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Lives of The Sahaba 67 - Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari
3 april 2018 · 1 uur 10 min
Abu Ayyub al-Ansari is next in the line of Sahabas up for discussion and elucidation by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi. Lees meer
Abu Ayyub Al Ansari RA was born Khalid bin Zayd ibn Kulayb and belonged to Banu Najjar from the Khazraj tribe. We also get acquainted with details on how the Prophet ﷺ was related to Banu Najjar.
Al Ansari RA was given the ultimate honour by Allah SWT of hosting the Prophet ﷺ when he arrived in Madinah. When the Prophet ﷺ entered Madinah on his camel, he was lured incessantly by the people to honour them with the privilege of hosting Rasoolullah ﷺ saying, "Stay with us, O Rasulullah." "Leave the camel," the Prophet ﷺ would say. "It is under command (from Allah).” This continued until the camel landed at the doorsteps of Abu Ayyub RA only to move from there and go forward. But it was not long before the camel retreated its steps and stopped again at the house of Abu Ayyub RA. His happiness knew no bounds and this was shared by his wife too and they were the best hosts as shall be deciphered from the Shaykh’s lecture.
He was one of the strongest defenders against the Munafiqun and this quality is illustrated numerous times even so in the presence of his own wife as is indicative in the following story:
During the troubled time of accusations against Aisha RA of slander, Abu Ayyub al Ansari's wife came home and said to her husband "Have you heard?" Abu Ayyub RA was very angry and said, "We should not be saying these things. It's an evil lie". And Allah sent down Ayats with reference to this exact same incident though it transpired in the privacy of the house of Abu Ayyub RA - "Why didn't you say like this person said?”
There are around a 100 Hadith that have been narrated by Abu Ayyub RA and deal with various issues. Abu Ayyub has his grave in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Why God Allows Suffering
27 maart 2018 · 26 min
ICNA-MAS Convention 2018
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Engage in Mission for a Flourishing Future
27 maart 2018 · 20 min
ICNA-MAS Convention 2018
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Shaykh Al Islam Ibn Taymiyyah - An Introduction
6 maart 2018 · 28 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses about one of the most famous scholars of the fourteen and a half centuries of Islam - Shaykh Al Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, a name that is synonymous with the studies of Islam. He was born in Damascus, during the invasion of the Mongols. Lees meer
Shaykh Al Islam Ibn Taymiyyah belonged to a family of scholars with both his father and grandfather being magnanimous Ulama. Consequently, his brothers too became eminent scholars of Islam.
Scholarship, teaching and authorship was his forte and he had mastered it to perfection. He was also called a polymath for this very reason.
Ibn Taymiyyah was blessed with excellent students such as Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya and Ibn Kathir. This did not come as a surprise given the status of Ibn Taymiyyah himself which was a stupendous one at that.
Numerous publications and volumes have been released that have been authored by this great scholar. Some among them are:
Al Asma was Sifaat (Allah's Names and Attributes) – Two volumes.
Kitab al Iman (Book of the Tenets of Faith).
Minhaj as-Sunnah an-Nabawiyyah (The way of the Prophet's Sunnah) – Four volumes. -
7 Wisdoms Of Pain And Suffering
6 maart 2018 · 30 min
Sh. Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses the 7 wisdoms of calamities, from the perspective of a Believer (Muslim). These are part of a larger list as authored by Al-Izz Ibn Abdus-Salam, a 13th century scholar of Islam. In part II of the khutbah, the people of Al-Ghouta (in Syria) are mentioned, their calamities, Islamic perspective and significance of this land as it is related to the end of times. Lees meer
Topics:
Why is there pain, why is there suffering?
What did Allah say to the angels when they asked such a question?
How do we approach evil and suffering?
If we don't have humility and faith, we may reject God due to arrogance.
By rejecting God due to the existence of evil, you introduce an infinite long list of complex questions you have no answers for.Seven wisdoms of calamities and pain in this world:
Demonstrates Lordship - Only Allah is Powerful, no one else.
Appreciation of the fact that we are the servants of Allah.
The religiosity, Iman, Taqwa, Du'a and calling to Allah that comes as a result.
Exhibition of the best Akhlaq in a person.
Allah allows others to demonstrate generosity and test those who are blessed with the worldly benefits and pleasures.
Appreciation of the blessings and ease in our daily life for which we ought to be thankful to Allah.
Blessings of Allah on the Day of Judgment due to pain in this world.If you don't believe in day of judgment, you won't believe the wisdom of pain/evil in this world.
Allah mentions in the Qur’an, “There are those people who worship Allah with a condition. If life is good, he’s happy and will happy with Allah. But if life is not good and a Fitnah happens, then he switches his faith in Allah, he ends up losing this world and the next.” [Surah al Baqarah]
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Crisis Of Knowledge
26 februari 2018 · 39 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses a very important topic of the hour which is an impending crisis in knowledge of Deen. Lees meer
The Shaykh quotes numerous instances to support his stance of how knowledge precedes every magnanimous quality that one may have. For example, the story of the mother who cursed her child on his failure to respond to her call on numerous occasions and how Allah accepted her Dua while causing no harm to the son too.many stories illustrate the blessings of having sound knowledge. Please do listen.
A knowledgeable scholar is better than any act of worship. Knowledge takes superiority over worship too. For instance,through knowledge, the superiority of Adam AS was exhibited over angels as the angels were great in every way except that they had not been blessed by Allah with Ilm or knowledge.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ says - "If Allah intends goodness for someone, He gives him understanding of the religion." [Sahih Bukhari]
In the rest of the lecture, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges important information on ways to gain Islamic knowledge. There are numerous institutes, centres and organisations that help in this regard and one should not make excuses to accommodate this quintessential factor in one’s life and should begin immediately so that he lives a life filled with the love for Islam.
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Lives Of The Sahaba 66 - Salman Al-Farsi - Part 2
26 februari 2018 · 1 uur 25 min
In this video, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi elaborates in vivid detail, the life and times of Salman Al Farsi RA and his role in the future of Islam. Lees meer
Continuing from where he left off, when Salman RA reaches Quba, he begins to get very excited about meeting Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and begins his quest to search for the three signs that shall help him identify the Messenger of Allah ﷺ - he does not accept Sadaqah, he accepts Hadiyah and there is a seal that signifies him being Rasoolullah ﷺ.
We now gather valid and essential information about the incidents that transpired en route his way to meeting the Prophet ﷺ. This is a majestic and surreal moment for Salman RA and words do not do justice to illustrate his inner emotions and feelings on witnessing this impossible event.
Salman RA couldn't participate in the battle of Badr and Uhud because he was bound by the laws of slavery.Then he applied the laws of Mukatibah that were suggested to him by the Prophet ﷺ. But his owner turned out be stingy and set a huge amount for his freedom - 300 date palms should be planted and 40 uqiyah of silver should be given.
The Prophet ﷺ heard of this and took it upon himself to plant the date palm seeds one after the other and by the miracle of Allah bestowed in the hands of the Prophet ﷺ, all the trees were healthy and bore fruit.
