AQIDA | Yasir Qadhi, Asrar Rashid, Shadee Elmasry | NBF 267

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Video Chapters:
00:00 | Coming Up
01:47 | Introduction of Guests
03:15 | Applied Aqeedah (Islamic Creed) for Everyday Muslims
06:35 | Core Aspects of Theology from the Quran
09:36 | Importance of Basic Tenets in Daily Life
11:09 | Intellectual Non-Scholars and Exposure to Knowledge
12:28 | Theological Responses to Modern Challenges
12:57 | Re-evaluating Religious Discourse
16:10 | The Need for a New Discourse
16:52 | Application of Classical Theology to Modern Issues
21:05 | The Importance of Rebutting Doubts
21:53 | Methodology for Addressing Modern Challenges
23:00 | Differences and Similarities in Theological Approaches
24:41 | Underlying Presumptions of Movements
26:04 | Contemporary Issues as Unifying Forces
27:01 | Fundamental Principles for Refuting Challenges
27:20 | Underlying Paradigms and Their Importance
29:44 | Importance of Judgments of the Mind
31:37 | Role of Spiritual Experience in Knowledge
33:02 | Sources of Knowledge
35:02 | Foundational Knowledge for Protection
35:27 | Spiritual Experience as a Form of Knowledge
36:40 | The Role of Love in Safeguarding Faith
38:01 | Addressing Different Audiences
39:13 | The Strength of Islamic Faith
40:10 | Addressing Intellectual Challenges
41:37 | The Danger of Sectarianism
44:09 | Relevance of Classical Debates
44:55 | The Manner of Debates
47:55 | Political Unity Against External Challenges
49:15 | Positive Shifts in Inter-Sect Relations
50:05 | Avoiding Divisive Topics in Public Discourse
52:10 | Methodology in Addressing Differences
54:05 | Defining Boundaries of Unity
54:57 | Reconciliation with Salafis Through Traditional Texts
58:03 | Differences with Shia Theology
59:18 | Unity: Identitarian vs. Theological
1:00:15 | Circles of Cooperation
1:04:04 | Defining Boundaries of Belief
1:05:47 | Policy of Toleration vs. Acceptance
1:07:12 | Defining What is Known in Religion
1:08:24 | The Importance of Following the Prophet
1:09:36 | Theological Differences and Prayer Leadership
1:10:22 | Criteria for Rejecting Tenets of Faith
1:11:34 | Understanding Tenets of Faith
1:12:58 | The Unifying Nature of the Creed
1:14:31 | Practical Implications of Theological Differences
1:16:14 | Circles of Cooperation in Practical Life
1:18:02 | Balancing Religious Principles with Social Interactions
1:20:43 | The Role of Islamic Schools and Mass Classes
1:22:00 | Challenges in Islamic Education
1:22:23 | Adjusting Religious Discourse for Audience Size
1:23:30 | Teaching Tolerance and Intelligence
1:24:38 | Circles of Engagement Model
1:26:05 | Practical Implications of Theological Differences in Daily Life
1:27:36 | Emphasizing Broad Traditions in Islamic Teaching
1:29:58 | Differences in Islamic Scenes: America vs. Britain
1:31:01 | Clarifying the Nature of Islamic Seminaries
1:32:49 | Closing Remarks
About:
Dr. Shadee Elmasry was born and raised in New Jersey. He began studying the traditional sciences rigorously at age eighteen. He studied in Yemen, Mecca and Madina, London and Cairo under several veteran ulama. He studied Arabic Maliki fiqh, usul, aqida and suluk. Among his teachers are Mahmoud Shabieb, Rami Nsour, Salek bin Sidna, Muhammad al-Jindi, Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki, Habib Umar bin Hafiz, and Hafiz Ghulam Yasin.
In addition to traditional learning, Dr. Elmasry has received a masters and PhD in religious studies, completing his master's thesis at The George Washington University and his PhD at The University of London, SOAS on Da’wa in the Works of Imam Abd Allah bin Alawi al-Haddad.
Dr. Elmasry went on to teach at several universities including Yale, The University of London SOAS, Trinity College, Hartford Seminary and Manhattanville College. Currently, he has found his way back home as Scholar in Residence and Director of Education at the New Brunswick Islamic Center in New Jersey. He is also the founder and head of Safina Society-an institution dedicated to disseminating Ahl al-Sunna & Jama knowledge live and online.
- Where to find Dr-Shadee & Safina Society -
Instagram: / safinasociety
Tiktok: / drshadee
Facebook: / safinasociety
Twitter: / drshadeeelmasry

[@AliImran-kl8qy]

Subhanallah just finished watching this! Wallah il this has really made me happy. From someone who’s been exposed to all the sectarian debates in Islam the fact that someone like Sh Yasir qadhi and sh Asrar Rashid came together really has made my day. Hope the ummah can unite like this one day inshallah

[@IM-kw5sh]

Thoughts?

[@HanefijskiMezheb]

Shaykh Asrar Rashid is one of the greatest islamic scholars today. May Allah grant him the best of dunya and akhira.

[@khoyrulislam]

Watch his debate vs Abdur Rahman Hassan and you might change your mind

[@waqstar7067]

​@@khoyrulislamwhat u thinking

[@mannyh6277]

​@@khoyrulislamwhere so called Abdur Rahman showed his ignorance and made age old stupid wahabi arguments?

[@AU-ic7ur]

@@khoyrulislam The debate Sheikh Asrar won? Lol

[@A1K300]

​@@AU-ic7urare u OK? He shifted the burden of proof the whole debate and brought his evidence at the last minute. Even still he was refuted. On what planet did he 'win'?

[@amatullah313]

SubhanAllah.. a treat to listen to Sheikh Asrar.. a gem of Ahlu Sunnah!

[@al_worshiper6086]

A pleasure to listen to both, Yasir Qadhi and Asrar Rashid, Allah bless them.

