Sunnism & Shi'ism: Press TV interview Dr Yasir Qadhi

Roshan Muhammed Salih interviews Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, one of the most prominent Sunni Muslim preachers in the West. For the very first time Dr Qadhi gives detailed explanations about his previously harsh rhetoric towards Shias and explains why he has changed his position. He talks about the wider sectarian tension within the Muslim community and the role of politics in fomenting that tension. And he discusses what the future relationship between Shias and Sunnis should be.
[Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, PhD, is the Dean of Academic Affairs at AlMaghrib Institute, the man behind the curriculum and other academically intensive programs like IlmSummit. Shaykh Yasir is known among his students for his excellent Tajweed in both Arabic and the English language (i.e. his perfect enunciation of every letter).
Shaykh Yasir graduated with a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston, after which he was accepted as a student at the Islamic University of Madinah. After completing a diploma in Arabic, he graduated with a B.A. from the College of Hadith and Islamic Sciences, completed a M.A. in Islamic Theology from the College of Dawah and a PhD in Religious Studies from Yale University.
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi is a resident Scholar of Memphis Islamic Center. He is also a lecturer at Rhodes College, in the Department of Religious Studies.]
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[@1love06]

As a Shia, I have more respect for Dr Yasir than yassir al habib a million times over. Never once will i respect inflammatory and derogatory words from any Shia or Sunni. Live together in peace! Gain Knowledge but equally more wisdom!

[@pseudocolor]

Agreed, Im a Sunni, my younger brother is a Shia, but we get along nicely. Alhamdulillah. We even talked about Islamic stuffs and Tauhid and our Ahlaq and the sameness of Islam, and it proved, that it can worked. It should be worked. Live together in peace, continue learning untill the end, and yes, we need more wisdom and avoid unneccesary tension. I agree with commenter below, Ikenzebi, Disagreement does not have to be ugly..

[@MaroGhaziUmmati313]

I myself am a Shia who came from a Sunni background and I too respect Yasir Qadi over yessir al habib and I also respect him MUCH MORE than Assim al Hakim

[@kataangsucks]

I'm a shia as well. May Allah swt curse these shirazi extremists along with the wahhabu dogs.

[@raniwehbe3829]

As a Shi’ite i appreciate Dr Qadhi. Though the history matters so much, and it should not be forgotten (in terms of the Shi’ite perspective) he is correct. People lost sight of wisdom and the hatred become stitched within the sects. That alone should be haram. It is also haram to worship a man, no matter how beautiful and wise and iconic he might have been (Imam Ali (as)). Best role models, but there is no God but Allah and Mohammad was his messenger

[@ayaatyoussef1443]

mashallah sister you are right that is pure tawheed

[@abdillahijalalkhan2128]

The 4th KHALIYFAH of the PROPHET (SAW) , was indeed the best Iconic and Role Model in his time. By the time he had become the IMAAM of the UMMAH he was already matured into a fully grown Lion, with wisdom, knowledge and experience garnered through decades of relationship,association, companionship,and loyal and dedicated service to the best and the choicest cream of Humanity the World had ever produced. It was unfortunate that at the time, malevolent Individuals paid fully primed to cause dissension, division and bloodbath in the Society. There was no , Religious, Ideological, Sectarian, or political schism vying for leadership between the main protagonists at the time of the dispute were related one way of the other being members of a close knit community by their ancestral roots in Makkah. When the 3rd KHALIYFAH of of ISLAAM,UTHMAAN (RA) was about to be assassinated by a Mob of disgruntled citizens from afar away as the realms of former Persian Empire,Iraq , Egypt and some even from MADINAH itself Amir ALIY and his two sons guarded the KHALIYFAH from harm. When matters were at a critical point, ALIY asked permission from to eliminate the leaders of the mutiny and put an end to the strife. UTHMAAN refused, saying that he would rather due than give the order for the spilling of blood of innocent Musliyms who may be caught up in the turmoil.And he forthwith dismissed ALIY and his sons from their task. Seeing the cost clear, the rioters who were surrounding the house of UTHMAAN raided in mass and slaughtered the KHALIYFAH, while he was reading a copy of the QUR'AAN, of which he had contributed overwhelmingly in it's compilation and preservation. It is said that the Masham was doused in his life blood. ALIY ascended to be the undusputed 4th KHALIYFAH of the UMMAH. And it was then that MUAAWIYAH BIN ABUW SUFYAAN, (RA) the Governor of the LAVANT , the first MUSLIYM AMIRAL BAHR (ADMIRAL), and Conqueror of CYPRUS, joined with AMR IBNOL AAS, the Musliym Commander in the ROMAN and PERSIAN Campaigns, CONQUEROR and GOVERNOR of EGYPT were joined by several others to demand blood due for the the death of their relative the late KHALIYFAH, UTHMAAN. At that particular time, ALIY was overwhelmed with the fluid situation. Attempting to calm the continuing rebellion and preventing g it spread to the other parts of the realm. The dissension and conspiracy by the hidden followers of the past Roman, Persian and other tribes who sensed blood and an opportunity to break off from ISLAAM and rebuild their lost glory, among others. ALIY asked for time to sort out the urgent matters of the State,before he could venture on punitive expeditions. The plaintive grew impatient and joining forces with others like minded openly rebelled against the KHALIYFAH ALIY. ALIY met them with his army and there was no attempt by sober, wiser Senior members of the Swahabas of the PROPHET, for a reconciliation. Whole this was going on overnight, a party from the Army of ALIY who later on transformed themselves into the KHAWAARIYJ, the BREAKERS OFF ,incited and led by the heinous and recalcitrant and notorious miscreant, ABDULLAH IBN SABBAH, made an unprovoked and surprise attack on the armies of MUAWIYYAH and his Allie. Pandemonium ensued and it was everyone for himself. The peacd talks had to be put off , until the atmosphere calmed down by the intervention of dome elders. But many had been needlessly killed and bad blood had been shed between relatives and the stain on the ground would be hard to wipe off.

[@NRFP]

Why do you think Quran corrupted?

[@Hezbollah313]

@@NRFP shut up

[@NRFP]

@@Hezbollah313 You shut up idiot if you can not give answer !

[@ikenzebi]

Wow! What a great man that can admit that he was wrong about some things and that even disagreement does not have to be ugly! Kudos!

[@waheedahmad4710]

My dad is sunni My mom Shia And I am sushi child

[@imranmir1]

Same here bro!

[@Incandescence555]

best KZbin comment ever

[@mustamiraalvaseryo3311]

😂😂😂

[@safiagha8002]

Me Too

[@aishamohammed6904]

😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@AliKhan-nq7hp]

yasir qadhi is moderate muslim with far sighted vision we appreciate him for forging unity among various sects of muslims may allah bless u

[@bigu236]

It's not about convincing the other sect that you are right. Sunni's will always believe Shia's are wrong, and Shia's will always believe Sunni's are wrong. The point is, don't kill other people over it. Don't be the first to raise your hand. That first act of violence leads to bloodshed for years, it's not worth it. If the fighting is already going on (which it is), as Sheikh Yasir Qadhi said, then we can't advise those people of what to do, because they are personally involved.