Salman Al Farsi RA true test of his knowledge and experiences of war came during the Battle of khandaq - explicit details have been shared and is worth a listen.a famous Hadith was narrated during this battle which was when the Muhajirun and the Ansars were calling onto Salman RA to join their side of the army which was made into groups to commence the digging of the trench.Rasoolullah ﷺ saw this and announced, “Salman minna Ahlul Bait!” which means that Salman is from Ahlul Bait! What a better honour than this to have been bestowed upon Salman!
Salman RA died of khilafat of Uthman RA and there are around 30 Hadith narrated by him.
When Salman Al Farsi RA was dyin…
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The Fiqh of Umrah
20 februari 2018 · 1 uur 19 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delivers an amazing lecture on the Fiqhs of Umrah. Lees meer
What is Umrah? The explanation given is a beautiful one. Umrah gets rid of sins and poverty just like a furnace gets rid of impurity from iron. Next, the Shaykh discusses the rewards and benefits of Umrah, followed by the Fiqh rulings and most common issues pertaining to Umrah to the house of Allah.
The Prophet ﷺ performed four Umrahs in his lifetime - An Umrah during Dhul-Qa'dah; the Umrah of Al-Hudaibiyah, an Umrah with his Hajj, and an Umrah from Al-Ji'ranah when he divided up the war spoils of Hunain.
Benefits of Umrah:
Expiation of sins
Eradication of poverty and attainment of wealth in your life.
Jihad of weak people such as elderly and women.
Mutamir are the guests of Allah - if they ask, then Allah will give them.
Increase the acceptance of DuaBasics of the Fiqh of Umrah:
Arkan of Umrah - Ihram, Tawaf, Saee
Wajibat of Umrah - entering into Ihram at Meeqat, shaving or trimming of the hair.
Sunnah of UmrahWhat is the Meeqat? What is Ihram from a Fiqhi perspective? The concept of Talbiyah is also pondered upon. It should be said incessantly when in Ihram until one arrives at the Bait al Haram.
What should not be done in Ihram?
No shaving or cutting hair
No cutting nails
No perfume
No stitched garments for men
No garment covering head for men and no wearing Niqab and gloves for women
No acts of intimacyWhat is Tawaf and Saee? Shaykh Yasir Qadhi answers explicitly and also some Hadiths are shared relating to Zamzam. Zamzam is drunk between Tawaf and Saee.
Can we do multiple Umrahs? Various positions of Imams are shared and we get a clear opinion on the same.
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The Blessing of Islam: A Message To Born Muslims
20 februari 2018 · 32 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delivers a wonderful lecture that deals with a message to born Muslims which is the greatest blessing to have in one’s life and not one to be taken for granted. The Shaykh also shares some amazing stories concerning converts to Islam that he has encountered in his life, in particular, that of an Israeli convert. Lees meer
One of the reasons we love when a person converts to Islam is that we are so happy at the prospect of discovering people who have accepted Islam which we had taken for granted which will entitle him to twice the rewards by Allah SWT as even mentioned in one of the Hadith. It reaffirms our faith in Islam.
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Should Muslims Visit Al-Aqsa?
19 februari 2018 · 58 min
Should Western Muslims who have political access to Jerusalem visit Masjid al-Aqsa? Lees meer
Shaykh Dr. Yasir treads on the path to provide fiqhi and an emotional clarification on whether Western Muslims who have political access to Jerusalem should visit Masjid al-Aqsa.
A topic that has legal, social, ethical and political ramifications, numerous fatwas have been issued that prohibit Muslims from visiting al-Aqsa and also some scholars who grant permissibility to visit Masjid al-Aqsa.
In this talk, the Shaykh acquaints us with the arguments used by a fragment of scholars to prohibit visiting al-Aqsa and responds to them one by one.
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Lives of Sahaba 65 - Salman Al - Farsi
19 februari 2018 · 1 uur 6 min
In this two part video, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi attempts to unravel the life of Salman Al Farsi RA who was a Persian Sahabi. Lees meer
We get acquainted with Salman RA biography and his early life as a Zoroastrian and his tryst with Christianity and his conversion to Christianity.
It is just amazing and mind boggling to discover and this is even contemplated upon as to how a boy who grew up in the pinnacle of Persian power and rule would eventually fight against the same Persian people from the Muslim army. Moreover, he is appointed the governor of Madaain and we realise he has now the bastion of power which he had once only seen from far. Allah’s Qadr outdoes everything we can and would have imagined.
We also get to know how Salman RA yearned to meet the Prophet ﷺ and which lands him on the land of Amuriyah where the Banu Kalb cheated on their promise and he is sold off as a slave to the nephew of Banu Qurayza. He eventually lands in Medina and he says he is overjoyed at the sight of this city of the Prophet ﷺ.
Do listen to the next part in the series to explore the happenings on Salman Al Farsi RA ultimate wish to see the Prophet ﷺ.
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Lives Of The Sahaba 64 - Bilal Ibn Rabah
14 februari 2018 · 1 uur 7 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, in this video, gives testimony to illustrate in front of us the life of one of the greatest human beings to have ever walked the face of this earth and also one of the most magnanimous Sahabas who breathed for the sake of Islam and led a life in the way of Islam with immense grit, determination and conviction - Bilal Ibn Rabah RA. Lees meer
Bilal Ibn Rabah was born to slave parents and he had a tall, lean, fit, dark skinned personality with big lips and nose. He adorned a slight beard and it is reported that he was of the same age as Abu bakr As Siddiq RA. Bilal RA was a slave and he was owned by Umayyah Bin Khalaf.
When Umayyah ibn Khalaf discovered that Bilal had converted to Islam, he began a series of persecutions against him at the instigation of Abu Jahl. In this state too, Bilal refused to obey his command and kept repeating "Ahad Ahad" (God is one). Angered by this refusal, Umayyah even sought to torture him by placing him on the hot sand in summer and place boulders on his chest. Such was the sheer Jahiliyyah of the time.
When Abu Bakr RA saw this on his way, he reported the matter to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and he then was instructed to free Bilal RA for a sum of 280 dirhams which was much higher for an ordinary slave. From that day onwards, Bilal RA never left the side of the Prophet ﷺ and accompanied him everywhere he went and in every battle he fought. He married only after the death of Prophet ﷺ and died childless.
Bilal RA stood on top of the Kaaba and gave the Adhan after the conquest of Mecca which was the ultimate symbol of faith. Bilal RA is the first ever Muezzin - the possessor of the most loud and beautiful voice for Adhan (hadith shared by the shaykh regarding this) in the history of Islam and he is also the first to have given the Adhan in Medina, in Mecca and in Damascus.
Numerous Hadith are said with reference to Bilal RA relating to the city of Medina, Umar RA and many more. Do listen to be acquainted with these great Hadith.
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Lives Of The Sahaba 63 - Former Slaves - Part 2
14 februari 2018 · 1 uur 16 min
This talk sees Shaykh Yasir discussing and extrapolating details on some more mawali in the history of Islam, namely - Shukran, Safeenah,Thawban, Yassar, Salman Al Farsi RA. The female mawla discussed in brief detail are - Safiyyah Bint Huyayy (former slave girl who later on went to become the wife of Prophet ﷺ), Maria Bint qibtiyah (she was an Umm Walad implying that she could not be gifted to anyone else), her sister Sireen (who was given to Hassan Ibn Thabit) and Rayhana. Lees meer
Commencing with Shukran, he participated in the battle of Badr and he was gifted to the Prophet ﷺ by Abdur rahman ibn awf RA. His tryst with fame is that he was amongst the four people who washed the Prophet ﷺ body during his janaza and lowered his body in the Qabar.
