Yasir Qadhi

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Why do we love Madinah so much Mar 18, 2016

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Sh. Yasir Qadhi speaks a few words from the Prophet's Mosque - Masjid Nabawi and viewing one of its beautiful minarets. Why is Madinah Munawwarah, the City of the Prophet ﷺ so special and beloved to Muslims? “O Allah! Bestow on Al-Madinah twice the blessings You bestowed on Makkah,” Prophet Muhammad ﷺ prayed. And lo and behold! This is exactly what we witness today. The grandeur, majesty, peace and sakina felt when we enter Madinah is unparalleled.

Aerial View and Description of Baqi Graveyard in Madinah Mar 18, 2016

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Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi shares some insights with us regarding the graves of the Family of the Prophet ﷺ and some of the Companions RA while standing alongside one of the minarets of the Prophet's ﷺ Mosque. May Allah bless the Family of the Prophet ﷺ and the Companions, and allow us to be buried in the blessed graveyard of Baqi al-Gharqad!

Lives Of The Sahaba 23 - Uthman b. Affan - PT 03 Mar 06, 2016

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Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi picks up from where he left in the previous video by enumerating the blessings of Uthman Ibn 'Affan RA taking support from various Hadith. Some that warrant a significant mention are as follows: Anas ibn Malik narrated the following hadith: The Prophet ﷺ once climbed the mountain of Uhud with Abu Bakr, `Umar, and `Uthman. The mountain shook with them. The Prophet said (to the mountain), “Be firm, O Uhud! For on you there is a Prophet, a Siddiq, and two martyrs.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Vol. 5, Book 57, Number 24) A'isha reported: Allah's Messenger ﷺ was lying in the bed in my apartment with his thigh or his shank uncovered that Abu Bakr sought permission to get in. It was given to him and he conversed in the same very state (the Prophet's thigh or shank uncovered). Then 'Umar sought permission for getting in and it was given to him and he conversed in that very state. Then 'Uthman sought permission for getting in; Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) sat down and he set right his clothes. Muhammad SAW said: I do not say that it happened on the same day. He ('Uthman) then entered and conversed and as he went out, A'isha said : Abu Bakr entered aind you did not stir and did not observe much care (in arranging your clothes), then 'Umar entered and you did not stir and did not arrange your clothes, then 'Uthman entered and you got up and set your clothes right, thereupon he said: Should I not show modesty to one whom even the Angels show modesty. Uthman RA was a trusted member of the privileged group and was magnificently benevolent in his charity and it was unlike any other. He is also credited with the commencing of the Islamic calendar at the month of Muharram. Shaykh Yasir also cites the story behind the appointment of Uthman Ibn Affan RA as the next Khalifa after Umar Ibn Al Khattab RA and what led to it coming into being. For more such information about the beautiful blessings meted out to Uthman RA, please do watch the video.

Lives Of The Sahaba 22 - Uthman b. Affan - PT 02 Feb 24, 2016

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In this video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi continues to shed light on the life of Uthman Ibn 'Affan RA. His generosity is discussed in great detail with support from various instances and stories. Also, Shaykh Yasir explicitly explains on the incident relating Uthman Ibn Affan RA and what was the ruling in that case. We also gather information regarding the leadership qualities that Uthman RA possessed and how he was appointed the governor in the absence of prophet Muhammad SAW. Uthman bin Affan was the longest-serving of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs, leading the community for 12 years. We also gather insight on the Rawdah - nicknamed as the Heaven on earth and how it came into being. Numerous incidents are cited that illustrate different traits of this great khalifa RA.

Lives Of The Sahaba 21 - Uthman b. Affan - PT 01 Feb 24, 2016

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In this video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi unravels the lineage and family life and delves on the early life of the third important Sahaba and Khalifa to walk on this earth -Uthman Ibn 'Affan RA. The kunya of Uthman Ibn Affan RA was Abu Amr, later changed to Abu Abdullah after birth of a son. Uthman (RA) was a man of medium height; he was a handsome man with excellent features - wheat colored hair, a thick healthy beard, big boned and wide shouldered. Uthman RA was an embodiment of generosity and kindness, humility,modesty and piety. In spite of being affluent, he spent a life of simplicity and would often sleep, wrapped in a blanket, on the sand of the mosque.he was blessed with nine sons and five daughters. Uthman ibn Affan was the third of the successors of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and was related to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in more ways than one. Uthman was married to Prophet Muhammad’s daughter Ruqayyah and when she died, he married Muhammad’s other daughter, Umm Kulthum.Uthman ibn Affan RA was hence,called the possessor of two lights, Dhun-Noorayn. Uthman RA never indulged in alcohol, women or idolatry. He had always been the bearer of the beacon that was associated with the preservation, memorization and recitation of the Qur'an. His good deeds such as feeding the hungry, clothing the naked and reading the Qur'an took predominance always.

