Yasir Qadhi

In this video, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges explicit details on the life and times of Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah or commonly called Abū ‘Ubaydah ‘Āmir ibn ‘Abdillāh ibn al-Jarāḥ. This great Sahaba who is amongst the Ashara Mubashara was an embodiment of humility, integrity, honesty and modesty. But this was in sharp contrast to his personality on the battlefield where he displayed immense strength, valour and bravery. An interesting anecdote is shared by the Shaykh that illustrates this very aspect during the battle of Uhud. Abu Ubaidah RA had to part with his two front teeth which came as a result of the piercing of the Prophet ﷺ blessed head due to his own helmet. Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah was unable to stand and witness this misery and hence, after seeking permission from the Prophet ﷺ to be allowed to do the honour of relieving him of his pain. The life of Abu Ubaidah saw him in the wake of an intense test of his commitment for Islam at the battle of Badr . it was almost incomprehensible as to how this could ever be achieved if not for the utter love for Allah SWT and Muhammad SAW. Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah was face to face with his own father who was making every possible attempt to attack the Prophet ﷺ which shocked him no end. Nevertheless, he kept his faith strong and annihilated his father without any remorse or regret only for the sake of the Prophet ﷺ. When Abu Ubaidah was in Jabyia he became severely ill due to plague and was almost on his deathbed, he advised his army the following - “Let me give you some advice, which will cause you to be on the path of goodness always. "Establish Prayer, fast in the month of Ramadan, give charity, perform the Hajj and Umrah, remain united and support one another, be sincere to your commanders and do not conceal anything from them. Don't let the world destroy you for, even if man were to live a thousand years, he would still end up with this state that you see me in. Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah." For many more such stories , military conquests and details on hadith, please listen to the above talk with diligence.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi elucidates on the life and times of the next great Sahaba who was promised paradise - Saad Ibn Abi Waqqas. We will be acquainted with his lineage, his personality, his outstanding traits and what was his contribution in the way of Islam. A few hadith will also be explained citing the greatness of this great man to have walked the face of this earth. Saʿd ibn Abī Waqqās stepped into this world in Mecca in the hands of Abu Waqqas Malik ibn Uhayb ibn Abd Manaf ibn Zuhrah from the Banu Zuhrah clan and Hamnah bint Sufyan ibn Umayya ibn Abd Shams ibn Abd Manaf.he had around 40 children and prominent among them were - his sons Umar and Aamir and his daughter A'isha. He was the seventh to have converted to Islam at the tender age of 17 at the hands of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq RA and left this world at the age of 80. Sa`d RA was an embodiment of generosity, gratefulness,loyalty and benevolence. He was blessed with farsightedness and had a short and hairy physical attributes. He is commemorated in Islam to have been the first to shed blood in the way of Islam . he was credited with the nickname - Mustajab ud Dua - his Dua never missed acceptance, or his Dua was always answered. He was a military genius which is clearly demonstrated in his leadership acumen in conquering the  Sassanid Empire with a display of immense skill and prowess. His command in The Battle of Qadisiyyah and in the conquest of Persian empire displayed a force to reckon with. Allah has revealed a verse highlighting the firm resolve of Saad RA in the wake of his mother’s rage towards her son for having accepted Islam. It is hence revealed: "But if they (both) strive with you to make you join in worship with Me others that of which you have no knowledge, then obey them not ." [Surat Luqman: 15] When the Prophet ﷺ saw Sa'd RA giving a firm fight in the Battle of Uhud, he praised him, "Throw O Sa'd! May my mother and father be sacrificed for you!" . The Messenger of Allah SAW made Dua for him too for him -"O Allah! Make his arrows hit the target and make his prayer acceptable!" For many such interesting Hadith and anecdotes, please listen intently to Shaykh Yasir Qadhi .

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi addresses the topic of domestic violence which is prevalent and rampant in all sects of society. He delves on matters related to the position of the Qur'an and Sunnah when it comes to prohibition of violence against women, the types of abuse (physical, emotional) women have to deal with and what should be one’s stance in the wake of being the subject of domestic violence. Islam in no way supports this un-Islamic and toxic practice and if anyone resorts to this demeaning act, it is only because of defects in his behaviour and not because of religion. A'ishah RA said, "The Messenger of Allah ﷺ never struck a servant of his with his hand, nor did he ever hit a woman. He never hit anything with his hand, except for when he was fighting Jihad in the cause of Allah.” Treat your wives with kindness. The Shariah does not condone the abuse of wives. In light of the ideal man who is the Prophet ﷺ, we should imbibe and inculcate the Hadiths given to us and stand firm on the teachings of Qur'an and Sunnah. The final Khutbah made by the Prophet ﷺ addresses women : “O People, it is true that you have certain rights with regard to your women, but they also have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them as your wives only under Allah’s trust and with His permission. If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers. And it is your right that they do not make friends with any one of whom you do not approve, as well as never to be unchaste.”

This talk sees Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delve into the life and times of another great Sahaba to have ever walked the face of the earth - AbdurRahman Ibn Awf RA. Abdur-Rahman ibn Awf stepped into this world in the Banu Zuhura clan which had a similarity in the fact that it was also the tribe of the Prophet's ﷺ mother, Aminah RA. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ gifted him the name - Abdur-Rahman Ibn ‘Awf, which means Servant of the Most Merciful One (Allah). We are also made aware of the richness that Allah had bestowed upon him and yet how his life was an embodiment of extreme humility and gratitude.he always set himself the target of using his wealth to benefit the religion of Islam and to please Allah and took profound measures in ensuring so.his love for charity knew no bounds. Abdur-Rahman had extreme proximity with Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and so it comes as no surprise about his profound knowledge of Islam and his eagerness to spread the message of Islam everywhere. Explicit details are shared and delved upon by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi on the early life of Abdur Rahman Ibn Awf RA, the reason behind his success and the lessons we can imbibe and emulate from his benevolent personality. AbdurRahman Ibn Awf  RA left for his heavenly abode at the age of 75 years during the Khilafah of Uthman Ibn Affan RA.