[@sisis6395]

true

[@bigu236]

good job dude you got the jist of what i was saying

[@syedliyakhatali9959]

***** brother peace on you[Salam-o-alekum]...I am hapy to hear from you that one day so called shia and sunni will be united in future. words shia and sunni are not found in holy Quran and muslim and momin are present.God does not recognise shia or sunni. those terms wore brought into existence by some so called scholors who were more like politicians than scholors. so as long as common muslims follow them as their guides and leaders this division may remain. let common muslim start reading Quran with understanding and do research a little bit and words like shia and sunni will go into dust bin of history..

[@islamicreminderswithyahya2585]

bigu236 My brother stop confusing yourself. There is one Islam. The shia were the ones who called those who follow the sunnah 'sunni'. When prophet talked about the sects that will emerge from the ummah, he said there will be 73 sects in this religion and 72 of these sects will be in Hell. The sahaba asked the prophet which is the one that will be saved? Then the prophet said the ones that follow what me and my companions are on (quran and sunnah). Who ever claims to be muslim but goes against the core teachings of the the quran and sunnah (such as the oneness of Allah) is NOT a muslim. Period.

[@islamicreminderswithyahya2585]

@Skrooge Lantay ok but dont confuse the difference in madthabs with difference in aqeedah. The madthabs differ in matters of fiqh like what breaks wudu and whether hand are kept on the chest or belly during Saleh. Even if they differed in these matters, they did not just bring the interpretation out of their own pockets but was based off ahadith that were available to them at that time. Non of the different madthabs differed in terms of the oneness of Allah or whether the Quran was the word of Allah.

[@Alif_YouTube]

Sunni-Shia dont have to unite. We are theologically different. But live and let. No need to dehumanise and see Shia as less than human. Good video.

[@AzharHussainPEF]

Sheikh Qadi courage to give this interview is a testament of a leadership that deeply reflects on their own biases and tries to bring Muslim community together. I hope more Shia and Sunni LEADERS find the courage question their biases.

[@aishamohammed6904]

I am not Sunni and i am not Shia. I AM MUSLIM.

[@amiraka88]

I love my sunni brothers as well as my shia brothers

[@abdulwrong2740]

i agree with you that a true muslim love humanity irrespective of their belief race and color

[@naweedtahiri934]

*****

[@user-vo6kj6cl6w]

my name is my name Astaghfirullah brotha. I love any Muslim brotha of mine. That’s what ALLAH would want

[@roshanmashoor766]

There’s no Sunni brothers or Shia brothers. There’s only Muslim brothers

[@mohabdul1]

When Umar (ra) got angry about the Hudaybiya treaty and went to Abu Bakr (ra) to question him about the Prophet's (saw) decision, Abu Bakr the wise and most knowledgeable of the Companions said "He is the Messanger of Allah. He knows what he is doing". Meaning we do not question the Prophet (saw) at all. Zilch. Everything he did was from Allah who was guiding him. So if the Prophet was happy with Aisha (ra) when he died, then we are happy about her also, regardless of the fitnah that took place between the Companions. All that, proved that the Companions were mere humans. The best of humans, but still humans. Their sacrifice of Islam was much much bigger than the small mistakes they committed. We owe our Islam to them. Walaahi today we Muslims like to be sitting in our airconditioned rooms and be keyboard mujahids and scholars, but all of us put together we cannot match a single Companion's deed. Most of us can hardly pray our salats on time, let alone go to the majsid daily, we can hardly fast correctly without backbiting and talking laghwah, we hardly feel the pain of other Muslims, etc etc But we have the guts to say bad things about the Companions who were uprooted from the jahiliya culture they only knew and were made to fight their own blood and relatives in order to bring a new religion. How many of us today would have been on the right side of things back then when we can even perform our salats with focus and qushu.

[@blacksupermanrsa]

+abdul mohamed you my friend.. You need to analyze the chains of your hadeeth.. most of them are weak ...Chose some names from the narators and go to the rijal literatures [The biographies of the companions] youll be shocked whats written in there

[@Aliameem]

abdul mohamed Mohammad ( PBUH ) said 'I am leaving behind Two Things of Equal Weight. The Qur'an and My Family. They will not leave each other until they reach the pool of Kauther (in heaven)." It means that The Qur'an and Mohammad ( PBUH ) ' s family would stay together for the whole of eternity. When Aisha waged a war against Ali (as) under the excuse that she was seeking revenge fir The Blood of Uthman , then she was waging a war against The Head of what remained of Mohammad ( PBUH ) ' s family. Because Imam Ali was the husband to Mohammad ( PBUH ) ' s daughter and father to Mohammad ( PBUH ) ' s grandchildren. According to The Hadith of The Prophet he had left The Qur'an with them, a Qur'an that would never leave them and The Family after them. Aisha fought THAT family. It is within the consideration of this view,, of what happened that differences arose between Muslim groupings . We cannot blame The Shi'as or The Sunnis today for their differences amongst each other, when greater and more serious differences existed all the way back then. The focus on obtaining a correct historical understanding , within the context of the issues pertaining to succession to Prophecy,;needs to be grasped BEFORE we A decide to pick up guns and blast each other. Mohammad ( PBUH ) asked for a paper & a pen on The Calamity of Thursday. Perhaps at that point some of The Companions realised that The Pen is indeed mightier than the Sword. Perhaps it was for that reason they denied it , in the same way they denied the Prophetic commandment for a Peace Treaty to be administered at Hudaybiyyah. Let us urge each other therefore , toward the Prophetic tradition of Scholarliness and Peace instead of hatred and war.

[@inaa5396]

Seyyed Naqvi wasnt aisha mohamed's family .thats her husband for heaven sake the ignorance of u ppl shock me 😂😂😂

[@moosaali9371]

@@inaa5396 Sahih Muslim 6228: Yazid b. Hayyan reported: We went to him (Zaid b. Arqam) and said to him. You have found goodness (for you had the honour) to live in the company of Allah's Messenger ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) and offered prayer behind him, and the rest of the hadith is the same but with this variation of wording that lie said: Behold, for I am leaving amongst you two weighty things, one of which is the Book of Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, and that is the rope of Allah. He who holds it fast would be on right guidance and he who abandons it would be in error, and in this (hadith) these words are also found: We said: Who are amongst the members of the household? Aren't the wives (of the Holy Prophet) included amongst the members of his house hold? Thereupon he said: No, by Allah, a woman lives with a man (as his wife) for a certain period; he then divorces her and she goes back to her parents and to her people; the members of his household include his ownself and his kith and kin (who are related to him by blood) and for him the acceptance of Zakat is prohibited.

