The History and Beliefs of the Nusayri/Alawite Sect | Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi

[@NoMaaDRED]

Ex-Hindu and Reverted to Islam. In shaa Allah will remain on deen till last breath.

[@Lailat854]

God bless you ❤

[@Gappasappa]

Try and convert ex Muslim Sahil and Adam Seeker to Islam. You'll get lots of credit in jannat

[@cjhuss0114]

May Allah bless you 🤲🏽

[@1nesoch]

​ Giidance is blessing. You can't converr whom-ever you want or love.

[@sorayavalley222]

Aameen thuma Aameen

[@sadiaabuji346]

Subhan Allah This made me think how grateful I should be to Allah swt for guiding me to Islam Alhumdulillah

[@infinto1]

Alhamdulillah

[@salihubabamusa4038]

Ya Sheikh, your history sessions have always elevated my status. I simply can't thank you enough. I wish I met you when you came to Nigeria.

[@wallendegen1]

I wonder if the colonialist used a similar strategy by giving majority of the military power to one part of the country to destablize it ??

[@Prepper319]

leaving ismailism for sunni islam was the best decision of my life !

[@theTravller]

May Allah increase our imaan.

[@HTrntrs]

Anyway to give dawah to Aghakhanis? most of my fellow aghakhani are barely aware of any Quranic knowledge except for the common topics of discussion.

[@buraale134]

Mashallah 👍🏽

[@Traveler012]

Be a MUSLIM not a sect you did not learn anything

[@khaderalikhan3029]

This seems to be more than two strands!!😮 It was only shia & Sunni earlier. Now there seems all sorts of movements. You get TRUE Islam by Just rea ding the Quran!!

[@yasmin-tk2mj]

if a religion is so complicated and has absolutely no logic it must be human invented. Islam is so simple and logical alhamdou lillah.

[@muslamicknight9621]

This means you never studied any of the rules of fiqh on any subject and the differences between the schools. Nor have you considered the disagreements in beliefs (aqueeda matters) e.g how muslims differ over the most basic things like the meaning of Iman and whether actions are included in its definition or not, so whether leaving prayer makes you a disbeliever or not. The complications are endless.

[@arifmunshi6833]

Not really. Differences in schools of thought is on things that are allowed. There are certain aspects of Islam are non negotiable.

[@muslamicknight9621]

@@arifmunshi6833 you definitely haven't studied any fiqh (jurisprudence), as there matters where one scholar will say it is allowed and another say it's not. The matters that are not differed over are few. So yes it is complicated and logic is not allowed to determine the rules rather on the texts

[@altusf3995]

But Islam is not from God

[@arifmunshi6833]

@muslamicknight9621 fiqh is complicated in matters of how to complete the task but that in itself lends to variety and allows some level of culture to be a part of your life. But in terms of who God is and what he definitely is not, islam has no dichotomy there.

[@AshAli-mi1cz]

Of all the lectures I've heard on d Syria issue ,dis is d first time I understood what's happening and who is who in Syria, Jazakallahu khair sheikh

[@kitt7477]

Sounds like the Free Masons & Mormons.

[@liafansuri3327]

Another great knowledge from you. And thank you, Shaykh, again and again. May Allah bless you and reward you abundantly.

[@Tech-Sam]

Thank you so much. I’ve tried to find out about the Alawites in recent days and couldn’t find anything. This has been so informative.

[@cavaliercal594]

We hope for a new Syria to emerge from what remains today, building a prosperous future rooted in justice and equality for all its people. Syrians possess immense potential across various fields and have the opportunity to thrive, becoming a leading force in the Middle East.

[@bettyfall1003]

Allahuma Ameen.

