Yasir Qadhi

As the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ commences, we embark alongside Shaykh Yasir Qadhi to concentrate on the life and times of the greatest human being to have ever walked on the face of earth. Some of the broad characteristics of the Prophet ﷺ, the Shama'il (the appearance) and the Khasa’is unique and specific characteristics only attributed to him) will also be discussed at length and one is...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges information on the topic of Shirk and provides a critical analysis of Shirk in immense detail. The topics that are brought to the fore are basically related to the theoretical implications of Shirk and a vast canvass of thoughts are discussed. The Qur'an is quoted in various parts of the lecture to help us achieve a clear understanding on the topic of Shirk and what it...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses the categorization of Shirk in a practical manner which is most apt to benefit us. The topics discussed here are - The Definition Of Shirk. The Dangers Of Shirk. Categories Of Shirk- Major and Minor Tawheed Preceded Shirk. The Futility Of Shirk - how the Qur'an, Sunnah, Aql and Fitrah demonstrate the same. The Most Important Reasons For Shirk. What Is The Ruling On The...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi sheds light on the topic of Dua being the weapon of the believer. He has also compiled a book on the same topic which can be read for interesting insights. In this lecture, we are acquainted with the meaning of Dua, the types of Dua, the categories of people making Dua and the status and blessings of Dua. What is Dua? Linguistically, Dua means to call out. In the Shari’ context,...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi now moves on to discuss at length about the preconditions of Dua, the etiquettes of Dua and the acts that are disliked during Dua. Some of the preconditions of Dua are as follows: The realisation that only Allah responds to the Dua we make. Sincerity in Dua to Allah alone. To perform Tawassul properly. Dua for things that are good and to have good intentions. Prayer upon the Pro...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi extrapolates for us the recommended timings of Dua, the factors that increase and decrease the chance of getting a Dua accepted. The recommended timings of Dua: Dua in the last third of the night. Dua when the Adhan is called. Dua between the Adhan And the Iqamah. Dua while prostrating. After Al Fatihah. Dua during the Night of Decree. Dua at Safa and Marwa. Dua on the Day of Ar...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi talks about two topics - the wisdom behind a delayed response and the relationship of Dua with Qadr. Every Dua is responded to and as opposed to what we normally assume. Some wisdom behind a delayed response are as follows: Allah is the Malik. Man does not have a right over his Creator. A delay in response is a trial. Allah is the Most Wise. The matter might bring evil. Allah’s...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi gives an amazing lecture on the tree of Iman that reaps numerous fruits and benefits. Important fruits and benefits of Iman: Entry into Paradise (Jannah) - Allah has explicitly conveyed to us the message that Jannah is only for Muslims and not for the Kafir. Protection from Hell (Jahannam) - whoever passes the bare minimum of Iman, he shall bypass Jahannam. Good deeds rewarded i...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into a complete, precise and elaborate discussion on the famous book - Kitaab At Tawheed which was written by Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab.  The book is considered as the spearhead in the renovation of Islam devoid of Shirk and innovations. What is meant by Tawheed? Shaykh Yasir elaborates on the linguistic and Islamic meanings of this profound word based on the contents of...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi begins the lecture with chapter of two of the book, Kitaab At Tawheed,on the topic of Tawheed with regards to the excellence and superiority of Tawheed in that if someone is able to perfect his Tawheed, then all his sins are forgiven. Allah SWT said: "It is those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah and worship none but Him Alone) and confuse not their belief with Zulm (wrong i....

The Call to testify that there is nothing deserving of Worship in truth except Allah makes up the beginning of this lecture of Shaykh Yasir Qadhi on the next chapter of the book - Kitab At Tawheed. Ibn Abbas RA narrated: When Allah's Messenger ﷺ sent Mu'adh RA to Yemen, he said, "You will come upon the People of the Book, let your first act be to call them to testify that -There is nothing worthy...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi moves on to discuss chapter 8 of the book that deals with Ruqa (incantation), Talismans and Amulets. Abdullah bin Ukaim narrated, "Whoever uses, attaches or wears a talisman to himself, will have that talisman put in charge of him.” This chapter explicitly sheds light on the topics such as incantations (Ar-Ruqa) and amulets (At- Tama'im), the explanation of bewitchment (At-Tiwal...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi begins the discussion by divulging details on chapter 12 which is on the topic pertaining to vowing to other than Allah being an act of Shirk .Since it is approved that making a vow is an act of worship to Allah, then directing a vow to other than Allah is committing Shirk. Any vow based on disobedience (to Allah the Almighty) is impermissible. Chapter 13 elaborates on seeking r...

