Dealing with Cases of Spiritual Abuse | Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi

[@TehzeemIssa]

Do not attach yourself to any one imam or sheikh . Islam is always the truth, Allah will lead you the right path. This individual will get his just dues and may Allah protect all Muslims to praise him eternally.

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

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[@julibrown6984]

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[@n_utd]

who can explain me whats going on?

[@aminastephaniecrawshaw4426]

@@n_utd Salamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullah. It is currently alleged (by the FBI and what appears to be clear evidence ) that a Qur'an teacher has behaved inappropriately (abusively) involving himself with a child and her mother and 'teaching' inappropriately under the guise of islam.

[@n_utd]

@@aminastephaniecrawshaw4426 auzubillah, may Allah protect us and our children from such people

[@SGScaper]

Umar bin al Khattab said: "Do not let the prayer of a man deceive you nor his fasting. Rather look at the truthfulness of his speech, his trustworthiness whenever he is entrusted, and how he acts whenever he is given wealth and/or power.

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

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[@julibrown6984]

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[@husnain_ahmad_official]

what a chad he was, no man like him (R.A)

[@themuslimfarhan]

@@husnain_ahmad_official real

[@sullyqureshi676]

Umar was talking about himself

[@adnans8778]

May Allah preserve Sh Qadhi and allow us to benefit from his knowledge and wisdom

[@Ameena0812]

I love brother Yasir Qadhi for the sake of Allah. I really admire brother Yasir, he's a humble very knowledgeable person who speaks without fear about anything in an amazing way without directly pointing figure to anyone. May Allah reward you immensely in both worlds Sheikh Yasir. Ameen ❤☝️🤲

[@videotubo2011]

May Allah protect you for always not shying away from speaking about existing problems in the Ummah

[@Mett1234]

He is known to also cover up child abuse. Don't be fooled

[@AhmednasirMohamed-le3ht]

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[@UsmanKhan-zt1ee]

I love you for the sake of Allah, Shaykh. With the utmost respect, I do wish you had taken a stronger stance in openly condemning Wisaam Sharief. It felt like you were tip toeing and holding back on a clear condemnation. While I understand he was once affiliated with Al-Maghrib, his actions do not reflect the good work the institution has done. Alhamdulillah, I recently became a father, and I’m deeply disturbed by his satanic actions. May Allah protect the innocent girl’s mental health, heal her from this terrible abuse, and help our community stand firm in warning against these vile people to safeguard our children from harm - Ameen

[@HabibaAkhil-h6w]

@@UsmanKhan-zt1ee We as humans cannot take a stronger stand. We can warn the community and let Allah be the one to spare him or punish him.

[@aqadri7250]

💯. Ameen.

[@aminastephaniecrawshaw4426]

Ameen. He clearly condemned ANY and ALL who behave in the way the particular teacher you mentioned is currently alleged to have behaved. His task is greater than saying his name.

[@NobodySpecial420]

At the end of the day, the brother committed a sin. He did not adopt kufr that condemns him to the hellfire. He may repent and he may be forgiven in the sight of Allah. Then what would you have to say against the Most Merciful? What more do you want?

[@akkie2023]

And that's the beauty of Islam everything is between you and Allah

[@Alexooooo11]

Not when you do a single against someone else Allah is incapable of forgiving a sin done to someone else...

[@shafiqa.blessed3744]

اَعُوْذُ بِکَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ۔ I seek refuge in the complete, perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.

[@FawziaKhan-tg9sv]

As Salaam Alkum Shaykh, This subject of abuse is not discussed as it should be. Jazak Allah Khair, for bringing this subject, especially in these times Our culture, our elders still say ,be quite otherwise you will loose your ezaat. Please help parents to understand the serious repercussion the child suffersin silence. It affects their whole life, their confidence, and especially their relationships. Jazak Allah Khair s

[@fatemamajid5066]

The silence of the children suffering alone, the heartache of not getting support from parents drives the children away and closer to Shaitan. Mosques and religious please please encourage parents to talk and teach their children, and when your child comes to you seeking help do not tell them to keep silent. Please

[@shafiqa.blessed3744]

یَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوْبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِیْ عَلَی دِيْنِكَ O One Who turns the hearts make my heart steadfast upon Your Deen.

