Yasir Qadhi

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Did Umar b. al-Khattab bury his own daughter alive before Islam Nov 27, 2015

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In this video,Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi sheds light on the strange narration about Umar RA and his daughter and critically analyses the facts and fiction. An uncanny narration started making the rounds before the advent of Islam about Umar Ibn al-Khattab RA burying his own daughters alive as per the custom of the pagan Arabs of his time. The story tells us how an innocent little baby girl playing with her father's beard and her father Umar RA mercilessly buries her in the scorching desert whilst she was still alive! Was Umar Ibn al-Khattab really ever guilty of this crime? Listen intently to fully comprehend this narration.

Paris Attacks and the Rise of Islamophobia Nov 27, 2015

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Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi ponders over the recent backlash on the Muslims after the recent Paris bombings. Dr. Qadhi assists the Muslims via ways to overcome such trials and tribulations in any part of the world. Our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ has said: "Later times are going to be afflicted with trials you are going to find difficult to bare" and "Every time one comes, it will make the previous one look trivial". The people will say "this is the one, this is the one" thinking it is much more than the previous.” The above Hadith is the reality of the hour with Islamophobia at its peak. The reality of the hour is also the need for the Muslim Ummah to step up. We should let go of our nonchalant and ignorant attitude towards these trials and adopt a constructive approach filled with propagation of the truth of Islam for the betterment of Islam. The approach should be by two means - religion and activism. These trials of Fitan have only been brought down into this trivial world to purify the hearts of the hearts of the believers and reinstall undying faith and love for the religion of Islam. Hence, it is our primary duty to do whatever it takes within permissible limits to ensure that our Deen does not suffer at the hands of these monstrosities.

The Heart vs The Brain Nov 27, 2015

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Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into a comparison of the faculties of thought and emotion - the brain and the heart. He goes on to say that if the heart is pure , then the rest of the body is also consequently pure. By ascribing the Iman to our Qalb or heart, Allah signifies its importance. Allah has written directly written Iman into our hearts and it is indeed a great blessing. Allah mentions in the Quran in Surah Al Hujurat, verses 7 -8: ‘But Allah has endeared to you the faith and has made it pleasing in your hearts and has made hateful to you disbelief, defiance and disobedience. Those are the [rightly] guided. [It is] as bounty from Allah and favor. And Allah is Knowing and Wise.’

Is it 'religious' for Muslims to dress like the Prophet (SAW) Nov 16, 2015

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Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi revives the true method of dressing like the Prophet ﷺ and following the Sunnah the way our Prophet ﷺ wanted us to follow his Sunnah. What constitutes the real Sunnah method of dressing? The common clothing of our Prophet ﷺ was a turban, sheep-wool thawb and leather slippers/shoes. Sometimes, he would wear a two-garment dress which bore resemblance to the Ihram of the pilgrims. However, there is difference of opinion among the Muslim community where some believe in adopting similarity in dressing style so as to make Islam known whereas some Muslims do not believe in this thought process. Listen intently as Shaykh Yasir breaks down the nuances of essential method of dressing in Islam.

Lives Of The Sahaba 10 - Abu Bakr al-Siddiq - PT 10 Nov 16, 2015

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Shaykh Yasir Qadhi gives us an insight on the life and times of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (RA) and how his virtues and good traits have been explicitly explained via numerous hadith on and by him. Many attributes can be imbibed and emulated from the life of this great companion like his generosity, kindness,truthfulness, loyalty to Allah and His Messenger ﷺ. A few that can be enlisted are as follows: Amr ibn al-’As, (RA), narrated that he asked the Prophet ﷺ “Who is the most beloved person to you?” He said, ‘Aisha.’ I asked, “Among the men?” He said, ‘Her father.’“ [Agreed upon] Abu Said al-Khudri, (RA), narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said, “There is no one who has done more favor to me with his life and property than Abu Bakr ibn Abu Quhafa. If I were to take a Khalil (very close friend), I would certainly have taken Abu Bakr as one but the Islamic brotherhood is superior. Close all the small doors in this mosque except for that of Abu Bakr.” [Agreed upon] Anas (RA) said, “The Prophet ﷺ ascended the mountain of Uhud and he was accompanied by Abu Bakr, ‘Umar and ‘Uthman. The mountain shook beneath them. The Prophet ﷺ hit it with his foot and said, “O Uhud! Be firm, for on you there is none but a Prophet, a Siddîq and two martyrs”. [Reported by al-Bukhari 3686] Jubair bin Mutim narrated that a woman came to the Prophet ﷺ who instructed her to return to him again. She said, “What if I came and did not find you?” as if she wanted to ask, “If I found you dead?” The Prophet said, “If you should not find me, go to Abu Bakr.” [Agreed upon] Ali, (RA), said, “The best people after the Messenger of Allah are Abu Bakr and ‘Umar. Loving me and hating Abu Bakr and ‘Umar do not gather in the heart of a believer.” [Reported by at-Tabarani in Al-Awsat (the Middle)]. Ibn Al-Qayyim, therefore, said, “It is sufficient for us to abide by the words of Ali (RA). We have accepted for our world what the Prophet ﷺ has accepted for our religion [The Benefits by Ibn al-Qayyim, pp. 111-112]. Abu Huraira [RA] reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ has said, “Who has observed fast among you today?” Abu Bakr replied, “It is I.” He (the Prophet) said, “Who among you followed a funeral today?” Abu Bakr replied, “It is I.” He (again) said, “Who among you visited an ill person today?” Abu Bakr said, “It is I.” Upon this the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Anyone in whom these good deeds are combined will certainly enter paradise.“ [Reported by Muslim 1028]