[@moosaali9371]

@@inaa5396 Sahih Muslim 6225: Yazid b. Hayyan reported, I went along with Husain b. Sabra and 'Umar b. Muslim to Zaid b. Arqam and, as we sat by his side, Husain said to him: Zaid. you have been able to acquire a great virtue that you saw Allah's Messenger ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) listened to his talk, fought by his side in (different) battles, offered prayer behind me. Zaid, you have in fact earned a great virtue. Zaid, narrate to us what you heard from Allah's Messenger ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ). He said: I have grown old and have almost spent my age and I have forgotten some of the things which I remembered in connection with Allah's Messenger ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ), so accept whatever I narrate to you, and which I do not narrate do not compel me to do that. He then said: One day Allah's Messenger ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) stood up to deliver sermon at a watering place known as Khumm situated between Mecca and Medina. He praised Allah, extolled Him and delivered the sermon and. exhorted (us) and said: Now to our purpose. O people, I am a human being. I am about to receive a messenger (the angel of death) from my Lord and I, in response to Allah's call, (would bid good-bye to you), but I am leaving among you two weighty things: the one being the Book of Allah in which there is right guidance and light, so hold fast to the Book of Allah and adhere to it. He exhorted (us) (to hold fast) to the Book of Allah and then said: The second are the members of my household I remind you (of your duties) to the members of my family. He (Husain) said to Zaid: Who are the members of his household? Aren't his wives the members of his family? Thereupon he said: His wives are the members of his family (but here) the members of his family are those for whom acceptance of Zakat is forbidden. And he said: Who are they? Thereupon he said: 'Ali and the offspring of 'Ali, 'Aqil and the offspring of 'Aqil and the offspring of Ja'far and the offspring of 'Abbas. Husain said: These are those for whom the acceptance of Zakat is forbidden. Zaid said: Yes.

[@suhurmusa2503]

im sunni and agree with Yasir shia and sunni will never come together because there is fundamental differences. the best way to solve is to talk about the real islam and if they take it fine if they deny is up to them. Allah will deal each and every person in the day of judgement.

[@maaimammansor7542]

Hello Sister I am a Shiite, do you want to talk about Shiites and Sunnis ??

[@cmsacademy1673]

There is no difference in fundamentals, I know because I live in a mixed family. Don’t be stupid. Sure there are differences, but not in fundamentals

[@rehany2]

Yasir Qadhi is the first person to ask for these sensitive and controversial issues as he studied in Madina and himself is salafi in aqeedah. Yasir Qadhi shows his brilliance and hikmah in this interview. May Allah increase his Deen and hikmah and he is the true scholar to listen for the youth. He has felt the real pain and sufferings of Ummah and what he says is from his heart

[@vignesh122]

It's my first time hearing a notable Sunni Muslim scholar talk with so much sense...

[@rashiq9154]

There are many actually..

[@bf6724]

He is not a scholar, so stop promoting such absurdities!

[@ayaatyoussef1443]

@@bf6724 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ayaatyoussef1443]

that is rude and untrue

[@abdillahijalalkhan2128]

Now let's see SISTANI, KHAMEINI and other SHIITS Scholars speak with as much sense.

[@Mk3390]

Wow, the backlash... I've listened to Dr. Qadhi many a time. Mashallah Sheikh. Thank you for pointing out the role of education in this matter. Jazak Allah Khayr.

[@abdelbaasit1]

Masha'Allah, enjoyed the interview! Good stuff.

[@sheikhaaliyatabassum6492]

Yasir Qadhi.. MaashaAllah brother. It requires a lot of courage to talk on such sensitive topic with wisdom.

[@MCRcrew]

Kudos to the Roshan Muhammed Salih for asking really good questions. I'm working on bringing awareness to Sunnis on how we need to be United as one with our Shia brothers and this video has helped me alot

[@defundthepoliticians.1465]

I'm proud to be Sunni.

[@maaimammansor7542]

Hello Would you like to talk about Shiites and Sunnis ???

[@hzelg5684]

I like how our brother Yasir responded to the questions, very wise... May Allah reward him abundantly and guide all Muslims twords justice and Jannah alfirdeus!

[@alio6051]

@Khalid Ibn Alwaleed If your a real muslim you wouldnt talk against scholars in this fashion even if they follow a different ideology than you do, You do not just slander someone like that.

[@thesoulsjourney9195]

@Khalid Ibn Alwaleed take this down you might think this is small but Allah could ask you about this on the Day of Judgment

[@TheSuweydas]

Dr yasir Qadhi Ma sha allah I love you for the sake of allah. We are a Ummah that cant afford fight in this day of time.

[@Happy2bmuslim93]

My friend we do need to fight (debate) ,shi'a are mixing the true monotheist religion we have with their ancient pagan traditions ,so lets follow the Quran and sunna alone nothing more. may Allah guide you and guide all shi'a and guide us all ameen.

[@maaimammansor7542]

@@Happy2bmuslim93 Hello I am a Shiite. Can you prove that the Shiites became idolaters ???

[@muhammedk9648]

Dr Qadhi did well to maintain his cool. This type of dialogue should be encouraged.

[@heritage433]

Those who are attacking the Shaikh only because he has a different view and a opinion on a matter, shows only that you didn't understand what's about in Islam. It's not about that "I" , my ego is right, it's about reflecting, searching for the truth and putting your humbleness into the field and saying "Allahualam" (God knows best), maybe he or she is right. This is an authentic Salafi attitude not the british-salafi mentality based on egoism.

[@zohebalikhan7404]

Loved Yasir's measured and erudite responses.

[@amuu8286]

May Allah guide us all

[@harimarimotoshitsuu]

both the she'as and sunnis should come together and agree to have just one shahada,one book(qur'an) and one religion instead of 2 and 3

[@azizaazhar1697]

Johnathan Doeland no not shia are like sunni shia are not muslim if they said Quran is not right and speaks bad to Umar RA Aysha RA they are projny of Ibnay Saba

[@maaimammansor7542]

@@azizaazhar1697 Hello. First of all, your reason for rejecting Shia is very ridiculous, because you did not offer any reason, if you have a reason, I will be happy to hear it. Meanwhile, many Sunni and Shiite scholars have denied the existence of Ibn Saba. In addition, there were Shiites in the time of the Prophet. So Ibn Saba has nothing to do with Shiites

[@abdillahijalalkhan2128]

@@maaimammansor7542 Two Shia Imams of the AHLU Bayt have confirmed and recorded the historical existence of ABDULLAH IBN SABAH in their books. So it seems you are just commenting without being conversant with Shia Literature..

[@arabianseagull]

Beautifully explained and elaborated Brother Yasir Qadhi. thank you.

[@MrTinkoo123]

Well said bro,great wisdom, live long !!

[@MurrayEstes]

please come to Hawaii and lecturer at University of Hawaii Manoa regarding this issue. I'm an atheist but I enjoy your discussion and knowledge.

[@isaishaq]

watch each words of Yasir very realistic in first step to cool down each other for further dialogues between the community, stop hatred speech....... it doesn't benefit either to spiritually raise their own status.

[@heritage433]

It's deeper understanding of Islam. I wish all who are studying Islam, expecially from Medina and Mecca to get the deeper understanding like Shakhy Yasir Qadhi.

[@asifamibangladesh]

Alhamdulillah. Very pragmatic and realistic lecture.

[@mohamedwarsamaboss5014]

It is absurd and ridiculous to fight each other at this day and age for no good reason. Let us be honest about it; it is about power and not about theology. And this ridiculous political conflict will go on and on if there is no dialogue between the two sects. If we want Islam to prevail in its peaceful teachings in the future we must start to talk to each other to eliminate this political war that exist in our religion.

[@maaimammansor7542]

Hello. As a Shiite, I am ready to answer the questions of others

[@abdillahijalalkhan2128]

@@maaimammansor7542 You have first to understand the question , before you can answer it.