[@lll-w3w]

We respect you sheikh and appreciate the knowledge you make easy for us to have access to in an organized and easy to understand way. Without deserving respect and giving us access to knowledge, you are nothing special. Jazak Allah khair.

[@Mett1234]

No we don't respect him.

[@NobodySpecial420]

​@@Mett1234 YOU don't respect him. Don't say WE. There's only YOU with your phone in your hand writing that comment.

[@aisham1057]

Alhamdulillah! جزاك الله خير استاذ Thanks for bringing this very important much needed topic to the forefront. RABBI please allow everyone who tuned in, to listen/take heed to what was say here today. The shaykh explained himself very clearly/understandable. May الله help/guide us all by HIS infinite grace/mercy 🤲 اللهم امين

[@aisham1057]

Said* here

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

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[@shafiqa.blessed3744]

اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّیْ اَعُوْذُبِكَ مِنْ مُنْكَرَاتِ الْاَخْلَاقِ وَالْاَعْمَالِ وَالْاَھْوَاءِ O Allah! I seek refuge in You from a bad character and bad actions and bad desires.

[@sameehRM]

We don’t allow the kinds of actions in our religion that we’ve heard of happening in some churches and seminaries involving certain individuals. In Islam, we don’t have a system of priests, so we don’t concern ourselves with a person’s title. It doesn’t matter who they are or what they’re called-if they commit wrong, we should hold them accountable. Brothers and sisters, Islam is built on piety and a direct relationship with Allah, not on allegiance to anyone based on their title, whether they are a Qur’an teacher, professor, or otherwise. If anyone crosses the red lines set by Islam, we should act: report them to the authorities and have zero tolerance.

[@nikhatshama9109]

Alhamdulillah i witness the khatira for the first time, since long long waiting from India🇮🇳.

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

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[@shafiqa.blessed3744]

رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوْبَنَا بَعْدَ اِذْ ھَدَيْتَنَا وَھَبْ لَنَا مِنْ لَّدُنْكَ رَحْمَةً ۚ اِنَّكَ اَنْتَ الْوَھَّابُ Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower.

[@shafiqa.blessed3744]

اَللّٰهُمَّ اٰتِ نَفْسِیْ تَقْوَاھَا وَزَکِّھَا اَنْتَ خَيْرُمَنْ زَکَّاھَا اَنْتَ وَلِيُّها وَمَوْلَاھَا O Allah! Grant piety to my soul (nafs) and purify it, You are the Best of the ones to purify it, You are its Guardian and Patron

[@Trueandhonest]

واذا قرائت القرآن جعلنا بینک و بین الذین لا یئومنون بالآخرت حجاب مستورا وجعلنا علی قلوبھم اکنت ان یفقھوہ و فی اذانھم وقرا

[@shafiqa.blessed3744]

اَللّٰهُمَّ اَلْھِمْنِیْ رُشْدِیْ وَاَعِذْنِیْ مِنْ شَرِّ نَفْسِیْ O Allah! Bestow on me my rectitude and save me from the evil of my soul (nafs).

[@mamoudoujalloh2369]

May Allah bless you Yasir qadhi❤❤❤

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

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[@najiasadiq8934]

Alahumdulilah!! I am beyond happy to see quite a few of our Imams/shiekhs speaking of this. At first when I didn’t hear from the them, I was concerned. But Alahumdulilah as time goes, they are slowly speaking of this situation one by one! We as community members feel betrayed and to see other Muslim leaders speak against what has taken place, gives some small hope. Jazakullah khair Shiekh Yasir Qadir for speaking up.

[@Lyrics4Allah]

The only thing is that I would hope they educate people on this on regular basis and not only in reaction to when things go wrong.

[@fm89386]

Alhumdulillah very good lecture shaikh. May Allah put barakah in your work and reward you for your efforts and forgive your short comings.

[@ak_athariyyah]

Excellent talk. So glad our Shaykh addressed this issue headed and the issue of sins and righteous people in the public eye sinning as well as them doing issues in the grey areas.

[@alib7489]

Jazakallah Khair to YQ for tackling this highly sensitive topic.