Lives Of The Sahaba 20 - Umar b. al-Khattab - PT 09 Feb 16, 2016

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In the last session on Umar Ibn Al-Khattab RA , Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi cites numerous hadith that were narrated by the great khalifah and we have a count of 539 of them. Numerous topics were touched base upon via these hadith by Umar RA. Some of them that can be highlighted were pertaining to Nafl prayers, ghusl during janabah, living in luxury, doubts on the janazah of a hypocrite, kissing of the Hajr e Aswad, commenting on the plague in Syria, refuting the Ansar about having two leaders and many more . Please do watch the video to explore the various factors and conditions behind these hadith and how these touch our lives in various ways and how we should learn from them and act accordingly.

Lives Of The Sahaba 19 - Umar b. al-Khattab - PT 08 Feb 01, 2016

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As we watch this video, we are taken on a journey with Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi who unravels and attempts to divulge details on the rulings over non Muslims as said by Umar Ibn Al-Khattab RA, Ash-shurut Umariyah - the conditions he placed on the Ahle-Kitab. We are also provided information on the death of Umar RA. Some of the rulings and limitations set on the non-Muslims at the time of the Second Khalifa Umar RA can be summarized as follows: Non-Muslims were prohibited from building new places of worship and had to make do with only the pre-existential ones. Shirk was prohibited in public and had to be exercised only in in seclusion. Absolute prohibition of criticism and spying of Muslims. Though these rulings may be deemed controversial or unfair in this era, Umar RA had set these conditions at a time when conservation was at its peak and hence, we may deem these rulings as progressive and liberal.We are also made to explicitly understand that these rulings cited by Umar RA have no founding to be a necessity of the Shariah and hence, it is not binding and compulsory on the entire Ummah. As was his dua' in his lifetime of dying as a Shaheed (martyr) in Madinah, he met the same fate via an attack by Abu Lulu Al-Majusi (Firoz), a Persian slave, after Salat Fajr with a poisoned dagger and passed away on a Wednesday, 26th or 27th of Dhul-Hijjah, 23rd year of Hijrah, at age of 63 which was synonymous with the age of Abu Bakr RA and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. His wish was to be buried alongside his two companions during his lifetime - Abu Bakr RA and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ - and this wish was duly adhered to and fulfilled by Aisha RA.

Lives Of The Sahaba 18 - Umar b. al-Khattab - PT 07 Jan 26, 2016

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As Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi delves upon the lives of the noble companions, some of the greatest and most blessed human beings to ever live after the death of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, he brings forth information and facts on the lifestyle, humility and famous statements recorded by Umar ibn Al-Khattab RA. Highlighting a few below which were said by Umar RA himself are as follows: The most beloved of you to me are those who point my errors out. Umar RA went searching for a single camel that had gone missing and reminded Ali RA that Allah may question Umar RA about it. Always take account of yourself before Allah does, and always take account of your own deeds before Allah does. Umar RA spoke about his grumbling belly during a khutbah -Whether you grumble or not, you shall remain hungry as long as the Muslims remain hungry. Some facts about his lifestyle which are worth emulating and imbibing are listed by the Shaykh as follows: Umar RA chose one garment for winter, one for summer, food for his family and one animal to ride to Hajj/Umrah as his salary on being appointed as the second Khalifa. Umar RA had no special pavilion or tent pitched for him during his journey to Hajj. He gave himself less from war booty than others. His positions and rulings on Mu'tah marriage, Hajj Tamattu and Talaq. Institution of Taraweeh during Ramadan.

Lives Of The Sahaba 17 - Umar b. al-Khattab - PT 06 Jan 09, 2016

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In this motivational talk, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi culminates the other major battles that were fought under the able leadership of and during the reign of Umar ibn Al-Khattab RA. Dr. Qadhi discusses the conquest to conquer the capital city of the Persian Empire which was by far the largest and most populous city at the time - Tesifon (Al-Madain). The intriguing aspect of this conquest was that it was achieved in the absence of an actual battle. Also mentioned in this video are the critical details of the battle of Nahawand in 640CE, 21 AH, which is often nicknamed as the "Conquest of all Conquests." We are also made to reflect on the astonishing fact that this mighty superpower - the Sassanid Empire that was ruling over the world since time immemorial, was annihilated in a matter of just ten years at the hands of our powerful and great Sahabas RA.

Lives Of The Sahaba 16 - Umar b. al-Khattab - PT 05 Jan 09, 2016

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In this enlightening talk, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi attempts to unfold the conquest of the Persian (Sassanid) Empire which had reached the pinnacle of success during the time of the Prophet ﷺ and the battle of Qadisiyah that took place in Sha'ban 15 AH, 636. The interesting details about the conquest are a direct premonition of sorts by the Prophet ﷺ much before the actual event occurred via various hadith which are elaborated in great detail in the talk by the Shaykh. Start watching the video to acquaint yourself with this conquest of conquests which marked the almost unimaginable and unbelievable victory of the Muslims and also set a precedent for future battles to come.

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