Yasir Qadhi Loving Husayn - ra and Hating Yazid- A Sunni Perspective
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Jul 6, 2025 Delve into the significance of Al-Husayn's martyrdom and the divisive legacy of Yazid ibn Muawiyah. Explore the complexities of commemorating Ashura and the reactions it elicits within the Muslim community. Discover a personal narrative that emphasizes respectful dialogue about prominent Islamic figures. Finally, navigate the intricate relationships of love and hate through a Sunni perspective, revealing the emotional complexities tied to Husayn and Yazid that continue to resonate today.
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Complex Sunni Views on Cursing Yazid
- Yazid ibn Muawiyah is historically complicit in the murder of Al-Husayn and is not a virtuous figure.
- Sunni scholars often refrain from cursing him, not out of love, but as a principle of restraint.
Father's Medina Story of Insults
- Yasir Qadhi shares his father's story witnessing historical insults on Sahabah graves in Medina.
- The response to insults by counter-insulting Ali caused harm and loss in their view.
Reasons Behind Not Cursing Yazid
- Some Sunni scholars like Imam Ahmed refrain from cursing Yazid to avoid cursing anyone.
- Others view it as a safety principle to avoid presumptions about repentance and the hereafter.
