss verses 68 to 76 of Surah Yusuf in which he divulges details on how Yusuf AS manages to keep Bin Yameen with him. Hospitality was at its fore on the part of Yusuf AS in the form of a banquet for his brothers. On some pretext, Yusuf AS confided in his brother of being his older full brother and also shares the atrocities meted out by their other brothers against Yusuf AS. He takes Bin Yameen into confidence. Why did Yusuf AS want to keep Bin Yameen with him? Why did Yusuf AS not call out for his father immediately when he was in a position of power and influence? The only sane explanation is that Prophet Yusuf AS would only do as was sanctioned to him by Allah SWT since Yusuf AS was a Prophet. Yusuf AS put a cup of the king in the bag of Bin Yameen and then the person from within the palace accuses the caravan people of theft. What transpires next? Listen intently to find out.

Mothers of the Believers 08 - Aisha Bint Abu Bakr Apr 10, 2019

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Shaykh Yasir Qadhi continues his lecture on the most beloved wife of the Prophet ﷺ - Aisha Bint Abu Bakr RA. The Shaykh commences this lecture by analysing the beautiful relationship that the Prophet ﷺ and Aisha RA shared and there are numerous instances in their lifetime that illustrate this very fact. Some are elaborated upon and deserve a fair listen like the special dua that the Prophet ﷺ made for Aisha RA upon her insistence. Numerous narrations explicitly shed light upon the immense love that the Prophet ﷺ had for Aisha RA over his other wives. One instance is when the Prophet ﷺ realizes his death is near and he wants to prepare Aisha RA to part with him. What does he say? What is the response of Aisha RA to this ? Do listen to fully comprehend this pleasing incident which demonstrates the nature of their affection for each other. Next up for discussion is the Ghiyarah of the wives of the Prophet ﷺ and how this was completely natural of them to have and is also showing the innocence and love for the Prophet ﷺ and they will not be pulled up for it by Allah SWT. There were two groups of wives - one group had Aisha, Hafsa, Safiya and Sawdah RA and the other group had Umme Salamah and Zaynab RA (who was believed to be the stiffest competitor of the Prophet ﷺ in terms of love ). The main purpose of these groups was solely vying for the Prophet ﷺ attention and love. But the love of Aisha RA was so powerful that other wives would often use it to re enter into the good books of the Prophet ﷺ if they had committed an error or mistake. Each and every action and mannerism of Aisha RA is observed in detail by the Prophet ﷺ and various such incidents are shared by the Shaykh which is important also as pointers on what is the ruling on certain aspects of Islam. The whole concession of Tayammum came down in the Qur'an only because of Aisha RA through the incident of the missing necklace that resulted in scarcity of water. Her strong level of Taqwa and charity is also touched base upon and should be listened to sincerely.

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