18 - The Prophets Protection of Tawheed - Fundamentals of Faith - Yasir Qadhi

In this episode, Ustadh Yasir Qadhi proves and demonstrates the extreme and meticulous care with which the Prophet (pbuh) protected the various aspects of tawheed. Just as alcohol and adultery were made haram, so too were all the roads leading to them. When this is the case for major sins, then it must be even more so for the sin of shirk.

"...Knowledge is the discerning proof of what is right and what is wrong, and it is the positive force that will help you surmount the trials of comfort, as well as those of hardships. Knowledge is your most powerful sword against your enemy, and finally, it is your most dignifying raiment in the company of your close companions."
-- Mu'aadh ibn Jabal, radi' Allaahu 'anhu

Before a student of knowledge masters the complexities of Arabic grammar, the intricacies of fiqh, or the details of hadeeth criticism, he or she must have firm knowledge and belief in the fundamentals of our deen. Our 'aqeedah is the pillar by which our deen stands firm, the fertile land from which all of our actions blossom, and it is the foundation from which all other Islamic sciences grow.

'Aqeedah is linguistically derived from the term 'aqadah' - a verb which means "to hold fast to" or "to establish". According to our scholars, 'aqeedah is the firm creed and beliefs that one's heart is fixed upon without any wavering or doubt. Are we certain about these beliefs to which our hearts should be tied? How well do we know the fundamental tenets of Islam, relating to our eman in Allah (swt), in the prophets, the books, the angels, the Last day and Qadr [fate]?

Imam Abu Haneefah, rahimahullah, called his work on 'aqeedah "al-Fiqh al-Akbar" (The Greater Understanding), while he referred to shari'ah as simply, "the understanding of science". This series of lectures is an opportunity to grasp this 'greater understanding', to grant us deeper awareness and knowledge about the crucial beliefs that form the skeleton of Islam, and to tie our hearts to these truths.

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.

His published works include Riya'a: The Hidden Shirk, Du'aa: The Weapon of the Believer, and An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur'an.

Yasir Qadhi is currently pursuing his doctorate, in Religious Studies, at Yale University in New Haven, CT.

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[Sunni4lyf]

ooooh the recitation at the begininng was so beautiful! i wish i knew arabic!!! u should do a quran tape i wanna hear u on all the surahs ur voice makes it fair and clear to hear to memorize!!!!! ishallah inshallah inshallah ameeeeeeeen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!

[alio122000]

Very nice!

[umair290]

which surah is recited at start? jazakAllah khair

[salmaarafaa]

masha Allah, its nice when the shaik's look's like shaik...with the sunnah

May Allah swt bls you ameen ya rab

[SmileyMiss2k9]

does this mean im not allowed to draw animals and people for my art gcse?

[vallr5]

the reciter name is sheikh abdul rehman dimashqiah even i love the way he recites

[vallr5]

the reciter name is sheikh abdul rehman dimashqiah even i love the way he recites

[MuayThaiSu]

Selam Aleykum, is it wrong to stand up when a Imam enters te room, and we as teens stand up and wait till he sits and then we sit?

Thanks in advance bros and sisters

[Muminah92]

anyone know the reciter of quran at the beginning??

[Yumn4]

1 love may allah grant u jannah Yasir Qadhi for your good work

[1GangRelated]

Alhamdulillah

Jazak Allah

Another very educating episode.

Thank you for highlighting some important topics brother.

Salaam aleikum

[aamir803]

brother khalifahklothing u are doing great work for islam,keep it up,allah will reward u.