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

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[@user-cp7gh8zj6b]

And he handled wisely Masha'Allah ❤

[@Faamy]

Thanks!

[@rajatahir10]

I am a student of tassawaf, 1 and I'm 100% agree.

[@yasminsoliman9160]

Follow Islam, please ... the real tasswaf exists in the real Islam ☪️ forgiveness and being thoughtful.. looking for allah creations and talking to him is more than enough

[@Youbettersaysubhanallah]

اللهم صل على محمد وعلى آل محمد كما صليت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم إنك حميد مجيد، اللهم بارك على محمد وعلى آل محمد كما باركت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم إنك حميد مجيد

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

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[@Nafshadow]

الحمد لله دائما و أبدا 😊🤲🏽 Al-Hamde li-Allah Forever

[@simihoque802]

These cases show and remind us that the eminent scholars and imams around us are also human beings who can be very much vunerable to satanic influences and mental instabilities. One shud definitely call out and voice any concerns regarding any changes in personality and behaviours of any imam that may pose threat to our society.

[@Woosaidthat]

Absolutely! They are representatives of our faith whether they like it or not. And if they’re up to disgusting behavior they need to be taken out of the public eye.

[@whitemusk7691]

Only Allah subhanahu wa taala is free from imperfection. سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم. Glory be to Allah and His is the praise, (and) Allah, the Greatest is free from imperfection]'." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

[@haithamzegar3586]

My God you’re worth every bit of it may God bless you and your entire household

[@fadumohassan5715]

The only teachers I didn’t like listening ended up being bad teachers. I am hoping the teachers i love will be safe from scandals yaa Rabb.

[@MySweetPiano-uc6jx]

Duas for whole team ❤❤❤

[@knisayusuf]

terima kasih and jazakallahukhairan😊

[@AsminFaiz]

Always the best. Love listening to you dear Sheikh may Almighty Allah bless you always

[@AKirenM]

Walaikumusalaam Wa rahmatullahi Wa barakahatuhu Barak Allahu Feekum, Aameen Thank you for emphasizing the importance of children, youth, and adults having sincere role models who are doing their best to teach and follow the true teachings of the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ with good intentions in an ethical, halaal, and lawful manner. It is greatly appreciated that EPIC masjid has such privacy rules that uphold our religious values of avoiding any type of privacy alone with the opposite gender as well as having guidelines placed for confidentiality that follow the moral values given to Muslims by Allah (swt). Aameen to the duas Jazakum Allahu khairun As salaam u alaikum Wa rahmatullahi Wa barakahatuhu

[@nasreenkhan2]

JazaakAllah Khair for the beautiful explanation 👍🙏🏾

[@nourmallette809]

Jazakallahu🤲 ya Sheikh May.Allah bless you 🤲 Much needed and great lecture.🌷

[@azmanfirdaus7636]

Alhamdulillah... Brother Dr is a living example of a wonderful Muslim... Salam and love from all of us in Malaysia

[@sbstudent321]

Practical measures should be put in place to protect children

[@aminajamal593]

Aameen to all duas ,very well explained.

[@ismatara2246]

Subhan Allah! I don’t know what happened in Epic Center but I learned a lot. Truth is always truth because it is truth! Jajakallahu Khairan Sheikh!

[@EPICMASJID]

The issue did not happen at EPIC or its subsidiaries.

[@TheStuntman82]

It's to do with someone in Al-maghrib institute. Recently, arrested for a crime of sexual nature.

[@faysalahmed9157]

It's was not at Almaghrib classes but happened outside the classe. It was alleged (not proven guilty in the court yet) a teacher was involved in an indecent act. This teacher happened to be part of one of the programmes of Almaghrib.

[@WilmaFlintsone]

@@faysalahmed9157well rapes of little boys at madressahs in Pakistan is quite common. Nothing new.

[@WilmaFlintsone]

@@TheStuntman82they will constantly deny it as it’s happening in madrasahs of Pakistan that some mullahs even highlight but they keep denying this.

