Challenges Muslims Face Today

Special Q&A | 02/28/26 – Special Topics In this session, Dr. Yasir Qadhi answers a wide range of controversial and practical questions facing the modern Muslim community. From the ethics of war and WMDs to the validity of marriages after conversion and Zakat on 401k plans, he provides Sharia-based guidance for navigating life in the West. The session also tackles the "piety scale" of social events like Suhoor Fests, the thin line between Jinn and mental health, and the complex business of charity involving influencers and overhead costs. Whether discussing Hadith skepticism or gender interactions, this Q&A offers a mature roadmap for balancing traditional faith with a capitalist reality. 0:00-4:10 Introduction 4:11-11:45 Spiritual Reminder 11:46-12:11 Q&A 12:12-19:29 Q: War Ethics 19:30-23:09 Q: Conversion & Marriage Validity 23:10-26:04 Q: 401k & Zakat 26:05-38:59 Q: The "Suhoor Fest" Controversy 38:58-43:14 Q: Role of Scholars vs. Independent Thinking 43:15-50:13 Q: Sunnah & Hadith 50:14-56:39 Q: Gender Interactions 56:40-1:02:49 Q: Jinn vs. Mental Health 1:02:50-1:25:49 Q: Charity Misuse & Paid Influencers 1:25:50 Ending 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