29 - The Second Part of the Shahada - Part 3 - Fundamentals of Faith - Yasir Qadhi

In this episode Ustadh Yasir Qadhi discusses two factor that contradict and go against our testimony of "محمد رسول الله Muhammadu Rasulullah".

1st: To trivialize the Sunnah and belittle it.
2nd. To add more to the Sunnah, even if it's with good intentions.

"...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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[angelsDOexist4eva]

i have been following these series and i am just wondering if this is the last video or is there part 30 as well? cos i cant find anything continuing  from this one

[khalifahklothing]

@angelsDOexist4eva This is the last episode. For more beneficial lectures, check out the playlists, I recommend 'Towards Understanding Surah Yusuf"

[HOTHSOT]

Jazak Allah Khair brother Yasir Qadhi. I love you for the sake of Allah

[irfand4]

Thank you for sharing  these very enlightening lectures. Jazak Allah Khairun to Shaykh Yasser Qadhi.

[MuayThaiSu]

Thanks for sharing, Jakazallah khair

[fromdtothelight]

[2:136] Say, "We believe in GOD, and in what was sent down to us, and in what was sent down to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Patriarchs; and in what was given to Moses and Jesus, and all the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction among any of them. To Him alone we are MUSLIMS."

[2:140] Do you say that Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Patriarchs were Jewish or Christian? Say, "Do you know better than GOD?

[zamanr1]

jazakallah for uploading I have watched the whole series and benefited a lot mashAllah

[StrainSop]

I have watched other videos of Yasir Qadhi and I really like how he speaks. he makes learning about Islam very easy even if one does not have all the resources handy like he has. He makes you want to hear more. :-)