There is mention of many Hadith narrated by Yasser RA pertaining to Salah on a journey. Yassar RA was a maula who was the shepherd of Rasoolullah ﷺ. He was freed but he continued to be of servitude to the Habib of Allah ﷺ.
Another famous maula is Thawban RA who was an Arab and his grave is in Palestine. There are 100 Hadith to his credit that have been narrated by him.
Once, the Prophet ﷺ said: “If somebody promises me about something, I will promise him Paradise.” Thawban RA said quickly, “I will.” The Prophet ﷺ said to him, “Do not ask anything from anybody!”
After prayer, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ would ask for forgiveness three times and would recite: "Allahumma Antas-Salam wa minkas-salam tabarakta wa Dhal-jalali wal-ikram" (O Allah, You are As-Salam and from You is all peace, Blessed are You O Possessor of majesty and honour)."
Another narration by Thawban RA -The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Adhere to righteousness even though you will not be able to do all acts of virtue. Know that the best of your deeds is Salat and that no one maintains his ablution except a believer.'
Another maula of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was Mahran or Safeenah RA. He was owned by Umm Salamah RA and she freed him and gifted him to the Prophet ﷺ.
The …
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Lives Of The Sahaba 62 - Former Slaves
14 februari 2018 · 1 uur 5 min
In this enlightening video, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges details on the section of society in medieval era of Islam or pre- Islamic era called the Mawali or mamluks or Abds which means slaves. Lees meer
Is Islam, the status of slaves is not the same as what was in the western world. The term mamluk or Abd meant a slave and when he or she was freed, he would be known as a maula.any mistreatment to slaves was strictly forbidden in Islam and the penalty for such a misdeed was to free the slave in question.
The Prophet ﷺ is said to have owned 50 - 90 mamluks in his lifetime and the interesting part of this information is that he never ever acquired an abd intentionally : rather it was always that he had been gifted one by his wives, the chieftains or Sahabas or the rulers of other countries.
It is also worth mentioning and commendable that the Prophet ﷺ freed all of his Mamluks without exception and they attained the status of maulas. The practice of attaining mamluks was never a practice that was merited for or praised rather numerous instances are seen where great regard has been given to maulas so much so that different Hadith too certify this very aspect. In fact, the only way that mamluks (mostly Non Arabs) could be acquired as per Islam was if they were prisoners of war that had not been ransomed and they too would eventually convert to Islam.
A mamluk worth mentioning here is Zayd Ibn Harithah RA who was the first mamluk and he was so loved and adored by the Prophet ﷺ that he chose to remain in servitude to him rather than go back to his parents.
Abu Huraira RA narrated, “The Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever frees a Muslim slave, Allah will save all the parts of his body from the (Hell) Fire as he has freed the body-parts of the slave."
There were numerous mamluks at the time of Pre Islamic period and they have been mentioned by name in a book compiled by Imam as - Saliheen.some of them are - Kirkira, hormuz, badam, shukraan and many more.
Abu Rafi who was the mamluk of Al …
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Lives Of The Sahaba 61 - Abdullah Ibn 'Amr Ibn Al 'As
14 februari 2018 · 1 uur 11 min
Elaborating on the life and times of Abdullah Ibn Amr Ibn Al As RA - the most ascetic amongst the Sahaba, one among the four Abadilah, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges and discusses various facets associated this great Sahaba . Lees meer
Abdullah Ibn Amr Ibn Al As RA was born when his father Amr Ibn Al As RA was just 12 years old. He was named after his grandfather but his name was changed by the Prophet ﷺ due to its negative connotations and the Prophet ﷺ named him Abdullah saying: ‘The most beloved of names to Allah is Abdullah and Abdur Rahman.’
Abdullah Ibn Amr Ibn Al As RA is famous for primarily keeping a journal of Hadith in the lifetime of the Prophet ﷺ in which he would scribe Hadiths directly from the Prophet ﷺ. But he always sought permission from the Prophet ﷺ to do so and this request was affirmatively granted. Another magnanimous quality of Ibn Amr RA was his ultimate devotion to islam by means of extra Ibadah, memorization of the entire Qur'an in the lifetime of Muhammad ﷺ and recitation of the whole Qur'an in a single night. Also, he would fast everyday without fail and prayed Tahajjud every night.
Once, Abdullah Ibn Amr RA asked the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, “O Messenger of Allah! Shall I record everything you say when you are angry or happy?” The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
“Yes, I do not tell anything but the truth.” This is the ultimate truth since Allah SWT has explicitly stated in the Quran that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ only spoke the truth.Among other great acts was his participation in the battle of Yarmuk and the Battle of Siffin (on the insistence of Prophet ﷺ that he must obey what his father had ordained but avoided fighting of any kind) but his heart only leaned towards matters of knowledge and Qur'an and that was his ultimate calling.
There are more than 700 hadiths that have been narrated by him and he is also said to have authored"Al-Sahifa al-Sadiqah" which was a Hadith compilation of glorious repute and understanding and authority.
Abdullah ibn…
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Lives Of The Sahaba 60 - Amr Ibn Al 'As
14 februari 2018 · 1 uur 18 min
In this video, we come face to face with the life and times of the famous Sahaba - Amr Ibn Al ‘As RA. Here, we touch base on the three generations of the ‘As - the grandfather, the father and the son. Lees meer
Al-'As ibn Wa'il was the father of 'Amr ibn al-'As . He was a non believer in Islam and died before Hijrah. He had two sons - Amr Ibn Al As and Hisham Ibn Al As.
Amr Ibn Al As was a shrewd politician and he had the talent of influencing leaders which was in the best interest of Islam. He fought in every single battle on the wrong side. After the Battle of Uhud, The Prophet ﷺ made dua to Allah to deal with him and Allah then revealed verses in the Qur'an which explicitly revealed that this matter had nothing to do with the Prophet ﷺ and do not decide who goes to heaven or hell.
Details are elucidated upon incidents that happened in connection with Amr Ibn Al As especially after the Battle of Khandaq. Amr ibn Al As participated as a New Muslim in the conquest of modern day Palestine and Syria and Battle of Yarmuk and he convinced Umar RA to conquer Egypt via indication of a threat from them.
In a hadith narrated by Amr ibn Al-'Aas "When I wished to convert to Islam, I went to the Prophet ﷺ in order to swear my allegiance to him. When he extended his hand to me ,I said,'O Messenger of Allah ﷺ, I will not swear my allegiance to you until you seek forgiveness for me for all of my previous sins!'The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, 'O 'Amr, do you not know that migration wipes away all of the sins before it?’
In another hadith, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "The people have submitted (to Allah) but 'Amr ibn Al-'As has believed (in Allah)."