Chapters 17, 18 and 19 are elaborated upon in this lecture of the book by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi. Chapter 17 deals with the topic of intercession. Here various topics are discussed such as  the descriptions of rejected and affirmed intercession, the "Greatest Intercession" being the intercession of the Prophet ﷺ, description of what the Prophet ﷺ will do on the Day of Judgement and how he will not beg...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges explicit details of Chapters 20 to 23 which highlights the stance of the Shariah on the acts of showing veneration towards graves of Prophet, saints and other holy people. The Prophet ﷺ said: “May Allah curse the Jews and the Christians, for they have taken the graves of their Prophets as places of worship.” Jundub reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say five day...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi gives profound explanations on chapters 24 till 27 from the book - Kitaab At Tawheed. Chapter 24 deals with the topic of sorcery or As-Sihr. The topics on which light is shed are - explanation of the verse in Al-Baqarah (2:102), explanation of the verse in An-Nisa (4:51), the meaning of Al-Jibt and At-Taghut and the difference between the two,sorcerers or magicians being disbeli...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi moves on to discuss chapters 28 to 30 from the book - Kitaab At Tawheed. Chapter 28 deals with what is said regarding belief in omens (At- Tataiyur). The main points of consideration are - repudiation of contagion of disease, of any bad omen (no At-Tiyarah), of Hamah (Omen in the night-bird), of any bad omen in the month of Safar, declaration that At-Tiyarah is Shirk and explana...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the explanations of chapters 31,32 and 33 of the book - Kitaab At Tawheed. Chapter 31 deals with the important topic of the love for Allah. Here numerous topics make the cut such the explanation of the verse in AI-Baqarah (2:165) and in At-Taubah (9:24), how we must love Prophet Muhammad ﷺ more than ourselves, families, and wealth, how Iman has a sweetness that is so...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves deep into chapters 34,35,36 and 37 of the book - Kitaab At Tawheed. Chapter 34 deals with how feeling secure against the Plan of Allah contradicts Tawhid. Here we come across numerous facets related to this topic such as - the severity of punishment promised for the one who thinks himself safe from the Plan of Allah and the severe punishment promised for the one who despa...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi provides an in depth analysis of chapters 38, 39, 40 and 41 of the book - Kitaab At Tawheed. Chapter 38 tells us that whoever obeys the Scholars and the Rulers, forbidding what Allah has made permissible and permitting what He has made forbidden, has certainly taken them as Lords (besides Allah). The topics that are addressed here are - pointing out the meaning of worship that w...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi illustrates explicitly the meaning in the chapters 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 and 47 of the book - Kitaab At Tawheed. Chapter 42 deals with explanation of the verse - Allah the Almighty said: "Do not set up rivals (Al-Andad) unto Allah (in worship) while you know (that He Alone has the right to be worshipped)." [2:22]. We realise that to swear by other than Allah truthfully (believing s...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi makes us comprehend aptly about chapters 48 and 49 of the book Kitaab At Tawheed. Chapter 48 talks about those who make fun of anything where mention is made of Allah or the Qur'an or the Messenger ﷺ and they are the ones who have committed Kufr or disbelief. We are made aware of how there is a difference between backbiting and admonition, and loyalty to Allah and His Messenger...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi explains the chapters 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 and 57 of the book - Kitaab At Tawheed. Chapter 50 looks at the issue of every name which leads to the service of other than Allah being prohibited. It implies that any name which implies worship of others than Allah is forbidden. Chapter 51 reasserts the fact that the most beautiful Names belong to Allah SWT and that we must call...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi acquaints us with chapters 58 to 60 that deals with the prohibition of cursing natural occurrences like wind, temperature and more as this would indicate direct cursing of Allah, Nauzubillah. Abu’l Mundhir Ubayy ibn Ka’b said, “The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, ‘Do not curse the wind. If you dislike what you see of it, then say, “O Allah, we ask You for the good of this wind and th...

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi provides great details on the chapters 61 and 62 of the book - Kitaab At Tawheed. Chapter 61 deals with what punishment is in store for the picture-makers. there is intense condemnation of those who make pictures because it constitutes not having proper regard for Allah. There is also firm declaration of the power and ability of Allah and the incapacity and weakness of those (wh...