[@shams9583]

18:52 Mashaallah… well explained

[@mohdnohmajid6970]

Whoever does not make the pleasure of Allah to be his main concern in life will end up losing in the end [every person is tested according to his/her iman]. eg. Adam and Hawa/Eve

[@javedshah8811]

Masha Allah barakallhahufiqa

[@Youbettersaysubhanallah]

Al salamu 'alaykom wa rahmatu Allah wa barakatuh

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

❤❤❤❤❤❤Aleyka salam wa rahmatu Allah wa barakatuh

[@HHasan-of2vi]

Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever has faith in Allah and the Last Day, let him not be secluded with an unrelated woman without her guardian lest Satan be the third of them.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 14651 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani

[@AliHussain-ou6gu]

Sallaam 🤲 Brother dr Yasir. MAY ALLAH GUIDE AND PROTECT YOU AND INCREASE YOUR BARAKAH OF ILM. I.S.ALLAH 🤲

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

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[@syedkazmi6487]

Satan Said, "I will Surely Mislead them All," and so he Says that there is No Hell and No Devil But God Said, "I will Surely Fill Hell with you, O Iblees, and those of them that Follow you All Together" 43:62, Qur'an [So] never let Satan avert you. Indeed, he is a clear enemy to you - 2 Nephi 28:22, Torah [For Satan] whispers in their ears and tells them there is no Hell; and he says to them, "I am no devil, for there is none." 36:62, Qur'an And he had already led astray much of creation from among you, so did you not use reason? 15:39 - 40, Qur'an [For Iblees] said, "My Lord, because You have made me err, I will surely make [disobedience] attractive to them on earth, and I will mislead them all, except Your chosen servants among them." 38:84, Qur'an [So God] said, "The truth [is My oath], and the truth I say - Isaiah 14:15, Torah [That] you [O Lucifer] will be brought down to Hell, to the sides of the pit. 38:85, Qur'an [And thus,] I will surely fill Hell with you, and those of them that follow you all together."

[@simihoque802]

@yasirqadhi … I think all imams themselves need renewal of their imamships. There shud b a system that determines an individual is mentally fit for being an imam and that shud be re-tested by the system on regular basis.

[@Meccabestplace]

Allah ❤

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

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[@syayayayaya]

Well said

[@MySweetPiano-uc6jx]

...always stay in 2s 3s...work..college.. keep room door open..even family, stay in 3s

[@saburabdul-salaam2418]

May Allah bless, guide and protect the believers.

[@Alex21441]

It was not your goal that this celebrity culture started being, but the way of scholars is to not be rude when someone comes to get an autograph, but to tell them this is not necessary and to reiterate to them that you are just a man and that you make mistakes and downplay this culture and actually warn your followers to stop this as it causes fitnah for those Imams that are being put on a station that they certainly have not reached, its called humbleness and humility and protecting oneself from u'jub. That is the way of the true scholars of our deen

[@malinakinnarath1091]

Ameen

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

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[@muhammedrefath4347]

Nice class 🎉

[@Afthab19]

Sheikh thank you so much for your wise , concise lecture on such an unfortunate incident Your lectures have always helped me to learn theology, history, they are very exhaustive and fascinating

[@shafiqa.blessed3744]

Please keep reading the above duas.

[@syed_21188]

As Salaamu 3laykum, I am ashamed on those Muslims blaming Wisam Sharieff right away. Let us listen to his side of what happened. There have been people who are put in jail who are innocent. Furthermore, Al-Bayhaqi reported: Ja’far ibn Muhammad, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “If you hear something from your brother that you reject, make an excuse for him up to seventy excuses. If you cannot do it, then say: Perhaps he has an excuse I do not know.” (Source: Shu’ab al-Imān 7853). We need to be 100% sure before blaming anyone. This happened during the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) life against Aisha (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Her). My request is wait until all the evidence from both sides comes forth. And let's say if he did what he did then we make dua for ourselves first and we pray for him. Look at ourselves first before pointing fingers at others.

[@rajatahir10]

Love with the scholar and pious is only for the sake of Allah. Knowledge and piety are a bounty from Allah SWT therefore scholars and piousness are accountable for the IQ and skills.

