The Seventh Century of Islam was a very turbulent time, especially for the area of Sham (”Greater Syria”). It was during this Century that the Mongols invaded the East and the Crusaders controlled part of the Muslim lands from the West. In the year 656 AH, the Mongols invaded and conquered Baghdad, the capital of the Abbasids. In 658, however, under the reign of al-Mudhafar Qutuz ibn Abdullaah and military leadership of al-Dhaahir Baibars, the Muslims handed the Mongols a stunning defeat at Ain Jaloot. Also, in 679, when the Mongols again tried to conquer Aleppo, they were defeated. From that time onwards, Muslim forces continues to battle and make headway against the Mongols. Similarly, the Crusaders were defeated and removed from Sham in the year 691.

By the grace and mercy of Allah, these turbulent times did not mean the end of Islam studies for the inhabitants of that area. In fact, when Noor ad-Deen Zanki (d. 569) entered Sham he found that the light of learning had been extinguished. Therefore, he made a concerted effort to encourage the people of that area to renew their studies of Islam. In the process, he opened many schools for the study of Islam. In fact, he opened the first Dar al-Hadeeth in Damascus, Aleppo and elsewhere. This same spirit of spreading knowledge and establishing educational institutions was carried on by those who ruled after Noor ad-Deen Zanki, especially Saif ud-Deen Qalaawoon (d. 689). Therefore, one does not find a shortage of scholars and learning even during that turbulent century of Islamic history.

The following lecture was given by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi recently in London. Our Shaykh Yasir Qadhi Recommended that we listen to this lecture. The message is relevant and important for all Muslims in the West.

This is from The TX Da’wah Convention of 2006. It’s topic is about the Progressive Muslim Movement.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi explains what exactly reason and intellect, known in Arabic as ‘Aql, holds for Muslims in understanding Islam. Recorded on September 1st, 2006 at the MSA National Continential Conference 2006 at the ISNA Annual Convention 2006 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare hotel in Rosemont, IL.

This video was recorder on April 22, 2006 Rosemont Convention Center, Chicago, IL.

Who has authority to give a fatwa? How can one Shaykh say something to be Haram while the other deems it permissible? In this double-weekend-seminar, students will learn about Islamic rulings and their method of deduction. They will learn such things as how legislation comes to be, how texts from the Qur’an and Sunnah are analyzed, and how apparently confusing verses are understood.

In the Light Upon Light class Our Shaykh Yasir Qadhi mentioned a book by George Saliba, who himself is an Arab Christian and a Professor of Arabic and Islamic Science at Columbia University. The book shows how the European Renaissance Scientist got their knowledge from Arab and Muslim scientist. Well, here is an interesting talk […]

This Khutbah was delivered by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi on 18, April 2008 At 96th Masjid.

This was recorded on February 23, 2008.
Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Faqih goes over points that were covered in the class, then introduces the topices - Al Haya & At-Tawadu’. Also, Shaykh Ibn Faqih answers questions from students.