This video unravels the life and times of Az Zubayr Ibn Al Awwam RA and how he was an indispensable part of Islam in an enthralling talk by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi. Zubayr ibn Awwam father’s name was al-Awwam and his mother was Safiyyah bint Abd al-Muttalib who was the aunt of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Hence, he was also the cousin of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He had another relation where he was the blessed nephew of Khadījah RA. In another way,he was also the husband of Asma who was the daughter of Abu Bakr as-Siddique RA. his two prominent sons who find a place in the history of Islam are - Abd Allah ibn al-Zubayr and Urwah ibn Zubayr. Zubayr ibn `Awwam ibn Khuwaylid ibn Asad ibn `Abd al-`Uzza ibn Qusayy RA is credited with the nickname “The Disciple” of the Prophet ﷺ. He played magnanimous roles in the different battles prominent in Islam such as the battle of Badr, the battle of Uhud, battle of the Trench, battle of Yarmuk and so many more. He has to his valiant credentials the glory of never having missed a campaign or battle that was led by the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. He was an embodiment of honesty, trustworthiness and self-sacrifice. Az-Zubair bin al-Awwam RA was the blessed companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and was among the early people who had accepted Islam as their religion. As is well known, he also had the bliss of being amongst the Ashara Mubashara. He has the privilege of honour to unsheathe the sword in the path of Allah for the first time. A famous narration certifies this fact and has been explicitly covered by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi. One of the numerous Hadiths that have been discussed in the above talk and that which illustrate the stature of this great Sahabi is elucidated in the following narration: In the battle of Badr, the Prophet ﷺ said on seeing a yellow turban tied around the head of  Az-Zubayr Ibn Al-Awwam “Verily, the angels [also] came down from heaven [to assist the believers] in the appearance of Az-Zubayr”. We are acquainted with details on his death and how it was the most tragic events that transpired at the time. When Zubayr ibn al-Awwam left the Battle of the Camel in the initial rounds and was returning, he encountered Amr ibn Jurmuz and in a lowly level of deceit was stabbed and killed by him.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi takes on the topic of conflicting challenges faced by the modern generation and the generation of our parents or the previous generations. Being Muslims, we should adopt the approach of understanding our society around us and not just focus our energy on building our own community. Of course, it is a necessity but it should be done in a balanced way such that we lay equal emphasis on our role in the framework of the huge nation that we are a part of. Who is voicing the concerns or the troubles faced by the Muslim ummah? The past supporters of Islam did provide us with quintessential support to the best of their ability. But today,where are the influential Muslim voices? The youth of our Islam religion should step up and realise their role in the upliftment of Islam and confront their fears while reminding themselves of their large part to play as a part of the population of this nation. The flourishing of Islam is also because of our previous generation and we should be always proud of that culture and the efforts that went into the realisation of their dreams.

In this video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi unravels details about the life of Talha Ibn Ubaydullah who is one among the Ashra Mubashra.we are also provided with explanations about the concept in question -"Ashara Mubashara" or the "Ten promised Paradise."   Narrated Sa’id Ibn Zayd: Abdur Rahman Ibn Al-Akhnas said that when he was in the mosque, a man mentioned Ali r.a. So Sa’id got up and said: I bear witness that the Apostle of Allah ﷺ that I heard him say: Ten persons will go to Paradise. The Prophet ﷺ will go to Paradise, Abu Bakr will go to Paradise, Umar will go to Paradise, Uthman will go to Paradise, Ali will go to Paradise, Talhah will go to Paradise, Az-Zubayr Ibn Al-Awwam will go to Paradise, Sa’d Ibn Malik will go to Paradise, and Abdur Rahman Ibn Awf will go to Paradise. If I wish, I can mention the tenth. The People asked: Who is he. So he kept silence. They again asked: Who is he. He replied: He is Sa’id Ibn Zayd. [Abu Dawood] The 10 Companions of the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وآله وصحبه وسلم are promised Paradise: Abu Bakr As-Siddiq Umar bin Al-Khattab Al-Faruq Uthman bin Affan, Dhun-Nurayn Ali bin Abi Talib Talha bin Ubaidullah Zubair bin Al-Awwam Abdur-Rahman bin Awf Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas Sa’id ibn Zayd Abu Ubaidah Aamir bin Abdullah bin Al-Jarrah The Prophet ﷺ said about Talha:“He, who desires to see a martyr walking on the ground, let him look at Talha bin Ubaidullah.” [Mishkat, Ibn Hisham] The Messenger of Allah ﷺ once wore two coats of armor and tried to get up on a boulder, but was unable to. so Talha squatted under him, lifting the Prophet such that he could sit on the boulder. Allah was so pleased with Talha’s help and the Prophet informed Talha that Paradise was now obligatory on him. He came to be known as “Talha the Generous” and “Talha the Good” for his generosity. He is remembered for his prominent roles in the Battle of Uhud and the Battle of the Camel. Talhah Bin ‘Ubaydullāh bore a special relation with the family of the Prophet ﷺ.He had married Hamnah Bint-e-Jahsh who was the sister of Zainab Bint-e-Jahsh. Thus, Talhah Bin ‘Ubaydullāh  was also the husband of the wife’s sister of the Prophet ﷺ. Talha Bin Ubaidullah was killed during the battle of Jamal by Marwan bin Al Hakam.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges on details pertaining to the blessings of marriage and the key factors that help in its sustainability. Each spouse finds Sakeenah through the other spouse. Each completes the other. In Surah 30, Verse 21 of Surah ar-Rum, Allah tells us that he regards the creation of spouses - the husband and wife - as a sign of His greatness. Not only has Allah created these individuals, but He himself has placed love and mercy between them so that they can live a life of tranquility, peace and harmony. Both husband and wife need mutual respect and love, care and understanding. The husband has the right to attain respect from his wife in exchange for love and adoration towards the wife. We should submit to Allah and be just and balanced in all our relationships. The Prophet ﷺ was the role model for husbands on how to treat wives and not once in his life did he subject his wives to domestic abuse or violence. A Hadith by him reasserts this very fact where he says that the one who abuses his wife is not among the best Muslims.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves on the concept of sending Salat upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.  “Indeed, Allah confers blessings upon the Prophet, and His angels [ask Him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [ Allah to grant him] peace.” - Surah Al Ahzab, Verse 56. In this lecture, we can see the Shaykh touch base on the following topics: Blessings and meanings of sending Salat upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. What does it mean when Allah sends His Salat upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Meaning of Du'a e Ibrahim.  What are the occasions on which we are to send Salat on the Prophet ﷺ.  Allah Salat on the Rasulullah ﷺ has the following meanings: To mention the name of Rasulullah ﷺ to exalt his honour in front of the angels. The Mercy of Allah. Maghfirah To raise his ranks higher and higher in Jannah. No other human being on the face of the planet has been qualitatively and quantitatively praised as our Prophet ﷺ at any given instance. The one who sends one Salat on the Prophet ﷺ, Allah sends 10 Salat upon us. Whoever recites Salat on the Prophet (SAW) 10 good deeds will be rewarded to us, 10 sins will be washed away and ten ranks will be raised in Jannah. The worries and problems will be solved of the person who sends Salat on the Prophet ﷺ.  The angels will tell the Prophet ﷺ our name when we send Salat upon the Prophet ﷺ. The one who sends Salat on the Prophet ﷺ will have the path of Jannah be made easy to attain for him.

