Yasir Qadhi

In this short Khatirah, ShaykhYasir Qadhi explores on the aspect of what comprises worship, why we worship Allah and how do we go about doing it? He delves on verse 21 of Surah Al Baqarah: “O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous.” Our primary and only purpose of existence is to worship Allah. Why should we worship Allah? Because He is our...

Of the things we learn in this lecture from Shaykh Yasir Qadhi is the Fawat of missed prayer. The Shaykh discusses the two instances when the Prophet ﷺ missed his prayers. Also, numerous Hadith are shared to discuss the missing of Salatul Asr on one occasion in the battlefield. We should make the prayers up in the order in which we miss the prayers if it is possible.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges explicitly on the category of people who are exempted from fasting: Woman in her Haidh (menses) and Nifas (post childbirth) Men and women who are sick and travelling Elderly men and women Women who are pregnant and women who are breastfeeding

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi shares some tidbits on a Muslim’s loyalty towards his religion or his nation. Which should take precedence? When should a stand be taken? The concept of nationalism and tribalism is discussed and we analyse it as being Islamic or un-Islamic. Can one be a member of the state and a member of the Ummah simultaneously? If yes, then what precautions ought to be taken and followed dil...

In this video by Shaykh Yasir illustrates the biography of Abdullah Ibn Abbas RA. We are enamored by the information that we get about the blessing that Abdullah Ibn Abbas RA received from Prophet Muhammad SAW right at his birth - Haneeq- and the specialty was that it was done with the saliva of the Prophet SAW itself which was the ultimate barakah hat he could have received. Abdullah Ibn Abbas RA...

In this talk by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, we get drawn into the life and times of Abdullah Ibn Abbas RA in more elaborate detail. We are enlightened with details on the wives and children of Abbas RA.he was a handsome phis wife is most famously referred to by her kunya - Umm Fadhl but her actual name was Lubabah bint Al Harith RA. she is the second woman to have converted to Islam after Khadija RA.she h...

In this amazing video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi divulges details on the life and times of Abdullah Ibn Abbas RA - the Habr of the Ummah and Tarjuman Al Quran and the status of Ahl al Bayt for the Muslim Ummah. Shaykh Yasir commences the talk by the analysing the term Ahl Al Bayt and what has been set as the most apt meaning of this term by the lexicons. We also gather information on the extreme love...

In this enlightening video, we gather details from Shaykh Yasir Qadhi about the remaining uncles and aunts of the Prophet ﷺ who had been left out in the previous video. We are introduced to Abu Lahab who was the uncle of the Prophet ﷺ and get acquainted with his sons Utbah and Utaybah who were married to the beloved daughters of the Prophet ﷺ - Ruqayyah RA and Umm Kulthum RA respectively. We also...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi gives us a moving speech on the importance of religious freedom for all. He quotes Martin Luther King, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." We gather the gist of his speech to be united in the face of oppression and injustice and that we should work hard towards this goal to ensure destruction and defeat of the aggressors. Listen intently to this lecture to in...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi gives a short lecture at the holy city at Masjid Al Aqsa. Mubarak (source of blessings) and Muqaddis (that which is blessed and sanctified) are the two adjectives to describe the holy land of Jerusalem in the Qur'an. The miraculous journey of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Masjid Al Haram to Masjid Al Aqsa is explicitly explained for us to comprehend fully well the grand stature of thi...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi points some questions and dialogues to Reverend Dr. James White, the director of Alpha Omega Community, to get some answers in the context of the religion of Christianity. The Shaykh starts off with generic questions such as:  The Christian Doctrine of the Trinity and how it validates monotheism Can God be a human being? The necessity of a sacrificial death  and many more such p...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discuss the differences between Islam and Christianity regarding theology and beliefs and the things that makes us wonderful as religions of Islam and Christianity. Also, how our communities will get along amicably is also the foundation of this discussion. Firstly, the misconceptions regarding Interfaith families is addressed suitably. There are many other things beside theolog...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses in this lecture, some positives in the upcoming difficult times with the help of the light of the Qur'an and Sunnah. Shaykh Yasir asks us to seek help from the Seerah by pondering over the incidents that transpired then and gain benefits from it. This way we can lay a strong and balanced foundation on how our attitude should be in the wake of troubles and predicame...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges numerous details regarding the stature of Jesus Christ in Islam with his name being mentioned about 25 times in the Qur'an. Believing in Jesus is a fundamental requirement of being a Muslim in Islam. In this video, the Shaykh illustrates the similarities and differences in the way we and the Christians regard Isa AS. We as Muslims believe that the mother of Isa AS is th...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi's lecture in this video is on the importance of leaving a legacy. Shaykh Yasir mentions that leaving a legacy is paramount and shares numerous anecdotes to make us understand legacies in Islam. It is the only thing left behind in this world once a person leaves for his abode. Shaykh Yasir also discusses about the tragic death of Junaid Jamshed and implores us to imbibe and incul...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi delves into the most pertinent topic affecting us in recent times which is the injustice and transgression meted out to the innocent people by the leaders or rulers and what should be our modus operandi to dissolve the sufferings of the oppressed. Injustice or Dhulm will never go unchecked and Allah will take into account the injustice that was meted out in this world and ju...