[@rumorhasit9129]

Ameen

[@Global_just]

US and Israel wont allow

[@shaikthegangsta]

😂😂😂 ain't gona happen... Only druglords and warlords

[@marwanramzi-sg8qf]

when you have neigbors als turky an the yaut is not life in these arean

[@BodmasStudio]

Watching from Nigeria. Jazakallahu khair ya Sheikh

[@EddieA-nd4zi]

As a Sunni Muslim from Aleppo, Syria, I want to share the harsh realities of the oppression we have endured under the Assad regime and the Alawite ruling class. This isn’t just my personal story-it’s the story of an entire community systematically marginalized, suppressed, and brutalized for over five decades. Let me provide some historical context and facts to help everyone understand the magnitude of what has happened in Syria. Hafez al-Assad’s Rise to Power and Systematic Oppression Hafez al-Assad, an Alawite, seized power in Syria through a military coup in 1970. With the help of loyalists and rebels within the Ba'ath Party, he overthrew his rivals and established a regime that placed Alawites in the highest positions of power. This coup marked the beginning of systematic oppression, particularly targeting Sunni Muslims, who make up the majority of Syria’s population. Under Hafez’s rule, the military and intelligence agencies became overwhelmingly dominated by Alawites. Sunni Muslims were deliberately excluded from high-ranking positions and kept under constant surveillance. Here are just a few examples of the atrocities carried out during Hafez’s regime: 1. The Hama Massacre (1982): In February 1982, Hafez al-Assad ordered a brutal crackdown on the city of Hama to suppress an uprising led by the Muslim Brotherhood. The military bombed entire neighborhoods, killing an estimated 20,000 to 40,000 civilians. Sunni-majority areas were systematically targeted, and this massacre remains one of the deadliest single acts of state violence in modern Middle Eastern history. 2. Mass Detentions and Torture: Sunni Muslims were routinely arrested, tortured, and executed for perceived opposition to the regime. Prisons like Tadmor (Palmyra) became infamous for their inhumane conditions and horrific torture methods. The 1980 Tadmor Prison Massacre alone resulted in the deaths of over 1,000 Sunni prisoners in a single day. Bashar al-Assad’s Continuation of Oppression When Bashar al-Assad took power in 2000, many hoped for reforms, but the oppression only intensified. Since the Syrian revolution began in 2011, the regime has committed countless atrocities against Sunni-majority areas. 1. The Siege of Homs (2011-2014): Sunni neighborhoods in Homs were bombarded relentlessly during the early years of the uprising, resulting in thousands of deaths and the displacement of hundreds of thousands. 2. The Ghouta Chemical Attack (2013): The Assad regime used sarin gas on civilians in Eastern Ghouta, killing over 1,400 people, including many women and children. International condemnation followed, but no substantial action was taken against the regime. 3. Targeting Sunni Communities: Cities like Aleppo, Idlib, and Douma have faced repeated bombings and sieges. Sunni-majority areas were starved, shelled, and subjected to mass displacement. The goal has been clear: to punish Sunnis for opposing the regime and to weaken their presence in key regions. The Role of the Alawite Regime The Alawite ruling class has used its control of the military and intelligence services to maintain power through fear and violence. Alawites disproportionately occupy leadership positions in the army and secret police. Many Alawite militias have been directly involved in massacres, theft, and assaults on Sunni civilians. This isn’t a generalization about all Alawites, but the ruling elite has weaponized sectarianism to ensure loyalty and suppress dissent. Geopolitical Manipulation Syria’s suffering isn’t just internal. Zionist Israel and the U.S. exploit the chaos for their own gain, extracting resources like oil and gas while claiming to fight terrorism. These powers have strategically cut off supply routes for groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, using Syria’s instability to weaken regional actors. Meanwhile, groups like ISIS and Al-Qaeda, portrayed as enemies of the West, are in fact tools backed by Zionist Israel and the U.S. to destabilize the region further. This leaves Syria in a lose/lose situation: oppressed internally and exploited externally. Our Hope and Faith Despite all of this, we Sunni Muslims place our trust in Allah (SWT). Syria is destined to face trials and tribulations, as foretold, but we have faith in Allah’s ultimate plan. Al-Balad al-Sham, a blessed and significant land, will be liberated. Those who oppress, exploit, and harm will be held accountable, for Allah (SWT) knows best. I share this not just to inform but to invite reflection and dialogue. If you have questions about Syria’s history, the oppression we’ve faced, or the role of faith in our resilience, please ask. Educating ourselves and others is the first step toward justice and understanding.

