Yaser Birjas
291 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsShaykh 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 Madinah’s 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 Da’wah 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.
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Episodes
All Clear Series #1
April 29, 2020 20:41 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBFiqh Q and A Original Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – All Clear Series #1
Supreme Love
January 31, 2020 22:41 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBSheikh Yaser Birjas talks about Supreme Love at The Believer’s Arsenal session at YC2K18. Original Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Supreme Love
When Love is Found at Home
January 31, 2020 14:52 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – When Love is Found at Home
Rulings & Sayings During Peace & Prosperity
January 31, 2020 14:27 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBDuring 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 ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Rulings & Sayings During Peace & Prosperity
In His Remembrance: Finding Ease in our Own Hearts
January 31, 2020 14:20 - 27 minutes - 19 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – In His Remembrance: Finding Ease in our Own Hearts
Quran Compilation & Accomplishments
January 31, 2020 14:16 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBThe 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 ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Quran Compilation & Accomplishments
Two Lights Shining Bright
January 31, 2020 14:07 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBOthman 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 ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Two Lights Shining Bright
Light Within: The Creator and The Created
January 31, 2020 13:40 - 20 minutes - 14.6 MBPresented at the ICNA-MAS Convention 2018 Original Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Light Within: The Creator and The Created
Manners of the Prophet (pbuh)
January 31, 2020 13:36 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBPresented at ICNA-MAS Convention 2018 Original Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Manners of the Prophet (pbuh)
The challenge of Renewing Your Faith
January 31, 2020 13:31 - 25 minutes - 18 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – The challenge of Renewing Your Faith
The means to acquire the blessings: Barakah
January 31, 2020 13:21 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – The means to acquire the blessings: Barakah
Every soul shall have a taste of death
January 31, 2020 13:16 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Every soul shall have a taste of death
Light in the Darkness - Surah 93 Ad-Duha
January 31, 2020 13:11 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Light in the Darkness – Surah 93 Ad-Duha
Bringing Positive Changes to the World
January 31, 2020 13:05 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Bringing Positive Changes to the World
Racism, human original sin
January 31, 2020 12:46 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Racism, human original sin
Heroes and Heroism
January 31, 2020 12:40 - 23 minutes - 16.6 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Heroes and Heroism
Suicide and Mental Health in the Muslim Community
January 31, 2020 12:31 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Suicide and Mental Health in the Muslim Community
Remembering Allah: A Lesson From Hajj
January 31, 2020 10:16 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Remembering Allah: A Lesson From Hajj
You Owe it to yourself to Give
January 31, 2020 10:05 - 10 minutes - 7.22 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – You Owe it to yourself to Give
Becoming Productive
January 31, 2020 10:01 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Becoming Productive
Begging vs. Working
January 31, 2020 09:55 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Begging vs. Working
Take it when get it....
January 31, 2020 09:50 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Take it when get it….
Connecting Effectively with Allah
January 31, 2020 09:46 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Connecting Effectively with Allah
Contentment in Sustenance
January 31, 2020 09:40 - 9 minutes - 6.89 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Contentment in Sustenance
Richness is not the abundance of wealth, rather it is self-sufficiency
January 31, 2020 09:35 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Richness is not the abundance of wealth, rather it is self-sufficiency
Searching for Humanity
January 31, 2020 09:30 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Searching for Humanity
Ramadan is not over yet
January 31, 2020 09:26 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Ramadan is not over yet
Purposeful Fasting
January 31, 2020 09:16 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Purposeful Fasting
Ramadan: Tips & Etiquettes
January 31, 2020 09:08 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Ramadan: Tips & Etiquettes
Ramadan A Time For Change
January 30, 2020 15:27 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBTawbah and Building good spiritual habits. Original Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Ramadan A Time For Change
Ramadan & Family Life
January 30, 2020 15:22 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBCreating a Ramadan spirit at home & rulings of Fiqh for husband & wife Original Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Ramadan & Family Life
Ramadan & The Quran
January 30, 2020 14:58 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBPractical tips for reading and understanding the Quran Original Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Ramadan & The Quran
Ramadan & The Busy Life
January 30, 2020 14:42 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBThe value of time in Ramadan and how to maximize your achievement Original Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Ramadan & The Busy Life
Hadith Jibreel: Qadr and Predestination
January 30, 2020 14:37 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Hadith Jibreel: Qadr and Predestination
Hadith Jibreel: Believing in the Day of Judgment Part 2 - The Events
January 30, 2020 14:27 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Hadith Jibreel: Believing in the Day of Judgment Part 2 – The Events
Hadith Jibreel: Believing in the Day of Judgment Part 1 - The Signs
January 30, 2020 14:22 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Hadith Jibreel: Believing in the Day of Judgment Part 1 – The Signs
Hadith Jibreel: The Quran Part 2
January 30, 2020 14:06 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Hadith Jibreel: The Quran Part 2
Optimism in Times of Hardship
January 30, 2020 13:50 - 28 minutes - 20 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Optimism in Times of Hardship
Finding safety at times of trials
January 30, 2020 13:45 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBJummah Khutbah Original Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Finding safety at times of trials
Giving to Those in Need
January 30, 2020 13:35 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBJummah Khutbah Original Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Giving to Those in Need
The Secret Worship
January 30, 2020 13:30 - 24 minutes - 17 MBJummah Khutbah Original Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – The Secret Worship
The Quran
January 30, 2020 13:01 - 40 minutes - 28.3 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Hadith Jibreel: The Quran Part 1
The Art of Listening
January 30, 2020 12:46 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBJummah Khutbah Original Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – The Art of Listening
The Pursuit of Certainty
June 05, 2018 10:33 - 14 minutes - 6.54 MBSh. Yaser Birjas, Yaqeen Board of Advisors member, discusses the 3 levels of certainty and how to attain the highest level of conviction. Original Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – The Pursuit of Certainty
Paradise And Hellfire - Part 10
December 04, 2017 13:02 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Paradise And Hellfire – Part 10
Paradise And Hellfire - Part 9
December 04, 2017 13:00 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Paradise And Hellfire – Part 9
Paradise And Hellfire - Part 8
December 04, 2017 12:58 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Paradise And Hellfire – Part 8
Paradise And Hellfire - Part 7
December 04, 2017 12:56 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Paradise And Hellfire – Part 7
Paradise And Hellfire - Part 6
December 04, 2017 12:54 - 43 minutes - 20 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Paradise And Hellfire – Part 6
Paradise And Hellfire - Part 5
December 04, 2017 12:52 - 52 minutes - 24 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Yaser Birjas – Paradise And Hellfire – Part 5