As we dive into the final video on Ali Ibn Abi Talib RA, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi packs in various Hadith and sayings of this great Khalifa of Islam and also details are shared on the death of Ali RA. Although Ali enjoyed the staunch support of his people,Alī RA authority was weakened during the last two years of his Khilafat. A number of prominent Muslims even met in Adrūh with the thought of deposing both Alī and Muʿāwiyah and appointing Abdullāh as the next Khalifa. The Khārijites had made plans for the assassination of Alī, Muʿāwiyah, and ʿAmr ibn al-ʿAṣ. This decision was met with success as Ali RA was struck in the back of the head with a poisoned sword while praying in the Masjid of Kufa. He died two days later and was buried in Al-Najaf. We are also made to understand various Hadiths with regards to Ali Ibn Abi Talib RA: Narrated by Abu Hazim: A man came to Sahl bin Sad and said, "This is so-and-so," meaning the Governor of Medina, "He is calling 'Ali bad names near the pulpit." Sahl asked, "What is he saying?" He (i.e. the man) replied, "He calls him (i.e. 'Ali) Abu Turab." Sahl laughed and said, "By Allah, none but the Prophet called him by this name and no name was dearer to 'Ali than this." So I asked Sahl to tell me more, saying, "O Abu 'Abbas! How (was this name given to 'Ali)?" Sahl said, "'Ali went to Fatima and then came out and slept in the Mosque. The Prophet asked Fatima, "Where is your cousin?" She said, "In the Mosque." The Prophet went to him and found that his (i.e. Ali's) covering sheet had slipped of his back and dust had soiled his back. The Prophet started wiping the dust off his back and said twice, "Get up! O Abu Turab (i.e. O. man with the dust)."   Narrated by Ubaida: Ali said (to the people of 'Iraq), "Judge as you used to judge, for I hate differences (and I do my best ) till the people unite as one group, or I die as my companions have died." And narrated Sad that the Prophet said to 'Ali, "Will you not be pleased from this that you are to me like Aaron was to Moses?"   Narrated by 'Uqba bin Al-Harith: I saw Abu Bakr carrying Al-Hasan and saying, "Let my father be sacrificed for you; you resemble the Prophet and not 'Ali," while 'Ali was laughing at this.

In this video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi unravels details about the Kharijite group, their interactions & tensions with Ali Ibn Abi Talib RA and the statements made by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regarding this particular group of people. The Messenger of Allah said: They kill the Muslims and spare the idolaters. If I live to see them I will kill them like the killing of (the people of ‘Aad). [Bukhari and Muslim] Ibn Taymiyyah writes: The Kharijite sect was the first to declare Muslims to be unbelievers because of their sins. They charged as unbelievers whoever disagreed with their innovations and they made lawful the spilling of blood and the taking of wealth. This is the condition of the people of innovation, that they invent some religious innovation and then they excommunicate whoever disagrees with them concerning it. Rather, the people of the Sunnah and the community follow the Book and the Sunnah and they obey Allah and His Messenger and follow the truth. They have mercy upon the creation. Source:  Majmū’ al-Fatāwá 1/278 The Khawarij revolted against the authority of Ali RA after he agreed to arbitration with Muawiyah I, to decide the succession to the Khilafat following the Battle of Siffin. The Khawarij opposed arbitration as a means to choose a new ruler on the grounds that "judgement belongs to Allah alone". They considered arbitration a means for people to make decision while the victorious was determined by Allah. A Khariji later assassinated Ali RA. More facts about them are divulged in the talk. Please do listen intently.

As we delve into the talk, Shaykh YAsir Qadhi makes us acquainted with the circumstances leading to this battle, the incidents that transpire and what was the aftermath of this battle. The Battle of Siffin took place between Ali RA, the fourth of the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and Muawiyah bin Abu Sufyan RA, the governor of Damascus, who opposed the caliphate of Ali RA. The Battle took place in Siffin- east of ar-Raqqa in the basin of Euphrates. The warring parties camped themselves at Siffin for more than 100 days alternating between negotiations due to lack of interest in fighting.Then due to failure of compliance between the armies, a war was waged for three days between the Iraqis under Ashtar's command and the Qurrā', in Ali's RA army.Ali RA boasted of an army of 80,000 men, including 70 Companions who participated in the Battle of Badr, 70 Companions who took oath at Hudaibiya, and 400 prominent Ansars and Muhajirin while Muawiyah had a fleet of 120,000 Syrians. This battle finally culminated in the legendary appearance of Muʿāwiyah’s troops with copies of the Qurān on their weapons as an indication to let God’s word decide the conflict. ʿAlī agreed to bring the matter to arbitration on the basis of the Qurʾān and delegated Abū Mūsā al-Ashʿarī as his representative, while Muʿāwiyah sent ʿAmr ibn al-ʿĀṣ. Please do watch the video to find out how the battle ended and what was the greatness in this arbitration.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi continues to cover the Caliphate of Ali Ibn Abi Talib RA and goes into the story of the "Battle of Jamal," the very first civil war in Islam, famously associated with tensions between Aisha RA and Ali RA. The Battle of the Camel or Battle of Jamal took place at Basra, Iraq between  allies to Ali RA -Ali and Harith ibn Rab'i and the allies to Aisha RA - Talha ibn Ubaydullah, Zubayr ibn al-Awwam And Marwan ibn al-Hakam. The bone of contention arose from the fact that Aisha RA opposed Ali's status as Khalifa on the basis that he had not tried to find out the culprit behind the assassination of Uthman Ibn Affan RA. The battle procures its name from the camel ridden by Aisha RA.  Ali RA blamed Aisha RA due to the aftermath of the warfare and asked her brother - Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr to take her to Basra where she stayed for a few days before heading to Medina. For more such explicit details, do watch the video.