[@c-baazb5668]

Salaam alaikom..thank you for explaining... may Allah give hikmah to our leaders and scholars... the future will be better inshallah

[@c-baazb5668]

We need a sincere khilafah that can protect the ummag

[@hye_2_bye]

any comment on the role of Hizbollah and Iranian proxies during the Syrian revolution?

[@CTG2500]

Honestly, with this mentality of sectarianism--i.e., using the word "sunnism",for example--Syria will always be backwards and will never ever break this cycle of one clique or group ruling over another. Why didn't you think from the terms of "Syrians"? Because you've bought into the narrative. The exact same accusations you made about the Alawiyya, the majority of Iraqis made about the "Sunni minority under Saddam", the fundamental issue is why are these Arab countries so tribalistic? Why does when a leader takes control rely on tribe or sect or clan instead of the system of merit and competence? Because the rule of law doesn't exist. Anyhow, the reason other countries are significantly devoid of these ignorant ideas or dictatorship is because, generally, the cycle of this has been broken. What do you think Hafez Asad was supposed to do after getting power? Rely on his tribe and sect as a back up....This is the sad and sick reality.

[@imranqqq7307]

The "Ghouta chemical attack" was proven to be fake Western propaganda. Lots of reporting on this.

[@michaelboero7789]

Thank you Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi for enlightening us all. Allah bless you.

[@RezaKhan2024]

Starting from Bangladesh to Syria, the Muslim world is changing to the right path. Alhamdulillah

[@daraa151]

Hahahahahahahahaha, your funny😂

[@TheTanha47]

The best Islamic history teacher/speaker in DFW area and beyond. More power to you, I enjoy every minute of it.

[@mariamn8373]

Lahawula walakuwatta Elabillah what a deviation! Jazaka Allah khairain sheik, thanks for educating us about such deviations from Islam. Much appreciation. May Allah be pleased with u protect us from being lost.

[@TheConservativeHippie]

Thank you very much. This was quite educational and much needed at a time the conflict is beyond my understanding

[@ARmirzaful]

Conservatism and Hippie seem like a great fit. After seeing your comment; Very excited to hear the lecture. Stay strong sister!

[@mohamedaidrus3886]

Thank you for teaching us all these invaluable lessons. It is especially reassuring to learn from such a credible person within a community mosque, Jazakallahkhair Sheikh.

[@rahatislam6271]

Outstanding MASHAALLAH. Your lecture on this topic is out of the world. I never miss any of your lectures , infact I wait for them always. You are my best and most favourite Sheikh. Because I am a student of History , I love your videos. You always educate millions of people across the whole world.May Allah Almighty bless you always and keep you safe and healthy. Ameeeeeen Ameeeeeen Summa Ameeeeeen.

[@hafnimuchtar1455]

Aameen

[@sainabhassan6885]

Alhamdulillah a'laa ni'matil islam wal eeman. Jazakallahu kheir Ustadh. May Allah give you long life to continue with your wonderful lessons. Allahuma ameen

[@imtiazulislam9547]

Thank you so much Dr. Qadhi for the following: 1. Making the Humongous Effort to go through all the various Manuscripts/Books etc, to Uncover the Heresy of the Nuseidis. 2. Articulating the same in a Candid yet as Simplistically as possible for a person of Great Erudity for very unintelligible Folks/Believers of Islam, like Myself (the Worst among them). 3. Taking the Time and Making the Effort to Enlighten us about the Sham Created about the Assad Family being Muslims and their so called Efforts to maintain the Islamic identity of Syria. ❤🙏💐

[@taraja1651]

Another masterpiece from the Sheikh ❤: Jazakallahu Khairan 🙏

[@youtube_omaro1879]

I was literally reading up about this yesterday. When I saw this I thought it was Google stalking me, but no, it's just Yasir Qadhi thinking exactly the same thing as me again

[@NajeebSays]

I love the fact how humbly he mentioned each n every point which purely for the informative purpose without any bias and any anti-shia nuance labelling all of them as Kafir like the other takfiri Scholars. Learnt so much today. JazakumAllahu Khayra Shaikh.❤

[@muslimah9237]

80%more a sunni country under tyrant n the ummah didn't know much this history at all.. 😢😢 Knowledge is power.

[@HTrntrs]

honestly.

[@Doshanbe]

Ummah believes in Iranian propaganda.

