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Sh. Yaser Birjas

Sh. Yaser Birjas is originally from Palestine. He received his Bachelors degree from Islamic University of Madinah in 1996 in Fiqh & Usool, graduating as the class valedictorian. After graduating, he went on to work as a youth counselor and relief program aide in war-torn Bosnia. Thereafter, he immigrated to the U.S. and currently resides in Dallas, Texas. He is also an instructor at AlMaghrib Institute, where he teaches popular seminars such as Fiqh of Love, The Code Evolved, and Heavenly Hues. He is currently serving as an Imam at Valley Ranch Islamic Center, Irving, Texas. Sh. Yaser continues to enhance his knowledge in various arenas and most recently obtained a Masters of Adult Education and Training from the University of Phoenix, Class of 2013. In addition to his responsibilities as an Imam, Sh. Yaser is a father of four children, he’s an instructor at AlMaghrib Institute, and a national speaker appearing at many conventions and conferences around the country. He is very popular for his classes and workshops covering a wide range of topics related to the youth, marriage, parenting and family life among other social matters related to the Muslim community. His counseling services, in office and online, include providing pre-marital training, marriage coaching and conflict resolution for Muslims living in the West.

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Sh. Yaser Birjas

Study Classical Texts the Traditional Way | Session 7

Reading Time Summary Transcript: ~2 minutes Full Transcript: ~17 minutes Learning Objectives Understand the Different Types of Obligatory Knowledge Identify and differentiate between Fard Ayn (individual...
Sh. Yaser Birjas

Study Classical Texts the Traditional Way | Session 6

Reading Time Summary Transcript: ~3 minutes Full Transcript: ~75 minutes Learning Objectives Understand the Foundations of Islam: Be able to identify and explain the Five Pillars...
Sh. Yaser Birjas

Study Classical Texts the Traditional Way | Session 5

Reading Time Summary Transcript: ~3 minutes Full Transcript: ~20 minutes Learning Objectives Understand the Role of Knowledge in Islam: Identify why seeking knowledge is considered an...
Sh. Yaser Birjas

Study Classical Texts the Traditional Way [Session 4] | Sh. Yaser Birjas

Reading Time Summary Transcript: ~2 minutes Full Transcript: ~21 minutes Learning Objectives Understand the Importance of Sharing Knowledge in Islam Recognize the emphasis the Prophet Muhammad...
Sh. Yaser Birjas

Study Classical Texts The Traditional Way [Session 3] | Sh. Yaser Birjas

Reading Time Summary Transcript: ~2 minutes Full Transcript: ~33 minutes Learning Objectives Understand the Distinction Between a Scholar and a Worshipper: Explain the difference between the...
Sh. Yaser Birjas

Study Classical Texts The Traditional Way [Session 2] | Sh. Yaser Birjas
Sh. Yaser Birjas

Study Classical Texts The Traditional Way [Session 1] | Sh. Yaser Birjas

This session covers the summary of "Mukhtasar Minhaaj al-Qasideen" by Ibn Qudamah, emphasizing spiritual purification. It discusses the concept of concise, comprehensive speech in the Prophet...
Sh. Yaser Birjas

Domestic Violence Series: Marital Disputes, Ego, And Shame

Domestic violence exists within the Muslim community as well, because all Muslims are human. The incident in Houston shows us that domestic violence can be deadly.
Sh. Yaser Birjas

Ramadan Prep 2021 Day 4 | Shaykh Yaser Birjas
Sh. Yaser Birjas

Suicide and Mental Health in the Muslim Community

“Here in Dallas, we have been shaken by the news about a sister who committed suicide somewhere in the area – a mother of three. SubhanAllah,...