Based on Shaykh al Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi elaborates explicitly about the ten factors that save Muslims from Jahannam or Hell Fire. These are as follows: Tawbah - If one feels guilty he needs to make Tawbah. Allah created us so that we can make Tawbah and appeal to His Mercy. The one who makes Tawbah is as if he has never committed the sin. Istighfaar - This is a verbal manifestation of the Tawbah. Allah keeps forgiving those who keep asking Him for forgiveness. Good Deeds - Good deeds expiate evil deeds. Du’a and Istighfaar of other believers. Calamities, trials, tribulations, grief and anguish - If we exhibit Sabr in the wake of trials and tribulations, we earn forgiveness in the Hereafter. Punishment of the Grave - The punishment of the grave will act as Kaffara for us and we will be saved eventually. Punishments of the Day of Judgment - For some Muslims, the suffering of the Day Of Judgment will be an expiation. Good deeds gifted to the deceased by the living The intercession of the Prophet ﷺ - Whoever gets it will go to Jannah. The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever makes the Du’a after Adhan is bound to get his attention. Allah’s Mercy on the Day of Judgment.

In this video, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi uncovers the circumstances and the situations that transpired before eventually culminating into the election of Ali Bin Abi Talib RA as the Khalifa after the death of Uthman Ibn Affan RA. In the discussion that follows, we gather information that a group of the companions of the Prophet ﷺ - Talha RA and Zubair RA, went to Ali RA and offered to swear allegiance to him. It was met with complete refusal and an offer was made instead to swear allegiance to one of them and to serve as his Wazir. Eventually, in the wake of their unified pressure and his duty toward Islam, Ali RA submitted himself to take the oath of allegiance. The people swore allegiance to him in unison.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves deeply into the concept of standing firm on the principles of Islam - primarily, equality. When the elite of the Quraysh requested for a change in the clause of Islam which was to get rid of Bilal RA, Ibn Masud RA, Suhaib Ibn Roomi RA and other non Arabs from the sitting in which the elites would be housed, they cited a possible chance of accepting of Islam by the elites like Mutim Ibn Adi. A discussion ensued in Dar Al Arqam. Should a compromise be put into place for this principle clause? What was the outcome at this gathering? Listen intently to discover the happenings there. The pomp and arrogance of the elites could not win over the heart of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the piety of the ordinary people. The Prophet ﷺ openly declared that His Lord, Allah SWT has said that he will be amongst the wrongdoers if he obliges to this clause thus, outright rejecting the elites.

Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi acquaints us with his state of mind regarding the horrific bombing incident near Masjid an Nabawi in Medina in the month of Ramadan and on the last of the odd nights. He is in a state of shock as to how someone could indulge in a demeaning act of such lowness and words fail him.He is appalled at the state of mind of the bomber who had the audacity to attempt to harm the city of Madinah which is the city of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. Madinah is the city that Allah chose for the Prophet ﷺ to do Hijra, to plant the tree of Islam, the forbearer of the Revelations of Allah and much more. The Prophet ﷺ said, "Madinah is sacred between the two mounts of Ayr and Thawr. Whoever causes any deviation or helps any deviation shall incur the curse of Allah, and the curse of the angels, and the curse of all of mankind! Not a single obligatory or nafl good deed shall be accepted of him." The Shaykh begs Allah to protect the people of Madinah and to protect the Ummah from such misdeeds and straying away from the pure religion of Islam. He asks of Allah to guide everyone to the ultimate truth of Islam and stay clear of deviation and remain steadfast in this quest of not straying ever. Aameen.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the topic of the Greatest or Grandest Name of Allah (Ism-Allah Al-Adham).   There are a few authentic Hadith which mention the Greatest Names of Allah: The Prophet ﷺ saw somebody make Dua and said "You have asked Allah with His Grand Name, this is the Name if asked using it, Allah will grant and Dua is answered."   A person made Dua and the Prophet ﷺ said "This man has invoked Allah's Grand Name, when it is used, Allah responds and when Dua is made, Allah gives" The Prophet ﷺ said: "The grand name with which when Dua is made,it is granted is found in 3 Surahs - Baqarah, Ale Imran and Taha"   The Prophet ﷺ said the Grand Names were Ar-Rahman, Ar-Raheem and Hayyul Qayyum.   It is beneficial to say all of the Names at once to ensure nothing is skipped by saying - "Al-Ahad, As-Samad, Al-Mannan, Al-Bari, Dhul Jalali Wal Ikram, Al-Hayy Al-Qayyum.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into explicit detail regarding the names Al-Fattah and Khairul-Fatihin which are one of the many Names of Allah SWT. This name occurs once in the Qur'an - Al Fattah. Fataha means opening and it also means a victory and also means judgement. The following meanings are implied from this particular Name: All doors of Allah’s Mercy are opened. Allah is the best Judge. Whoever places the trust in Allah, He will make a way out for them from ways he didn't expect. Al Fattah is used in times of difficulty and troubles. Our Tawakkul and Yaqeen can reach infinite heights when he hear and invoke this Name of Allah.

Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi delves upon the opposite and complementary pairs of the Names of Allah SWT. The Names of Allah occurs in pairs most of the time. Together, they embody the  Perfection of Allah. The following are the opposites: Al-Awwal (The Pre-Eternal), Al-Aakhir (The Last) Ad-Dhahir (The Clear/Evident), Al-Batin (The Hidden/Concealed) Al-Mubdi (The One who Begins), Al-Muweed (The One who Continues) Al-Mueez (The One who gives Honor) , Al-Mudheel (The One who Removes Honor) Al-Hayy (The One who is Perfect in Life), Al-Qayum (The One who gives Life) Al-Ghani (The One who has no need of anyone), Al-Kareem (The One who provides for all)