[@YMSffpl]

Jazakallah Brother Yasir! May you have a long healthy life to continue the Education of Humans. ❤

[@marwan2losangeles]

@0:35 Intro to Bashar Assad’s tribe, the Alawites (originally Nusayris). @6:00 How it began, their secretive history, and who remains today. @16:18 Story of Suleiman Al-Adali (who exposed their beliefs to the Christians). @26:38 The French make Nusayris official rulers, Hafez Al-Assad takes over and cement power by rebranding his sect with other Shia, despite fact that his sect was hated throughout history by both Shia & Sunnis (due to their violence & heretic inclinations) @29:00 Funny story about how Crusaders changed their minds once they realized the Nusayris weren’t actually Muslim. Followed by conclusion.

[@minutes-qv8gn]

Thanks so what do you insinuate 😢

[@seeratseerat6099]

Thnk u so much. Watching from kashmir, and I was curious about these facts... lovely speech.

[@RB-fr1tg]

JazakAllah khayran Shaykhna...relevant and informative

[@YEAGERlST]

الله أكبر، الله أكبر، لا اله الا الله والله اكبر، الله أكبر ولله الحمد الله أكبر كبيرا، والحمد لله كثيرا، وسبحان الله بكرة واصيلا لا اله الا الله وحده

[@vvaloachi7263]

What a Great lecture ! Full of secret information !!

[@cblackall21]

Thank you. Very helpful lecture.

[@CapitanTiago]

Such an insight Jazak’Allah Khair Salam from Italy

[@dejyitnu8117]

What a beautiful explanation that our brother made! JazakAllahKhair

[@tmarouf]

جزاك الله خيرا كثيرا دكتور قاضى!

[@mumtazalfian973]

I hope all of indonesian people is watching your videos..

[@XAbdr]

nice teaching from the Emam. al hamdu lellah

[@faherziadeh6572]

Masha'Allah, Jazaka Allah khyran sheikh, your diagnosis and knowledge are perfect.

[@gelanwosena8914]

Very explicit information and educational thanks as always

[@kerimhassen7581]

I never thought such people exist 😢 thank you for educating us sheikh

[@saxu1000]

Great information, thanks shaikh.

[@Raks78]

Jazakallah khair sheikh

[@blackabdul6588]

Thanks dear sheikh. I'm much more informed now after watching this video.

[@somalikanye8642]

Great lesson Sheekh Yasir

[@princephilipisback]

Thank you Sheikh

[@AbuGhruba]

Thank you for shedding light on this!

[@lukmanulhakkeem7574]

Mashallah love for our Seikh❤❤❤❤

[@zaidkhan-zl2xv]

Great explanation Sheikh

[@sabrinayounisaden7238]

My shiekh my respect for you increase, you are the only one who always vocal about secterian. As a sunni ( Alhamdulilah) i came to love this shia groups groups for the actions they took to defend the resistant in gaza.

[@ibrahimmohammedibrahim9273]

Love..? Love is strong word, after what they did to syria No way i will ever love them 2 millions syrian died and 15 millions of people mad refugees cross the world No way will ever love them, except maybe Zayedi

[@ahmeda.3198]

@@ibrahimmohammedibrahim9273To be fair, the regime did that in Syria before the Shia from Iran or Lebanon arrived to prop them up.

[@HalalBoi1404]

You love those that curse the companions of the prophet? And those that fabricate lies about the prophet and his family? Subhaan Allah

[@zak992]

@@HalalBoi1404 Grow up, most shia dont curse the companions, but some ignorant/emotional ones amongst them do

[@aldon1281]

The only Shia dynasty (Fatimid) ruled bait Almaqdis actually sold it. Until Salhiddin regained it. History did not start today. Did Iran regain or librate anything?

[@NazBi752]

Assalaamualaikum wrwb Jzkheir brother for that Eye opening history May Allah swt keep the Muslim ummah in His protection and strengthen us in our deen and might Ameen 🤲

[@albertarthurparsnips5141]

Ya Sheikh !… O wise & scholarly Sheikh !….Your calm exposure of the breath-taking oddity & even heresy of the Nusairi sect is so very welcome !…As the Prophet ( PBUH ) foretold, we face enemies by the legion,..the sectarians have ruled with iron & in blood over Al-Shams for decades !…. And liberation has arrived . And we must put them to the question. If they go up, we must pull them back down. If they tunnel down, we must pull them back up to the daylight.