[@S.M.ShafiqulAlam]

Someone lived in ignoracne and sin, then made tawba and started teaching and preaching, this is one thing and someone doing those haram while preacing/educating is not the same, not matter wheather he repented and moved on. Doing a sin on a reglar basis while preaching is much worse, he is betraying muslims, destroying their trust on scholars, which eventually turn against islam. Personal influence works, a lot of people came towards islam just because they were influenced by the personality Sh, Yasir Qadhi or Sh. Omar Sulleiman. Same way a preacher can push them away from Islam. Following knowledge, not the scholar, doesn't work for everyone.

[@umulsabaah5492]

May Allah forgive our brother Yasir. He has also been between the teeth of the backbiters. I thought that he would have been more compassionate.

[@Youbettersaysubhanallah]

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[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

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[@suhayl787]

How do you write it this way?

[@tamannarahman4651]

Educate women to be more informed and engaged with the world. Mosques should offer programs to help them. Encourage diverse interests beyond domestic roles. Action is needed, not just preaching.

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

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[@Afia6098]

Imams are also humanbeings. Unfortunately, in many cultures any person who is either working for mosques or has religious duties, they think that they are perfect humans, they cannot get divorce, they cannot propose. In Islam , it is the opposite, they are like the rest of the humans , and have the same emotions. As long they do the things under Islamic guidelines , it is okay. We as a community need to be less judgmental.

[@sk-ec4co]

Some women also feel like they can only consult male scholars and imams. I don't understand that attitude especially as there are so many female alima

[@mariamarshad9720]

Why did EPIC then invite NAK to come and speak after his established cases of Spiritual Abuse?

[@AbdullahShaikh-e7u]

A major issue today is the influence of freemixing and the spread of liberal ideologies within Western interpretations of Islam. Institutions like Al-Maghrib and figures such as YQ and OS have been called out for promoting a more liberal version of Islam, and now we see them making public statements like, "We never allow ourselves to be alone with women," as if to distance themselves from their previous stance. This shift highlights why traditional madrassa settings are so strict about interactions between males and females. They typically enforce complete separation, or in some cases, they avoid such mixed settings altogether. While it’s true that incidents of abuse, including pedophilia, have occurred in madrassas, it’s important to note that such issues are not unique to Islamic institutions. Abuse can happen in any sector-corporate, educational, or otherwise. The key is to ensure proper safeguards and accountability, not to dismiss or overlook the larger problem.

[@Light-tc8xc]

SubhanAllah, for one of the best things you can do to turn into one of the worst things you can do…it makes me want to throw up. I’ve spoken with my husband about how uncomfortable I get when the men running Ramadan discussions and whatnot act playful and jokey during their talks. There is some celebrity about them, and there are so many women’s eyes on them. It’s simply not appropriate, and they need to keep the jokes within their in-person, men-only circles. The knowledge they share is very beneficial, but I don’t appreciate the lightheartedness that is over-appreciate by the audience and attracts people in a way that is just not right. Keep it serious. This is an entirely different issue, but they both share the fact that these teachers have power, and they need to use it appropriately. Also, let’s not pretend like there is no middle ground between rudeness and perpetuating this celebrity culture around our teachers. It is perfectly fine to verbalize love and care toward your brothers in islam and your respect for your brothers and sisters in Islam while refusing all photographs. If this had been done in the beginning, this culture wouldn’t be as bad as it is now. When Dr. O. Suleiman came to our town, I was grossed out to see how it was practically a wedding with all the fancy clothes, and people actually stood outside chatting while he spoke but returned at the end to take pics with him. WHAT IS THIS? Absolutely ridiculous. And I’m hearing that you don’t want to refuse the children, but these are the ones who NEED to be protected! You see who the victim was in this case! A child! They need to learn from a young age that our teachers are to be respected for the knowledge and listened to, not turned into celebrities. And if there’s a secret marriage while the man has another wife, I’m def telling the first wife, because it affects her.

[@larrydickman5936]

If the first wife did her job and fulfilled her rights towards the poor husband, he wouldn't have to seek a second wife. Men have needs. If you women are going to neglect those needs, then it's better for certain women to remain single.

[@HafizMuftul]

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[@sherifacharles3852]

Off the topic, what does the qiriat (closing prayer, thikir)mean at the end of the program. Is there a translation somewhere?