[@muhammadwaseemmujeebi1362]

Listen syed shah turab ul haq sahab (urdu)

[@WaleeeD06]

Ahlu sunnah what? Ahlu sunnah arent ashari, sahabah and salaf weren't ashairah.

[@mohamedcoulibaly509]

Dr Shadee Elamsry was on point as a host, asking relevant questions and sprinkling his own commentaries in-between. Sheikh Asrar Rashid didn't beat around the bush and addressed topics as they were presented to him; he has that "no nonsense attitude approach." Overall, this is a good episode to build upon. Future guests should not be let off easily. You are our Ulemas. We’re looking to you for guidance - we need you sharing knowledge and advices more than ever.

[@majidmirza6276]

Ulama is the plural

[@koshinaden263]

Yasir qadhi was great as well....

[@AmirKhan_KnowTech]

I love the attitude of Shykh Asrar. He talks to the point. He keeps classical texts and scholars central in his diacussion swhile dealing with modern issues. Our aslaaf has written everything the only way ahead is to transfer it to the common people by translation of their works or quoting them in speaches and modern books. Jazak Allah

[@heyhey6821]

Asalaaf.

[@johnedger5863]

Not exactly The salaf didn’t have to face compulsory Riba Banking and insurance There is a reason they are the best of Muslims They were protected by Allah

[@MN-br5nb]

But why is on KZbin calling other scholars ignoramus? Is that the Muslim way? No it isn’t. Only loons do that. He wants street cred so he’s trying to tear other ppl down.

[@Abd-al-Qadr]

​@@johnedger5863 we never had to face it either. The Ottomans never took any loans from them. It was the families of "leaders" in the Arabian peninsula who accepted the western propositions regarding oil and how to engage in international commerce.

[@squidguard1]

@@Abd-al-Qadralways blaming wahabis for everything right? Riba has always existed and it was the mufti Egypt who opened riba loans and banks in 1900

[@mohamedsaleh5790]

TIMESTAMPS 3:13 - How do you view day to day aqida for everyday Muslim (applied Aqida) - Asrar rashid 6:32 - Yasir Qadi response to same question 11:51 - How does the average educated Muslim respond to common theological questions - Yasir Qadi 16:40 - Asrar Rashid response to the same question. 22:33 - What is the best methodology to use to respond to atheist today - Yasir Qadi 26:17 - The fundamental principles by which everyday people handle attacks on our theology - Yasir Qadi 29:41 - Asrar response 35:27 - discussion on Ma'rifa (Being Acquainted with Allah) - Asrar Rashid 38:22 - what is the number 1 issue that is affecting the educated laity today - Yasir Qadi 44:15 - Asrar Rashid response adding his thoughts on modern disagreements and conducts. 50:03 - Yasir Qadi quickly also adds his thoughts on modern disagreements. 52:24 - Asrar Rashid on disagreements that are not important that have become huge distractions. Should there be a distinction of issues? 54:34 - The importance of defining what/who are Ahlul Sunnah are - Asrar Rashid 1:00:17 - Yasir Qadhi responds 1:10:31 - Asrar Rashid continues the discussion on Ahlul Sunnah 1:15:58 - how do we interact with those who have different views\beliefs etc - Yasir Qadhi 1:26:30 - Asrar Rashid responds 1:30:57 - Final thoughts (Dr Shadee El Masry tries to be a little mischievous 😅)

[@asharimaturiditv4930]

All credit here to Dr shaykh Shadee for making this happen. Sometime all it takes is sincerity and respect to each other which both learned guest showed.

[@Yusufrafeeq123]

"Shyakh Asrar Rashed is an extraordinary person whom I deeply admire. His unwavering faith and dedication to truth have left a lasting impression on me. I am inspired by his commitment to not compromising his beliefs, emphasizing the importance of staying true to our faith (deen) without adjusting it to fit contradictory opinions. His example reminds me of the significance of fearing the hereafter and remaining steadfast in my convictions. I pray that Allah preserves him and grants me the strength to confront any contradictions or challenges that may arise in my faith journey. I seek the courage to stand firm in my beliefs, just as Shyakh Asrar Rashed does, and to remain true to my deen without any compromise. May Allah guide and empower us all in our pursuit of truth and faith."

[@abubakr2981]

These are type of discussions we need to develop Unity amongst ASWJ. I hope this is one of many more podcasts.

[@kamilakram2848]

True

[@sadekmo]

The fact that so many people responded well to this just shows how desperately the ummah wants and needs unity. Love how practical and pragmatic Sh Yasir is. May Allah unite the ummah in the way it should be united.

[@Letusbeguided]

Please try to facilitate a dialogue between Shaykh Asrar and Mufti Mangera. These two represent the two biggest camps of Muslims in the UK.

[@tazboy1934]

Barelvi and deobandi

[@TravelingPhilosopher]

That would be beautiful. I love both of them.

[@DeenCentre]

is the salafi movement not large in england?

[@Letusbeguided]

Pakistani and Indians are by far the largest groups and most of than are barelwi or deobandi. Salafiyyah is growing though.

[@Tinolg7]

@@DeenCentreit’s dead because they are corrupt and fight with each other

[@abdulhamidjelalu1734]

Wellahi I was shocked when I saw the post sh yasir and sh asrar I can’t wait to watch this…. So excited

[@Kasim_Mahmood]

This was a really good discussion and it's nice to see these brothers coming together. May Allah swt preserve all of them

[@MM-bu9ir]

I’ve been waiting for this for years ❤

[@m.maarij8252]

First and foremost, Thank you to Dr. Shadee for organising this. It is very critical that these sort of discussion is actually hosted and coordinated by a scholar himself; he did clarify at points some of the deeper matters for us laymen audience. Secondly, both of the respected scholars have good intentions for what they are preaching which can only be heard once the scholars are asked about it. Dr. Yasir's approach is brilliant but it opens doors to many indistinct, vagueness and personal assumptions which students should not be making. A methodological approach like Shaykh Asrar summarised for Aqeedah and Fiqh is for protection of the ummah and creating common ground. I really liked the way this ended inshAllah more of these kind of healthy discussions are needed.

