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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Zakah was ordained upon the Believers so that we can purify our wealth. Join Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi in today's Ramadan Qur'anic Gem where he gives a summary on the rulings of Zakah and learn how to purify our wealth. Recorded on 1st July 2015
It is an amazing historical phenomenon that no ayah (verse/sign) of the Qur'an has been commented on more than Ayah al-Nur (The verse of light). In fact, it would be true to say that the vast majority of booklets that have been written on the Tafsir (exegesis) of the Qur'an are based on the exposition of Ayah al-Nur. Over the past fourteen centuries of Islamic Scholarship, more than a hundred treatises alone have been written on this one verse of the Qur'an by Scholars from every era. In today's Ramadan Qur'anic Gem Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi gives the standard interpretation from mainstream orthodox Sunni Islam of Surat al-Nur verse 35 - The verse of Light. Recorded on 30th June 2015
One of the goals of fasting is to learn self-restraint and patience. Almost a hundred verses in the Qur'an command us to be patient and teach us about the blessings of patience. Join Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi in this recent khutbah where he teaches us how to master the art of patience. Recorded 26th June 2014
Every single one of us will have regrets on the Day of Judgement. Some will regret that they didn't do enough and could have reached higher levels in Paradise. Others will regret that they didn't do much at all and will be heading to the fire of hell. Join Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi in today's Ramadan Qur'anic Gem where he gives a commentary on Surat Al-Mu'minūn verses 96 - 115, and learn about the reality of Judgement Day. Recorded on 29th June 2015
In the Qur'an Allah mentions about life, wealth, health and children sometimes as a gift for the righteous and sometimes as a punishment for the evil. How do we know that which is given to us is a blessing or a punishment. Join Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi in today's Ramadan Qur'anic Gem where he gives a commentary on Surat Al-'Anbyā' verses 34 - 35 and 83 - 84, and learn about the reality of our calamities and blessings. Recorded on 27th June 2015
The Qur'an is full of stories of the past that teach us lessons for us to reflect and ponder. Join Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi in today's special Ramadan Qur'anic Gem where he shares some of the wisdom and purpose of stories in the Qur'an. Recorded on 26th June 2015
Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) relates the story of Musa & Khidr in Surat Al-Kahf - two noble Prophets of Allah sent to different nations. Their journey of knowledge is immersed with lessons for us to reflect and understand the greatness of the Wisdom of Allah. Join Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi in today's Ramadan Qur'anic Gem where he gives a commentary on Surat Al-Kahf verses 60 - 82, and learn about the wisdom and benefits from the story of Musa & Khidr. Recorded on 25th June 2015
The rights of the parents are second only to the rights of Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) Join Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi in today's Ramadan Qur'anic Gem where he gives a commentary on Surat Al-'Isrā' verses 23 & 24, and learn about the status of our parents. Recorded on 25th June 2015
Those who mock our Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) Allah has taken it upon himself to deal with the mockers. Join Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi in today's Ramadan Qur'anic Gem where he gives a commentary of the last 10 verses of Surat Al-Ĥijr. Recorded on 23rd June 2015
Shaytan whispers in the hearts of mankind and people obey, but when he will meet his fate in the Hereafter Shaytan the great deceiver will confess that he had no power over you and deny your association of him with Allah. Join Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi in today's Ramadan Qur'anic Gem where he gives a commentary on Surat 'Ibrāhīm verses 21 & 22 on the confession of Shaytān and what we can do to protect ourselves from the influences and effects of Shaytān. Recorded on 22nd June 2015
Lying, kidnapping, attempted murder! The crimes of the brothers of Yūsuf against their own blood brother Yūsuf (‘alayhi’l-salām) was beyond heinous, yet they realised their mistakes and sins and never lost hope in Allah the Most Merciful. Join Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi in today's Ramadan Qur'anic Gem where he gives a summary on the crimes of the brothers of Yūsuf (‘alayhi’l-salām) and how they turned a new leaf towards the path of seeking forgiveness and sincere repentance. Recorded 21st June 2015
Under the magnificent Throne of Allah (subhānahu wa ta‘āla) there is a treasure and from that treasure there are two verses that we have been given on this earth! Join Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi in today's Ramadan Qur'anic Gem where he gives a commentary on Surat Al-Baqarah verses 285 & 286 the two verses from the under the Throne of Allah. Recorded 20th June 2015
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], and for freeing slaves; [and who] establishes prayer and gives zakah; [those who] fulfill their promise when they promise; and [those who] are patient in poverty and hardship and during battle. Those are the ones who have been true, and it is those who are the righteous. ~ [Surat al-Baqarah, verse 177] Recorded on 19th June 2015
Ibrahim (‘alayhi’l-salam) is the single most respected human being on earth, a man whom Allah commands our Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) to take as a role model. Join Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi in today's Ramadan Qur'anic Gem where he gives a commentary on Surat Al-Baqarah verses 124-130 and discusses the status and humble character of the noble Prophet Ibrahim (‘alayhi’l-salam). Recorded on 18th June 2015
In this blessed month of Ramadan we will be embarking on a new journey through the Book of Allah entitled Qur'anic Gems, where Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi gives a commentary on some special verses that will help us re-connect with the Book of Allah and help us understand the Qur'an in a new light, insha Allah. Join Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi in this nightly Ramadan series where he begins with a commentary on Surat Al-Baqarah verses 21-23. Recorded on 17th June 2015