[@ImperialKaiserk]

May ALLAH (SWT) Reward sheik Yassir Qadhi for his solutions om the problem of sects. May ALLAH (SWT) Keep us away from sectarianism (which is forbidden on the Holy Quran; where it says: "As for those who divide their religion and break up into sects, you have no part of them in the least. Their affair is with Allah; He will in the end tell them the truth of all that they did." (6:159)), and May HE(SWT) Unify this Ummah arround the Holiest of Books and around the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS); ameen

[@maaimammansor7542]

Hi dear friend. God means in the verse you mentioned, identify the people who innovated in the religion and do not follow them. There is a narration of the Prophet that is accepted by Shiites and Sunnis. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: My ummah is divided into 73 sects, of which only 1 sect goes to Paradise. We must seek the truth and that Paradise sect.

[@user-xy4nl8pi4y]

mashaaAllah .. very interesting interview indeed.. Lets agree to disagree, Promote understanding Stop all the activities that provoke / create friction with the other sect. Stop preaching in each other's territory. live and let live. both have more important things in life than to be at each other's throat.

[@kashanbennett8771]

He makes me very proud to be a Sunni Muslim. He is a very knowledgeable young scholar!! May Allah increase his knowledge and character

[@DonCarlosHormozi]

Any individual should have the right, yes the right, to believe even in Santa Claus, if he or she wants to. But this does not in any way justify the Saudis in treating the Shia as second-class citizens, nor the atrocities that ISIS has been committing against Yazidis, Christians, and Shia.

[@a_gen]

100

[@e.k874]

isis has commited atrocities amongst everyone every single living being even sunnies but what you said is correct

[@mkude]

And don't forget there is no single sunni masjid in tehran

[@DonCarlosHormozi]

@@mkude Perhaps true, but irrelevant to the point I’m making above. Have a great day!

[@fuadmahmood7801]

May Allah guide the Shias in sha Allah

[@JoffreyB]

May Allah guide the Sunnis In sha Allah

[@arismatold_me6753]

May Allah guide us ALL AMEEN 🤲🏽

[@yourmomshouse8993]

God loves the Shia and he blessed us by allowing us to see the truth. I would die at the feet of Ali and his family.

[@abdillahijalalkhan2128]

@@yourmomshouse8993 You still have the chance to explode yourself at the feet of their self appointed IMAAMS, i.e. SISTANI KHAMEINI and others.

[@SioBarasat]

Very Good interview, Alhamdulillah

[@CutePokapipi]

I liked the lecture very much and I think Roshan Muhammed Salih is extremely handsome. MashaAllah. Persian men whether shia or not I dont care but I must say SubhaanAllah.. and I used to pray Namaz with my Iranian roommate who was Shia. by the way I am Pakistani and I would promote Iran-Pak Unity at every level.

[@saidmohamed4438]

mashallah sheikh yaser qadhi u made me cry subhannallah so true.

[@lauravaughn2820]

my teacher for the Ja'fari school of jurisprudence doesn't teach hatred and he doesn't curse any sunni's however he will say what is truth and what is evident...#exercisingmyteachersrights

[@azizaazhar1697]

Laura Vaughn may be but Shia book which wrote imam Baqar who used very bad words about our Sahba and Quran even their kalama tayyaba different

[@kataangsucks]

@@azizaazhar1697 only certain sahaba, not all. Remember there was over 100k sahaba

[@faisalahmed4751]

Asalam Alaikum. Im a Sunni and I follow the Quran n Sunnah (Sunnah is the lifestyle of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) We try to follow his "Words n Actions" as 'Best as possible'. ) That's his Lifestyle... We must never be "Communal Minded" in Life bec the Quran says in the 2nd Chapter : "Speak only the "most nicest n the most Good Words" to all types of people whether he maybe a 'Shia or a Christian' etc. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) also told us that "Anger is from Shaitan" n Commanded us n his Companions "Never to get Angry" bec that leads to every type of "Sin n evil deed".... The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) also told us: "Whoever believes in the "Day of Judgement" when all matters will be decided by the Best Judge (Allah), then let him "always speak the very Best Words or he or she should remain Silent" For all my Brothers n Sisters...

[@_f_]

Thanks

[@sheikibrahim5595]

" THERE IS NO WORD ABOUT 'SHIA' OR 'SUNNI' IN THE HOLY QURAN ".

[@abdillahijalalkhan2128]

Please, there is about Shias.

[@amirshah6116]

The interviewer comes across as an egotistical bigot. He seems to be less of a journalist and more of a person trying to settle a score, trying to provoke an angry response from Qadhi, with a sentiment that the Shia can do no and have done no wrong.

[@dervaishkhanofficial]

Very realistic analysis of the problem.

[@quazi5299]

If any Muslim curse Our beloved Khulafay rashedin, Hazrath Aiysha (either Shia or sunni)he is not a Muslim. There is so question about that.

[@amiraka88]

Thats so sad we are all muslim why so much madness ??

[@alex119251]

Please disable the comment section its unhealthy and unneeded and offensive from the two sides.

[@williammcvea1413]

Ahmed Khalid (from Aisha) I agree! May Allah have mercy on us all. Ameen

[@2012WhatsNext]

Very well done Sheikh ,MashaAllah.

[@wentyOZ]

Well spoken! I agree totally I like the story of his father on the 60s shia and sunni are united, only after they're financially independent then they start to feel the division. My question is, is it really because of financially independent? are you sure its not because of a third party involvement try to disunite the ummah ?

[@mohabdul1]

I do agree with Muhammad Abdul-mutakabbir that we should: Refute Boycott Shun Warn against the Shias just as the Ahmadiya group. As brother Yasir goes, may Allah make it easy for him. It is not easy to be a Scholar of Islam anywhere today, except in prison or dead, ala, Anwar Al Awlaki (rh). I can understand some of his side stepping of the elephant in the room, but again, we are living in the time of fitnah. May Allah guide us all.

[@hemmaa574]

Is being Sunni or Shia right in Islam?! as this verse in The Quran strikes me: Indeed, those who have divided their religion and become sects - you, [O Muhammad], are not [associated] with them in anything. Their affair is only [left] to Allah ; then He will inform them about what they used to do. (surah Al-'An`ām verse 6:159)

[@bobbykhan2102]

Shia's never could be Muslims like qadyanees

[@bobbykhan2102]

Muslims are the one who respect shahabs ra and alye bait ra both in such a respect full manners

[@maaimammansor7542]

Hello. I want to know who divided religion. I want to know who is right. Let's seek the truth

[@maaimammansor7542]

@@bobbykhan2102 Hello. I am a Shiite. What is your reason that you do not consider Shiites as Muslims ??

[@maaimammansor7542]

@@bobbykhan2102 According to you, in order to understand who is a Muslim and who is a non-Muslim, we must first understand who the Companions and the Ahl al-Bayt are. As a Shiite, I say firmly. Curse on anyone who disrespects the companions and the Ahl al-Bayt

[@syawallingka7625]

The ummah unity among sunni and shia Islam is very important at this time..not exclusive like Ismailism..

[@Tabrezez]

COVID-19 should unite these groups for the sake of Humanity and Islam. Because no matter how different we are, we all have the same sufferings.

[@rafidahomar3557]

The modern muslim should stay above sunnism or shiism. Go back to the root.

[@adamz101]

Going back to the root does not have word 'modern'. To follow the SUNNAH is to follow the prophets way, peace be upon him.

[@formalinhypocrite9756]

we want to back during our legendary four Khalifa.