[@mohammadshahanshahakbar874]

We want all of our gems to be united wallahi Allah will unite us.

[@hermitally419]

Shaykh Shady smashed it! What a conversation! Brilliant! Barak Allah Feek!

[@alenfvv770]

Clear as day, one person has a clear methodology and the other thinks he knows things better then all of the mujtehedoon of the past. In this case always follow the clear cut one, as oppose to a modernistic approach of selling fog.. There are 2 madhabs in aqida and 4 in fiqh, that's it. We thank Allah for shaykh Asrar and the like.

[@konstantinosskordos8645]

not 2 Aqida madhabs..3!!Athari,Ashari,Mutaridi

[@EA-hz9mg]

@@konstantinosskordos8645correct hanbali atharis not the modern day “atharis” tho

[@whn2058]

​@@EA-hz9mg don't speak on athari's if you don't know the athari aqida and the nuances. This Madhhab was present before the Ashaira and Maturidiyyah. Be careful and watch what you say

[@whn2058]

Imam abi zamanin is a Maliki athari scholar and there were many more from al andalus and Africa.

[@squidguard1]

@@EA-hz9mgImam Ahmed was clearly on a different aqida to ashariya since he refuted and disagreed Muhasibi and ibn Kulabi. Even if modern hanabila have strayed away from the athari aqida, there’s still 3 methodologies.

[@ghulamqadiri638]

Can’t wait to listen to this on my 2hr commute tomorrow!

[@marwahparuk3823]

❤MA SHA ALLAH I'm from south africa and I enjoy sheik asrar rashid the way he explain it make sense ALLAH reward all of u and protect us against the dadjal and all evil ARMEEN

[@baran1455]

Subhanallah these two giants shape my sunni identity on middle path. Ustad make them regular guests on the matters of ummah,tazkiyah and matters regarding our daily lives

[@mohammedisrar8658]

MashaAllah What a fruitful discussion may Allah unite us all ameen sum ameen

[@majidosman9873]

Allahuma zid wa barek, thank you Safina-society. May we always see our ulema United and accommodating like this, ameen.

[@achilgulum3822]

May Allah bless and reward Sheikh Yasir, Sheikh Asrar, and Dr. Shadee.

[@akhan2820]

Ma sha Allah. Great hosting from Dr Shadee and great responses from the two esteemed guests to challenging questions. Would love to see more of this content.

[@AhlusSunnahWalJamaah]

MashaAllah Mufti Asrar Rashid.

[@2murie]

Right at the end when Shaykh Shadee asked Shaykh Yasir, what is your methodology now... It was all over! Glory to Islamic traditionalism!

[@Emeruld1]

MashaAllah may Allah bless and reward the three of you!

[@Nasheed_and_Naat]

Maa Shaa Allah, really like the perspective of Shaykh Asrar. May Allah bless him!

[@resosaddique1954]

Need more..... want more of these great personalities of the sprectrum coming together will teach alot of youngsters in the importance of dialogue and cohesion.

[@bamu8328]

Beloved Sheikh Asrar, the lion of ahlu sunnah wa jamaat. A consummate scholar May Allah (swt) reward you all for increasing our knowledge.

[@saffy9809]

The lion of Ahlul BIDDAH , blind leading the blind lol 😂

[@ka8333]

@@saffy9809 what has Asrar Rashid said/done that entails Bid'ah and which type of Bid'ah is it that he commits??

[@mysticminority9060]

@@ka8333 He is to calling him a person of innovation because Asrar advocates calling upon the Prophet(peace be upon him).

[@SalmanRazaQadri]

There is a request of doing more of such sessions more often on your channel… it is going to be very helpful for the masses inn sha Allah …

[@yazeed1016]

Masha Allah may Allah bless this effort, lets try and make more opportunities like this.

[@MBeats27]

this needs a episode 2

[@usmanalikhan6073]

Incredible, subhanAllah

[@RRC905]

Love this gathering. Alhamdullilah

[@NumMyr]

Gr8 discussion, feel blessed to hear YQ anytime. May Allah swt preserve all 3 speakers and reward them.

[@ConsiderThis12]

Beautiful discussion. May Allah guide us all upon the straight path. Ameen.

[@maognahay]

Even Though i’m somehow “Salafi” and my ideas sympathize with sh yasir qadhi, but i really appreciated what sh asrar said, when the coordinator asked a question in which i will paraphrase my own words; “how can we unite the salafis and asharites?” Sh asrar said: “as long as we (asharites) and Salifs agree to what is written in Aqeeda dahawiyyah and 4 madhabis, but when you (salafis) add or remove something from aqeedah dahawiyyah there may be a conflict.” This is a really strong argument in which I will use my later discussions with salafis and asharites. Jazaakallahu Kheyran.

[@darkspark8735]

a small correction brother, sh asrar refers to aqida tahawiyyah not dahawiyyah, composed by Imam Abu Jafar At Tahawi in the third century AH

[@younusadiallo5094]

Not everything that is in aqidah tahawiyah is necessary true because imam Tahawi was a human like all the other imams, so just because he says something, it doesn't mean it's true

[@user-dz4ty5tj7q]

​@@younusadiallo5094I think the point he is making is that all 3 schools of aqida have this book as fundamental source of aqida. But the asharis for example won't teach aqeedah wasitiyah and atharis won't teach sanusi creed

[@younusadiallo5094]

@user-dz4ty5tj7q Yeah, I get that, but as you know, but none of these groups agree with everything that is in aqidah wasithiyah. They do agree with almost everything in there, but definitely not everything.