[@kerimhassen7581]

Alhamdulillah so greatful to be a muslim

[@fakharqureshi9350]

Thanks for such useful information

[@mohammedsafraz3973]

Subhanalla. Things happening against islam is unbeleivable. All these where propecies of Prophey Muhammad SAL 1400 years ago.

[@MamaSal-b9x]

Very good content

[@Sam76475]

Shukran YQ….Very informative

[@ashhersid661]

JAZAKLLAH Sheikh

[@Hanna2988]

Great explanation. I was confused about the situation in Syria

[@Hassan_Taiwo]

Sheikh Yasir 💯💯 for you

[@honestyfirst2165]

JazakaAllahu kheir.

[@adilumer9439]

Mashallah sheikh.

[@aliimanoha8221]

Imagine these kind of people ruling our brothers and sisters .. I always asked myself how muslims could do this to other muslims in Syria and Now i have the answer they are not Muslims

[@lujein445]

We are and Bashar does not represent the whole sect

[@abiomar1652]

Thanks for the knowledge scheik Allahbarik

[@rokhayatoure9364]

Thanx ya Cheik

[@rubinarana4996]

Very very educational. JazakAllahu khairan

[@anjumhashmi8012]

Masha Allah great to know their origin for the first time

[@AKirenM]

Walaikumusalaam Wa rahmatullahi Wa barakahatuhu Barak Allahu Feek, Aameen Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge alhumdulillah regarding this topic particularly in light of current events. Aameen to the duas May Allah (swt) be our guide to alleviate oppression and bring power to good and righteous leaders that please Him, Aameen. Jazakum Allahu khairun As salaam u alaikum Wa rahmatullahi Wa barakahatuhu

[@Iamfsaly]

I once spoke with an Alawi who wanted to debate me about Ali رضي الله عنه. He argued that Ali had the spirit of Allah and embodied some of His divine attributes.

[@liafansuri3327]

Naudzubillah, what a blasphemous!

[@Iamfsaly]

@ May Allah guide them

[@ahmeda.3198]

Where did you even meet one?

[@reyuyenu340]

If it wasn’t for our beloved Nabi Ali didn’t even know about Islam😢😢😢😢😢

[@lujein445]

As an alawi that's nonsense🙂

[@AliHussain-ou6gu]

ALLAH IS AL ADL🤲 THE MOST JUST AND AL ADL DELIVERS THE BEST JUSTICE 🤲... OUT WITH CORRUPT CORRUPTERS!!!!!

[@JohnSmith-ll9no]

It’s hard for everyone to be an expert- so thanks for sharing this without fanning the fires of sectarianism

[@dr.earnest.ujaama]

Thank you for sharing this valuable information and doing so in a method that is respectful and non-confrontational. We need to know about these different groups in order to save ourselves from fitna. May Allah save us from the fitna of these groups and their draconian beliefs.

[@mohdfauzil9796]

Truth will always prevails, falsehood will always dooms. One of Allah's will to show e true followers of Rasul saw n those who astrayed. Tq u dear s qadhi for enlighting e world with a clear, simple but insightful history of that movement that to my mind, gv incorrect n misleading view about e beauty of islam

[@sarwaralam3977]

Very informative and interesting.

[@Xhaka-p5n]

Thank you Dr Yasir for educating us on many issues while in our countries we are never taught on our history in the region and we just follow the herds.

[@alaa-xw1jz]

السلام عليكم دكتور ياسر حفظك الله . أظن أنه شيء رائع جدا أن تخصص سلسلة حلقات تتحدث فيها عن تاريخ الفرق وعقائدهم بشكل كامل ومفصل

[@ShabirBurhani2021]

SubhanAllah

[@keekl6870]

Thank you for the enlightenment. Now I know who the Alawites/Nusairites are. A small minority group but had the most power.