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses the name of Allah  that is Al Wahhab. The name occurs 3 times in the Qur'an and comes from the word Wahaba, which means to give (as gift) to somebody else something you own and without wanting anything back in return. Al-Wahhab gives and continuously gives what is His to us from His Generosity. Since Allah is Al Wahhab, He gives without asking. What happens when we actually ask Allah? Shaykh Yasir Qadhi answers. A Halal Dua is responded in 3 ways: What we ask is given to us. What we ask, Allah stalls it since it was not beneficial at the time or to save us from a disaster. Allah grants us an even better gift on Yawm Al Qiyamah. Thus, the Name of Allah Al Wahhab should be invoked to achieve the greatest and highest of everything because it will release spiritual and family blessings.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves on the Name of Allah which is Al Afuww. This means that Allah overlooks and neglects a sin committed by us as if it never took place and overlooks it as if it never happened. Al Afuww is mentioned 5 times in the Qur'an. Allah being Al Afuww necessitates our deepest gratitude and thanks to Allah. The best example of exhibition of Afuww is seen in the story of the slander of Aisha RA. Abu Bakr RA, her father had a relative by the name of Mistah bin Uthatha who was being helped by Abu Bakr RA in terms of monetary relief. But he was the prime candidate involved in this demeaning act against his daughter. When Abu Bakr RA heard of this, he was dejected and resorted to cutting off all ties with him in every way.   But Allah SWT revealed verses of Surah Nur relieving her from the accusation and in verse 22 of Surah Noor Allah revealed: ‘And let not those among you who are blessed with graces and wealth swear not to give (any sort of help) to their kinsmen, Al-Masakin (the poor), and those who left their homes for Allah’s Cause. Let them pardon and forgive. Do you not love that Allah should forgive you? And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.’

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses the Names of Allah - At-Tawwab and Qabil At-Tawb. The name At Tawwab has been mentioned 11 times in the Qur'an and it is paired the most times with Ar Raheem. Tawbah is obligatory upon us and should be adopted mandatorily. Allah  does not place a barrier on our Tawbah and hence, sincere repentance is the key to absolve us of our sins and misdeeds. What does the Name At Tawwab entail? The One who blessed us with the concept of Tawbah or coming back to Allah. It is the best blessing that we have been gifted with. The One who blesses with coming back to him. Allah accepts our Tawbah and forgives us. Allah will continually forgive us. A genuine Tawbah forgives all. Tawbah brings us back to where we should be.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses the names of Allah - Al-Khaliq, Al-Baari and Al-Musawwir which are so beautifully harmonised together. The Name Al Khaliq occurs at least 8 times in the Qur'an. What does Al Khaliq entail? Creator of living and inanimate objects Allah’s khalq does not require any time and effort. Allah’s creation wills it into being - Kun faya kun Allah creates when he wishes to create, how he wishes to create, what he wishes to create. The name Al Bari occurs once in Qur'an. What does it mean? The One who brings out the creation into reality. The One who has made the same creation, each one different from the other. The One who has created the creation such that they can heal themselves. The Name Al Musawwir means the One who gives shape to the creation.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves upon the meaning of two of the Names of Allah - Al Kareem and Al Akram. The meaning of Karam is that act of extreme generosity that invokes goodness within yourself about giving. Al Kareem is the One who gives without asking anything in return and gives without reason or gives without being asked. He gives to all and doesn’t concern Himself whether the one who is receiving is righteous or not, a believer or not.  Al Kareem indicates Generosity and Magnificence. The one who is Generous is the most Noble. Allah is Al Kareem and He loves to be asked of His generosity.  The Name of Allah - Al Akram means that Allah is the Most Generous. No one can compete with His generosity.  What are the blessings of these names of Allah for us Muslims? We appreciate the Blessings of Allah. Everything we have is from Allah. Allah is Kareem to everybody. The greatest Karam is Taqwa. Allah is Al Kareem and He loves generosity. The one who is generous is beloved by Allah and the angels.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the meaning of one of the names of Allah - Al Azeez. Al Azeez is the second most common name in terms of quantity with a staggering 92 times in the Noble Qur'an. The Name Al Azeez has the following connotations: The Powerful.  No one can harm Allah and no one can escape from His Domain of Power. The One whom you must seek protection from as nobody can protect you against Him. The One who has Honour. This name of Allah should give us as Muslims a sense of security and honour. The following are of the blessings of the Name of Allah - Al Azeez: There is no object or person that is worthy of being fearful of other than Allah. Al Azeez Al Hakeem - the One with Infinite Justice. The Power of Allah does not corrupt His Wisdom. Al Azeez Ar Raheem  Al Azeez Al Ghaffar and Al Azeez Al Ghafur Rabbul Izzah

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses the meaning of one of the Allah’s names - Al Lateef. It comes from the verb Latafa whose primary meaning is the lightness of being and presence. Allah is Al Lateef which means that He is aware of the hidden secrets and it also means Allah’s Mercy reaches us in the manner in which we may never understand. Allah’s name Al Lateef is mentioned 5 times in the Qur'an. It is always linked with Al Khabeer which means the one who is aware of everything.Allah is always going to provide us from sources which we may never comprehend.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses the meaning of one of the names of Allah which is As Sittir. This particular name of Allah comes from the verb Satara which means to cover up. And it refers to Allah as the one who covers up and obviously, Allah knows what He is covering up. Allah is As Sittir which means that He covers our sins and faults and instructs us to do the same in every circumstance unless the sin is of a huge magnitude such as murder. Abu Huraira RA said that the Prophet ﷺ said, “A servant does not cover the faults of another servant in the world but that Allah will cover his faults on the Day of Resurrection.” Abu Huraira RA said that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Everyone from my nation will be forgiven except those who sin in public. Among them is a man who commits an evil deed in the night that Allah has hidden for him, then in the morning he says: O people, I have done this sin! His Lord had hidden him during the night but in the morning he reveals what Allah has hidden.”