Once, when he sent a messenger back to Muhammad ﷺ asking for reinforcement during a particular battle, Muhammad ﷺ sent 4000 men, which included Abu Bakr RA and Umar RA, under the leadership of Abu Ubaidah ibn al Jarrah RA.When Abu Ubaidah RA arrived and ascertained his position as commander, he was met with complete opposition by Amr Ibn…
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Lives of Sahaba 59 - Ubay Ibn Ka'b
14 februari 2018 · 1 uur 16 min
In this amazing talk by Shaykh yasir Qadhi, we revel in the magnanimous stature and life of the great Sahaba being discussed - Ubay Ibn Ka’b RA, the greatest Qaari of the Qur’an after the Prophet ﷺ or Kitab Ul Wahi. Lees meer
He is adorned with the blessed nickname of Abu Mundhir and he was one amongst the four blessed men who had to their credit the memorisation of the Quran. He had dedicated his life to the teaching of Qur'an after the death of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the Prophet’s mosque in Madina. He used to complete recitation of the entire Qur'an every 8 days. The greatest Mufassir, Ibn Abbas was a student of Ubay ibn Ka’b RA.
Ibn Umar said that the Prophet ﷺ said, “Take the Qirat from four: Ibn Mas’oud, and from Ubay, and from Muadh, and from Saalim the slave of Abu Hudhayfah.”
Various Hadiths have been narrated with reference to and by Ubay Ibn Ka’b RA and deserve a worthy mention:
Anas RA said, "The Prophet ﷺ said to Ubay bin Ka’b, ‘Indeed Allah has commanded me to recite the Qur'an to you.’ This shows that Allah had chosen Ubay RA to be recited the Qur'an to which was nothing short of a magnanimous honour.
Umar ibn al-khattab RA said, “Whoever wishes to ask about the Qur’an then let him approach Ubay bin Ka’b, and whoever wants to ask about laws of inheritance then let him approach Zayd, and whoever wishes to ask about Fiqh; then let him approach Mu'adh Ibn Jabl, and whoever wants to ask about wealth; then let him come to me, for Allah has made me a safe-keeper and a distributor.” This further reinstates the obvious that Ubay Ibn Ka’b was indeed the greatest when it came to anything pertaining to the Qur'an and he was amongst the greatest scholars of Islam.
Al Waqidi said, ‘He was the first one to write for the Prophet ﷺ.’ This refers to the fact that ubay RA was among the firsts who scribed the revelations that came to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Masruq said, ‘I asked Ubay regarding some matter, so he said to me,‘O son of my brother, has this (i.e. your question) occ…
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Lives Of The Sahaba 58 - Mu'adh Ibn Jabl
28 november 2017 · 1 uur 5 min
In this talk by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, he brings forth a detailed discussion on the life and times of Muadh Ibn Jabl RA. Lees meer
The Prophet ﷺ said to Ibn Jabl RA, ‘O Mu’adh, by Allah I love you dearly, so do not forget to recite after every prayer, ‘Allah help me in remembering You, in offering thanks to You, and in worshiping You properly.”
Muadh excelled in Fiqh and the Qur'an so much so that Muhammad ﷺ said always, “The most learned man of my nation in halal and haram is Mu’adh Ibn Jabal.”
When the Messenger of Allah SAW sent him to Yemen, he asked him, “How will you give a judgment or settle a dispute?” Muadh ibn Jabal RA answered; “I will refer to the Qur’an.” Rasulullah ﷺ then asked, “What will you do if you do not find the decree you are looking for in the Qur’an?” Muadh ibn Jabal RA answered, “I will refer to the Prophet’s Sunnah.”
Rasulullah ﷺ asked, “But what will you do if you do not find a decree even in the Sunnah?”
Muadh ibn Jabal RA readily answered, “I will be judge between mankind by resorting to juristic reasoning (ijtihaad) to the best of my power.”
Another proof of his vast knowledge and expertise in his field is gathered from the hadith where the Prophet ﷺinstructed the whole Ummah to learn the Qur’an from 4 people: Ubayy Ibn Kab, Mu’adh Ibn Jabal, Salim Mawla Abu Hudhayfa and Abdullah Ibn Mas’ood. These stalwarts were of the highest stature in the discipline of the ones who were of the highest knowledge of Qur’an.
Many hadiths are referenced with regard to Muadh Ibn Jabl RA and are each better than the former. Please do listen to your heart's content and experience the grandeur of this great Sahaba.
Mu'adh Ibn Jabl RA left for his heavenly abode as a Shaheed in 18 H due to affliction with plague that wiped his entire family along with him. He died at a tender age of 33.
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Lives Of The Sahaba 57 - Sa'd Ibn Mu'ad And Sa'd Ibn 'Ubadah
28 november 2017 · 1 uur 13 min
This enlightening video takes us into the lives of two great Sahabas - Sa’d Ibn Mu’ad and Sa’s Ibn Ubadah RA. Shaykh Yasir attempts to give us explicit details on the greatness of these two Sahabas and we should rightly listen intently. Lees meer
Sa'd Ibn Muadh was a name to beckon with amongst the Ansar and he belonged to the tribe of Aws.Ibn Muadh accepted Islam at the hands of Musab ibn Umair which led to the entire clan of Aws or the Banu Abdul-Ashhal following suit.
When the tribe of Aws saw Sa’d Ibn Muadh returning after the conversion, they witnessed something different in his demeanour and hence said: "We swear by Allah, Sa'd has returned with a different impression." They replied "You are our Chief, the most vested in our interests, the best in your judgement, and the most fortunate in leadership." He then said: "I will not speak to a man or a woman among you until you believe in Allah and his Messenger."
During the battle of Badr, Sa’d RA was consulted with regards to the matter of the second treaty of Aqabah to seek a solution on Abu Sufyan. Some people( Bani bin Quraiza) agreed to the verdict of Sa’d bin Muadh over that of the Prophet ﷺ and so it was decided to approach Sa'd bin Mu'adh for the same. He approached the Mosque and the Prophet ﷺ said, "O Sa'd! These people have agreed to accept your verdict." Sa'd said, "I judge that their warriors be killed and their children and women be taken captives." The Prophet ﷺ said, "You have given a judgment similar to Allah's Judgment ."
In a separate Hadith,the Prophet ﷺ has mentioned that , "The Throne (of Allah) shook at the death of Saad bin Muadh."
In another Hadith, the messenger of Allah ﷺ has said: “Were anybody to be saved from the squeezing of the grave, it would have been Sa’d.”
Sa'd Ibn ubadah was synonymous with the Khazraj tribe and was amongst the most prominent of Muhammad ﷺ companions.
After the death of the Prophet ﷺ, chieftains of the Ansar gathered in a place called Saqifa to appoint Sa'd Ibn Ub…
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Lives Of The Sahaba 56 - Anas Ibn Malik
28 november 2017 · 1 uur 5 min
Anas Ibn Malik RA is next in the topic of discussion by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi where we extract details and important elucidations on the life and times of this great Sahaba. He has narrated over 2000 hadiths and is aptly considered to be the third most magnanimous narrator of Hadith after Abu Hurayrah RA and Ibn Umar RA. Lees meer
Anas RA was an Ansari belonging to the Khazraj tribe and was born 10 years before the Hijrah. His mother was the famous and prolific Umm Sulaym RA and his step father was the great Abu Talha RA. Explicit details and numerous facts and anecdotes are shared relating to this great man and deserve a commendable section of thought. Amongst them, some have been listed below:
Abu Talha Ra was blessed with enormous amounts of wealth and he valued his garden named Beruha the most which was attached close to the mosque of the Prophet ﷺ. Allah’s Divine revelation: 'you will not attain righteousness till you spend in charity of the things you love' (3.93), brought Abu Talha in front of Muhammad ﷺ and said, "O Allah's Messenger ﷺ! Allah says in His Book, 'You will not attain righteousness unless you spend (in charity) that which you love,' and verily, the most beloved to me of my property is Beeruha, so I give it in charity and hope for its reward from Allah. O Allah's Messenger ﷺ! Spend it wherever you like." Allah's Messenger ﷺ appreciated this endowment .