[@hassanadan74]

there is no modern muslim... idiot

[@TheJacob2030]

kindly dont go abusing people brother..

[@ayaatyoussef1443]

sunni is the root

[@taimur74]

I dont agree with the Sheikh on cooperating with the Shia but still love him for the sake of Allah (SWT). May Allah (SWT) reward him for his balanced approach .

[@abdulwrong2740]

islam is not only to the righteous but for all

[@Mustafa-dl6bi]

I don't think he actually seeks unity with them though. I listen a lot to his current lectures and he mentions the shias as the other group

[@lutfarrahman6826]

you are right Dr

[@yas44]

His answer about considering a Shia as a fellow Muslim is arrogant as hell. His answer was alarming, as if any person posses the right to declare anyone non Muslim.

[@adamz101]

A man who changes colour, he spoke the truth before with evidences and now he is saying he is a changed man and was ignorant . Allah's path is one, there is no mystery. The sunnah should be defended as he did before , but people change. Do not protect falsehood even if it is relating to blood. Do not unite upon falsehood.

[@jaswindersingh-lv3bk]

my name isjaswinder singh .i belong to shikh relious.i regard to all world relious. i have more intrest to collect to the general knowelgeabout all the world relious.when we read the holly books all the realiou that the last conclusion,the god is one but their names more because the humanity dividedinto more parts.relious person to give the respect all the persons and prey to god and demand the prosperty all tha world and like to peace. thank you; jas

[@unkownguy6708]

Thank you Babaji

[@maaimammansor7542]

Hello. I am Shia. If you have any questions about Shia, ask me

[@rukhsanarizwan5111]

I want to ask if I belong to hanfi fiqha so can I follow another imam in only one case like hurmat musahrat

[@dilut222]

We're suppose to be one community. One nation. People have to be honest with themselves and honest in scholarship. We all have to go back to God. That fact should make us all straighten up and act right.

[@user-jo9tl8kr3j]

Shia never kills sunny imam khomieni said help Sunni if they are being attack ed by infidels

[@alvinman8]

Send me the name of the book and my question to you is during khomiene revolution who killed sunni in iran and forced other Sunnis to become shi'ah??

[@aliescobar9615]

@@alvinman8 you can go and read about sunnies on ayatollah Khamenei's website, u all have been misguided Iran heads the hamas why would he hate Sunni ?

[@alvinman8]

@@aliescobar9615 oh my god I simply asked you for a book of that, you telling me website, but you can drop me the thumbnail of the website, also khominie ddnt won the revaluation alone he did it with bunch of people after he kill them all why?

[@aliescobar9615]

@@alvinman8 I don't read book but I do follow their sayings regarding other sections of Islam, Iran arms Palestine which is a Sunni state.

[@aliescobar9615]

@@alvinman8 every maraja ayatollah has his own website u can search about sunnies there and their views about u people

[@kalijasin]

All divisions are Haraam.

[@kalijasin]

Being not divided is in the context of the Muslim community (Ummah).

[@kalijasin]

Maulana Muhammad Ali exegesis P. 165 ISBN 0-913321-01-x - 103a. “All Muslims, we are here told, should be united in holding fast to the Qur’an and carrying its message to other people”

[@kalijasin]

+MysterieusM Except my assertion was about the debate tactic you are using and not you personally. :-)

[@kalijasin]

+MysterieusM M'Salaam

[@shah_banohussainimustafai3244]

Assalamu Aleykum ! Yesss this is the perfect way to explain and provide a spacious space to the others ( Maslaks ) it's all of ours first duty right after Imaan that serve our Deen by heart and soul + try hard to ovoid to damage the impression of the Muslim in front of this fake and mortal world. We have just one option to gain the respect from others to be positive and unite according to the Teachings of AllAH PAK PARWARDIGAR and AAQAA JI HAZRAT MUHAMMAD SALLEH WASSALAM DAIYMAN ABADAN💚 represent ourselves as UMMAH instead of the representatives of different maslaks😢😢

[@abdillahijalalkhan2128]

What is this. Another Religion?

[@darsajad6225]

This is y i am a big fan of YQ.

[@heritage433]

"Really, is that true?". Dear interviewer same goes to you: be more humble and less bias.

[@92zaj]

He himself is a sunni...

[@92zaj]

@Joseph S he is a director 5 pillarsuk who is very strong in condemning the western policies please just don't follow others blindly do your own research www.5pillarsuk.com

[@farid7838]

As a (practicing) sunni Muslim I do not recognize shiism as a religion at all, their tenets are based on lies, fabrications and hypocrisy: does this allow for violence? Certainly not. For example, I denounce the killings of shia in Pakistan by the extremists of Taliban and their ilk. To get back on topic with Y. Qadhi's interview, let's say that he's trying to come out as a voice of moderation because he may have higher aspirations within the Muslim world organizations. But his change of discourse, while he knows all too well that shiism is a fraud, has been very disappointing.

[@mohamedabdulkadir5547]

THEY SHOULD LEAVE EACH OTHER ALONE AND AVOID BOTH SIDES BEING TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF THEIR POLITICIANS.

[@BasedAhmed]

Gained a ton of respect from me. Way too much Shia slander due to misinformation and propaganda going around, and it truly saddens a lot of Shia Muslims who are labeled as deviants and infidels. This was a breath of fresh air.

[@zulmaikhan65]

Wahhabi money perhaps stopped...

[@alibeydoun414]

Is there Sunni and Shia tribe in the Quran no there isn't I use to be Shia now I just call my self Muslim and only follow the Quran and prophet Muhammad saw

[@syedliyakhatali2281]

brother Ali...keep it up.we are muslims.Shia and Sunni concepts are from Satan who wants to harm muslims and thus weaken Islam[Tauheed]

[@Jexore]

Ali Beydoun Do you believe in Sahih Muslim and Bukhari to follow the prophets sunnah?

[@postingyou]

I didn’t want to mention his name but since you the disbeliever mentioned his name I’ll take after your lead oh wise master disbeliever. It’s an honor to live in your community and share your values.

[@arismatold_me6753]

😒

[@insan4508]

That'd true. We have to accept that the two are different. We need to have upmost respect for our mother's the prophet Muhammad sallalahu alahi wasallam wives, the sahaba and the Quran Majeed.

[@AK5CP]

If shia is the wrong way of islam, then please explain to me why did the "mother of belivers" ibn zubayr, talha started a war against Ali ibn abi Taleb. And why did muawiya started a war against his own Khalifa please don't tell me it was a misstake, only a man who don't know whats halal and haram would start a war against his own Khalifa . And in that war there was a Sahaba of rasulallah called Ammar bin Yasir (as) who was on the army of Ali (as) and he was martyred by muawyias soldier so why would muawiya start a war against his own Khalifa that is one of biggest sin that muawiya did on his time he was responsible for the death of Sahaba of prophet (pbuh) and thousand of muslims.

[@khumoyunakhmedov4562]

Brother, it seems you do not have enough information on this history, Muawiya RA did not oppose Ali RA and his Khilafat, he (not just he all people of Sham) insisted to take revenge on the killers of Usman RA (because the wife of Usman RA sent Usman's RA blooded clothes to Muawiya RA indicating somebody should take revenge ) but Ali RA postponed the revenge (and I am agree with him on this) because the political environment was very sensitive to take Usman's RA revenge, but Muawiya RA and the people of Sham had another opinion but again "had never opposed Ali's RA Khilafat it was a just a matter of when to judge Usman's RA killer's. Now you can easily judge, but at that time the there was a great tension on who is right and who is wrong.