[@wasiffalishah.official]

Explained beautifully, thanks brother, had many confusion about shia sects and ismailism, you cleared it today

[@sohailaaskari912]

If u don't agree about Imam Mehdi, its your problem and it doesn't mean that he doesn't exist. Allah's hujjat will always be there on the earth, without him everything will collapse.

[@jrabiya95]

jazakAllah khair for the knowledge your video has provided

[@nadiaepa93]

Thank you sheikh for the explanation ❤

[@waseemahmed6990]

اسلام وعلیکم۔جزاک اللہ خیر۔ You told us the truth and facts regarding Shia. Our standard must be Quran and sunnah to follow, or else are all fake. Regards

[@user-kp7hp7kd7k]

Thank you for enlightening us, Sheikh! May Allah bless you. All this time I thought the Assads and Alawites were Muslim... not even remotely so!

[@obaydpathan]

Very brief shocking information ❤🎉

[@Truthseeker-o9d]

Syria has been liberated alhumdulillah

[@Man57-g2d]

Salaam Prepper Ma sha Allah Welcome back

[@TasnimMasudi]

Asaram raikum warahuma turahi wabarakatuh jazakaa rahuwoo fikum

[@syedmaricar9946]

Thanks for new information No wnder this happening today ,in the Deen there's no separation but people are divided , into sects , groups very easily they're exploited by outsiders.

[@jamalmpls]

Good job

[@naila..]

❤حسبنا الله ونعم الوكيل ❤

[@mace9t9]

on the 5th Dec 2024 at 8.49pm you made a duwah "...we ask Allah for tyranny to be overthrown" - two days later on 7th Dec 2024 that duwah manifested and assad is no more

[@ahsana.t.6264]

JazakAllah Khair Sheikh for such an amazing explanation

[@hafnimuchtar1455]

Great Lecture to increase our knowledge👍👍👍 Jazakallahu khayran Shaykh. Barakallahu fik 🤲

[@ramatgan1]

What the Assad’s done to their people can never be forgiven. The sadism and utter cruelty. All for what? Instead they ran away like thieves in the night. Watching from Somalia

[@OrganizedMess0025]

My hope, may Allah make it so, is that our brothers and sisters in Syria don't take the atrocities that ruling Alawites/Nusayris committed and take it out on the mainstream Shias, most of which have nothing to do with the fringe splinter groups like Nusayris and are by default within the folds of Islam. Our shia brothers and sisters, who are undoubtedly Muslim, deserve the standard rights and protections for all Muslims too. May Allah make the process for Syria to reform and become a stable land an easy one. To add, the "reconciliation" imo seems to be sectarian/politically based, in uniting shia strands in areas where they are likely to be attacked or at least persecuted.

[@stonerosesuk]

Lala Land. Keep dreaming.

[@navetay]

Can you do a lecture like this on Druze?

[@HalalBoi1404]

The Druze are not muslim. You can do your own research about it

[@khank-k5z]

@@HalalBoi1404 alawi are not muslims either but we had this lecture today

[@HalalBoi1404]

@@khank-k5z I think the point of the lecture was because of the current situation in Syria. The dictator and government were Alawi/nusayri, so that's the reason for mentioning them. The idea of going to the masjid and what they speak about are different religions seems odd though. This one lecture was good, but it won't be good to make many lectures about different beliefs. Instead of teaching islam, we are teaching what others believe? In some cases this is useful, as long as you don't overdo it.

[@lujein445]

​@@khank-k5z We are🙂

[@saimarani6940]

ماشاءاللہ شیخ

[@mahumramzan5690]

It was very informative, JazakAllah Khairan…

[@nibrasshasna7765]

"Thank you very much, Doctor, and may Allah bless you for the valuable lecture. I truly appreciate the way you explain and clarify the material in such a methodical manner. In order to maximize the benefit, I kindly request that you consider providing a transcription of the lecture in both Arabic and French, so we can share it with a wider audience. May Allah bless your knowledge and efforts, and keep you safe always. Best regards." Salam.

[@MrHamdan50]

jazakalahukhairan

[@MrArthoz]

How can someone still be in the fold of Islam when one is deviant of the syariah and tauhid to the point of claiming Allah made a mistake? May Allah guide us to the Straight Way. The Way of those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace, not of those who earned Your Anger, nor of those who went astray.