[@imamibrahim6282]

Surely ˹for˺ Muslim men and women, believing men and women,1 devout men and women, truthful men and women, patient men and women, humble men and women, charitable men and women, fasting men and women, men and women who guard their chastity, and men and women who remember Allah often-for ˹all of˺ them Allah has prepared forgiveness and a great reward.

[@Abeliever125]

It’s an Ayah from the Quran Surah Al Ahzab Ayah 35

[@sherifacharles3852]

Shukran , much appreciated. May Allah SWT reward your efforts Ameen.

[@sherifacharles3852]

​@@imamibrahim6282 Shukran May Allah SWT reward your efforts. Ameen

[@happymuslimmama]

Shaykh Yasir, I have a genuine question. Isn’t it better to not open the middle/gray door? At what point will secret marriages be problematic? 3,4,5, 10? At the workplace, we have trainings on sexual harassment and not having romantic relationships at the workplace, esp between bosses n employees. An imam should treat his community like a workplace. When young daughters or vulnerable women come for counseling, same power dynamic as a boss and employee. As a member of a community, how do we know what the intentions are of the imam. this IS spiritual abuse…

[@issey565]

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[@shaziaabbasi629]

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[@sk-ec4co]

Keep vulnerable women and revert sisters away from this celebrity sheikhs

[@mahabubaahmad44]

Does anyone know what happened?

[@HabibaAkhil-h6w]

Allah is the judge Mind your busies and stop criticizing others. First change yourself before changing this world.

[@n_utd]

who can explain me whats going on?

[@syedkazmi6487]

Satan is the human's ardent enemy: [Quran 2:208] O you who believe, you shall embrace total submission; do not follow the steps of Satan, for he is your most ardent enemy. The word "devil" is mentioned 88 times in the Quran. The term shayṭān is more common than the name Iblis, which is used 11 times in the Quran. The story of Iblis is spread throughout the Quran, and is mainly about his refusal to bow down before Adam as commanded by God. The Quran also mentions shayāṭīn, which are equally hostile to God's order as shayṭān. Shayāṭīn are mentioned as often as angels. Some of the things they do include: Teaching sorcery to humans Instigating their friends to argue with the faithful Making evil suggestions to humans and jinn Secretly listening to the angels' council

[@Bintmoosa27]

Can someone tell me what happened ?

[@swordie6703]

What’s bigger than qiyamah that can happen It’s an Islamic lecture , keep listening and take what’s good for you and your religion

[@dianishere]

I miss out.. what happened? What incident?

[@sabrinayounisaden7238]

What happened guys?

[@AdamBinDawood]

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[@ibniftikhar]

Polygyny is not a gray area Yasir bhai!

[@alfhassan9585]

Well said sheikh, you take one incident and provide overall benefits for all.

[@snaqvi11]

Release IK now

[@bab1179]

Who’s IK

[@umulsabaah5492]

Has anyone considered that our brother could be innocent?

[@adama.3178]

I just want to know you have a personality type of a follower and being blinded by people you believe better than you. Be careful, you are very susceptible to be taken advantage of

[@YusufMullan]

Shaykh. You should teach the people the incontrovertible evidence for why Islam is true that Allah taught the Prophet ﷺ in the Quran so they can own their Imaan and then the actions and bad choices of others will no longer affect them. Because isn’t it true that Allah Most High commanded his Prophet ﷺ to guide people to use their minds and come to their own independent realization that Islam is true?

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

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[@shahrier90]

Who is the reciter at the end of the video?

[@shahidyt]

Sajjad Gul, he is one of the Imams at Epic. List to his recitation of Surat Qalam too

[@fungshui4850]

It is sexual abuse! Call it what it is!!!!

[@fluffymountains]

KZbin has speech restrictions

[@fungshui4850]

@fluffymountains appreciate that but it's more about the fact that our community brushes this under the carpet. It needs to be said clearly, no excuses, and such devils ostracised from our midst.

[@aqadri7250]

Agreed. Too much tiptoeing around subject. That’s the problem. Messaging is confusing and should be more direct.