[@AK5CP]

+Humoyun Ahmedov but still that dosen't gave Muawiya the right to start a war against his Khalifa even if osman was killed, you ignored that the Sahaba of prophet was on Ali's (as) army and they where killed by muawiya. Imagine if you were standing in a battlefield and in front of you it was Ali ibn Abi-Taleb, Khuzaima ibn Thabit, Hashim ibn Utbah (Peace be upon them) all of them was Sahaba of rasulallah if you have a little respect to prophet muhammad (pbuh) you would not fight against those people no matter if it was political tension or whatever. Prophet MUhammad (pbuh) has Said to Ammar, "you Will be killed by a group of transgressors" and he was killed by Muawiya wich means muawiya was wrong and what he did was a awful act. And if you have a answer pls answer that. This is on of the reasons why shia muslims don't show respect towards Muawiya and the battle of siffin is a strong evidence and aisha was wrong to for fighting against Ali ibn Abi-Taleb (as).

[@khumoyunakhmedov4562]

+AK5CP yes brother you are right, but as you told Prophet sav actually predicted this and nobody knew who was right and who was wrong before battle, and after Ammar RA was killed the war was stopped and Muawiya accepted that he was wrong, but still in any case Muawiya was also a great sahabiy, and in his side also there were a lot of great sahaba, the problem is there was no Prophet sav to tell who is right and who is wrong because only he knew the truth, but others were just simple people although they were great Sahabi, everybody can make mistake. If you want to know my opinion on this, Ali RA was right, but this does not give right to blame another great Sahabi, Muawiya. We cannot blame him, leave this on Allah's justice

[@khumoyunakhmedov4562]

+AK5CP and brother if you really want to blame somebody then blame the ones who caused that fitna ones who killed Usman RA

[@AK5CP]

Ahmedov i really apperciate that you have been respectfull towards me but the thing is that you can't chose both in this case, either you are Ali ibn Abi-Taleb friend or his enemy. You cant say i Love Allah and eblis that is nonsens!, there is no way in hell i would chose someone else ecept Ali ibn Abi-Taleb (as) after prophet muhammad (pbuh), prophet Muhammad said "I am leaving among you two things QURAN and my AHLE BAIT". Brother this hadith i have not made up this on sunni books and shia books. I cant say i Love Ali (as) and muawiya because he fought against him and that sounds a bit hypocrite. Btw have a happy Eid brother Ahmedov.

[@SouriHurr1]

Please don't go around it. You have to say it clear that whoever swears at the companions and the wives of the prophet peace be upon him is NOT MUSLIM.

[@abdulwrong2740]

WHOEVER TESTIFY THAT there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah is a muslim ( not sunni, not shia , not wahabi not ahmadia or salafi )

[@harimarimotoshitsuu]

i agree with you my friend that one should no curse the prophets wives or the sahabas but Let them curse the sahabas and the wives of the prophet,they do harm to them selves and not the wives and sahabas nor to alla and any one else!Has it ever occurred to you in thought that alla's plan it to let them draw or incur the sins of the sahabas and wives of the prophet upon them selves with their cursing of them?it is alla that upholds the integrity of the prophets wives and his companions ,not us

[@SouriHurr1]

abdul wrong Basically, what you are saying is true, but after declaring Shahada, if one swears at the prophet's wives or companions, then this is like a kind of apostate from Islam exactly like denying prayers or zakat. Thank you.

[@abdulwrong2740]

SouriHurr1 my brother, i believe A MUSLIM WORSHIP ONLY ONE, not the wives or companions of the prophet (saw) and not even our beloved prophet Muhammad (saw) but ALLAH (swt) ALL ALONE, and ISLAM IS TO BELIEVE IN THE WORDS OF GOD AND NOT IN THE WORDS OF MAN.

[@SouriHurr1]

abdul wrong Bro, who said that we worship anyone but Allah swt but you need to understand that when someone swear at the prophet companions then they are denying some verse of Quran that reads "Muhamad is the messenger of Allah and those who believed with him are harsh on non-believer, merciful among each others" and All scholars agree that denying a verse of Quran means infidelity. We should learn our religion bro.

[@meyou222222]

Salam. I am glad about this great interview and I am so glad to see Shaykh Yasir Qadhi perhaps become more moderate in his stances. I did notice however, that towards the end of the interview he repeats the typical mantra about the "MOTHERS" of the believers - when the large majority of the wives of the Prophet are respected by ALL MUSLIMS!! In contrast, even the Quran talks about some of Wives of the Prophet in negative terms to the point of threatening them with divorce. Clearly, they had NOT YET caused the death of any companions of the Prophet, nor caused bloodshed between Muslims at a seminal stage in the history of Islam and create the first FITNA among Muslims. Yet Allah's tone in the Quran is not exactly complimentary towards them nor are they given cart-blanch to do evil, even before a single Muslim was killed through their actions. We all know there is one single wife among the wives of the Prophet who is especially loved by many Muslims, when she is the more controversial and a particularly divisive figure, by causing the deaths of "THOUSANDS" of her own "CHILDREN" including many HUFFAZ and companions of the Prophet, and the vast majority of the Muslims want to completely ignore the rules given in the Quran, with regard to doubling of blessings or punishments that Allah allocates for those among the wives of the Prophet who do good or cause evil. Why is there this special attachment to the one wife who caused so much Muslim & Companion blood to flow? Most wives of the Prophet are completely honored, loved and respected by ALL Muslims, including the very daughter of Abu Sufyan himself, who fought the Prophet himself in battles and caused much destruction. Why is there this special attachment to that one wife who attacks that one special companion of the Prophet and universally accepted as AHLUL BAYT, who is ALSO accepted by all Muslims universally as their collective Amir-ul-Momineen. There is a clear double standard and hypocrisy, that many Muslims defend people who caused the death of the SAHABA by the hundreds on one side but are ready to kill people who wish to disassociate themselves from that WIFE and those SAHABA who divided the Muslim community or shed the blood of other SAHABA and even some of the immediate family members of the Prophet himself. It is a point to ponder for a fair minded Muslim to be just. Ali

[@alvinman8]

@Khalid Ibn Alwaleed please dnt mind this people bro their knowledge in Islam is only history also history or fitnah none of them can read and recite understand qur'an but they can give you thausand of history, you cnt certisfy them at all shaitan wouldn't never allow them to accept to truth , that is why most of Muslims would never accept them to be muslims

[@badrodinmangindra7566]

Of course they will say this is a lie, expected but while i was circumambulating around Ka'bah, i was between a bearded fair skinned man and a chinese looking dude. That man other than the chinese guy has different, significantly different kalima shahadah. He literraly replace the Prophet with a name the same of Abubakr, Uthman and Omar radi Allahu anhum. I love four of then actually just that they are all not part of the shahada.

[@nabeelahmad9303]

Shia associate partner with Allah, they seek help from Ali Ra, Hussain Ra and grave which is major sin in islam.