In this enlightening talk of the uncles, aunts and first cousins of our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, we are provided information by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi in explicit detail regarding Banu Abu Muttalib, where Abu Muttalib is the grandfather of Prophet ﷺ. Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ grandfather had 11 sons and 6 daughters from various wives and prominent among them are - Abdullah - father of Prophet ﷺ, Hamza, Abbas, A...

In this video, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges more details on the military genius that was Khalid Ibn Al Waleed RA, also known as Sword of Allah (Saifullah) and his contribution in the major battles. Another controversy relating to Khalid RA that is highlighted that happened after the death of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during the time of Abu Bakr As Siddiq RA. This is in connection with the killing of Maali...

This video takes us on an enlightening journey highlighting the biography, lineage and family of Khalid ibn al-Waleed ibn al-Mughirah of Banu Makhzum tribe . Al-Walid ibn al-Mughirah who was the father of Khalid ibn al-Waleed, was a renowned poet and amongst the richest people in Makkah. He is also credited with the name - Waheed because of his magnanimous act of paying the expenses for the replac...

Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi implores us to fully comprehend the concept and benefits of being grateful to Allah at all times.  Allah has reminded us to be conscious of Allah at all times as the blessings of Allah can never be fully enumerated. One of the purposes of our existence is the purpose of being forever grateful to Allah SWT. The concepts of Shukr and Kufr are explicitly explained for us to full...

In this video, Shaykh Yasir divulges numerous details about the life and times of Saeed Ibn Zayd RA. Saeed ibn Zaid ibn Amr ibn Nufayl RA was the son of an excellent individual named Zaid ibn Amr ibn Nufayl. He was the nephew of Al Khattab, the father of Umar RA.The reason for the respect that is binding upon him is his absolute detest for idolatry and his inability to fathom the reason for the ir...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves on the 7 points of reflection on the election of Trump: Humility - Our knowledge is so limited that nobody saw it coming and hence, we should exhibit humility.don't be so arrogant of what we know, as only Allah is the All Knowing. Shock - We felt numb when the news came to the fore. We have to believe that Allah knows what we don't know. Only Allah knows what the future h...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi address the elephant in the room which is the difficulty in navigating challenges and struggles on a daily basis for the Muslim Ummah. The reason for this is the radicals which include extremist groups who have been angered by the transgressions of the political superpowers who have jeopardized our religion and its pureness and have made the word Jihad a word marred with doubts,...

In this video, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges explicit details on the life and times of Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah or commonly called Abū ‘Ubaydah ‘Āmir ibn ‘Abdillāh ibn al-Jarāḥ. This great Sahaba who is amongst the Ashara Mubashara was an embodiment of humility, integrity, honesty and modesty. But this was in sharp contrast to his personality on the battlefield where he displayed immense strength,...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi elucidates on the life and times of the next great Sahaba who was promised paradise - Saad Ibn Abi Waqqas. We will be acquainted with his lineage, his personality, his outstanding traits and what was his contribution in the way of Islam. A few hadith will also be explained citing the greatness of this great man to have walked the face of this earth. Saʿd ibn Abī Waqqās stepped i...