This discussion about the true spirit of Islam is not irrelevant or superficial. I truly understand that we have many pressing social issues that need to be addressed. Education, spousal relations, parenting, personal and community finances, all of these are immensely important. But this issue is one that defines Islam, it is at the heart of what it means to be a servant of God. This is what opens or closes the gates of Heaven and Hell. It is the first building block of a personal relationship with the Creator; the first step towards true love and loyalty, or the first step towards infidelity and ingratitude. Even at the community level, this is relevant because unity is only achieved through a common sense of purpose.
In this khutbah, delivered February 10, 2012, Sh. Yasir Qadhi discusses the status of the land of Syria and what we can do as Muslims to help our fellow Muslims.
Brothers and sisters, simple point. Bottom line. If your parents are alive, the only way to be a pleasing servant to Allāh and the only way to be a good Muslim is to have your parents love you. If your parents are angry with you or if your parents are not happy with you and you are not trying to change that situation, it doesn’t matter what you do in the Eyes of Allāh (subḥānahu wa ta‘āla). The parents have ultimate priority in this world.
The following is the video and transcript of part 15 (the conclusion) of Shaykh Yasir Qadhi’s lecture series “The Best of Stories: Pearls from Surah Yusuf” providing wisdoms and benefits that can be derived from the surah. The transcript includes slight modifications for the sake of readability and clarity.
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi’s Ramadan reminder for Day 9 discussing iḥsān to parents.
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi’s Ramadan reminder for Day 8, discussing each posture of ṣalāh and its significance.
In a now infamous interview, Katie Couric asked Sarah Palin which news magazines she reads (her equally infamous response was, “All of ‘em”). The question is in fact a poignant
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi teaches the fiqh of Hajj and shares practical advice on how to have a memorable Hajj.
The following is the video and transcript of part 14 of Shaykh Yasir Qadhi’s lecture series “The Best of Stories: Pearls from Surah Yusuf” covering verses 104-111. The transcript includes slight modifications for the sake of readability and clarity.
The accusations against Anwar al-Awlaki were very serious, but as a citizen, he deserved a fair trial and the chance to face his accusers in a court of law. Whether he deserved any punishment for his speech was a decision that a jury should have made, not the executive branch of our government. The killing of this American citizen is not only unconstitutional, but hypocritical and counterproductive.
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