What Young Muslims Need to Hear Right Now...

Special Session #1 | 11/18/25 – Contemporary Questions on Faith, Identity, and Modern Life In this special Q&A session, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi addresses a wide range of contemporary issues facing Muslims today. Topics include navigating adulthood, marriage, finances, AI, theological differences, sectarianism, and the importance of avoiding reckless takfīr. He also discusses ethical questions surrounding medical treatment, movies, retirement investing, studying Islam abroad, following a Madhhab, the authenticity of the qirāʾāt, and more, offering practical guidance rooted in Islamic scholarship and wisdom. 0:00:22 Advice for Young Adults 0:01:33 Focus on Your Own Growth 0:02:38 Don't Rush Through Life 0:06:25 Choosing the Right Spouse 0:07:00 Building Wealth Early 0:09:18 The Importance of Passive Income 0:12:27 Using AI for Research 0:15:09 Calling Upon the Dead and Shirk 0:17:31 The Role of Intention 0:19:32 Poetic Expressions vs. Supplication 0:21:07 Asking the Prophet ﷺ for Du'a 0:24:17 Directly Calling Upon the Prophet ﷺ 0:29:34 Avoiding Rash Takfir 0:33:29 Sending Salams to the Prophet ﷺ 0:37:16 Why These Debates Matter Less Today 0:38:58 Islamophobia and Muslim Unity 0:41:25 The Need for Relevant Theology 0:42:42 Takfir Over Minor Differences 0:44:00 Moving Beyond Sectarian Labels 0:45:40 Differences Among Sunni Groups 0:46:40 Understanding Your Opponent Fairly 0:47:30 Assuming Good Intentions 0:48:10 Male and Female Healthcare Treatment 0:50:23 Are Movies Permissible? 0:52:42 Using the Word Haram Carefully 0:58:50 The Seriousness of Haram 1:00:05 Concerns With Modern Entertainment 1:01:48 When Entertainment Becomes Haram 1:02:59 Priorities Reflect Piety 1:03:20 Obsession and Excess 1:04:29 Avoiding Inappropriate Content 1:06:07 Entertainment and Sin 1:07:05 Guidelines for Watching Movies 1:08:17 Time Management and Success 1:09:12 What Was Your SAT Score? 1:10:28 Overcoming Haram Relationships 1:17:56 Ethical Investing and Retirement Accounts 1:20:23 Should You Study Islam Abroad? 1:23:03 Are All Qira'at Authentic? 1:23:16 Do You Follow a Madhhab? 1:23:30 Why Not a Detailed Lecture on Music? 1:24:02 The Shaykh's Watch 1:26:09 Outro Please LIKE, COMMENT, & SHARE! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ► Credits: Note: No musical instruments were used in this video, all background noise is human acapella. Intro & Outro Nasheed Artist: Ibraheem Bakeer Produced by: MAQAMAT INSTITUTION Copyright reserved and reproduced exclusively with permission for Yasir Qadhi's Official YouTube Channel. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ► Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi - Official Social Media Pages Facebook: facebook.com/yasirqadhi Instagram: instagram.com/yasir.qadhi Twitter: twitter.com/yasirqadhi Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/yasir.qadhi --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- © Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi - Official YouTube Channel