Yasir Qadhi
Yasir Qadhi was born in Houston, Texas and completed his primary and secondary education in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He graduated with a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston, after which he was accepted as a student at the Islamic University of Madinah.
After completing a diploma in Arabic, he graduated with a B.A. from the College of Hadith and Islamic Sciences.
Thereafter, he completed a M.A. in Islamic Theology from the College of Dawah, after which he returned to America and completed his doctorate, in Religious Studies, from Yale University. Currently he is teaching at Rhodes College, in Memphis, TN.
Latest episodes
May 21, 2024 • 23min
Secrets to A Righteous Family
Exploring the lessons of trust, forgiveness, and love in family relationships through the stories of Yusuf and Yaqub. Emphasizing the importance of equal treatment, avoiding favoritism, and nurturing emotional connections to strengthen family bonds. Highlighting the significance of parental guidance, forgiveness, modeling virtue, and faith to instill piety and righteousness in children.
May 21, 2024 • 10min
Is It Mandatory To Re-Establish A Caliphate
The podcast discusses the need to establish an E-MAM to prevent social chaos, the evolving interpretations of a hadith predicting leadership changes in the Muslim world, the importance of critiquing hadith authenticity and the balance between eschatological studies and common sense verification.
May 21, 2024 • 20min
Authenticity Of The Hadith Of Righteous Leadership
Exploring the authentication of a hadith on righteous leadership and interpreting eschatological reports in Islamic political science. Discussing the concept of Imamah and Caliphate in the ummah, historical events, and the shift towards Sharia. Examining the idea of multiple Imams in Islamic leadership and the evolving views within the Muslim scholarly community.
May 20, 2024 • 2h 24min
Islamic Politics and the Caliphate
Exploring the concept of a singular global political leadership in Islam, evolution of interpretation in Islamic leadership prophecies, theoretical foundations of a singular political entity for Muslims, navigating power struggles and historical realities in Islamic politics, exploring bold and unrealistic ideas in Islamic politics and caliphate proposals
May 16, 2024 • 14min
Fiery Speech at the MIT Encampment
Learn about the importance of supporting Muslim Central through donations to sustain operations. Discover the details of the partnership sponsorship with Muslim Central and the benefits it offers.
May 14, 2024 • 27min
The Incredible Saga of Salman Al Farsi - From Slave to Believer
Explore the incredible journey of Salman Al Farsi, from slave to believer in Islam. Learn about his conversion from Zoroastrianism, encounter with Nestorian Christian, and recognition of Prophet Muhammad. Follow his path to freedom through palm trees and his transformation into a key leader in battles and governance.
May 13, 2024 • 28min
The Story Of Salman Al-Farsi
The podcast explores the fascinating journey of Salman Al-Farsi, from his Zoroastrian background to his conversion to Islam. It delves into his encounters with corrupt priests, his unwavering faith, and his transformation from a slave to a governor under the guidance of Prophet Muhammad.
May 12, 2024 • 27min
The Responsibilities of American Muslims In Light of The Gaza Genocide
Discussions on the responsibilities of American Muslims in light of recent tragedies, emphasizing perseverance, activism, and ethical dilemmas. Exploring the impact of intention in taxes and foreign policy, advocating for activism and education to influence global perspectives.
May 11, 2024 • 36min
How Prophet Muhammad Dealt With Adversity
The podcast delves into Prophet Muhammad's resilience amidst adversities, emphasizing the intertwined relationship between faith and challenges. It also discusses navigating opposition to foreign policies with wisdom and treaty adherence, encouraging activism for noble causes. The importance of following the Prophets' example for victory and perseverance in the face of adversity is highlighted, along with the challenges faced by American Muslims in upholding Islamic principles in the United States.
May 9, 2024 • 30min
Our Voices Will Not Be Silenced - Palestine Sit In at Ohio State University
The podcast discusses organizing protests to support Palestinians, exploring the US's role in the conflict, defending free speech, and advocating for justice. It emphasizes the importance of standing against oppression and educating oneself on the Palestinian struggle.
