Yasir Qadhi

In this video, details are disclosed on the early steps towards migration to Madinah and how the Ansar were a force to reckon with. The Ansar were developing their Iman and strength in Allah. They were the ones who said, "For how long will we let the Prophet ﷺ beg tribes for protection, why don't we adopt him and take him on?" And then they were the ones who volunteer "why don't we launch an offen...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges details on the treaty of Aqabah in this amazing video. 2 years before the Hijrah, 10 people from the Khazraj and 2 from the Aws came and met with the Prophet ﷺ and a formal conversion to Islam took place. Ubad ibn Samit was among those who witnessed this first formal covenant called the first covenant of Aqabah. Ubad Ibn Samit said, "I was of those who participated, and...

In this video, we see how Prophet Muhammad ﷺ began his initial steps towards planting the seeds of Yathrib. Shaykh Yasir Qadhi embarks on a tell all of the events that transpired and the culmination happened in Yathrib. The Prophet ﷺ had been abandoned by his own tribe and the Quraysh were not happy with the situation where Mut'im was siding with the Prophet ﷺ. Mut'im passed away within a year bef...

In this final part on the series of Isra Wal Miraj, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges details on what transpired with the Prophet ﷺ after his meeting with Allah and what were the scenes that he witnessed. The Prophet ﷺ narrates that after he received the command for salah he entered into Jannah. And he saw tents made out of pearls and the soil was made out of musk (perfume). It is noteworthy that the Pr...

In this video regarding the night he went to Isra wal Mi'raj, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves more into this miraculous journey and begins with attempting to put a chronological order for the narration of events as it happened. Who were the people he met as he ascended upwards towards the Divine Throne? What is Sidratul Muntaha? What is its significance? What is the symbolism that has been tried to conv...

This video is the beginning in the 3 part video relating to the miraculous journey undertaken by our beloved Prophet ﷺ. After the year of sorrow and the trial of Ta'if , when our Prophet ﷺ was at his lowest emotionally, it was only natural the Prophet ﷺ was gifted by a miracle from Allah and that is the incident of al-Isra wal-Mi'raj. We are acquainted with the initial verses of Surah Isra and we...

Why was Ta’if chosen to be the place for migration after it became almost impossible to live in Mecca after having been withdrawn of any protection from Abu Lahab? What happened in Ta’if when our Prophet ﷺ reached there along with Zayd Ibn Harithah RA? Answers to these questions and more in this episode of the Seerah by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi.  Dua is the weapon of the believer. As long as we have dua...

This video is elaborated by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi dealing with the 3 great calamities that happened post the boycott. Because of these three calamities, this whole year is called the 'Year of Sorrow'. What do we know of Abu Talib's death? There are many lessons of his life and death. What are they? We are also acquainted with the uncles and aunts of the Prophet ﷺ who accepted Islam. Indeed these two...

This video commences with Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delving on the fact that why did the Prophet ﷺ want the Muslims to remain in Abyssinia when he was in power, winning battles etc. Meanwhile, in Makkah, two major conversions took place after the second immigration to Abyssinia. The first of them was Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib - the uncle of the Prophet ﷺ. Its reported that just three days later Allah bles...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses the details of the second migration to Abyssinia and the events that transpired in the course of this happening. As discussed earlier, the Muslims returned from Abyssinia due to the rumour of the Satanic verses which proved to be wrong. The main point is that, from the immediate sahaba, Umar RA was still not Muslim, Uthman RA immigrated and Ali ibn Abi Talib was too yo...

This video entirely delves into the incident behind the Satanic Verses with reference to Surah Najm and Shaykh Yasir Qadhi explicitly clarifies every single version pertaining to these verses and what is the understanding behind these versions, which of them is authentic and which is a fabricated one. Shortly after the immigration to Abyssinia the Muslims came back to Mecca. So much so it is narra...

In this video, Shaykh Yasir continues the difficulties that were arising in the quest for Islam and how our Prophet ﷺ sought to make adjustments but never once thought of abandoning our Deen. For the spread of Islam to the farthest extent possible, the Prophet ﷺ realised he needed a place to congregate with his supporters. So, how did he choose an appropriate place for this purpose and what was th...

