Yasir Qadhi
Summary: Yasir Qadhi was born in Houston, Texas and completed his primary and secondary education in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He graduated with a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston, after which he was accepted as a student at the Islamic University of Madinah. After completing a diploma in Arabic, he graduated with a B.A. from the College of Hadith and Islamic Sciences. Thereafter, he completed a M.A. in Islamic Theology from the College of Dawah, after which he returned to America and completed his doctorate, in Religious Studies, from Yale University. Currently he is teaching at Rhodes College, in Memphis, TN.
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Podcasts:
Science of Fiqh 1
Fiqh of Divorce
Fiqh of Jumuah and Janazah
Fiqh of Zakah
In this timely khutbah, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi gives his frank comments on the recent killing of the cartoonists in France.
In this lecture speaker covers the Hajj of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, who was joined by Ali Ibn Abu Talib, in the 9th year of Hijrah. This was the only Hajj performed by both Muslims and Pagans side by side. Speaker also clarifies common misunderstandings of the famous "Verse of Sword" (Surat At-Tawbah, Verse 5) and provides the correct explanation of these verses in proper context and theme. This lecture was recorded on 10th December 2014.
In this most-awaited sequel talk on Jinns, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses the 'The Reality of Sihr (Black Magic), Exorcisms & Jinns' in light of the Qur'an and Sunnah, and presents solutions on how to protect oneself from Sihr (Black Magic) and the world of Jinns. Recorded on 31st October 2014.
Most Muslims believe that the birthdate of the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wassalam) was on the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal. Yet, from a purely academic standpoint, other dates, such as the 2nd or the 10th of Rabi al-Awwal, appear to have stronger claims of support. Join Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi for an extremely interesting and academic discussion regarding the real birth date of our beloved Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wassalam), and the controversy surrounding it.
Are we aware of whatâs happening? As we speak amongst a Muslim Minority, called The Rohingya, in the land of Burma/Myanmar? Where our own brothers and sisters have been suffering for a while now. In this Khutbah, Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi provides some background knowledge as we need to know who they are and whatâs going on, as we cannot help unless we understand their situation.He leaves us with some advice on how we can help those suffering. Who are The Rohingya? The Rohingya, they are one of the smallest ethnicity, who are predominantly Muslims. They are a descendants of a civilization that used to have a Kingdom over 500 years ago. Some of them converted to Islam while the majority didnât. Those who converted are called The Rohingya.
Justice is not only foundational to Islam, but also in the religion of Christianity & Judaism. This panel above focused on the reasons why it is foundational to all three faiths. This discussion was led by Rabbi Micah Greenstein, Reverend Dr. Stephen R. Montgomery of Idlewild Presbyterian Church & Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi, from The Memphis Islamic Center. The panel also provided the audience with a better understanding of the similarities between the faiths, and their shared emphasis on Justice.
In today's special Ramadan series episode of the Tafsir of Surat al-Fatihah Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi recaps the entire surah along with an explanation from the different schools of thought on whether one should recite Surat al-Fatihah when praying behind an Imam or remain silent. Learn and benefit from this great series and transform your prayer so that it's never the same again, in sha Allah!
The Prophet (sallallshu alayhi wa sallam) said "Say Ameen when the Imam says Ghayri Al-Maghdubi Alayhim Wa La Ad-Dallin (not of those who have evoked anger or of those who are astray); for all the past sins of the person whose saying (of Ameen) coincides with that of the Angels, will be forgiven" ~ [Sahih al-Bukhari] In this special episode of the Tafsir of Surat al-Fatihah Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses the verse Ghayri Al-Maghdubi Alayhim Wa La Ad-Dallin and the method of saying, Ameen. Learn and benefit from this great series and transform your prayer so that it's never the same again, in sha Allah!
The standard doctrine of Sunni Islam is that we respect all the Companions of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam); hold them with the highest honour and that Abu Bakr (radyAllahu anhu) was the first rightly guided Khalifah of the Muslims. The famous Scholar Imam Fakhr ad-Din ar-Razi ((rahimahullah) from Herat (modern day Afghanistan) commented that the final verse in Surat al-Fatihah "The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor" is a proof of the legitimate Khilafah of the best of this Ummah - Abu Bakr as-Siddik (radyAllahu anhu)! In today's special Ramadan series episode of the Tafsir of Surat al-Fatihah Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses how the verse Sirata Al-Ladhina 'An`amta `Alayhim (The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor) proves the Khilafah of Abu Bakr (radyAllahu anhu) along with a discussion of... How many paths lead to God The concept of Hidaya (Guidance) Why does a Muslim need to ask for Hidaya while we are already guided to the truth The different levels of Hidaya The greatest blessing of Islam
One of the greatness of Surat al-Fatihah is that Allah (suba¸nahu wa ta'ala) tells us what to ask Him and how to ask Him. The King of all kings instructs us that of the very first blessing that we need to ask for is the blessing of being guided to the straight and correct path. In this special Ramadan series episode of the Tafsir of Surat al-Fatihah Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses the verse Ahdina As-Sirata Al-Mustaqim (Guide us to the Straight Path) and explains... The etiquette of making Dua What is the meaning of the word Hidaya The different types of Hidaya The meaning and the differences between the words Siraat, Sabeel and Tareek The meaning of the word Mustaqeem
The greatest of angels Jibril (alayhi-salaam) asked the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) "Tell me about ihsan The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) replied It is to worship Allah as though you see Him, and though you do not see Him, He sees you. ~ [Sahih al Bukhari; Sahih Muslim] Ihsân is when the slave engages in worship with such intense awareness of the fact that he is presenting himself before his Lord that it is as though he is seeing Him. A worship that is absolutely sincere where the heart of the worshipper is filled with humility, awe, and consciousness of his Creator. In this special Ramadan series episode of the Tafsir of Surat al-Fatihah learn about the very essence of our worship; servitude to Allah (suba¸nahu wa ta'ala) Join Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi as he explains... What is ibadah (worship) What is Isti'ana (seeking; pleading for Allah's help) The 3 motivational factors of worship - Love, Hope; Fear. The primary conditions for our worship to be accepted by Allah.