Muhammad (SAW) Fraud or Messenger of God Nov 16, 2015

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Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi delves into a very uncomfortable topic in which he unabashedly deals with the most controversial allegations on Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Fraud or Messenger of God! From time immemorial, our Prophet Muhammad SAW has been accused of numerous falsities such as- "A mad man!", a liar, deluded and possessed and even to the extent of classifying him as a deceitful sorcerer! His image and his impeccable legacy and a miraculous one at that, has been tarnished time and time again throughout history. But this did not deter the multitude of his true and pure followers who continued to listen and tread on his imminent path of Islam. His teachings have influenced the average believer to reach astounding heights of undying Iman and gratitude towards Allah for sending him as a Messenger on the face of this earth. The result of this undying belief was only one - his opponents declined in number surrounded by their exasperation, frustration and fury. Listen intently to be mesmerised by the lecture and reaffirm our Sunnah.

Lives Of The Sahaba 09 - Abu Bakr al-Siddiq - PT 09 Nov 04, 2015

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As we embark on an emotional ride with Shaykh Yasir Qadhi , we are enlightened on the details of the death of Abu Bakr RA and the appointment of 'Umar b. al-Khattab RA as the next Khalifa. This talk makes us aware of the two major battles fought against Syria ( As Sham) and Iraq which toppled entirely the oldest and magnanimous civilizations of the time - the Roman Empire and the Sassanid Empire. These are discussed to great lengths and many mind blowing facts come to light which further illustrates the greatness and military genius of Abu Bakr RA . Shaykh Yasir also presents us with the opinions of the historians who find these conquests nothing short of major anomalies as these battles were fought by the almost new Muslim civilization against the those that had achieved mastery. Their lack of getting around these conquests and the simultaneous success of the Muslims arises from a simple question - How could an army that was so new, under equipped, malnourished, under armed and complete lack of training topple the two great civilizations of all times? We are then made to realize the power of Allah Almighty into seeing these things happen which is beyond human comprehension. Also, there is ample discussion on the great warrior of all time, Khalid Ibn Waleed RA , who was described by the Prophet ﷺ as the ‘ Unsheathed Sword of Allah’. His dominance in destroying the civilizations prevalent in Syria and Iraq , which were bastions of Roman and Persian dominance, is firmly etched in our minds via vivid details and imagery. Finally, we are enlightened on the details of the death of Abu Bakr RA, his conditions and statements before his death and how he set an example and adhered to the Sunnah even in his last moments is worth a listen. May Allah SWT gather us with the beloved Sahaba of Allah on the Judgement Day and the Hereafter.

Doubts about Islam Nov 02, 2015

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Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi begins the talk on why the Muslim world is lagging behind and how we must push ourselves to ponder over the reason and why is it that our young brothers and sisters are struggling. It is a common occurrence where every convert brother or sister who comes into the religion of Islam is countered with almost 10 times the number thinking of leaving Islam.same is the case with Friday prayers where there are a few Muslims who simply do not care about Islam at all. In today's challenging atmosphere, we encounter many Muslims having apprehensions,doubts and uncertainties regarding their Deen and a blanket of skepticism and agnosticism takes precedence and often succeeds in poisoning the Muslim Ummah from inside.

Lives Of The Sahaba 08 - Abu Bakr al-Siddiq - PT 08 Nov 02, 2015

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This talk takes us through the political and military conquests of Abu Bakr Siddique RA and the reasons behind these battles which were fought for expansion of Iraq and As Sham. How did the Sahaba ensure that masses accept Islam? Shaykh Yasir Qadhi enlists for us the beautiful ways in which this was achieved. The selfless acts of encouraging the masses to accept Islam is beautifully illustrated citing the conversation that transpired between Rabi Ibn Amir and the Persian king Rustum, which briefly summarized, was for the sole purpose of negating false religions, banishing idolatry and submitting oneself to the life in the Hereafter.

Lives Of The Sahaba 07 - Abu Bakr al-Siddiq - PT 07 Oct 29, 2015

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In this mesmerizing talk, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi sheds light and elaborates on the compilation and preservation of the Qur'an by Abu Bakr As Siddiq (r). The Shaykh seeks to illustrate the effects and lessons that we imbibe from the Battle of Ridda discussed in the previous talk - the eminent one being the conservation and preservation of the Qur'an. He also attempts to answer the pertinent questions in our mind - Why wasn't the Noble Qur'an gathered until then? Who compiled the Qur'an? Who was the motivating factor behind Abu Bakr RA finally compiling the Qur'an? Zayd Ibn Thabit is elaborately talked about in this talk with emphasis on his expertise in memorization of the Qur'an and how his prowess was utilized even at a time of utmost importance. The Qur'an was compiled by many learned individuals and there was some difference in each one's compilation due to legitimate reasons about which we are enlightened by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi.

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