Yasir Qadhi

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi now divulges details on the topic of divorce. Various steps of reconciliation can be made for the saving of a marriage such as  advising one another and communicating appropriately. In case of ineffectiveness, one can resort to an open rebellion. Types of divorce : Sunnah way to divorce one’s wife Bidah way of divorce Conditional divorce Vague divorce What is the woman’s right i...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi gives us important information on the Jumuah and Janazah. Before going to Jummah, taking a bath is strongly encouraged and also wearing special clothes. It is prohibited to speak while Imam is giving Khutbah and we should not let our mind wander and concentrate and have khushoo during the Khutbah. Salatul Eid is compulsory to attend whether male or female. Timing for Eid is Sala...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges important details on the need of the hour - a clear understanding on the Fiqh of Zakah. He addresses the topic beautifully and we get the necessary assistance to give our Zakat as ordained. Zakah is the fundamnetal pillar of Islam. Zakat means to purify. It is mentioned over 30 times in the Qur'an paired along with Salah. Zakat is something that we give out once every y...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi shares his state of mind and gives us an honest opinion on the recent killing of the cartoonists in France. He also sheds light on the clear double-standards and hypocrisy that sets the undertone of the mindset of the people. The Shaykh asks of these people as to what is the use of the 'freedom of expression' when clearly one does not even have his or her way when it comes t...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi now discusses a major event that happened in the Seerah in the year 9 H and that is the Hajj of Abu Bakr As Siddiq RA. When the tribe of Ta'if accepts Islam in 9H, the Prophet ﷺ makes the decision to send Abu Bakr RA with an official delegation from Madinah to Mecca. He  does not perform the Hajj himself. Why so? He informs the reason being the performance of the Tawaf by the ja...

What is Sihr? What does it mean linguistically and theologically? How do magicians learn Sihr? How can we detect if someone has Sihr (Black Magic) done on them? What is possession and exorcism? How to combat Sihr and Jinns? Shaykh Yasir Qadhi elaborates on a variety of such mind boggling topics that warrant our attention. The Shaykh also discusses Quranic stories about Sihr. The first is the story...

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi delves into a topic which is extremely interesting and warrants an elaborate discussion. This topic is related to the real birth date of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. As is the viewpoint of the majority of the Muslim Ummah, the birth of the Prophet ﷺ took place on the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal. But as we dig deeper into an academic perspective, we gather evidence and support text that...

Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi discusses on a topic that needs immediate attention and awareness which is that of a Muslim Minority called ‘The Rohingya’ who inhabit the land of Burma. The Rohingya are predominantly Muslims who are descendants of a civilization that used to have a kingdom 500 years ago, some of whom converted to Islam while the majority didnt. Those who did are called - The Rohingya.  We g...

In this lecture, we witness an intense, informative and elaborate discussion by Rabbi Micah Greenstein, Reverend Dr. Stephen R. Montgomery and Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi on the topic of justice being foundational to all three faiths - Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Through this lecture, we get acquainted with an in depth analysis and a clear understanding of the similarities between the three dominan...

In the final episode of the Tafsir of Surat al-Fatihah, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi summarises the entire Surah reminding us of the greatness and grandeur of it.  Also, we are acquainted with an explicit discussion from the different schools of thought on whether one should recite Surat al-Fatihah out aloud when praying behind an Imam or remain silent.

In this episode of the Tafsir of Surat al-Fatihah, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses the following key points: The elaborate explanation of the verse number 6 and 7-Ghayri Al-Maghdubi Alayhim, Wa La Ad-Dallin.  The method of saying- Ameen along the lines of the following Hadith, the Prophet ﷺ said, "Say Ameen when the Imam says Ghayri Al-Maghdubi Alayhim Wa La Ad-Dallin (not of those who have evoke...

In this episode of the Tafsir of Surat al-Fatihah, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses : The understanding that the verse Sirat Al-Ladhina 'An`amta `Alayhim proves the Khilafah of Abu Bakr RA. The paths that lead to Allah. The concept of Hidaya (Guidance). The reasoning behind a Muslim asking for Hidaya while he has already been guided to the truth. The different levels of Hidayah.  