[@faysalahmed9157]

​​​​@@younusadiallo5094 The Aqeedah Tahawiyyah; has points which can be referenced to Quran and sunnah and it is the most unified text for sunnis. Aqeedah Tahawiyyah has expressions in few creedal points which allows interpretation for different school of thought in sunni Islam. In those few points Salafis would give their own interpretation and Asharis would give their own interpretation, however, these are only few points in the grand scale of majority issues of Aqeedah which they are united upon its interpretation.

[@SalmanRazaQadri]

Shaiykh Asrar is simply LOVE ❤

[@John-gn5dm]

Everything Yasir wants which is Unity, tolerance and diversity we have with traditional ahl al sunnah Waal jamaat.. which is a compilation of 19 groups. 4 madhabs, 3 aqidah, 12 Tariqas with silsilah. If the najdis could amend their doctrine like not calling it grave worship, or not takfiring the masses they could technically be part of this group but I don’t think they really want unity deep down

[@dilut222]

What are the 12 tariqas? When we’re the sufi orders restricted to 12?

[@John-gn5dm]

@@dilut222 12 as in the name of the founder, like qadiri, chishti, naqshbandi. Of course each silsilah has many orders probably hundreds. But to simplify it I just said the founder

[@dilut222]

@@John-gn5dm I understand that. BarakAllahu feek for the clarification. I would widen that a bit because there many from Ahlul Sunnah wal jama’ah that have tasawwuf without Tariqah, like many Mauritanian and west African scholars. But I do understand better what you were saying.

[@John-gn5dm]

@@dilut222 that’s an interesting one I’ve never heard tassawuf without tariqa. Do send me the scholars names id like to read a bio. The only advice I’ve heard of being able to do tassawuf without tariqa is by reciting salawat abundantly

[@dilut222]

@@John-gn5dm Murabitun Hajj is one of the most famous scholars who did not have a Tariqah.

[@krkrkr4655]

Shaykh Yasir: Lets focus on immunity against the distant Other (Secularism, atheism, etc) and keep up the micro-heterogeneity amongst us but without wider public attention to internal refutations. Shaykh Asrar: Lets not forget about the methods and tools our micro-heterogenity produced out of inner-islamic discourse because they can be used to form strong epistemology, theology and discoursive skills in muslims to refute disbelief and also heresy (as both have common structures, e.g. in epistemology)

[@MK-2060]

Great to see scholars talking about Aqida instead of a less qualified layman.

[@Itachi-zx1fk]

All 3 of these in the vid are misguided innovators. Asrar and Shadee are jahmi that accuse the muslims of tajsim, and yasir qadhi denies the existence of yajuj and majuj etc thus he is a disbeliever in Allāh

[@MK-2060]

@@Itachi-zx1fk Back it up or 🤐

[@abdourahmanjallow3130]

Great discussion, really beneficial. By the way Dr shadee has Great mic 🎤 quality .

[@Umair1]

This was wonderful and would love to see more of Shaykh Asrar Rashid💚

[@MillhouseSpeaks]

Should be fascinating and insightful! InshāAllāh even without watching yet part two!

[@Akash489_]

Where is part 1?

[@MillhouseSpeaks]

@@Akash489_ I’m saying hopefully a part two!

[@brothersman524]

Love Shaykh Yasir Qadhi lectures but I like Shaykh Asrar Rashid as well

[@kalijasin]

3:103 And hold firmly to the rope of Allāh all together and do not become divided. And remember the favor of Allāh upon you - when you were enemies and He brought your hearts together and you became, by His favor, brothers. And you were on the edge of a pit of the Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus does Allāh make clear to you His verses that you may be guided.

[@khaderlander2429]

I have to say asharis and maturidis impressed me the most.

[@zakyzayn5361]

Although I'm maturidi but I'm also impressed by this Book ibn taymiyya's theology of perpetual optimism which is based on athari theology

[@konstantinosskordos8645]

ofc they do..they are almost same with small differences.the other is Atharis mostly hanbalis follow it where there is no reason or logic..mostly hanbali madhab.salafis and wahhabis follow it

[@thinkislamically]

@@konstantinosskordos8645 hahhahah. No logic? they are the only one who sticks with Quran and Authentic Sunnah

[@whn2058]

​@konstantinosskordos8645 my maliki scholars are athari, as am I alhamdulillah.

[@leem48]

JazakAllah. Very beneficial

[@abubakr8232]

Asalaamualaykum Timestamps: Both Speakers are introduced 2:00 How do the two speakers view applied Aqida ? (i.e Day to day things that every Muslim needs to know) Sheikh Asrar Rashid Response: 3:50 Sheikh Yasir Qadhi Response: 6:50 Do we need a new Kalam to counter the modern day issues? Sheikh Yasir Qadhi Response: 12:58 Sheikh Asrar Rashid Response: 16:45 What is the methodology Muslims should learn (and then use) to counter modern day issues? Sheikh Yasir Qadhi Response: 23:00 Sheikh Asrar Rashid Response: 29:41 What does Sheikh Asrar Rashid mean by AL Ma'rifa? 35:40 What is the number 1 issue affecting the Muslims that Sheikh Yasir Qadhi would like to address? 38:30 Does Sheikh Asrar Rashid agree with Sheikh Yasir Qadhis view ? (i.e prioritizing modern day issues and leaving classical theological issues for behind closed door debates) 44:50 Sheikh Yasir Qadhi adds a point 50:05 (follow up not new topic) Sheikh Asrar Rashid adds a point 52:25 follow up not new topic) Is Islamic unity based on identitarian Islam or based on Ahle Sunnah? Sheikh Asrar Rashid Response: 55:00 Sheikh Yasir Qadhi Response: 1:00:15 How Should Muslims deal with "Muslims" who are outside of non sunni mainstream Islam? and how should they engage with them? Sheikh Yasir Qadhi Response: 1:16:00 Sheikh Asrar Rashid Response: 1:25:58 What is Sheikh Yasir Qadhi's methodology when it comes to teaching Aqida? 1:31:35 Sheikh Asrar Rashid Final Thoughts 1:35:30 Keep me in your Duas please, Jzakallah Khayran.

