Yasir Qadhi

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi's gives a mesmerising lecture on 'Unity in the Muslim Ummah and the Islamic Brotherhood' The Islamic brotherhood transcends cast, colour, race & nationality. Its only foundation is based on belief and acceptance of Allah as our deity and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as His final Messenger. Allah will ask on the Day of Judgement: 'Where are those who loved each other for the sake of My...

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 a...

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!

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 t...

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...

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...

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...

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 K...

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...

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...

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...

In this talk, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses at length about the major conquests of Umar ibn Al-Khattab RA. Here, we are made to ponder and reflect at the sheer inability of comprehension of the defeat of the major powers in this era at the hands of a handful of Muslims who fought united against the Persian and Byzantine might and yet, emerged victorious. It is nothing but the will of Allah that...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi analyses the goals of Islamophobia in America and the need for Muslims to comprehend the tricks game being adopted for the same. He advises a spiritual and pragmatic approach to be adopted. Shaykh Yasir goes on to examine the reason for this xenophobia and Islamophobia that is widely prevalent around us. The unprecedented hatred against the Muslims in this land, the rise of...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi shares tidbits regarding the impact of the rise of feminism in the modern era. Here he breezes through topics like rise of religious feminism, violence against women and much more. Can we argue for the rights of women within the paradigm of Islam? 

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi shares with us his innermost thoughts on the San Bernardino killings and advises the Muslim community to stay safe and depict their best Islamic behaviour and character in the surrounding. Calamities and tragedies are an inevitable part of life that tests the true strength of a believe when he turns to Allah in humility and submissiveness leaving his affairs in the Hands of...

In this talk on Umar Ibn al Khattab, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi enlists the blessings (fadhail - praiseworthy traits) and virtues of this great man to have walked the face of this earth. 'Umar Ibn al Khattab is an embodiment of various achievements and this has been due to the following traits he exhibited in times of ease and hardship. This is the man whose name is synonymous with justice and truth,...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi answers the most pertinent question that crosses and emanates from the mind of the doubters - did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ fabricate Islam to get women? The doubts would not emanate if one read the biography or Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ and witness  proofs of his modesty and chastity.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi ponders on our nature of trivializing the sins committed by us and being completely ignorant of being thankless of the bounties of Allah SWT. How do we get rid of these sins? Only and only by performing Tawba and Istighfar (repentance and forgiveness) because of our sins. Four of the major sins committed by Muslims: Shirk Having the feeling that the Help of Allah will not arrive...

In this interesting and reflective video, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi​ attempts to shed some light and get acquainted with the meaning of the companions (the Sahaba) and the Sunni Muslims' beliefs about the Sahaba from the Qur'an and the Sunnah. We are made aware of the classification of the Sahabas and how there are 12 categories that can be enumerated and are as follows: Those who accepted Islam from the...

In this amazing talk, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi continues on the biography of Umar Ibn Khattab RA and shares some Quranic verses and hadith pertaining to him. He was one of the leading proponents of Islamic moral values in the wake of persecution by the non believers. Similar to Abu Bakr Siddique RA, Umar Ibn Khattab RA were gifted with the immense privilege of having participated in all of the Proph...

In this informative talk about the early life of the second Khalifa Umar Ibn-Al-Khattab RA, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi helps us gather deep insights on his illustrious journey and the various incidents that set precedent for a fine advocate of sorts of Islam. He was born in Banu Adi family, a tribe of Quraish in Makkah. His name is Abu Hafs, Umar al Faruq Ibn Khattab Ibn Nufayl Ibn Abdil Uzza Ibn Adi Ibn...

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 wit...

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 tri...

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 Q...

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 pilgr...