Abu Talha and Umm Sulaym had a child of their own who was named Abu Umair RA. This child did not attain longevity of live and died at the tender age of approximately 5.
It is narrated in al-Bukhari that the brother of Anas ibn Malik RA called Abu Umayr had a bird who was called al-nughayr. The bird died suddenly and he mourned its loss heavily which brought the Prophet ﷺ to him and trying to lift his spirits asked him, “O Abu ‘Umayr, what happened to al-nughayr?”
This hadith highlights the nobility, humility nad great character of the Prophet ﷺ.
Anas ibn Malik once said: The Prophet ﷺ used to enter Umm S…
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Lives Of The Sahaba 55 - Jabir Ibn Abdullah
28 november 2017 · 1 uur 16 min
The life of Jabir ibn Abdullah ibn Amr ibn Haram Al-Ansari RA is touched upon by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi in this video and various anecdotes, Hadith and magnanimous personality traits of this great Sahaba are divulged in explicit details. Lees meer
Jabir RA participated in as many as 19 Ghazwa alongside Prophet Muhammad ﷺ but was forbidden by his father to participate in the battle of Badr and Uhud. Both he and his father had signed the treaty of Aqabah. He lived a full and accomplished life though he went blind in his old age.
Many Hadith are attributed from Jabir Ibn Abdullah RA. some worth a mention are as follows:
“I was accompanying the Prophet ﷺ on a journey and was riding a slow camel. The Prophet ﷺ passed by me and asked, "Who is this?" I replied, "Jabir bin Abdullah." He asked, "What is the matter, (why are you late)?" I replied, "I am riding a slow camel." He asked, "Do you have a stick?" I replied in the affirmative. He said, "Give it to me." When I gave it to him, he touched the camel with it and then that camel surpassed the others thenceforth. The Prophet (SAW) said, "Sell it to me." I replied, "It is (a gift) for you, O Allah's Messenger ﷺ." He said, "Sell it to me. I have bought it for four Dinars (gold pieces) and you can keep on riding it till Medina." When we approached Medina, I started going (towards my house). The Prophet ﷺ said, "Where are you going?" I said, "I have married a widow." He said, "Why have you not married a younger lady?" I said, "My father died and left daughters, so I decided to marry a widow (an experienced woman) (to look after them." He said, "Well done." When we reached Medina, Allah's Messenger ﷺ said, "O Bilal, pay him the price of the camel and give him extra money." Bilal gave me four Dinars and one Qirat extra. “
“Once I was in debt (in all probability it was that of his father) and the one who had lent the money came and demanded his money back. I replied to him that there was no produce this year in the wake of a disease (or s…
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Lives Of The Sahaba 54 - Zayd's Family
28 november 2017 · 1 uur 13 min
In this talk by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, we are acquainted with the key members of Zayd Ibn HArithah RA family - Umm Ayman or Barakah and Usama Ibn Zayd RA. Lees meer
Umm Ayman was a mother figure to the Prophet ﷺ and was the former slave girl of Abdul Muttalib RA. She always took good care of the Prophet ﷺ and later went on to play key roles in the Battle of Uhud and Khaybar.
When Muhammad married Khadija RA, he made an alliance of marriage between Barakah and Ubayd ibn Zaid which resulted in the birth of a son named Ayman, and that was how she gained the nickname -"Umm Ayman". Her husband was killed in the Battle of Khaybar. When she attained middle age,the Prophet ﷺ, when speaking to his companions said, "Should one of you desire to marry a woman from the people of Paradise, let him marry Umm Ayman." This resulted in the marriage between the most beloved companion of the Prophet ﷺ, Zayd ibn Harithah RA marrying her and she bore a son named Usama who went on to be a great person in the way of Islam.
She died during the caliphate of Uthman Ibn Affan RA.
Usama Ibn Zayd was born in Mecca 7 years before the Hijra and acquired himself the nickname of Hibbu Rasulullah ﷺ. He bore striking resemblance to his mother in terms of complexion and looks. He married 2 or 4 women in his lifetime and led many expeditions, details of which can be avidly listened to and gained knowledge from in this video.
Many hadith have been narrated by Usama Ibn Zayd RA and deserve an intent listen just to be enriched by the great anecdotes and stories that transpired in that era.
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Lives Of The Sahaba 53 - Zayd Ibn Haritha
28 november 2017 · 1 uur 12 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi sets out on a journey to divulge details on the most blessed,beloved and prominent member of the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ. He is the only Sahabi to be mentioned by name in the Qur'an and he is - Zayd Ibn Harithah RA. Lees meer
Zayd ibn harithah was short and dark skinned and had a flat nose. He was separated from his family at a young age and sold as a slave in the markets of Ukaadh. But the Divine Qadr of Allah had ordained something else as this man’s future. Zayd RA was purchased from the market by a man named Hakim ibn Huzam who happened to be the nephew of Khadija RA.
When Khadija RA got married to the Prophet ﷺ, she gifted Prophet Muhammad ﷺ this boy as a slave. From that day onwards, Zayd RA was pretty much family to the Prophet ﷺ and was treated likewise.
Zayd (R) was married five times in his lifetime, most important amongst whom was Umm Ayman.
Zayd’s father Harithah was searching for his son frantically ever since his disappearance and through another man, he became aware of his son’s whereabouts in Mecca. He set out to meet his son and landed at the doorsteps of the Prophet SAW to take back his osn Zayd RA. Muhammad ﷺ left the matter to the jurisdiction of Zayd and gave him free will to choose his path. But Zayd decided to stay alongside the Prophet ﷺ saying that he wouldn't leave his side for anything this world has to offer.
This prompted the Prophet ﷺ to take Zayd as his adopted son and named him - Zayd ibn Muhammad.he accepted Islam and when time seemed apt, he was married off to the Prophet ﷺ cousin Zainab bint Jahsh. This marriage resulted in failure and met an end in the form of a divorce. The Prophet ﷺ then married Zainab after a divine revelation. This was met with severe criticism on the rules and regulations pertaining to adopted sons.
Then, Allah sent down a verse in Surah Ahzab that settled matters finally.
‘…Nor has He made your adopted sons your real sons. That is but your saying with your mouths. But Allah says the truth, a…
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Lives Of The Sahaba 52 - Abdullah Ibn-Umar
28 november 2017 · 1 uur 16 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi commences this video delving into the life and times of another great Sahaba,Abdullah Ibn Umar RA, the son of the second Caliph of Islam, Umar Ibn Al Khattab RA and Zaynab Bint Madhun. Lees meer
The most striking feature and noble trait that merited Ibn Umar RA was his generosity, asceticism and piety all encompassed into a magnanimous example of neutrality and unbiasedness. He could always face people with the absolute truth even when he was getting opposed in the wake of oppression with an unwavering attitude. His behaviour towards the Hujjaj is an example enough to prove this aspect of Ibn Umar RA.