[@BodmonBullet]

no we dont, shutup

[@nabeelahmad9303]

@@BodmonBullet you don't make dua to Ali ra and you never saw any shia going to hussain ra grave in karbala and performing sajda and in Iran majority is shia and in every area shirin Or grave are there and people prostate to it. If you are away from world please search on KZbin who shia make dua from Ali ra and prostate to grave of imam.

[@BodmonBullet]

@@nabeelahmad9303 Whats wrong with that? Do you not visit your dead grandparents graves and make dua or read quran over them? It doesnt mean we worshipping them... We are worshiping Allah at those locations habibi. Go read and get educated, read Shia point of views, not Sunna propaganda.

[@nabeelahmad9303]

@@BodmonBullet I read shia book usol kafi and other books all of them promote grave worship.... You learn first about shia, it is aqeeda of shia that Ali ra listen to dua respond to it like Allah ya Ali madad is common among shia like Christian say o Jesus help us. Going to our elder parent is not wrong making sajda to him shirk. Shia make sajda to grave of hussain ra Or other people in Iran and make tawaf. Theae all are shirk and Allah never forgive shirk.

[@BodmonBullet]

@@nabeelahmad9303 Its not shirk because they are people from god. You sound like Jews and Christians, its like saying muslims worship the black rock in Mecca (Kabba). You dont make sense habibi

[@abdulaliakbar1175]

Shi'ism isn't Islam according to Al-Qur'an and Sunnah period! And they anointed the Imams they have chosen 12 to infallibility status level to Allah Himself. They believe the Imams such as Ali, Hassan, Husain, Baqir, Jafar and others hold the attribute Al-Qadus which means in English perfect, and holy... They are from the birth of the Mu'tazzilites whom also held that same doctrine Allah's names can be associated with his creation. Shi'ism doctrine is kufr and they should not be excepted as Muslims according to the Al-Quran and Sunnah. Plus they curse the Sahaba whom Allah is pleased with, and lie on the great Imams just like the so called Christians did with Isa aka Jesus (as) teachings.

[@aftab1208]

+Abdul Aliakbar The theology of twelver shia islam is very close to the theology of mainstream sunni islam. There is not much bigger difference other than what people like you try to exaggerate. They believe in Allah's unity, day of judgement, pre-ordainment, prophethood, revelation, and angels. This is the criteria for one to be a muslim in traditional sense. Whilst they do hold that their imams have special abilities and qualities I don't think it is much bigger issue here, since we know that people who are close to Allah get those kind of qualities and abilities. And its not alien to sunni Islam either. You need to check what makes things islamic or unislamic. You are very mistaken, and Mutazzilites are not 100% erroneous in their theology. There is good stuff in that sect too. Asharism and Maturidism somewhat has a little mutuzalism and Asharism and Maturidism are considered mainstream sunni sect. Shia and Mutazzilites are not same, but yes, they are similar, so there is this difference.

[@aftab1208]

+Abdul Aliakbar And as to the cursing of prophet (s.a.w) sahaba (r.a) I don't think it makes them disbeliever[note that I don't support cursing or extra praising anyone except Allah and prophet]. Cursing them is a innovation, and Allah knows best. I also think that sunni Islam also needs to check what is a companion. I don't think someone who met prophet (s.a.w) and died a muslim fits the criteria for his companionship. They should fall in the category of acquaintance not companions. I don't know who declared all of them companions. We need reformists, and I don't like people who are closed minded. Most of sunnis and shias are closed minded which I've met online and offline. Open your heart and stop fighting over these puny issues.

[@abdulaliakbar1175]

+Aftab Ahmed I use to be a Shi'a until I understood correct Tawheed. Can you tell how the Sunnis how their imams to the same status as the sha'ia doctrine? Sunnis don't hold the imams into infallible level as God Himself but the may have went to the extreme as a form of division.

[@abdulaliakbar1175]

+Aftab Ahmed A sahabi is a person whom has lived or friendship, relationship, and time spent. For example the ones Shi'is curse Abu Bakr RA and Umar RA whom not only walked with the prophet of God himself, but broke bread and other spacial events. Sahabi is different from a nasarah meaning helpers but they were a combination of both. So how can a person whom claims to love Allah and His prophet pbuh curse such a people?! You love what Allah and his prophet love if you love them....

[@aftab1208]

There are various types of Shias. I don't generalize them. I know one shia who don't curse Sahaba at all and kind of respects them like Sunnis.

[@jenniraisovna5698]

Question for Yasir Qadhi. However, before I would state that he needs to take his dad as an example and Cooperate with ALL Muslims, not only with Sunni! And here is my question: Why don't you want to unite with Shia? Just because you are a theologian and you are ashamed to pray with them in one Prayer's House, so sunni people will stop following you? Seems like people have fear from followers, to lose their fans rather than having a fear from Creator for being UNJUST! You are saying there is no need to unite with shia Muslims because in 60's people had to due to lack of people? What a trash. Nowadays we have such a disaster in Islamic world, and we should unite even more as we never did before!!!! When you are all distributed around the world fighting with each other, Satan finds other manipulating people and shows Muslims as terrorists. Your dad was way wiser, saying there was no separation as sunnis and shia in 60's but why now? When Muhammad was alive were there such divisions? If Muhammad was alive now, he would have been ashamed of those people who call themselves as Muslims nowadays, including Shia and Sunni BELIEVERS! Peace be with you all, and may God give you all more wisdom and unite you all! Those who divide themselves into sects do not belong with you. Their judgment rests with GOD, then He will inform them of everything they had done.(6:159) You shall submit to Him, reverence Him, observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and - whatever you do - do not ever fall into idol worship. (Do not fall in idol worship,) like those who divide their religion into sects; each party rejoicing with what they have. (30:31-32) Such is your congregation - one congregation - and I am your Lord; you shall reverence Me. But they tore themselves into disputing factions; each party happy with what they have. (23:52-53) Do not be like those who became divided and disputed, despite the clear proofs that were given to them. For these have incurred a terrible retribution. (3:105) You shall hold fast to the rope of GOD, all of you, and do not be divided. Recall GODʼs blessings upon you - you used to be enemies and He reconciled your hearts. By His grace, you became brethren. You were at the brink of a pit of fire, and He saved you therefrom. GOD thus explains His revelations for you, that you may be guided.(3:103)

[@medusaachla]

Common minimum program.?

[@rodneywarr4873]

Religious intolerance is universal

[@AkbarAlVahdat]

I bet most people didn’t even watch this video till the end. They just came here to comment and cause trouble.

