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Interview with Productive Muslim: Sheikh Yasir Qadhi

by Abu Productive on November 7, 2010

by Abu Productive16 Comments

Posted on Sunday, November 7, 2010 in Get Motivated, Interviews, Topics

Alhamdulillah, we had an to opportunity to speak to Sh Yasir Qadi, and ask him his secret to productivity.

Yasir Qadhi was born in Houston, Texas and completed his primary and secondary education in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He graduated with a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston, after which he was accepted as a student at the Islamic University of Madinah. After completing a diploma in Arabic, he graduated with a B.A. from the College of Hadith and Islamic Sciences. Thereafter, he completed a M.A. in Islamic Theology from the College of Dawah.

His published works include Riya’a: The Hidden Shirk, Du’aa: The Weapon of the Believer, and An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur’an. Yasir Qadhi is currently pursuing his doctorate, in Religious Studies, at Yale University in New Haven, CT. At AlMaghrib Instiute he teaches the Light of Guidance and the Light Upon Light seminars, which focus on aqeedah.

Without further ado, we present to you:

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  • sa

    JazakALLAH! I love Yasir Qadhi!! HE's so down-to-earth, MashaALLAH! Thank you so very much!

  • Ammara

    love his interview MashaAllah :)
    inspiring…
    JazakAllah khair productive Muslim.

  • Muslima

    one of the best interviews, my fav so far

  • james

    This is a good blog message, I will keep the post in my mind. If you can add more video and pictures can be much better. Because they help much clear understanding. :) thanks Carlsberg.

  • http://www.muslimyouthmusings.com/ Arif Kabir

    Gems Gleaned (keep in mind none are exact quotes):

    Google Calendar is a great tool to use. Color-code different important tasks.

    “If you can’t take on a project, learn how to say no. You can’t solve all of the world’s problems so you have to prioritize”.

    “I feel frustrated with our limited time; I’m now even having to prioritize projects that I enjoy doing for the sake of Allāh and our religion. [Though] Alhamdulillāh for all of the blessings that Allāh has given us and may He accept our meager efforts”.

    ‘I’ve never thought of that question of urgency – don’t you want to be a contented Muslim when you die and Allāh asks you what did you do with your life?”

    “I hate watching sports – what a waste of time! Every time I watch a film or waste time, I feel terrible”.

    “I feel healthy within pressure. Even if I’m not accomplishing a lot, I feel like that at least I am doing something. Interestingly, I feel peace when I am under pressure.”

    “The difference between a productive person and a workaholic is determined by the time spent with the family. Nobody has more priority for me than my wife and children, and Islamically, I can not neglect them at the expense of others”.

    “We need to really set up a limit for our time on the Internet. We spend too much time reading the news, blogs, etc.”.

    “Set reasonable goals. When you set unreasonable goals but do not accomplish them, you feel miserable. When you set a realistic goal and accomplish them you feel empowered”.

    “All productivity and all Khayr comes from Allāh, and therefore ask Allāh to give you Barakah in your time, life, and efforts. Barakah literally means productivity and being extra-beneficial”.

  • Ayunas

    How do you access the audio recording for Sh. Yasir Qadhi’s interview?  I’ve been twisting my brain triying to figure it out.

    • Anonymous

      Apologies for the inconvenience caused. We are looking into the issue right now.

      • Anonymous

        Issue resolved. Jazak Allah Khair for informing us,

  • Maryam

    Brilliant and very informative!!!

  • Maryam

    Brilliant and very informative!!!

  • Maryam

    Brilliant and very informative!!!

  • nurfarhanah

    how to download? i already click at the word download but it is not working :(

  • Meluvsil

    subhanallah…..Excellent tips and reminders….masha allah May Allmighty provide us with more and more infos like n reach to the youth insha allah…..

    I’d like to have that dua posted which sheikh had mentioned in the end
    Thank you
    Jazaak Allah Khair

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