He was a man who considered wealth only a means to satisfy the bare necessities of life and never indulged in exuberance, extravagance and simplicity the estimated value of all his belongings stood at no more than a hundred dirhams, which showed that anything beyond a meagre value was instantly given away as charity.
An interesting illustration of his simplicity is elucidated in the following incident. One of his acquaintances from Khurasan once brought him a fine and elegant thawb:"I have brought this thawb for you from Khurasan," he said. "It would certainly bring coolness to your eyes. I suggest that you take off these coarse clothes you have and put on this beautiful thawb.""Show it to me then," said Abdullah and on touching it he asked: "Is it silk?" "No, it is cotton," replied his friend.For a little while, Abdullah Ibn Umar RA was pleased. Then he pushed away the thawb and said: "No! I am afraid for myself. I fear that it shall make arrogant and boastful. And God does not love the arrogant boaster."
Abdullah Ibn Umar RA participated in every battle starting from the Battle of Khandaq. Abdullah bin Umar RA had the most prestigious and coveted position in the wake of Tafsir, Fiqh and the Hadith. He has narrated 2630 hadiths,thus, entailing his dominance as the narrator of the most Hadiths second only to Abu Hurayrah RA.
Abdullah Ibn Umar RA was once…
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Lives Of The Sahaba 51 - Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud
28 november 2017 · 1 uur 17 min
This video by Shaykh Yasir enamors us with a deep understanding on the life and times of greatest Sahaba, Abdullah Ibn Masud RA. Lees meer
Abdullah Ibn Masud was one of the earliest converts to Islam, the most knowledgeable when it came to Quranic recitation and the founder of the earliest Madrasas - The Kufa Madrasa- which produced distinguished luminaries, chief amongst whom was Abu Hanifa (rahimahullah). He is attributed with short stature, thin body, very dark skin and having a sparse beard.
He as also the first to have recited the Holy Qur'an by reciting Surah Rahman publicly in front of the Kaaba which was a huge step in that time with the Quraysh revolting every move made in the way of Islam. He was penalised heavily by being beaten and bruised badly but that did not deter him the least and he vowed to recite the Qur'an in the same place the next day no matter what the result. Abdullah Ibn Abbas RA had the ultimate prestige of having ended the life of Abu Jahl in the battle of Badr.
The first meeting with the Prophet ﷺ was an interesting one and he quotes: I was a young shepherd boy responsible for the sheep of Uqbah lbn Abu Mu’ait. The Prophet ﷺ once came with Abu Bakr and said, ‘O boy, do you have milk for us to drink?’ and I said, ‘I can’t let you drink their milk.’ The Prophet ﷺ said, ‘Do you have a virgin sheep that has never mated with a male?’ I said, ‘Yes’ and brought it to them. The Prophet ﷺ caught it and stroked its udder and prayed to Allah till the udder filled. Abu Bakr brought him a concave rock into which he milked the sheep. Abu Bakr drank the milk, and then after that the Prophet said to the udder, ‘Shrink,’ and it did. I went to the Prophet after this incident and said to him, ‘Teach me this kind of talk.’ The Prophet ﷺ said, ‘You are already a learned boy.’
Eventually, thus, it came as no surprise when he was so mesmerized with the Prophet ﷺ that he earned himself the trust and companionship of the Messenger of Allah SAW in every walk of life, …
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The Rise Of The Far Right
21 augustus 2017 · 34 min
It is reported in the Sahih of Imam Muslim that one day our Prophet Muhammad(S) was once sitting on one of the houses of Medinah. He looked around and said to the Sahabas: Do you see what I'm seeing They said What oh Messenger of Allah The Prophet answered: I see trials and tribulations falling upon your houses like the drops of rain. The frequency, the quantity will affect everybody Lees meer
In another Hadith, our Prophet(S) said that towards the end of time, trials would become repetitive by nature. Every time a trial/calamity would come, the believers would become scared and terrified. They will say that we cannot pass this trial. The Prophet(S) said Allah will open up the doors and let it go away. Then another will come, they will say "This is my destruction" and so on and so forth.
Nowadays when we look at how many incidents are taking place, how many issues that are rising day by day. We can see the difference of the how the world was before and what it has become now!
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The Importance Of Family Ties In Islam
12 augustus 2017 · 37 min
Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi divulges various pointers when it comes to the importance of family ties in Islam in relation to the Ayah from Surah An Nisa below where Allah says: Lees meer
‘O mankind, fear your Lord, who created you from one soul and created from its mate and dispersed from both of them many men and women. And fear Allah, through whom you ask one another, and the wombs. Indeed Allah is ever, over you, an Observer.’
This Ayah clearly implores us to seek Taqwa in Allah through whom alone you are provided with worldly necessities. The providers of these necessities are more often than not one’s immediate family. Hence, it is of supreme importance and paramount that we take care of our family no strings attached. Just as are vigilant of the rights of Allah, so should we be aware and vigilant of the rights of the family.
Hence, it can be concluded that both go hand in hand and should be handled efficiently and effectively. Our family has a high status and importance, second to Allah. And within the family, the one whose rights supersedes everyone else’s is that of the parents.
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Rewards For Being Good To Family And Relatives
29 juli 2017 · 37 min
Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi acquaints us with the blessings and virtues of being good to family & relatives. He also provides us with practical tips to deal with difficult family members. Lees meer
The concept of the term ‘family', its composition and the stature of a family is illustrated explicitly in this video.
Of the people whom Allah has cursed in the Qur'an is cutting off from one’s family is one of the things that invites Allah Lanah which is worse than His Adhaab. It is the worst punishment of Allah.
What is the meaning of fulfilling the ties of kinship? It means to remain connected with your extended family in such a way that is acceptable and in the conforms of the tradition and culture of your society. It is also Mustahab to give Zakah to your extended family. We should also show love and compassion as one deems fit to our family as it has been validated in the Shariah.
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Born To Die
24 juli 2017 · 1 uur 7 min
Born To Die - a talk by Sheikh Yasir Qadhi. It's a frightening title isn't it? But there really is nothing to be frightened about. Certainly not once you've listened and absorbed the information imparted to you. Lees meer
Despite what the movies portray, there is no immortality on this Earth. All that breathes must leave but what you need to know and then constantly be in a state of remembrance is that YOU are in control of what you leave behind - family, deeds, legacies.
Do you plan to leave an everlasting legacy like that of Imam Bukhari whose writings are referenced daily till today? Imagine for a moment that you are leaving behind a legacy that continues, in fact persists in reaping rewards for you even after you've left this earthly abode. Wouldn't that be fantastic?
Then comes the next question-are we required in Islam to leave legacies? If yes, then what types of legacies do we leave? The answers, explanations and proof to support all this and more is addressed by Sheikh Yasir Qadhi in this profound talk Born To Die.