[@nsayyed5469]

Jazakallah ❤

[@shadmanthakur7407]

1:10:00 - Shaikh Asrar's response to the definition of Ahlus Sunnah

[@sayedtalhahusainipeerzade]

Thank you brother

[@laabisqureshi]

Wa'AlaykumAssalam

[@ahmedkandil1879]

Excellent session Masha'Allah TabarakAllah. Excellent clarity and attempt at unifying our community ElhemdulillAh. Jazakum Allahu Khairan and BarakAllah feekum for this much needed dialogue.

[@carimaelfarrah7800]

May Allah reward and increase these great men. Shiekh Yasir's message to the educated laymen (especially those with huge platforms ) focus on unity and stop highlighting differences and controverises, very important.

[@asifgani918]

SubhanaAllah the etiquette and common ground here

[@shakrabani1098]

mashaAllah interesting view...good to see such a viewing rather than normal back and forth debate which ends in same position we were at start

[@shahshareef]

Shaykh Asrar Rashid is on of the best Sunni Ashari Sufi scholars of the UK aka “the biggest Barelwi of Britain”.

[@CEO786]

What’s with your obsession with Shaykh Asrar and labelling him and pigeon holing him to specific groups. I doubt you know anything about him. Why don’t you create a meeting like this and discuss it or organise an event and we can come listen to your ideology.?

[@hafizziarasul2916]

Great discussion. Sh Asrar is exceptional. Ma Sha Allah.

[@shahshareef]

@@CEO786 that’s what all the Wahhabis call him & he knows it. Also being labeled barelwi is not a bad thing. It just means that a person’s creed is pure Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaah.

[@mannyh6277]

​@@shahshareefwe follow Traditional Islam informed by many illustrious Ulema including the Imam of Bareily Imam Ahmad Raza Khan. However, we don't need to use the term "Barelvi" and pigeon-hole ourselves. That's the wahabi strategy to try to limit us to a narrow sect by calling us Barelvi.

[@SubhanAIS]

​@@shahshareefvisit India and you will see The Barelvis are far from sunnah and faraid. Their acts are more similar to Hindus and Shias, their "Darghas" are like "Mandirs" in the devotional acts, Qawwalis, Urus, Jhulus, Qunde has replaced 5 Salah, Saum, Uloom, Zikrullah.

[@Iamfsaly]

Mashallah yasir qadhi is a gem

[@043ash]

Yes definitely mashallah.... especially his journey from ignorance to guidance ...he was very divisive in his early madinah days ...to now trying to unite the ummah and leaving matters that disunite and polarise.

[@Itachi-zx1fk]

@@043ashHow do you distinguish between the truth and falsehood when you openly sit with everyone including innovators

[@043ash]

@@Itachi-zx1fk haven't you listened to his 3 hour talk on najdi dawah...he breaks it down , how he transitioned from being a caller to najdi dawah to being a scholar calling towards unity. If you listen with your heart and sincerely you will see how he distinguished between what he thought at the time was the undeniable haq...and falsehood. He saw elements of Isis , madkhalism...KHAWARIJ mentality in the najdi movement. Open your heart brother

[@whoeverthis.itaintme.9873]

Beautiful. Mash'Allah.

[@theminaret1]

MashaAllah! Allah bless all of you!

[@googooboyy]

Alims respect each other. They debate healthily. They praise and wish the best for each other, even if they differ in opinions and judgements. What a beautiful religion Allah swt has granted us. Subhanallah~

[@munafsolaiman7075]

Maa ShaAllah, qudos and may all three of these great champions of ahlus sunnah wal jamaah be rewarded for this blessed initiative to unite the great sea of believers into some semblance of unity. It took great vision, insight and sincerity by all of the ulama to participate in what I see as an ongoing process and not a one-time debate to take cheap shots at each other. I feel there was genuine sincerity all around to start this much needed trialogue. May Allah Azza wa Jall protect and unite our scholars from further unecessary fitna. I could go on on the pros and cons of each of their deliberations but I dont believe this is the right time as this initiative needs much more oxygen to bring it to life inshaAllah. Barakallahu feekum Dr. Shadee for bringing these scholars together on the Safina platform. Only someone like you could do it.

[@liby254]

not champions of Ahlu Sunnah lol

[@enesguzel2313]

I want also encourage the works of the late Scholar from Turkiye his name is Bediuzzaman Said Nursi

[@naeem6722]

Good talk. Hope to see more with YQ and AR together

[@mrharoun3214]

Im a laymen man bt why are these talk so exciting, insightful and addictive

[@TariqSalymAziz]

Both the Shaikhs are ❤❤

[@supplemarmot1244]

This was great. Loved seeing Shaykh Asrar crack a laugh and smile at the end lol

[@Josesiem00]

I wish Asrar would use more English terminology. I have no idea what's he talking about and why he doesn't know the English equivalents. Thanks to Shaykh Shadee for the recap.

[@adnanzafar7915]

Because he translates each term when uses the Arabic. And also like people use Latin he uses Arabic as the language of Ilm

[@TheGerrard000]

12:03 Shiekh Yasir is correct in his thinking. And the people he is trying to reach can digest his lessons easier in the West. It works because he changed my life with his lectures ❤

[@saffmarohomsalic1329]

A very high level of Islamic intellectual discussion. The moderator and the two panelists are all belonging to the Sunni strand of Islam but at the same time they have differences too. We hope that our Muslim scholars can unite against our enemies while maintaining their differences to themselves.