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges details on the name of Allah which is Al-Mu'min, that is, the One who believes and provides security and safety.  This name occurs once in the Qur'an. Al Mu'min prove the truth and Iman of the Prophets by giving them miracles. Al Mu'min solidifies our Iman. Allah has guaranteed the creation that He will never be unjust. He shall grant peace and security in this world with the supreme one being the peace of mind. He will also protect the believing creation from the fear and insecurities on the Day of Judgement. We should recite this name diligently when we feel anxiety and a trepidation of fear. The Prophetic Dua - Aamin rau 'atina.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses the name Al Jameel which translates as the One full of Beauty. We do not find this name in the Qur'an and only find it in the authentic Sunnah. Abdullah ibn Mas’ud RA reported: The Prophet ﷺ said, “No one who has the weight of a seed of arrogance in his heart will enter Paradise.” Someone said, “But a man loves to have beautiful clothes and shoes.” The Prophet said, “Verily, Allah is beautiful and He loves beauty. Arrogance means rejecting the truth and looking down on people.” What does it entail? Allah SWT is Himself the pinnacle of beauty and perfection. Allah Names and Attributes are that of beauty. Allah deals with His creations are in a manner of Jamaal or beauty. Allah SWT created His creation in a beautiful fashion.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into one of the Names of Allah -Al-Wadud. Wud is a special type of love, where you want to benefit the person you love (nurturing love). Wadda (verb) does not have a romantic connotation, while Mahabba is romantic. What is the difference between Wadda and mahabba? Listen intently to acquaint yourself with details. The Name Al-Wadud has two complementary meanings: The One who shows love. The One upon whom love is shown. The righteous creation shows love to Allah. Our Creator who has no need for His creation chooses to love the creation even though he gets no benefit from this love. Allah loves the creation even though there is no selfish reason for this love. Allah created the creation to show them His Love and Mercy. Allah’s favors are mentioned by Him as the manifestation of his love. Every single facet of our creation demonstrates this. Allah’s blessings are mentioned as a manifestation of his love. Al-Wadud is the One who is Beloved. Loving Allah is the primary element of worship. Our love to Allah is the most important manifestation of our belief in Him. Allah is the One who is the most Beloved and to show love to Allah means to obey His commandments and praise Him. When should we use the name - Al-Wadud? Need for Rahmah. When we need some blessing from Allah,we need Allah’s Rahma. Need for forgiveness. When we need to be forgiven we ask Allah - Ya Wadud, Ya Gafur.  How do we increase the love of Allah in our hearts? Studying the Names of Allah and His Attributes. Love the Prophet ﷺ. Love of Good deeds: Reading Quran, charity, Dhikr, sponsoring orphans, etc.  By making Dua to Allah.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the meaning of the name of Allah - As-Salam which occurs once in the Qur'an. As-Salam is the concept of Allah SWT being perfect and devoid of any imperfection, grants the most perfect peace and is the one who greets those who believe in Him with the greeting of Salam.    Prophet ﷺ made his first aim in Madina to "spread Salam."  Allah implores us to tread on the path of Jannah and in order for us to be successful in this quest, we should submit ourselves to Islam and spreading it everywhere. Hence, summarising it beautifully, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi tells us that our ultimate goal should be to spread Salam, and we remain on the path of Salam to reach Dar-ul Salam, where As-Salam will greet us with Salam.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses the Orlando shooting and how Muslims should react and protect themselves from the condemnation and take immense measures to ensure their safety. The religion of Islam prohibits killing of innocents and does not encourage this evil and in the Qur'an, Allah says: "Whoever kills an innocent soul it is as if he has killed all of mankind". Our Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever kills a non-Muslim with whom there is a treaty, that person will not smell the scent of paradise.” This atrocity should not be encountered with unnecessary explanations and apologies as we were not a part of it to begin with. Islam has a very thorough moral and ethical foundation and hence, we cannot be made to be a part of this nuisance. We as Muslims need to exercise extra precaution and care when it comes to these matters and should take steps to overcome these untoward happenings in our lives. Most importantly, we should counter evil with sheer goodness and kindness and this will go a long way in curbing such horrendous acts of terror and grief.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the Names of Allah related to Maghfirah. Ghafara means to cover or conceal something, or to overlook what someone has done to you and over 300 verses mention Maghfira in the Holy Qur'an.   There are atleast 7 names derived from Maghfirah -  Al-Ghafur, Al-Ghaafir, Al-Ghaffar, Wasi’al Maghfirah, Ahlal Maghfirah, Dhul Maghfirah and Khairul Ghaafireen. What is the difference between Ghaafir, Ghafur and Ghaffar? Ghafir - the One who Forgives.  Al-Ghafur - Ghafur is the One who has the Power to Forgive no matter how large the sin. Al-Ghaffar - for quantity and frequency, He continuously does Maghfirah. How does one want to strive to attain Allah's Maghfirah?  By asking for Maghfirah continuously.   We learn to forgive others, who have done us wrong. By forgiving others, Allah will forgive us.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into the names of Allah that relate to Rahma which is used in almost 500 verses of the Noble Qur'an and the Name of Allah, Ar-Rahman occurs 57 times. Some differences between Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem are as follows: Ar-Rahman (Mercy) is for all of His creation, while Ar-Raheem (mercy) is only for the Muslims.  Ar-Rahman's mercy is comprehensive, while Ar-Raheem’s Mercy reaches only those whom He wants to reach.  Ar-Rahman is in this world, while Ar-Raheem is in the Hereafter.   Ar-Rahman describes the nature of Allah, Ar-Raheem describes His actions.  Ar-Raheem occurs 114 times in the Qur'an. The two most common combinations are Al-Ghafur Ar-Raheem and Al-Azeez Ar-Raheem. Al-Azeez Ar-Raheem means the One who has Power and Mercy. Al-Ghafur Ar-Raheem means  the One who forgives because He has Mercy.   What should be the effect of the 5 names derived from Rahma on our hearts?  Increase in our hearts the love of Allah.   Our hope in Allah's Mercy should be infinite. We need to have good thoughts of Allah.  To be shy of Allah's Mercy. How can we be disobedient to someone who gives us so much?  We should be merciful to others.  To use them in Du'a such as "Ya Rahman, Ya Raheem" etc.  How do we attain the Rahma of Allah?  The ones who show mercy, Ar Rahman will have mercy on them. Coming to the Masjid, praying and listening to Islamic knowledge.  Obey Allah and His Messenger SAW.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi attempts to extract the right meanings of the names of Allah - Ar-Rahman, Ar-Raheem, Khayrar-Rahimeen, Arhamur-Rahimeen and Dhur-Rahma. Ar-Rahman and Ar Raheem are those name of Allah that resonate with a profound status,both linked, and are the only two names that are the first verses in the Surahs in the Qur'an. The Prophet ﷺ says, 'The most beloved names to Allah are Abdullah and Abd-ArRahman.’   Ar-Rahman is mentioned 57 times in the Qur'an. When Allah mentions the largest creation, His Throne (Arsh), He uses Ar-Rahman 7 times. How do Ar Rahman and Ar Raheem differ from one another? Shaykh Yasir Qadhi answers. The Prophet ﷺ said, "When Allah created the creation, He divided his mercy into 100 parts.  1 has been revealed to this world and because of it people are merciful to each other. He has saved 99 parts of His Mercy and it will be used on the Day of Judgment."

