Yasir Qadhi

In a continuation of the previous talk, we are made to go over ten more branches of Iman by Shaykh Yasir. These are as below - Loving and respecting the Prophet ﷺ Seek and teach knowledge of Islam Loving to read, memorize and ponder over the Qur'an Salah - Daily 5 prayers  Zakah Fast - Fasting Ramadan Hajj - for those who are able Counting the blessings of Allah upon us Listen to this deep talk gi...

In this enriching talk, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi takes us on a discussion of some important branches of faith that deserve a fair mention. Amongst these are as below: Guarding the tongue. Keeping one's trust  Eating and drinking pure food  Guarding one's appearance (modest attire) Sticking to the Jama' (community) Fulfilling ties of kinship Spreading Salam  Taking care of one's spouse and children  Righ...

As Shaykh Yasir Qadhi commences his mesmerizing talk on fear and hope in Allah, we are forced to ponder upon the exact meaning of these words and how one ceases to exist without the other. We come to realize how the healthy synthesis of fear, love and hope is what will grant us peace in this life and the Hereafter. The Shaykh elaborates further saying that of the branches of Iman, without which yo...

This talk sees Shaykh Yasir Qadhi touching base on the topic - wudhu. He discusses how Iman is also that which is manifested in the limbs. One of the branches of Iman that is mentioned in details throughout the Quran and Sunnah, which is Wudhu (ablution). The Prophet ﷺ said: “Doing wudhu is half of Iman”. Shaykh tells us that the Prophet ﷺ  mentions that nobody will maintain or protect their wudhu...

In the 15th part of the 22-part series on eeman, Shaykh Yasir focusses on haya. He bases his talk on the famous hadith reported in Sahih Muslim: "Faith has over seventy branches, the uppermost of which is the declaration: None has the right to be worshipped but Allah; and the least of which is the removal of harmful object from the road, and modesty is a branch of faith. This makes us understand t...

In this enlightening talk, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi wants us to reflect upon the emotion of loving Allah SWT in addition to being fearful and scared of Allah. The level of love of Allah is far greater than that of fear. It is the primary motivation in the worship of Allah. Allah's love must be more than love of family and love of everything we have. A Muslim must love Allah and His Messenger, Prophet Mu...

In this contemplative talk, Shaykh Yasir motivates us to believe firmly in the Qadr or Predestination. As he moves from one hadith to another, we are acquainted with the essence of Qadr and some misconceptions which we may have had before regarding this very belief are laid to rest. Belief in Qadr encompasses various signs which are - affirmation of faith and belief in one God, trust and love for...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi commences the fifth installation in the Branches of Faith series by delving deep into the topic - Belief in the Day of Judgement. The day of resurrection will be the time when all of humankind will be brought back to their original physical form. There will be a time on earth when everything that God created will cease. Every human being, from the past to the present, will be re...

In this compelling lecture about the Prophets and the Books of Allah, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi enlightens us on the meaning of a Prophet and showing some differences between a Rasool and a Nabi. Allah has been sending His messengers as and when needed to bring out the people from the depth of darkness and ignorance to the light of knowledge and glorification. To help Allah’s messengers spread the word o...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the topic of belief in angels in this excellent and contemplative talk. The Shaykh discusses at length the characteristics of angels that sets them apart from mankind and the noble qualities that the angels portray, primarily, endless worship and praise for Allah Almighty SWT. They came into existence eons before us and will remain till the end of time with the only...

In yet another profound talk, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi encompasses the importance of knowing Allah’s names, calling upon Allah by those names, and includes the discussion of the number of Allah’s names. He makes us understand that every Muslim who seeks knowledge about Allah and to increase his love for Allah can do so by learning more about His names and attributes. By learning more about Allah and abo...

In this mesmerizing lecture , Shaykh Yasir Qadhi implores us to fathom the greatness behind the Kalimah - لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله and make sincere efforts to completely immerse oneself in the most comprehensive Kalima there is. What does it mean? How do we revel in the pleasures of this astounding kalima which is not just knowledge based but is also action based? More light is shed on this...