[@fatumasiraj3988]

Shayk asrar rashid on point ❤❤

[@saadallahchebaro8282]

Sheikh Asrar is so fixated on proving Ashaarism as the only means of solving contemporary aqida challenges to an extent that he misses Dr. Yasir points. Both have valid points but Dr. Yasir's approach is far more applicable to the real world. Most kalam scholars agree that Kalam osool theology is not for the common public .

[@MyOsist]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@mdkhan3928]

Alhumdullillah to Sheikh Asraar's ability to deal with perhaps😏 "overzealous" Ahle-Hadith youth (like he described). His approach is definitely commendable. I myself being from Ahle-Hadith & differing from Sheikh Yasir & probably even more with Sheikh Asraar🤭 (on some major issues - possibly TAKFEERable issues TBH🤷) hope that I am doing my bit for unity of the Ummah by praying behind Barehlvi Sufis as long as I see no Kufr or Shirk Akbar - which Alhumdullillah in most cases is just not there.🤷 🧐Ibn Taymiah's fatwa on uniting with even so called ..."Ahlul bidah" in times of war is applicable now & has been since the dismantling of Khilafah,🏴 since about over a hundred years ago IMO. I have prayed behind Sheikh Asraar too. May Allah accept our Salah & our efforts to remain United against the Kufaar who are our enemies like the ZIOnazis. 😒🇮🇱😈 Aameen!🤲🤲🤲💓☝️🏴

[@abdiazizhamza5866]

You’re not ahlul Hadith bro , you’re a Wahaabi jaahil

[@mdkhan3928]

@@abdiazizhamza5866 If we Wahaabies are Jahil the Sufis like you are completely thick.🥴 You just keep making dua to the dead!🤭😏

[@wmpropertyportfolio2589]

MashaAllah this is so refreshing to see Dr Yasir Qadhi who I love have a great conversation with the lion of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jammat - Shaykh Asrar Rashid

[@irfanifteqarali5388]

Ahle Sunnah wal jamah😁more like from Murjiah or sufi ......ahle Sunnah are one to follow the Quran and Sunnah and opinion of salaf avoid Biddah not sufi

[@Algazali214]

​@irfanifteqarali5388 Do not mention terms too much, such as Sufi or Murji’. Mention the idea that you are against, and mention your evidence of the invalidity of that idea.

[@irfanifteqarali5388]

@@Algazali214 whats your evidence .....are you agaisnt prophet Muhammad .....triggered calling you a sufi .....😁i will say it infinite times there is difference between ahle sunnah and sufi.....what's your evidence then

[@Algazali214]

@@irfanifteqarali5388 There is nothing I can do, you are influenced by the trend, the trend of ignorance. Mention the definition of a Sufi first, but in most cases, you are nothing but a parrot, listening and repeating without reason or understanding. The Sufi is a polytheist, the Sufi.... blah blah blah, just repeat what you heard. I advise you, look at everyone’s evidence, to learn who is on the truth.

[@irfanifteqarali5388]

@@Algazali214 either show proof or get lost dont waste my time mate with your nonsense ....either talk with evidence or you know mind your own business 😁can you even proof you are a muslim to ....or not ......imam ahmed says he was asked about sufi narrators imam ahmed said not even sahaba or tabiun practice it ....they are heretics and fabricators ( talbees u iblees ibn jawzi )

[@TheSigma192]

Beautiful ❤️

[@2islamrevert]

Great to see so many conversations like this recently. Inshaa Allah the fitna in Gaza is bringing about Unity in a way we haven't managed for over 100 years

[@iqramotivation6336]

Shaik asrar rashid is having great knowledge of islam

[@briancordero7674]

Studying the Usul of the Din and the issues of the classical periods of the Umma are foundational. And it's also important to understand the major issues of our time. It's having strong basis in the Usul of the Din that allows us to navigate the contemporary world with sound knowledge and guidance.

[@jocelynburrell445]

Yes need cannot take for granted we are as knowledgeable

[@r0gue2dred786]

We need more of this less screaming at each other and masjid fights

[@Sam-cp5zz]

Mashallah I love all three. A genius of our time Sh. Yasir, a prodigy Sh. Almasry, and a true gem of Ashari sect Sh. Asrar.

[@konstantinosskordos8645]

ashari is not sect...educate urselves..madhabs and aqida are not sects..its the paths of orthodox Sunni..Sect is Shia,Sufism and more...

[@Azamkhan-yv5th]

Mashallah sheikh asrae rashid is amazing...

[@Asce.-ol2fg]

Please invite sheikh Yasir Al-hanafi

[@Abul_kutub]

Definitely

[@arifahmadsiddiquee935]

Dr Yasir sahab was not very clear, in his creed, but at the same time he was very clear in uniting muslims, common issues like atheism , LGBTQ..etc..and was not harsh towards We Sunnis... Ash'ari/maturidi.❤ His openness towards understanding the other interpretation,(which is absolutely the majority opinions), is really appreciable. May Allah guide Dr Yasir sahab to the orthodox Ahlus sunnah.....❤

[@formetoknow540]

He's a whabi bro

[@arifahmadsiddiquee935]

@@formetoknow540 I know, but he is not exactly ...read my cmnt carefully

[@EC__MohammadArshad]

​@@formetoknow540he was.

[@alberxenos]

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ

[@mikimilostnic2366]

Yasir Qadhi reallly makes good point that is relevant for our modern time. Lowering the bar, being more inclusive, because we live in a time where people are struggeling with the most basic thing as prayer, or basic prohibition like alcohol or drugs. We really need to focus on basic islam and good ahlak formost, and once you masterd the basic, you can chose a path that suits you and your community. Lets focus on what we have in common, and work together.