[@lubnasaira3130]

With all due respect Dr. Qadhi, but your entire talk is in defense of what has recently transpired with the latest in a line of sexual perversions of "religious leaders." You said, "more responsibility" lies with some religious standing, can you please clarify how this perversion is demanding of a high moral consciousness? This is not even making it to a normal healthy human behavior or meets the standard ethical norms of any society. From your opening statement that no one is 'masoom' but the prophetm was indicative of what rhetoric will follow. Please call a thing by its correct name. By speaking this way you have exposed your self. How is it that when an "imaam" abuses impressionable young girls, the whole affair is swiftly covered and then he enters another mosque to do that yet again? Allow me to answer: it is because of people like you who are there to cover it up. God is watching. Do you actually believe that or is that rhetoric too? Because if you believed that, you wouldn't be defending this unconscionable act all over the muslim community and in news for all to see to further damage us as a community. Are we asking for "perfection" from the so called imaams here? This is what the undertone of your talk is. This is unacceptable.

[@dacoolfruit]

Yes, Yasir Qadhi and other Imam's, remember your response in Irving. Did you speak out then? Or did you cover it up and fire the one person who did speak out? Don't cover things up. And yes, if you get to the point people want your autograph, yes, maybe you should decline. We don't need autographs, we need shepherds who will protect the flock. Are you speaking out because you found out about this case, or because the FBI found out and it is now too late for damage control?

[@HabibaAkhil-h6w]

In the Bible,Jesus said “who is without sin among you,cast the first stone”.

[@koroglurustem1722]

Our sharia has accountability in it. For me, for you and for everyone whoever transgresses against another person.

[@zarabees2123]

Jesus is the sinner too because he didn’t cast the stone. There are more proof Jesus was a sinner according to the Bible . Christians don’t want to talk about it .

[@HabibaAkhil-h6w]

@ Jesus is not considered a sinner in the Quran. He was a prophet who was sent before our last prophet to beleive in ONE God .

[@zarabees2123]

@@HabibaAkhil-h6w sure , according to the Quran Jesus was pure & respected as a mighty prophet but a sinner according to the Bible . Having wet dreams is considered a sin & requires sin atonement & since Jesus was a man , he must have had wet dreams

[@WilmaFlintsone]

@@zarabees2123Oh profit we know what’s in your heart you are hiding from us ? Al Azhab is causing ummah to panic 😱

[@lobnan-2bfree]

Why are you calling it spiritual abuse? Call it what it is “sexual abuse “. Sorry disappointed. You’re doing damage control. You need to have a more open discussion and provide safety protocols and CHANGES to make sure this does not happen again. Plus a child was involved… you need to address the criminal behavior … why are you not discussing this directly openly

[@toutvabien3406]

Hmm what happened to whom?

[@smeramajid8834]

A imam in Texas has been arrested in a SA case, it's very graphic. He's from Al Maghrib institute

[@ruhhee]

Wisam Sharieff accused of sexual abuse. I am so disgusted by the charges. Wishing it was false accusations but his wife reported and they have proofs and it’s sickening. May Allah protect us all. Aameen

[@tariqzamir]

Did you know that videos and pictures can be planted on your phone remotely by a hacker. In this age of technology, it is very easy to do. So why is this being assumed as a conviction?

[@user-cp7gh8zj6b]

​@tariqzamir we wish but if you read the details its not.

[@Mett1234]

We know people like you cover these things up yadir qadhi. ( We know due to witnesses) You can even tell in your speech. Whole lecture focuses on intentions, polygamy, and how we shouldnt hate men. Barely any mention of the victims

[@Afthab19]

Celebrity sheikh criticism is somewhat valid , but as a young practicing muslim , i can tell you so so so many times , the miracle of a video popping up just exactly when i need it and its from nouman ali khan or omar suleiman or yasir qadhi , mufti menk If you see the organized playlist of these celebrity scholars , you will see so much khayr in them

[@adama.3178]

Yasir Qadhi if imam Yasir secretly married your daughter without you knowing for a weekend how would you feel? Do not downplay secret marriages and their harm.

[@bemindful6094]

You should be talking about free mixing between men and women but this is too strict for you!

[@sofiamahmoud7088]

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