Yasir Qadhi

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses the meaning of one of the names of Allah which is As Sittir. This particular name of Allah comes from the verb Satara which means to cover up. And it refers to Allah as the one who covers up and obviously, Allah knows what He is covering up. Allah is As Sittir which means that He covers our sins and faults and instructs us to do the same in every circumstance unless th...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges details on the name of Allah which is Al-Mu'min, that is, the One who believes and provides security and safety.  This name occurs once in the Qur'an. Al Mu'min prove the truth and Iman of the Prophets by giving them miracles. Al Mu'min solidifies our Iman. Allah has guaranteed the creation that He will never be unjust. He shall grant peace and security in this world wi...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses the name Al Jameel which translates as the One full of Beauty. We do not find this name in the Qur'an and only find it in the authentic Sunnah. Abdullah ibn Mas’ud RA reported: The Prophet ﷺ said, “No one who has the weight of a seed of arrogance in his heart will enter Paradise.” Someone said, “But a man loves to have beautiful clothes and shoes.” The Prophet said, “V...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into one of the Names of Allah -Al-Wadud. Wud is a special type of love, where you want to benefit the person you love (nurturing love). Wadda (verb) does not have a romantic connotation, while Mahabba is romantic. What is the difference between Wadda and mahabba? Listen intently to acquaint yourself with details. The Name Al-Wadud has two complementary meanings: The One...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the meaning of the name of Allah - As-Salam which occurs once in the Qur'an. As-Salam is the concept of Allah SWT being perfect and devoid of any imperfection, grants the most perfect peace and is the one who greets those who believe in Him with the greeting of Salam.    Prophet ﷺ made his first aim in Madina to "spread Salam."  Allah implores us to tread on the path...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses the Orlando shooting and how Muslims should react and protect themselves from the condemnation and take immense measures to ensure their safety. The religion of Islam prohibits killing of innocents and does not encourage this evil and in the Qur'an, Allah says: "Whoever kills an innocent soul it is as if he has killed all of mankind". Our Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever kills...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the Names of Allah related to Maghfirah. Ghafara means to cover or conceal something, or to overlook what someone has done to you and over 300 verses mention Maghfira in the Holy Qur'an.   There are atleast 7 names derived from Maghfirah -  Al-Ghafur, Al-Ghaafir, Al-Ghaffar, Wasi’al Maghfirah, Ahlal Maghfirah, Dhul Maghfirah and Khairul Ghaafireen. What is the differ...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the names of Allah that relate to Rahma which is used in almost 500 verses of the Noble Qur'an and the Name of Allah, Ar-Rahman occurs 57 times. Some differences between Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem are as follows: Ar-Rahman (Mercy) is for all of His creation, while Ar-Raheem (mercy) is only for the Muslims.  Ar-Rahman's mercy is comprehensive, while Ar-Raheem’s Mercy rea...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi attempts to extract the right meanings of the names of Allah - Ar-Rahman, Ar-Raheem, Khayrar-Rahimeen, Arhamur-Rahimeen and Dhur-Rahma. Ar-Rahman and Ar Raheem are those name of Allah that resonate with a profound status,both linked, and are the only two names that are the first verses in the Surahs in the Qur'an. The Prophet ﷺ says, 'The most beloved names to Allah are Abdullah...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi acquaints us with the unique characteristics of Allah's names and how we should comprehend these divine names. Among the most common names of Allah is Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem, Arhamar Rahimeen, KhairUr-Rahimeen and Dhur-Rahma. Some unique characteristics of Allah’s names are synonymous with the following: Allah SWT has 99 names. How so? Allah’s names are always extracted from th...

Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi divulges immense details on the most common and primary name of our Creator, "Allah” which is mentioned approximately 3500 times in the Qur'an. The name Allah comes from "Alaha," which means to turn to for protection and help, which every single creation in the heavens and earth do. However, the preferred meaning has the name coming from "Aliha-Ya'lahu," which means "to worsh...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses in this beautiful lecture about the Names and Attributes of Allah and what importance it should be of in our lives in the way of perfection of our Deen. It is binding upon every Muslim to study and memorize the Names and Attributes of Allah. The knowledge of the same is the most sacred type of knowledge one can attempt to imbibe.  Allah reminds us in the Qur'an tha...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi acquaints us with the six major battles that were won by Muslims during the month of Ramadan and the lessons we comprehend from these historical battles. Battle of Badr - 17 Ramadan, 2 H Conquest of Makkah - 23 Ramadan,8H Battle of Andalus - 28 Ramadan, 93 H Battle under Muhammed Ibn Qasim in Sindh -94 H Battle of Hattin - 583 H Battle of Ain Jaloot -25 Ramadan, 658 H Listen...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi continues to unravel details about Ali Ibn Abi Talib RA, incidents during the lifetime of Abu Bakr RA, including the giving of bai’ah to Abu Bakr RA, and the early seeds of Shi'ism. The separation of the two groups - Sunni and Shias started after the death of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The majority believed that his rightful successor was Abu Bakr RA, but a small group believed...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi sheds light on an academic perspective to the scholars and activists present encouraging them to overcome the Salafi-Ashari divide of intra-Sunni Islam. In a discussion that delves on historical and modern aspects, the Shaykh contemplates on these strands of Sunnism dating back to the 3rd Islamic century, during the time of Imam Ahmad b. Hanbal and his contemporary Imam al-M...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi continues to share explicit details on the blessings and life of Ali Ibn Abi Talib RA  in particular incidents that transpired in the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. His virtues and good qualities are to keep a tab upon, to such an extent that some of our scholars compiled books focusing only on them. The Prophet ﷺ said: “You are of me and I am of you.” [Narrated by al-B...

In this enlightening talk, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi elucidates on the lineage of Ali Ibn Abi Talib RA -  the fourth and last of the Khulafā-i-Rāshidūn and also delves into the period of early Islam. Ali Ibn Abi Talib Ibn Abd al Muttalib Ibn Hashim Ibn Abd Manaf was born in the Sacred House (i.e. the Kaaba) in Mecca. Ali belonged to the clan of Banu Hashim, the most distinguished clan in all Arabia;...

In this video, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi touches base on the innumerable hadith that have reference to Uthman RA , have been directed at him or have been told by himself in his lifetime. Aisha (RA) reported that the Prophet ﷺ said (to Uthman RA), “O Uthman perhaps Allah may clothe you with a shirt. So, if people try to take it away from you, do not remove it for them.” [Musnad Ahmad] Jabir RA reported th...

In this video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi steps into the final league of the assassination of Uthman Ibn 'Affan RA. We are transported into that period when there is an altercation of sorts between Uthman RA and the rebels and how Uthman ceaselessly reminds them about the various deeds accomplished successfully by him and also how the Prophet ﷺ himself has given him his allegiance. Attempts were made...

In this video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi uncovers more details on the assassination of Uthman Ibn 'Affan RA. in this talk, details are shared on the treachery that was meted out against the Khalifah by groups that arrived from Egypt, Basra and Kufa that was attempted to set into action a resignation. Various conditions were set forth by these people and Uthman RA sent Ali RA to negotiate and bring th...

In this video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi delves about the assassination of Uthman Ibn 'Affan RA and also shares with us the numerous complaints that were made against the third Caliph. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ had made predictions pertaining to the trials between the Sahabas and numerous hadith support these statements as have been shared with us by the Shaykh. A significant one among these is a statement...

In this  enlightening video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi attempts a detailed discussion on the  assassination of Uthman Ibn 'Affan RA while also encompassing important facts relating Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari. To summarise the above talk, we gather information on Abu Dharr Al Ghifari and the circumstances that led him and his entire tribe to accept Islam. We understand about his contribution in the Battle o...

In this video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi enlists and explicitly explains the  accomplishments of Uthman Ibn 'Affan RA. Some that deserve a fair mention amongst many are the discussions on the political conquests of Uthman RA (Sassanian empire, Azerbaijan, Turks, Russian Republic). Many more can be heard in the above video. Perhaps, the potentially significant accomplishment has to be the uniting of t...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi lays out what the Sharia says about humour and joking. Numerous Hadith are cited that support the humorous stance of the Prophet ﷺ:   The Prophet ﷺ used to joke with the small child of one of the Sahabah called Abu Umayr, who had a small bird he used to play with. One day he saw the child looking sad, so he said, "Why do I see Abu Umayr looking sad?" The Sahabah told him, "T...

When our Prophet ﷺ migrated from Makkah to Madinah, as he entered the city, he gave a prophetic advice which has been recorded in vivid detail by an eyewitness account who was none other than the chief rabbi of Madinah - Abdullah bin Salaam. Narrated in an authentic hadith in at-Tirmidhi, 'Abdullah bin Salaam said: "When the Messenger of Allah ﷺ arrived- meaning in Al-Madinah – the people came out...