[@MoshfiqElahiOfficials]

Shaikh Asrar Rashid ❤

[@greater4044]

Shaiykh Asrar Rashid❤❤❤

[@osamad5971]

100% agree with Shaykh Shadee especially what he highlighted around 12:00. Barrakallahu feek Shaykhain for this.

[@assdszrgszr5010]

Amazing video, a similar video with shaykh asrar and muhammad hijab would be very beneficial. Hope you consider it shaykh elmasry.

[@fahimcan12345]

Al-salaamu 'alaikum. Does anyone know the book that Shaykh Asrar Rashid refers to at 19:50 regarding refutations of modern atheism etc?

[@mustafahusainmomin471]

MashaAllah, a healthy discussion.

[@mohammedbashir1281]

We need a podcast of QA guys so people can ask questions and get answers, no one is doing it online

[@realitybeckons4120]

Mashallah

[@sweetangel588]

Dr.YQ the best

[@muhammadan.inheritors]

I waited to finish the entire interview before writing this comment. This episode wanted to be something that it wasn't sadly, and is a mistake (with all due respect and great love for Sh. Shady). It seems that the intention of the episode is to find middle ground between two prominent Islamic speakers with wildly different views on matters, which is a noble goal in a sense, however this wasn't accomplished at all. On one hand, Sh. Asrar represents the great intellectual tradition of Sunni Islam, expounding answers to the questions with succulent detail, showing no shame or shyness with presenting the traditional books and method... On the other hand, its strange to see that Dr. Yasir had no clear method, showing odd pragmatism, no intellectually satisfying answer to rational questions (examples: reiterating the taymi 'fitra' arguments, no clear definition of sunnism or distinction between groups, no clear answer to muslim epistemology, very vague definitions of sectarianism like throwing shade on madhabs), this probably stems from his academic background in western universities. I was waiting to watch Imams collectively discern differences and calmly represent their beliefs, but it seems to me that Dr. Yasir was trying to forcefully fit and reshape his neo-Ijtihad goals to make it look like they're the same as the traditional Ash'ari beliefs while Sh. Asrar was implicitly correcting him with his answers. I mean, what even was the point of this podcast? Who did it benefit? Looking at the comments it seems like everyone sat down to hear what they already wanted to hear, and the reason might be the fact that the definition of 'middle ground' is definitely not clear or widely different between Sh. Asrar and Dr. Yasir. And what kind of unity are they expecting? Is it a unity where we have to compromise each other's beliefs that stand in the path while doing Da'wah?.... Many unanswered questions. Edit from the future: I hope this comment doesn't discourage anyone from enjoying this episode or the other beautiful episodes on NBF. I really love the work the brothers are doing, and I hope it continues. I just meant to point out a thing I believe would be an improvement.

[@Nihatuddin]

MashaAllah! couldn’t have been said better. I wrote a long comment, but you’ve hit it right on the head.

[@chriscorrales6317]

For me it's not even that intellectual, technical or rational it's about having the conversation that might've in the past ended up horribly and it not. I believe the majority of muslims and those interested in Islam want to see the baraka of brotherhood even in the midst of differences. That differences and even disagreements don't ultimately divide us. In general, whatever happens with the scholars happens to the general people. When the Muslims are united this is a massive win.

[@SafinaSociety]

Dialogue is always good and it may take a dozen conversations before two people reach a conclusion

[@muhammadan.inheritors]

@@SafinaSociety Ofcourse, I still greatly appreciate the dialogue and I would never undermine your efforts. I just feel that certain answers could have been clearer or more decisive, and there should be a better focus on definitions and drawing references from the tradition for the audience to see who has a predecessor for their framework of dealing with things, but the setting for that would be a classroom and not a podcast, which makes me wonder what is the appropriate way to discuss 'middle grounds' or 'unity' infront of everybody, since it needs defining itself, as well as what constitutes sectarianism or zealotry... after that we can think of a practical framework that can be useful for Muslims to work with, scholars and laymen alike. Wallahu A'lam, Baraka Allah Feekum.

[@faysalahmed9157]

@muhammadan inheritors, I agree that they could have spoken about the differences in more depth. But I think the goal of the talk was about promoting the primary aspects of Aqeedah which all adherent of sunnis agree and leave out the secondary aspects for people of knowledge to discuss on academic settings. Both speakers have defined sunnism in their own way. Sh Asrar stated anyone who follows the Aqeedah Tahawiyyah is upon the sunnah and Dr Yasir Qadhi stated if anyone follows the tradition of the prophet (saw), the books of sunnah and respect the companions is from the Alhe sunnah. In my view he was clear in definition.

[@shamsudeenmacseain5157]

Allah bless and reward all of our scholars, and aid them in bringing together and uniting the ummah. Sheikh Asrar said that in Imam at-Tahawi's kitaab he outlines the perameters of essential beliefs, and then the perameters beyond which someone exits Ahlul Sunna wal Jamaa'ah. In my book al Aqeedah at Tahawiyyah there's no such delineation. Can someone help? BaarakAllahu feek

[@zakyzayn5361]

You want pdf

[@subhanshahzadshah1210]

He means that those beliefs which you read in Aqeedah Tahawiyyah are the beliefs of Ahlus Sunnah , not that it is specifically separately outlined

[@user-ch2mg9zg6e]