The series on the Seerah continues and Shaykh Yasir divulges numerous details on the torture and persecution of the weak. We are also acquainted with some famous names who set a praiseworthy example of bravery and dedication to the pursuit of Islam even in the wake of hardships and trials. The famous incident that occurred relating to the jews was their challenge to the Prophet ﷺ to answer three q...

In this video, Shaykh Yasir delves on the various other ways in which the Quraysh sought to oppose the message of the Prophet ﷺ and his quest for the propagation of Islam. Chief among these was putting a ban on the recitation of the Qur'an and advocating numerous ways to stop it from being heard by the people.another way was to to ridicule the Prophet ﷺ and his believers. We also gather insight on...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi picks the next topic in the Seerah to be that of the series of events that enable the declaration of Prophethood. The stages of dawah are five, each is a legitimate stage for any muslim community. What are they? We get suitable answers. How did the idol worshippers oppose this message of the Dawah of the Prophet ﷺ? There were many ways that were adopted by the people to achieve...

In this video, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi dissects the entire happenings that transpired amidst the Second Revelation to our beloved Prophet ﷺ. Numerous questions come to the fore and each question is explicitly elaborated upon with impeccable answers. For instance, how was Surah Muddaththir revealed? What verses were revealed to the Prophet ﷺ from this Surah initially? What exactly is a revelation? How d...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi imparts ample knowledge about the story of the Ka'bah and the profound symbolisms in the series of events that transpired during its building. The story of the noble character of our Prophet ﷺ in the wake of the story behind Zayd Ibn Harithah RA is an embodiment of excellent traits that our Prophet ﷺ portrayed. The extreme fondness that the Prophet ﷺ had for Zayd RA and how was...

In this video by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, he commences his talk about the story of the marriage of the Prophet ﷺ with Khadijah RA, the building of the Kaaba, and also how the Prophet ﷺ was protected as a young man before the prophethood was bestowed upon him. The marriage details are explicitly documented and deserve a worthy listen to understand how pure and noble was this alliance. We also get a clar...

In this video, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into uncovering the details pertaining to the early manhood of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The early life is almost undocumented but whatever could be found has been made possible. Our Prophet ﷺ was a shepherd at a very young age and used to tend for the flock of Makkah. The benefits and blessings of being a shepherd  and what qualities it inculcates in oneself are...

In this video relating to the Prophet's ﷺ early childhood, we are acquainted with a plethora of credible and authentic information by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi. The first topic for discussion comes at the custom of the elite of the Quraysh to give their child away to be raised. Why was this done? How was it beneficial and what did they want to imbibe and inculcate in their offspring? We find answers to t...

This interesting video sees Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi reflect upon the birth of the Prophet ﷺ and why Allah chose Arabia to send the Prophet ﷺ. Moreover, he delves into how this happened in actuality and whose dua was answered in this context and what was that dua? We also are made to ponder on the type of Shirk that the people in the period of Jahiliyyah indulged in and how it still fell into the ver...

In this video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi elucidates in immense detail the genealogy of the Prophet ﷺ, the incident of the discovery of Zamzam and the Year of the Elephant. As many as 20 generations can be traced back in the name of our Prophet Muhammad bin  Abdullah bin Abdul-Muttalib bin Hashim bin Abd Manaf bin Qusai bin Kilab bin Murah bin Ka'ab bin Lu'ay bin Ghalib bin Fihr bin Malik bin An-Nadr...

In this video by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, we gather insight on the religious status of the world pre-Islam and before the advent of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The reason behind this need is that we will appreciate the Prophet ﷺ more if we see the pre-Islamic Jahiliyyah. When and where did paganism begin? How did idolatry come into being? Who were the exceptions to the norms of idolatry? Shaykh Yasir Qadhi ans...

In this lecture in the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi attempts to unravel the actual meaning of Seerah and what is its significance. We are also acquainted with the innumerable benefits of the Seerah or why we should study the Seerah. Firstly, Allah has commanded us to know the Prophet ﷺ and hence, primarily the one way to increase the love for the Prophet ﷺ and to demonstrate our lov...

As the series continues, we join Shaykh Yasir Qadhi in his quest to divulge ample details on the physical appearance of the Prophet ﷺ which was an amalgamation of perfect mannerisms and images. We are acquainted with various statements made by the Sahabas attempting to describe his physical attributes. Ka’b ibn Malik compares the Prophet ﷺ to a full moon while Ar-Rubayya compares him to the rising...