Yasir Qadhi

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses the following points in this lecture: The translation and explanation of the most common duas recited during Taraweeh and Witr prayers is explained clearly. Sahaba performed Qunut inside of Witr Salah. Muslim scholars have put together duas from Quran, hadith and their own understanding. Ibn Umar RA said, "The Messenger of Allah ﷺ rarely left a gathering making thi...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi shares in explicit detail the story of Prophet  Lut AS and how this story is relevant in today’s times.  Prophet Lut AS was sent as a brother and a Prophet to his people who genuinely cared about them and was conscious of Allah and sought reward from Him alone. "When their brother Lut said to them, "Will you not fear Allah?" Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy messenger. So fe...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi summarises on the rulings of Zakah and how it is a means to purify our wealth. Zakah was ordained upon the Believers and is obligatory once every lunar year so that we can purify our wealth. If we have 85 g of gold and 595 gm of silver , we are entitled to give Zakat. There are 3 types of charity: Nafl charity  Zakat on our money Zakat ul Fitr Zakat of 2.5% is supposed to be...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi gives the standard interpretation from mainstream orthodox Sunni Islam of Surat al-Nur verse 35 - The verse of Light. "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 of the east nor of t...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi divulges details on the importance of being patient in the wake of hardship, difficulties, calamities and trials. Almost a hundred verses in the Qur'an command us to be patient and teach us about the blessings of patience. Anas RA said that the Prophet ﷺ said, “The real patience is at the first stroke of a calamity.” Sabr and Iman go hand in hand. True righteousness is depic...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses verses 96 - 115 of Surah Al Muminun and we get acquainted with the trueness of Judgement Day. ‘Repel, by (means of) what is best, (their) evil. We are most knowing of what they describe. And say, "My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the incitements of the devils, And I seek refuge in You, my Lord , lest they be present with me.(For such is the state of the disbeliev...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi​ discusses the verses of Surah Al-Anbiya, 34 - 35 and 83 - 84,which will make us come face to face with the truth behind our calamities and blessings. "And We did not grant to any man before you eternity; so if you die - would they be eternal? Every soul will taste death. And We test you with evil and with good as trial; and to Us you will be returned." [Surat Al-Anbiya, ver...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi shares some of the wisdom and purpose of stories in the Qur'an and how it is an easy and simple method of driving essential points across for the Muslim Ummah to reflect and ponder. "So relate the stories that perhaps they will give thought." -Surat Al-Araf, verse 176 The Quranic stories do not have any of the details like the Biblical stories which is ideal from the point o...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi delves into verses 60 till 82 of Surat Al-Kahf that teach us about the wisdom and benefits from the story of Musa and Khidr. Allah SWT relates the story of Musa & Khidr in Surat Al-Kahf - two noble Prophets of Allah sent to different nations. This story is  a story that deals with the Fitnah of knowledge. Their journey of knowledge is replete with lessons for us to reflect,...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi analyses verses 23 and 24 of Surat Al-Isra that illuminate us about the status of parents in Islam. The status of the parents is second only to the status of Allah SWT. The easiest way to enter Jannah is through obedience to the parents. The widest of Jannah gates are for those who are obedient and good to parents. "And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him,...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi​ acquaints us with the analysis of the last 10 verses of Surah Al-Hijr and the lessons that we must imbibe and inculcate within us as believing Muslim. This Surah is a milestone with regards to the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ and is a symbol of hope and optimism. How so? Shaykh Yasir Qadhi explicitly elaborates. Gist of the last verses of Surah Hijr: Surah Fatiha are the 7 oft r...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi gives a commentary on verses 21 and 22 of Surat Ibrahim which talks about the confession of Shaytan and what steps we can take to protect ourselves from the influences and tricks of Shaytan. The gist of this verse lies in the fact that Shaytan simply whispers in the ears of mankind and people blindly obey without controlling their Nafs. But, in the Hereafter, we will come ac...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi​ divulges details on the tangent of the story of the brothers of Prophet Yusuf AS and the crimes they committed such as lying to their father, kidnapping their brother Yusuf AS, selling their blood brother into slavery,attempting to murder him and falsifying evidence. These crimes made the brothers guilty eventually as they repent for their mistakes and sins and ask Yusuf AS...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi reflects on the last two verses of Surah Baqarah or Khawatim Baqarah - verses 285 and 286, which was revealed to the Prophet ﷺ from under the Arsh of Allah SWT directly without the intermediary Jibril AS. Surah Baqarah has the longest verse, the most blessed verse of the entire Qur'an and also has the most number of stories of other Prophets. Hence, It is the most comprehensive...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves on the verse 177 of Surat al-Baqarah in this mesmerising Khatirah. Righteousness is not that you turn your faces toward the east or the west, but [true] righteousness is [in] one who believes in Allah, the Last Day, the angels, the Book, and the prophets and gives wealth, in spite of love for it, to relatives, orphans, the needy, the traveler, those who ask [for help], an...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi​ acquaints us on Surah Al-Baqarah, verses 124-130 which sheds light on the status of the noble Prophet Ibrahim AS. He is the most respected human being on earth whom Allah commands our Prophet ﷺ to only take as a role model while also being the most venerated Prophet on the earth. Prophet Ibrahim AS was tested with many commandments from Allah and Ibrahim AS fulfilled all of...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi begins with a brief summary of verses 21 to 23 of Surah Al-Baqarah. Some points gathered from the lecture are as follows: The gist of the bond between mankind and the book of Allah, the Noble Qur'an.  "Oh mankind, worship your Rabb"- verse 21 - It is the first address and commandment to mankind in the Qur'an.   These verses are the fulcrum that explicitly elaborate on the en...

In the next part, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi connects us with some important anecdotes and facts concerning the pre-Islamic life and the conversion to Islam. As we delve deeper into the lecture, we come to understand of the prominence behind Abu Bakr RA conversion and shift to that he was the first non family male member to do so. Also, we gather information on how he faced atrocities in the wake of this...

In this mesmerizing and magnanimous lecture, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi acquaints us with the reason as to how and why the noble Qur'an is the eternal living miracle of Allah. The Qur'an is the food of the soul and hence, it is our duty to establish a relationship with the Qur'an. How is the Qur'an the greatest Miracle of Islam? We acknowledge the fact that the miracle of our Prophet ﷺ is the Qur'an....

In this new series about the lives of the sahaba, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi takes us on a journey to get acquainted with family, lineage and tribe of the most prominent Sahaba to have ever walked the face of this earth - Abu Bakr As-Siddique [RA]. The talk commences with brief details on a biography of this great Sahaba .We are also made aware of his actual name and how it came into being.a mention i...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges into the topic of how Islam as a religion is perceived in America and what is his first hand experience in this country being a citizen. The Muslim communities in America are thriving considerably amidst an environment of tolerance, freedom of mind and expression when it comes to religion and also a friendly approach from fellow non Muslim Americans. In the second part...

Shaykh yasir Qadhi takes on the discussion on what it means to be a Muslim in the current scenario and tackles some controversial questions shedding further light on the topic. The reality of Muslims in the West is testing and full of trials and should also be tackled in a unique manner. The situation demands so and even though, we abide by the cultures and norms of our times, we should also balan...

In a bare it all lecture, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi shares his innermost feelings and emotions while shedding light on his inspirational and motivational journey of acquiring knowledge, learning and comprehending the Arabic language and specializing in Hadith studies. He also delves into a conversation that acquaints us with his high aspirations with regards to his worship to Allah SWT, while forming...