سورة الحج ٧٨ وَجَٰهِدُواْ فِي ٱللَّهِ حَقَّ جِهَادِهِۦۚ هُوَ ٱجۡتَبَىٰكُمۡ وَمَا جَعَلَ عَلَيۡكُمۡ فِي ٱلدِّينِ مِنۡ حَرَجٖۚ مِّلَّةَ أَبِيكُمۡ إِبۡرَٰهِيمَۚ هُوَ سَمَّىٰكُمُ ٱلۡمُسۡلِمِينَ مِن قَبۡلُ وَفِي هَٰذَا لِيَكُونَ ٱلرَّسُولُ شَهِيدًا عَلَيۡكُمۡ وَتَكُونُواْ شُهَدَآءَ عَلَى ٱلنَّاسِۚ فَأَقِيمُواْ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ وَءَاتُواْ ٱلزَّكَوٰةَ وَٱعۡتَصِمُواْ بِٱللَّهِ هُوَ مَوۡلَىٰكُمۡۖ فَنِعۡمَ ٱلۡمَوۡلَىٰ وَنِعۡمَ ٱلنَّصِيرُ (٧٨) مسند أحمد حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ سَلَّامٍ ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ مَمْطُورٍ ، عَنْ رَجُلٍ مِنْ أَصْحَابِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ - قَالَ : أُرَاهُ أَبَا مَالِكٍ الْأَشْعَرِيَّ - قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : " وَأَنَا آمُرُكُمْ بِخَمْسٍ : آمُرُكُمْ بِالسَّمْعِ وَالطَّاعَةِ، وَالْجَمَاعَةِ، وَالْهِجْرَةِ، وَالْجِهَادِ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ، فَمَنْ خَرَجَ مِنَ الْجَمَاعَةِ قِيدَ شِبْرٍ فَقَدْ خَلَعَ رِبْقَةَ الْإِسْلَامِ مِنْ رَأْسِهِ، وَمَنْ دَعَا دَعْوَى الْجَاهِلِيَّةِ فَهُوَ جُثَا جَهَنَّمَ ". قَالَ رَجُلٌ : يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ، وَإِنْ صَامَ وَصَلَّى ؟ قَالَ : " نَعَمْ، وَإِنْ صَامَ وَصَلَّى، وَلَكِنْ تَسَمَّوْا بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي سَمَّاكُمْ عِبَادَ اللَّهِ الْمُسْلِمِينَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ ". صحيح البخاري حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ ، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ ، عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا قَالَتْ : قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : " مَنْ أَحْدَثَ فِي أَمْرِنَا هَذَا مَا لَيْسَ فِيهِ فَهُوَ رَدٌّ ". رَوَاهُ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ الْمَخْرَمِيُّ ، وَعَبْدُ الْوَاحِدِ بْنُ أَبِي عَوْنٍ ، عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ . سنن أبي داود حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَنْبَلٍ ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ ، حَدَّثَنَا ثَوْرُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ ، قَالَ : حَدَّثَنِي خَالِدُ بْنُ مَعْدَانَ ، قَالَ : حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ عَمْرٍو السُّلَمِيُّ وَحُجْرُ بْنُ حُجْرٍ ، قَالَا : أَتَيْنَا الْعِرْبَاضَ بْنَ سَارِيَةَ وَهُوَ مِمَّنْ نَزَلَ فِيهِ : { وَلَا عَلَى الَّذِينَ إِذَا مَا أَتَوْكَ لِتَحْمِلَهُمْ قُلْتَ لَا أَجِدُ مَا أَحْمِلُكُمْ عَلَيْهِ } ، فَسَلَّمْنَا وَقُلْنَا : أَتَيْنَاكَ زَائِرَيْنِ وَعَائِدَيْنِ وَمُقْتَبِسَيْنِ . فَقَالَ الْعِرْبَاضُ : صَلَّى بِنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ذَاتَ يَوْمٍ، ثُمَّ أَقْبَلَ عَلَيْنَا فَوَعَظَنَا مَوْعِظَةً بَلِيغَةً، ذَرَفَتْ مِنْهَا الْعُيُونُ، وَوَجِلَتْ مِنْهَا الْقُلُوبُ، فَقَالَ قَائِلٌ : يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ، كَأَنَّ هَذِهِ مَوْعِظَةُ مُوَدِّعٍ، فَمَاذَا تَعْهَدُ إِلَيْنَا ؟ قَالَ : " أُوصِيكُمْ بِتَقْوَى اللَّهِ، وَالسَّمْعِ وَالطَّاعَةِ، وَإِنْ عَبْدًا حَبَشِيًّا، فَإِنَّهُ مَنْ يَعِشْ مِنْكُمْ بَعْدِي فَسَيَرَى اخْتِلَافًا كَثِيرًا، فَعَلَيْكُمْ بِسُنَّتِي وَسُنَّةِ الْخُلَفَاءِ الْمَهْدِيِّينَ الرَّاشِدِينَ، تَمَسَّكُوا بِهَا، وَعَضُّوا عَلَيْهَا بِالنَّوَاجِذِ ، وَإِيَّاكُمْ وَمُحْدَثَاتِ الْأُمُورِ ؛ فَإِنَّ كُلَّ مُحْدَثَةٍ بِدْعَةٌ، وَكُلَّ بِدْعَةٍ ضَلَالَةٌ ". صحيح البخاري حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَسْلَمَ ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمَا، أَنَّهُ قَدِمَ رَجُلَانِ مِنَ الْمَشْرِقِ فَخَطَبَا، فَعَجِبَ النَّاسُ لِبَيَانِهِمَا، فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : " إِنَّ مِنَ الْبَيَانِ لَسِحْرًا ". أَوْ : " إِنَّ بَعْضَ الْبَيَانِ لَسِحْرٌ ".

[@jackpa9247]

why is Sheikh Asrar Rashid blinking so much😂😂 we love him with all our hears though❤❤

[@-Ahmed8592]

Are there any timestamps @Safina Society?? جزاك الله خيرًا !

[@snakejuce]

Yes there are, right after you compose them, there will be timestamps.

[@omarabbasi2682]

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[@mrharoun3214]

Can anyone clairfiey if dr.sheik yasir qadi may allah be pleased, said that the sunni referring to the 4 schools of ashari creed deny qadr and and have another source of law wich is the imams - meaning shafi and maliki and habali as in the school are from the term ahli bidah? Or did i interprut it in correct