In this episode of the Tafsir of Surat al-Fatihah, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses the following aspects: An analysis of the Verse no: 5 - Ihdinas Sirata Al-Mustaqim (Guide us to the Straight Path). The etiquette of making Dua to Allah. The meaning of the word ‘Hidaya’ and its various types. The meaning of the words Siraat, Sabeel and Tareek and Mustaqeem.  

In this episode of the Tafsir of Surat al-Fatihah, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi elaborates on the following: Comprehending the very essence of our worship -servitude to Allah SWT. The Hadith regarding Ihsan - the intense,humble and genuine worship of a servant of Allah such that he is fully aware of his presence before Allah as though he is seeing Him.  The meaning of Ibadah - worship. The meaning of th...

In this episode of the Tafsir of Surat al-Fatihah, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses the following: Acquaintance and emphasis on the sheer eloquence of the verse 'Iyyaka Na’budu Wa 'Iyyaka Nasta’in’. The common doubt in the mind of a common man regarding the Divine Speech of Allah SWT and considering it flawed with grammatical errors( Astaghfirullah) and the reason for this in the realms of differe...

For some religions, the main characteristic they attribute to their god is an angry vengeful jealous god that must be appeased else his wrath will be upon you. On the other side of the spectrum, you have certain religions that only focus on love mercy and claim that "God is love" and with such beliefs create great injustices to themselves and those around them having no fear of accountability. Unl...

In this episode of the Tafsir of Surat al-Fatihah, Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi educates us on the following: Profundity of the verse "Maliki Yawmi Ad-Din" which means "Master of the Day of Judgement"  The way to make one’s accounting easy and quick on the Day of Judgement. The day of immense grandeur will be the Day of Judgement where each one of the creations will gather in front of Allah SWT, the ulti...

In this episode of the Tafsir of Surat al-Fatihah, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi helps us comprehend the profound meaning of the phrase - "Rabbi Al-`Alamin". We gather information as to how perfect all of the creation of Allah is, how everything that surrounds us is in perfect harmony without any hitch.  Allah SWT is the Owner, the One who is obeyed and the One who Sustains all that exists.  

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi unravels the secret to Salah in this episode of the Tafsir of Surat al-Fatihah where he acquaints us in detail with the Hadith Qudsi of the conversation between Allah SWT and the one in prayer. The Hadith is as follows: Abu Hurayrah RA narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said that Allah SWT said: "I have divided the prayer between Myself and My servant into two halves, and My servan...

"And if you should count the favors of Allah, you could not enumerate them." - [Surat An-Nahl] In this episode of the Tafsir of Surat al-Fatihah, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi encourages us to delve on the following points: The fact of the matter that our lives are consistently and completely dependent on the blessings of Allah SWT and the absolute need to comprehend this with utmost reverence and gratit...

In this episode of the Tafsir of Surat al-Fatiha Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi discusses the following key aspects: The Prophet ﷺ would regularly make supplication to Allah SWT in the middle of the night bowing down in prostration saying -'How exalted are You, O Allah! I cannot do justice in praising You the way You deserve to be praised. Verily, only You can do justice in praising Yourself!' The Prophet...

In this episode of the Tafsir of Surah al-Fatihah, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi explicitly elaborates on the following aspects: A detailed analysis on two of the most beautiful and majestic names of Allah that are the embodiment of His extreme Mercy -  Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem. The wisdom behind Allah choosing the names Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem to put into the Basmala (Bismillah). The difference between A...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi continues the Tafsir of Surah Al Fatihah and we are acquainted with the following essential information: The magnificent and Divine name of Allah is mentioned over 3,500 times in the Qur'an. The reason behind Allah choosing the name 'Allah' as His prominent name over the other names. The meaning of the beautiful and Divine name of addressing - 'Allah'. The fact that the name ‘Al...

In this short episode of the Tafsir of Surah Al-Fatiha, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses the following key points. They are as follows: The ever rising doubt on the inclusion of the Basmala (Bismillah) as part of Surah Fatihah or as a separate phrase in itself. The recitation of Bismillah silently or audibly. The difference between glorifying the "name of Allah" versus Allah Himself.  

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi now moves on to discuss the most important phrase - Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim (The Basmalah). This phrase is used to bless us with the right thoughts and frame of mind and is used right after seeking protection from Shaytan with the Istihaadah. In this video, we are acquainted with the following topics: A translation of the Basmalah. How Allah's help is paramount in our que...