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Pearls From The Quran 21 - Ramadan 2017
3 juli 2017 · 13 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi provides a brief insight on what the goals of Ramadan were, and what we should carry forward beyond Ramadan for the rest of the year. Lees meer
One of the main purposes of Ramadan is to reacquaint us with the beauty and the sweetness of worshipping Allah SWT. The level of our Iman is at an all time high and nothing is greater than worshipping Allah.
Yet another blessing of Ramadan is community. The pulse of the Ummah is strong even as we are surrounded by trials and tribulations. Ramadan should also make us appreciate the word of Allah - The Qur'an.
What have I got from the month of Ramadan? Will I continue to taste those same blessings that I acquired during Ramadan? These are some of the questions we should ponder upon and reinstate that high level of Iman that we have so beautifully achieved during Ramadan.
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Pearls From The Quran 20 - Ramadan 2017
2 juli 2017 · 10 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi elaborates on the Islamic principle of Qadr and why we believe in Qadr. Lees meer
The belief of Qadr is based on 2 premises - firstly, Allah is in control of everything and the second is that Allah is Ar Rahman. These two pillars are mentioned in numerous verses of the Qur'an and in various Ahadith.
There are many benefits to believe in Qadr:
Our heart achieves a sense of peace and contentment.
It leads to optimism and we look at the bright side and know that there is some wisdom in any difficulty upon you.
It brings about a sense of generosity towards the orphans and the poor within ourselves.
It makes the Muslim brave. No benefit or adversity can befall you except that Allah has willed for it to happen and not in the hands of anyone else.
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Pearls From The Quran 19 - Ramadan 2017
2 juli 2017 · 10 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi elaborates on the concept of Qadr as discussed in Surah Ad-Dukhan verses 1-3. Lees meer
Laylatul Qadr is referenced twice in the Qur'an - Surah Al Qadr and in Surah Ad Dukhan. Allah describes this blessed night as the night on which every matter and command will be decided.
One of the fundamentals of Iman is to believe in Qadr. We do not try to unravel the mystery of Qadr because that amounts to rejecting our faith.
Allah announces to the angels about the aspects regarding Qadr:
Allah wrote the Qadr 50000 years.
When Allah extracted the awrah of Adam AS, it was decided by Him who is going to Heaven and Hell.
When Allah blows the Ruh into a zygote, his fate is decided - his gender and his Rizq.Nothing changes Qadr other than Dua and hence, it is absolutely essential that we stand in prayers and make Dua for the best Qadr on Laylatul Qadr.
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Blessings Of Patience During Difficult Times
30 juni 2017 · 29 min
In this lecture, Sh. Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses some of the blessings and virtues of being patient in times of hardship, difficulties and trials. Lees meer
Presented during Ramadan on June 9, 2017 @ Memphis Islamic Center
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Pearls From The Quran 18 - Ramadan 2017
23 juni 2017 · 11 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into one of the themes of Surah Yaseen - the importance of and taking advantage of time. Lees meer
Allah has asked us to ponder over the miracle of time. Time is one of the incomprehensible aspects of our life. Thus, we should take ample advantage of time if we wish to be guided. Seize the free time before it is gone.
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Pearls From The Quran 17 - Ramadan 2017
23 juni 2017 · 10 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi elaborates on the dangers of idle talk and how to protect one's tongue as referenced in verse 63 of Surah Al-Furqan. Lees meer
The importance of guiding the tongue against vain talk is illustrated in the fact that it is a sign of believers. The Prophet ﷺ warned against the dangers of vain talk. When the tongue is involved in sin, it demonstrates the filth of the heart.
Things to avoid with your tongue:
We should leave anything that is not our business - gossiping
To mention something negative about a person in his absence - backbiting
Slander
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Pearls From The Quran 16 - Ramadan 2017
23 juni 2017 · 15 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the beauty and blessings of praying the Tahajjud (Qiyam Al-Layl) as mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah, and as it relates to verse 79 of Surat Al-Isra. Lees meer
The best Salat after the Fard prayer is the Tahajjud. The Prophet ﷺ encouraged to pray Tahajjud as is narrated in many Hadith.
The window for Tahajjud is the time after Salat ul Isha till the Adhan of Salat ul Fajr.
The following are the benefits of praying Tahajjud:
It is the manner of the righteous people of all times.
It brings you closer to Allah.
It prevents you from committing sins.
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Pearls From The Quran 15 - Ramadan 2017
18 juni 2017 · 13 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi illustrates the 9 blessings of giving Zakah, as described in the Quran and Sunnah. We are also acquainted with some of the dangers of not giving Zakah. Lees meer
Linguistically, Zakah means to purify our wealth and to grow the remaining wealth in order to increase Zakah.
There are 9 main blessings of Zakah:
Increase our wealth.
It causes our wordly distresses to be minimised and It averts calamities.
It is a proof of one’s Iman.
The highest level of believers in Jannah are those who are eager and continuous in giving Zakah.
Allah accepts our Zakat even before we hand it out to the poor and needy.
Zakat dissolves and extinguishes the wrath of Allah.
It protects us from Jahannam.
It allows us to enter into the Rahmah of Allah.Dangers of not giving Zakah:
It sets the essence of the signs of hypocrisy creeping in.
It takes everything from us and removes Barakah.
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Pearls From The Quran 14 - Ramadan 2017
16 juni 2017 · 11 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the need of building a relationship with the Quran via constant and frequent recitation. Lees meer
The verses referenced are verses 57-58 of Surah Yunus where Allah SWT says (to the effect) :“O mankind, there has to come to you instruction from your Lord and a healing for what is in the breasts and guidance and mercy for the believers. Say, "In the bounty of Allah and in His mercy - in that let them rejoice; it is better than what they accumulate."
The Fadhl of Allah is the Prophet (SAW) and the Rahmah of Allah is the Qur'an. To recite the Qur'an is a sign of Iman. The one who recites the Qur'an fluently is with the noble angels in Heaven. The Qur'an will be a means of salvation on the Day of Judgement. According to a Hadith, the one who has perfected the recitation and memorization of the Qur'an will be placed in the highest level of Jannah.
5 beautiful adjectives used by Allah SWT to adorn the Qur'an with:
Mauidhah - Emotional advice
Shifa
Hudan
Burhan
RahmahTo recite the Qur'an is a sign of Iman.
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Pearls From The Quran 13 - Ramadan 2017
11 juni 2017 · 9 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi elaborates on the Islamic principle of Tawakkul (reliance on Allah) as depicted in verse 51 of Surah At-Tawbah. This verse deals with the Battle of Tabuk and the great difficulties faced by the companions RA. Allah SWT said to them: (to the effect) "Say, nothing will happen to us except what Allah has decreed. Allah is our Mawlana and in Allah let the believers place their trust." Lees meer
This verse sheds ample light on the relation between the servant and the Creator. We also get the benefit of Tawakkul and we realise that no predicament and agony of this world is going to affect us unless Allaha has willed it. Tawakkul is an internal aspect and it changes the way we feel about problems around us or our perception.
We should put in efforts to get that which will benefit us, make dua to Allah and not to be lazy. If we do not get what we desire, we should place our Tawakkul in Allah and firmly believe that Allah Alone is sufficient for us and whatever happens in the future is by the Will of Allah.
