Synopsis
Shaykh Yaser Birjas is the Head of our Islamic Law and Theory Department. Often described as the fatherly figure by students, Shaykh Yaser exudes a calm, gentle and caring demeanour that welcomes students to ask questions with awe and respect.Shaykh Yaser started his career in Electronic Engineering in the UAE, then in Madinah where he graduated as class Valedictorian with the highest honours from The Islamic University of Madinahs College of Shariah (Fiqh and Usool) in 1996. He learned from various highly respected scholars such as Sheikh Ash-Shanqitee and Sheikh Al-Uthaimeen (rahimahu Allah).In 1997, he went to work as a relief program aide to rebuild the war-torn Bosnia. In 2000, he immigrated to the U.S. where he served as an Imam at The Islamic Center in El Paso, Texas and a director of English programs in Dawah and outreach for the Orland Park Prayer Center.His specialty in the subject of marriage and relations made him a highly sought marriage counsellor for the Muslim community.
Episodes
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![Actions are Judged by Intentions]()
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![Justice in our households]()
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![Psycoholgy of Forgivenss and Repentenance]()
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![All Clear Series #1]()
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![Supreme Love]()
Supreme Love
31/01/2020 Duration: 28minSheikh Yaser Birjas talks about Supreme Love at The Believer's Arsenal session at YC2K18.
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![When Love is Found at Home]()
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![Rulings Sayings During Peace Prosperity]()
Rulings & Sayings During Peace & Prosperity
31/01/2020 Duration: 01h03minDuring the reign of Omar, peace and prosperity reigned supreme through the lands. Some have questioned that prosperity and how it was attained. Is it accurate to say Islam was spread by the sword? Is jizyah a penalty for being non-Muslim? How are non-Muslims supposed to be treated under Islamic law? This session will delve into these issues as well as some other rulings and sayings of Omar that we will analyze. The Annual MAS-ICNA Convention is one of the largest and most diverse Islamic conventions in North America. The convention takes place in Chicago, Illinois every December during the winter holiday season.
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![In His Remembrance: Finding Ease in our Own Hearts]()
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![Quran Compilation Accomplishments]()
Quran Compilation & Accomplishments
31/01/2020 Duration: 55minThe greatest gift Othman ever gave the ummah was the compilation of the Quran which we read to this day. What was the process of the preservation of the Quran like? What is the significance of this process and why is it important today? Othman bin Affan was known to have an exemplary relationship with the Quran. We will take a step back and discuss how our relationship with the Quran is today and practical steps to improve it. The Annual MAS-ICNA Convention is one of the largest and most diverse Islamic conventions in North America. The convention takes place in Chicago, Illinois every December during the winter holiday season.
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![Two Lights Shining Bright]()
Two Lights Shining Bright
31/01/2020 Duration: 55minOthman has a resume that is unmatched in its generosity, humbleness, and unique accomplishments. It is necessary to understand these honors before we delve into his caliphate deeper. Some of these accomplishments and honors will refute some of the later accusations made against him by the rebels of his time. The Annual MAS-ICNA Convention is one of the largest and most diverse Islamic conventions in North America. The convention takes place in Chicago, Illinois every December during the winter holiday season.
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![Light Within: The Creator and The Created]()
Light Within: The Creator and The Created
31/01/2020 Duration: 20minPresented at the ICNA-MAS Convention 2018
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![Manners of the Prophet (pbuh)]()
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![The challenge of Renewing Your Faith]()
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![The means to acquire the blessings: Barakah]()
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![Every soul shall have a taste of death]()
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![Light in the Darkness - Surah 93 Ad-Duha]()
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![Bringing Positive Changes to the World]()
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![Racism, human original sin]()
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![Heroes and Heroism]()
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![Suicide and Mental Health in the Muslim Community]()
