Yasir Qadhi

From Darkness To Light The End Of JaHiliyyah

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Nov 8, 2025
Exploring the contrast between Islam and jahiliyyah, the discussion highlights Ja'far's impactful speech to an Abyssinian king. Yasir defines jahiliyyah as deep ignorance, stressing its dangers and manifestations across belief, law, morality, and identity. He warns against tribalism and racism as traits of jahiliyyah and discusses the necessity of understanding these concepts to avoid their return. The importance of personal vigilance in eradicating jahiliyyah at home is emphasized, along with gratitude for the Prophet's guidance in overcoming ignorance.
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Jahiliyyah Defined As Self-Deluding Ignorance

  • Jahiliyyah is a deep ignorance that makes people believe falsehood is truth.
  • Islam arrived to abolish that era and reveal correct knowledge about God and purpose.
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Wrong Beliefs About God Are Jahiliyyah

  • One Quranic category of jahiliyyah is wrong assumptions about Allah and destiny.
  • Only revelation corrects beliefs about who created us and our purpose.
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Injustice And Elite Privilege As Jahiliyyah

  • A second Quranic jahiliyyah is unjust legal systems favoring the powerful.
  • The sharia aims to restore impartial justice and protect the weak from exploitation.
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