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi acquaints us with the unique characteristics of Allah's names and how we should comprehend these divine names. Among the most common names of Allah is Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem, Arhamar Rahimeen, KhairUr-Rahimeen and Dhur-Rahma. Some unique characteristics of Allah’s names are synonymous with the following: Allah SWT has 99 names. How so? Allah’s names are always extracted from the Qur'an and Sunnah. Allah's names are eternal. Allah’s names always commence with a capital letter such as Ar Raheem, Al-Malik, Al-Quddus. Allah's names must exude truthfulness and valid meaning. Allah's names appear in pairs more often than not such as Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem, Al-Hayy Al-Qayyum.

Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi divulges immense details on the most common and primary name of our Creator, "Allah” which is mentioned approximately 3500 times in the Qur'an. The name Allah comes from "Alaha," which means to turn to for protection and help, which every single creation in the heavens and earth do. However, the preferred meaning has the name coming from "Aliha-Ya'lahu," which means "to worship." So, Allah means the one who "is worshipped" and "deserves to be worshipped".  What are the Characteristics of the Name Allah? This name encompasses all the other names of Allah, because the one who "is" and "deserves" to be worshipped must have all the other qualities (i.e, other names of Allah). All four primary Adhkar (SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, LailahaIllallah and AllahuAkbar) also revolve around this name. The name is very easy on the tongue and has a special "Tafkheem" (heaviness) in pronunciation. Over 33 verses begin with the name Allah in the Noble Qur'an.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses in this beautiful lecture about the Names and Attributes of Allah and what importance it should be of in our lives in the way of perfection of our Deen. It is binding upon every Muslim to study and memorize the Names and Attributes of Allah. The knowledge of the same is the most sacred type of knowledge one can attempt to imbibe.  Allah reminds us in the Qur'an that "To Allah belong the most magnificent, perfect and beautiful names (Al-Asma Ul-Husna) so make Du'a with them." Knowledge of Allah is the central tenet of our belief and worship of Allah and His religion.nothing increase our Iman as the knowledge of Allah and His Names and Attributes. Allah says in the Qur'an in Surah Al-A’raf, 7:180 - ‘And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.’

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi acquaints us with the six major battles that were won by Muslims during the month of Ramadan and the lessons we comprehend from these historical battles. Battle of Badr - 17 Ramadan, 2 H Conquest of Makkah - 23 Ramadan,8H Battle of Andalus - 28 Ramadan, 93 H Battle under Muhammed Ibn Qasim in Sindh -94 H Battle of Hattin - 583 H Battle of Ain Jaloot -25 Ramadan, 658 H Listen intently to reiterate the comprehensive lessons that must be imbibed and inculcated amongst the Muslim Ummah.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi continues to unravel details about Ali Ibn Abi Talib RA, incidents during the lifetime of Abu Bakr RA, including the giving of bai’ah to Abu Bakr RA, and the early seeds of Shi'ism. The separation of the two groups - Sunni and Shias started after the death of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The majority believed that his rightful successor was Abu Bakr RA, but a small group believed that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ successor should be Ali ibn Abi Talib RA. Ali RA had no ill will towards Abu Bakr RA and this statement is the crux of the talk in the video above. Shaykh Yasir Qadhi explicitly explains the circumstances for this situation to arise and also how this was actually nothing short of an issue blown out of proportion when in reality, matters were resolved amicably and without much ado.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi sheds light on an academic perspective to the scholars and activists present encouraging them to overcome the Salafi-Ashari divide of intra-Sunni Islam. In a discussion that delves on historical and modern aspects, the Shaykh contemplates on these strands of Sunnism dating back to the 3rd Islamic century, during the time of Imam Ahmad b. Hanbal and his contemporary Imam al-Muhasibi. In the modern era, the Shaykh argues the pros and cons of their unity and disparity. All in all, this essential talk focuses on brotherhood and unity amongst groups that have been historically agitated since time immemorial.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi continues to share explicit details on the blessings and life of Ali Ibn Abi Talib RA  in particular incidents that transpired in the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. His virtues and good qualities are to keep a tab upon, to such an extent that some of our scholars compiled books focusing only on them. The Prophet ﷺ said: “You are of me and I am of you.” [Narrated by al-Bukhaari, no. 2699] Al-Haafiz Ibn Hajar (may Allah have mercy on him) said: "That is, in lineage, relationship by marriage, in seniority (in Islam), in love and in other ways." Also, we are provided with a detailed elucidation on prominent incidents relating to or having Ali RA in the picture such as battle of Khyber, slander of Aisha RA and many more incidents. Please do watch the video to be enlightened about this great Caliph .

In this enlightening talk, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi elucidates on the lineage of Ali Ibn Abi Talib RA -  the fourth and last of the Khulafā-i-Rāshidūn and also delves into the period of early Islam. Ali Ibn Abi Talib Ibn Abd al Muttalib Ibn Hashim Ibn Abd Manaf was born in the Sacred House (i.e. the Kaaba) in Mecca. Ali belonged to the clan of Banu Hashim, the most distinguished clan in all Arabia; and in Banu Hashim, he belonged to the most distinguished family – the family of Abdul Muttalib; his father was Abu Talib.  His mother was Fatima, daughter of Asad Ibn Hashim Ibn Abd Manaf RA. She was like a mother to the Prophet ﷺ and his family, and he (the Prophet ﷺ) was brought up under her care. Ali RA had three brothers - Ja'far ibn Abī Tālib,Aqeel ibn Abi Talib and Talib ibn Abi Talib. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, gave his only daughter, Fatima Zahra, in marriage to Ali. Allah blessed this marriage with children who were Allah's most devout servants. Ali deserved the nicknames that adorned his life and some among them are - Al-Amīr al-Mu'minīn (The Commander of the Faithful), Abu Turab (Father of Dust/Soil) and Asadullāh (Lion of God). Ali is revered for his courage, knowledge, belief, honesty to Islam, deep loyalty to Muhammad ﷺ and generosity in forgiving his defeated enemies.He was an embodiment of magnanimous traits such as that of a poet, a soldier, and a saint. This most sacred lineage became the symbols of patience, piety, justice and all good attributes and qualities. For more such amazing facts, please do listen to the talk above.