In this mind opening video, we are to made to assess our wrong doings and evil deeds and take charge of our lives by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi. He goes on to to motivate us to strive to better versions of ourselves so that we can feel the pulse of Iman , look at our chart of Iman and imbibe the density of Iman into our life as well. Here, we see Shaykh discussing the levels of Iman and highlighting the t...

As we embark on a ride with Shaykh Yasir Qadhi to delve deeper into the differences between Iman and Islam, we are intrigued by our realizations and this destroys all misconceptions one may have had before listening to this talk. Iman is something that exists in the heart and is manifested by the tongue and limbs. Islam and Iman are terms that can be synonymous but can also have specific meanings...

In this amazing talk by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, we are made to ponder on the exact meaning of Iman, where it comes from and what aspects it encompasses. This video will shake you to the core as one realises the great depth behind the meaning of Iman.   Iman is more than just belief. There must be an emotional attachment that will then bring about a change in our life which will conform to the Iman in...

In this mesmerizing lecture, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi enlightens us on the most often read verse of the Noble Qur'an - Ayat An-Noor, Surah An-Noor (24:35) that says:  Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The example of His light is like a niche within which is a lamp, the lamp is within glass, the glass as if it were a pearly [white] star lit from [the oil of] a blessed olive tree, neither o...

In this inspirational video, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses at length on how a mu'min can taste the sweetness of Iman (faith).  He stresses on the fact that the greatest blessing we have as a Muslim is Iman and it is binding upon us to remember that we should thank Allah for writing the blessed Iman in our hearts. He goes on to acquaint us with the absolute essentials needed for a person who has had...

In this enriching and beautiful talk by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, we come to realize how alike Iman and a palm tree are and how we can seek to create a unique symbolism between the two. Iman needs to be nourished with  our good deeds just as a tree is nourished with water . Similarly, Iman should be enlightened (through Qur’an) as a tree is enlightened with sunlight. Iman should be protected from sins a...

In this motivating and enlightening talk, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi takes us on an important journey of getting familiarized with the branches of Iman using assistance from the greatest book ever written on this topic - Shu’ab Al Iman by Imam Abū Bakr Aḥmad ibn Ḥusayn Ibn 'Alī ibn Mūsa al-Khosrojerdi al-Bayhaqi. He commences the talk with the most beautiful Hadith, “Faith has over seventy branches,or ove...

This video has a panel discussion on the topic of Ramadan headed by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi. Fasting in Ramadan is the most sincere form of Ibadah that one can do and it is a time when one can better oneself as a human being. The Prophet ﷺ said, “Whoever does not give up false speech and acting upon it and offensive speech and behaviour, Allah has no need of his giving up his food and drink.” Don't lim...

In this video by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, we are acquainted at length about two other Sahabas - Adi Ibn Hatim RA and Thumamah Ibn Uthal RA. The father of Adi Ibn Hatim was the most generous of all people, a poet and the chieftain of his tribe. He held great authority and was respected greatly amongst his people.his daughter, Saffanah, once happened to be captured by the troops of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ whe...

This video commences with an introduction by shaykh Yasir Qadhi on one of the greatest poets of Islam - Sayyid Ush Shu’araa Ul Mu’mineen - Hassan Ibn Thabit RA. He belonged to the Banu Najjar of the Khazraj tribe. He was from an elite household and was well versed in poetry since his childhood. He was the poet of the Prophet ﷺ meaning he always wrote poetry showering praise on him. He was also the...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses one of the most sensitive areas of certain verses in the Hadith which have been misinterpreted regarding intimacy. The husbands can never attain marital bliss by becoming nasty and hurling hadiths at their wives. We should fathom the causes behind the marital discord and aim to resolve it by Muslim marital therapy. Just as husbands have rights, so do the women and marr...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses an event that took place in the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ even before he was made a Nabi.  The story is about a merchant who came from the tribe of Zabeed from Yemen. He had merchandise with him to sell in the time of Hajj and wanted to sell this. He tries to sell it but fails due to the double standards and the hypocrisy of the Quraysh for stalling him.  This message...