[@dr.mobarakali255]

Jazakum Allahu Khairan. Allahumma Salli Ala Muhammad Wa Ale Muhammad. Grave injustice to Ahlul Bait Indeed, if the Successor is not Divinely appointed, who will undertake the legitimate leadership of the Deen and the Ummah? How strange that they denied the Messenger of Allah SAS the right to appoint his SAS's Successor, but they appointed theirs? Saqifah bani Saidah, a really dark day in early Islam: conspiracy against Ahlul Bait: Ali, Fatima and their children, Hasan and Husain AS. It was clear by several undisputed evidence and based on outstanding merits, Ali Ibn Abu Talib AS was the only intended and desired Successor - Khalifa after his SAS's death - as determined by the Messenger of Allah SAS himself on numerous occasions. Mainstream Islamic Scholars purposely try hide the truth from the general Ummah in order to deny 'Ali bin Talib AS the Most Qualified, Competent and Natural Rightful Successor after the death of the Messenger of Allah SAS. They strenuously try to defend, promote and propagate the status quo. Yet, some of the most meritorious, indisputably prominent and distinguished characteristics and status of Ali AS over and above ALL the other Sahabas can be prominently highlighted as follows: 1. Ali AS was brought up in the household of the Prophet SAS from the tender age of 10 when the Prophet SAS was then 30 years old, 10 years before Revelation and never worshipped idols, unlike the rest of the Sahabas. 2. Dawatul Ashira - 609 when Ali AS was the first male at 23 years old who openly declared acceptance of Islam directly to Prophet SAS, while the other paternal blood relatives declined. Refer to 26:214. The Prophet SAS then referred to him as "Akhi", "Wasi" and "Khalifa". 3. Lailat Mabit - 622 when Ali AS readily and happily risked his life for the Prophet SAS by agreeing to sleep in his SAS's bed for the Hijrah, at the assasination plot to kill the Prophet SAS by the tribesmen. Refer to 2:207. 4. On the Hijrah from Makkah to Madinah, the Prophet SAS left Ali AS in charge of executing the Amana by returning the valuable possessions of some Makkans kept with the Prophet SAS back to the people as a Sacred Trust. 5. The Prophet SAS then gave Ali AS another Sacred Trust to take the three Fatimas - Fatima Zahara AS, his own mother Fatima and Fatima, daughter of Hamza safely to join the Prophet SAS in Madinah and single-handedly valiantly fought off attackers on the journey. 6. A few months upon arrival in Madinah, the Prophet SAS ordered the Muhajireen to each choose an Ansar as his brother to cement brotherhood, but he did not request Ali AS to do so. Neither did the Prophet SAS himself do likewise. Instead, he SAS held Ali AS's hand and declared him as his SAS brother to affirm their special and unique relationship in this world and the Hereafter. Refer to 59:9. 7. Marriage to Fatima AS - 624 when Ali AS was choosen to marry the daughter of the Prophet SAS, while Abu Bakr and Umar RA were refused. Ali AS was the paternal cousin of the Prophet SAS, son-in-law and closest confidante and their house was the only door left open to Masjid Nabawi when all others were ordered closed. 8. Battle of Badr - 624 when Ali AS put down more of the enemies than any other from among the 313 ill equipped Muslims against some 1,000 strong and better equipped enemies of Makkah. 9. Battle of Khaibar - 629 when Ali AS brought an astounding victory to the Prophet SAS. After Abu Bakr and Umar RA failed to do so before him on two separate attempts, the Prophet SAS made an amazing statement: "Tomorrow Allah will send a man who loves Allah and His Prophet and Allah and His Prophet love him too. He will deliver Khaibar to me." 10. Battle of Hunain - 630 when the army of 12,000 fled the arrows in the valley by the Hawazin and Thaqif of 24,000 strong against the Prophet SAS, while only 8 distinguished Companions remained with the Prophet SAS, not including neither Abu Bakr, Umar nor Uthman RA. Ali AS brought final victory to him SAS at Hunain. 11. Ghazwat Tabuk - 630 when the Prophet SAS left Ali AS in charge of Madinah and likened him to himself SAS as Aron was to Moses AS as Nabi and Successor. Refer to 13:7. 12. Ghadeer Khumm - 632 on the 18th of Zul Hijjah after the Farewell Hajj, when the Prophet SAS explicitly and publicly declared Ali AS his SAS's Successor and those present openly congratulated him, including Abu Bakr and Umar RA. 13. Mubahala - 632 when the Prophet SAS entered into Divine Curse with the Christians of Najran to prove the Truth. The Prophet SAS took along with himself only Ali, Fatima, Hasan and Husain AS as his family to confront the Christians. Refer 3:61. 14. Kisa - 632 when the Prophet SAS took only Ali, Fatima, Hasan and Husain AS under his cloak at the Revelation of Ayat Tathir, 33:33, as the only members of Ahlul Bait. He excluded others even though it happened in the house of Umm Salama RA who expressly requested to be included. 15. This highlights the superiority of Ali AS over all the other Sahabas, when the Prophet SAS declared: "I am the City of Knowledge and Ali is the Gate." 16. Consider why the Prophet SAS, at his death bed, when he SAS ordered everyone, including Abu Bakr and Umar RA who refused to join Usama bin Zaid's Army against the Romans but particularly insisted that only Ali Ibn Abu Talib AS alone should remain with him SAS in Madinah.

[@quazi5299]

All difference will be reduced if Arab tyrant are removed from power.

[@moinahmed4195]

There is no either shia or sunni religion that came out from indo pak 100 years ago. The only religion is Islam that came out 1500 years ago led by prophet Muhammad pbuh. The only.

[@Ismail-Yahya]

May Allah swt preserve the sheikh. It's rare to see someone with Islamic, western credentials yet wise on many matters. Ignorant and arrogant Muslims push one of the 2 extremes. Always beware of such people because you will find some learned people among them, but there emotions let them down. The sheikh has navigated this beautifully, me and you are not the judges, only Allah is, speaking in generality anyone who says the Kalima, believes in the main tenets of Islaam is a Muslim unless and until something in an individual's beliefs contradict a main principle of Islam. Walk the middle path and let the scholars discuss complex issues of theology. If we have these differences let the group be, they are still under the umbrella of the Ummah, let Allah be the judge on all matters and to Him is our return

[@azayn2434]

Pretty disappointing interview. Dr. Qadhi keeps both siding the issue, pleading ignorance, downplaying Sunni extremism while citing fringe examples on the Shia side despite how one-sided Sunni-Shia violence is. There's really no objectivity to his analysis and it's clear that despite no longer being a card-carrying member, he's still sympathetic to the Wahhabi/Salafi movement. It's sad that he has an opportunistic view of Shia-Sunni unity instead of pushing for better understanding, harmony, and peace between the two sects.

[@sam7748]

...And Allah is the best of judges!

[@haidarhakimable]

Did you just delete my comment???

[@haidarhakimable]

Allah is the judge. Claim any names you want. You won't escape judgment and justice

[@Kamadev888]

ACTUALLY Muslims don't need to be more analytical, they need to be more in the heart towards reality.

[@roumman.travel]

realy first time I see knowledgeable sunni person who discusses reasonable . I like him

[@fsal5890]

The brother is very sneaky. I assume he has a PhD from the Saudi Schools in subverting the truth, so he might have come a long way, but he still has a lot more to go...just look at his reasonings, because mecca was birthplace of Islam, British installed Saudis should have the say so in islamic teachings! Or extending the British supported Shirazi group's activities, which Yasser alhabib is part of, and are nothing compared to Grand Ayatollahs in Iran, Iraq, and elsewhere, into ALL shia world. The brother should try to be more truthful.

[@rifatara917]

There is no comparison between Shia and Sunni. They are different.

[@gmm8457]

I said this for years. I am discussed at how I hear Some sheighs at Mosque curse Shias. I am a Sunni. But I have also heard Shias go off on sahaabah. Thats crazy. We need to unite and stop this childish behavior. We need to unite for the maghdie to arrive. Leave the difference for Allah to judge us. We all claim Allah is the only one who judges,,,,But we play small little gods.

[@tukokitkat]

how much they give him?