In this video, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi touches base on the innumerable hadith that have reference to Uthman RA , have been directed at him or have been told by himself in his lifetime. Aisha (RA) reported that the Prophet ﷺ said (to Uthman RA), “O Uthman perhaps Allah may clothe you with a shirt. So, if people try to take it away from you, do not remove it for them.” [Musnad Ahmad] Jabir RA reported that funeral of a man was brought before the Prophet ﷺ that he may lead the funeral salah. But he did not pray over it. Someone said: "O Messenger of Allah, we have never seen you neglect the salah over anyone before this". He said: "He bore hatred for Uthman, so Allah is angry with him.” [Sunnah Tirmidhi: 3729] Ibn Umar (RA) reported that Allah’s Messenger ﷺ mentioned a fitnah (trial), He said, "This innocent one will be killed in that, referring to Uthman bin Affan RA." [Sunan Tirmidhi: 3728] May Allah have mercy on Uthman RA. We shall be forever grateful to him for being steadfast and keeping the door of fitna closed and secured for however long he could. May Allah grant Jannah to his wife, his servants, Hasan RA and the unnamed Sahaba and citizens of Medina who defended him till the last day. Ameen.

In this video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi steps into the final league of the assassination of Uthman Ibn 'Affan RA. We are transported into that period when there is an altercation of sorts between Uthman RA and the rebels and how Uthman ceaselessly reminds them about the various deeds accomplished successfully by him and also how the Prophet ﷺ himself has given him his allegiance. Attempts were made by Ali Ibn Talib RA, Abdullah Ibn Salam, Abu Hurayra, Ibn Umar, Hassan ibn Ali and Marwan Ibn Al Hakam RA to avert a disaster and in the best interest of the Muslim Ummah. But nothing seemed to work and all attempts at reconciliation reached a dead end. The final part of the video divulges details on the eventual death of Uthman Ibn Affan RA and numerous facts are elucidated . Some of these that would be beneficial to share are as follows: The night before his death, Uthman RA saw the Prophet ﷺ, Abu Bakr RA and Umar RA in a dream, where the Prophet ﷺ said "break your fast with us". So Uthman RA fasted that day and told his wife Nailah that today he would meet the Prophet ﷺ. On Friday 12th of Dhul Hijjah, 35 AH, Uthman RA insisted all the Sahabah to leave the house. He opened up his door and began to recite the Qur’an which led to people barging into his room. They indulged in holding and pulling his beard and eventually striking him with a stick.  One among them struck Uthman RA with a sword, which caused his hand to be cut off and blood to spill onto the verse of the Quran “Fasayakfi Kahumullah” (And Allah will take care of them for you). Uthman  RA said to them “Woe to you, that was the first hand that wrote down the Qur’an down”. The rebels continued until Uthman RA was struck on the neck and that blow eventually led to his demise. Uthman RA was buried in the Baqi’. His death sparked the formation of two separate groups of people - the Khawarij and Shi’a.

In this video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi uncovers more details on the assassination of Uthman Ibn 'Affan RA. in this talk, details are shared on the treachery that was meted out against the Khalifah by groups that arrived from Egypt, Basra and Kufa that was attempted to set into action a resignation. Various conditions were set forth by these people and Uthman RA sent Ali RA to negotiate and bring these to the fore. Shaykh Yasir elaborates on these. Three positions are discussed in this talk regarding the letter that was sent by Uthman RA more of which can be learnt from the video above. In the remaining part of the video, Shaykh Yasir elaborates on the events that transpired between the rebels hoisted outside Uthman RA home and himself and what was the result of this.

In this video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi delves about the assassination of Uthman Ibn 'Affan RA and also shares with us the numerous complaints that were made against the third Caliph. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ had made predictions pertaining to the trials between the Sahabas and numerous hadith support these statements as have been shared with us by the Shaykh. A significant one among these is a statement made by Hudhaifa RA  who says - "The start of the trials is the murder of Uthman, and the end of it is when the Dajjal comes" Next, Shaykh Yasir analyses the imploring conditions that led to the assassination of Uthman IBn Affan RA and enlists the magnanimously overblown and convoluted complaints registered against the Khalifa. Prominent amongst these are - burning of the Mushafs, lack of participation in Battle of Badr, fleeing the battle of Uhud, preventing people of Madinah from using public land for pasture, performing 4 rak'ahs instead of 2 at Mina during Hajj and many more. Each complaint brings to the fore the reasons behind these doings which is explicitly dealt with by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi.

In this  enlightening video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi attempts a detailed discussion on the  assassination of Uthman Ibn 'Affan RA while also encompassing important facts relating Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari. To summarise the above talk, we gather information on Abu Dharr Al Ghifari and the circumstances that led him and his entire tribe to accept Islam. We understand about his contribution in the Battle of Tabuk. Abu Dharr is considered to be among the four pillars for Twelve Shia's. Abu Dharr was a man that led a life of simplicity , truthfulness and completely abided by what Allah had ordered upon us and had told us to beware of in Surah Taubah of the Noble Qur'an. Similar such anecdotes and incidents are shared by the Shaykh on Abu Dharr which are really worth listening to.We are also explicitly made aware of Abu Dharr’s death. Some misconceptions regarding the treatment of Uthman Ibn Affan RA towards Abu Dharr are explicitly elaborated and one should also make himself aware of the same in order to avoid greater harm.

In this video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi enlists and explicitly explains the  accomplishments of Uthman Ibn 'Affan RA. Some that deserve a fair mention amongst many are the discussions on the political conquests of Uthman RA (Sassanian empire, Azerbaijan, Turks, Russian Republic). Many more can be heard in the above video. Perhaps, the potentially significant accomplishment has to be the uniting of the entire Muslim Ummah via a single Mushaf (compilation and preservation of the Noble Qur'an) which is used till date by Muslims the world over. He maintained the "ahruf" [wording] and dialect of the tribe of Quraysh in this Mushaf.