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Pearls From The Quran 12 - Ramadan 2017
10 juni 2017 · 12 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi provides elaborates on the Islamic principle of reconciling broken ties, bonds and kinship as exhibited in verse 63 of Surah Al-Anfal. Lees meer
A secret group is permitted to be formed to bring good and that which gets the Ajar of Allah:
If one is coming together for a charity
Reconciliation between two fighting people or the one who have severed ties with their kith and kin.According to a famous Hadith, there is something far better than Sadaqah, Siyam, and Salah and that is bringing those ties of kinship together.
More so, even though lying is Haram in all forms in Islam, it is till permitted to bring two people together who have not been on good terms.
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Pearls From The Quran 11 - Ramadan 2017
10 juni 2017 · 11 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi elaborates on the Islamic principle of commanding what is good and forbidding what is evil, as depicted in the story present in verses 163-164 of Surah Al-A'raf. Lees meer
These verses are about a group of people committing sins and another group that warned them but they didn't listen. They were instead criticized for warning them because their advice was falling on deaf ears. They were told to not waste their time because they will be punished by Allah anyway in the end . but the group maintained that they were doing this so that they would have an excuse on the Day of Judgement in front of Allah SWT that they tried commanding what is good and forbidding what is evil. It is this characteristic of Muslims that sets us apart from the rest of mankind and this is why we are the best Ummah.
Allah has His La'nah is on people who do not stop each other from doing evil and who do not preach what is good, although they are very well aware about it. We should forbid evil by usage of tongue, hand and then ultimately, hate from the heart.
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Pearls From The Quran 10 - Ramadan 2017
10 juni 2017 · 9 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi elaborates on the purpose, benefits and wisdom behind stories in the Qur'an. Lees meer
It is said in the books of Tafseer that one third of the Quran is Theology, one third is stories and one third is laws. Why so? It is verbatim, it has happened in reality, good stories and there are morals and wisdom in these stories. It also strengthens the Iman of mankind. It has warnings for the one who rejects Iman. Of the wisdoms of Quranic stories is that we can derive practical manifestations from the stories of Islamic principles that we can apply in our daily lives.
Surah Al-A'raaf primarily focuses on nothing but stories and comprises stories of 8 Prophets.
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Pearls From The Quran 09 - Ramadan 2017
9 juni 2017 · 14 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi provides useful insights and a beautiful commentary on verse 90-92 of Surah Al-Ma'idah, where Allah SWT tells the believers to avoid intoxicants, gambling, divination of arrows in front of the idols and idolatry to be successful in life. Lees meer
Eat pure and do not eat from the impure .Every part of the flesh of human beings fed with Haram is going to Jahannum. Anything that is intoxicating in large quantities is forbidden even in small quantities. All of these forbidden items mentioned in the Quran are all filth from Shaytan.
Our Prophet ﷺ has said that Allah has cursed 10 categories with regards to alcohol - alcohol itself and all its manifestations and all aspects relating to it.
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Pearls From The Quran 08 - Ramadan 2017
6 juni 2017 · 13 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves on verse 147 of Surah Al-Nisa, where Allah asks the believers a rhetorical question - "What would Allah do with your punishment if you are grateful and believe?" Lees meer
This Ayah lays the foundation as to why this world is one of pain and suffering and also what leads mankind to become atheists. This Ayah illustrates that there is pain and suffering because of a higher wisdom. Nothing happens without a cause and reason.
Of the causes we are in pain and suffering are as follows:
We are not thankful when we are in a blessed state.
To remove arrogance from within us.
In the humbling of ourselves when in calamity, we discover the necessity and sweetness of Dua.
We have to earn our place in Jannah with whatever meagre good we can do in this world. Allah will give you with much more than what you have earned.
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Pearls From The Quran 07 - Ramadan 2017
3 juni 2017 · 12 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves on verse 103 of Surah Al-Nisa, where Allah asks the believers to establish prayer. Lees meer
We as an Ummah have learnt the importance of performing Salah time and time again. There is no concept of Islam without Salah. Iman is connected to Salah. The Messenger ﷺ was called before the Almighty to reveal the revelation of Salah as opposed to the rest of the revelations which demonstrates its importance.
Umar Ibn Al Khattab RA was stabbed while praying Salat ul Fajr but he did not leave the Salah. This is his mindset even as he is facing certain death. What level of importance should we then lay on the establishment of Salah?
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Pearls From The Quran 06 - Ramadan 2017
2 juni 2017 · 12 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into an explanation of the verses 17-18 of of Surah Al-Nisa, where Allah talks about accepting the Tawbah of some and not accepting of others. We also are acquainted with the conditions for repentance or Tawbah. Lees meer
When we commit sins or disobey Allah while in a state of ignorance.
We repent quickly for the sins committed. Allah shall accept the Tawbah of everyone till the pangs of death are faced.Conditions of repentance:
We feel guilty and remorseful for the sins committed which is the essence of Tawbah.
We verbalise our forgiveness to Allah.
We should make a genuine attempt to stay away from the sins committed.
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Pearls From The Quran 05 - Ramadan 2017
2 juni 2017 · 11 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into a detailed explanation of verses 14 and verse 15 of Surah Al e Imran. Lees meer
7 things have been made alluring to men:
Women
Children
Hoards of gold
Hoards of silver
Horses that are beautiful and well bred and well trained
Cattle
Agricultural landAllah has made all these aspects permissible for us as long as we do not cross the limits of permissibility. These are temporary pleasures of this world and to Allah belongs the perfect conclusion. Those who are righteous are blessed with something better than all of the above and that is the attainment of Jannah. Good deeds will bring us the pleasure of Allah.
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Pearls From The Quran 04 - Ramadan 2017
31 mei 2017 · 6 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi reminds us of the blessings and sacredness of Surah Al Baqarah. It is beyond any other Surah. The comprehensiveness of the Surah is a miracle in itself. Lees meer
The two fragrant Surahs al Baqarah and Aal e Imran will intercede for us on the Day of Judgement. And between these two, Surah Al Baqarah is supreme and is a blessing as said in a beautiful Hadith by our beloved Prophet ﷺ.
Holding on to Baqarah is barakah and abandoning it will be a threat - Prophet ﷺ.
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Pearls From The Quran 03 - Ramadan 2017
30 mei 2017 · 6 min
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi provides deep insight on the greatest verse in the Qur'an, Ayat Al Kursi - verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah and the occasions on which it should be recited. Lees meer
It is the most blessed Ayah in the Qur'an because of the content, subject and style of the verses. It is about the Names, Grandeur and Majesty of Allah SWT. When should this magnificent Ayah be recited?
Before going to sleep every night.
If recited after every single Salah, we have been promised Jannah.
When we wake up in the morning and in the evening for protection from Shaytan. -
Pearls From The Quran 02 - Ramadan 2017
30 mei 2017 · 13 min
Allah wishes ease for you: Lees meer
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the verse number 185 of Surah Al Baqarah.
“Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful.”
This Ayah is one of the overriding principles of our religion Islam. The Prophet ﷺ has mentioned numerous Ahadith relating to the ease in our religion.listen intently to unravel these beautiful Hadith.Two categories of difficulty:
Little awkward but bearable - which can be practised.
Unbearable - that which is negated in Islam.