Yaseen Educational Foundation was founded in 1998 by a young group of American Muslim men and women to facilitate the educational needs of students attending college and faced with the challenge of keeping their Islamic identity as well as for those who were looking for a place to learn while experi…
Sheikh Ahmad Modarres speaks of the beautiful character of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family. November 28, 2019. Yaseen LA.
Sheikh Modarres relates 3 hadith of Imam Hasan al Askari (AS) in commemoration of his martyrdom. He describes the importance of tafakkur (reflection), zuhd (detachment), and ithar (selflessness) in order to attain piety. November 7, 2019. Yaseen LA.
Sheikh Ahmad Modarres speaks of 6 spiritual diseases a believer must personally cure. October 24, 2019. Yaseen LA.
Sayyid Abbas Razavian discusses the concept of sin. It's mentioned how Allah is compassionate towards us by forbidding us to harm ourselves through sin. October 10, 2019. Yaseen LA.
Sheikh Ahmad Modarres speaks on how we are to have a plan in place in our lives as believers and follow it through with righteous actions. October 3, 2019. Yaseen LA.
Sheikh Ahmad Modarres speaks on how we may use the example of Ahlulbayt (as) as our model of a family. August 29, 2019. Yaseen LA.
Sheikh Ahmad Modarres speaks on events that occurred in the month of Dhul Hijjah, including the event of Ghadir, having a common theme of Wilayat. August 22, 2019. Yaseen LA.
Hajj Kauthar speaks of lessons derived from the life of our 10th Imam, Imam Ali Naqi (as), and Eid al-Ghadir. August 15, 2019. Yaseen LA.
Hajj Kauthar speaks on lessons derived from the Imamate of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (as). Good character and mannerisms (akhlaq) taught to us by Ahlul bayt (as) include not belittling people as their intentions may be good. August 8, 2019. Yaseen LA.
Hajj Kauthar speaks on a hadith from Imam Sadiq (as) regarding the 10 attributes of taqwa. June 13, 2019. Yaseen LA.
Sayyid Abbas Razavian speaks on the role of the aql (intellect/reason), theoretical and practical, it's effects on our worldview, and living righteously. June 6, 2019. Yaseen LA.
Sheikh Ahmad Modarres speaks on the return of Imam Mahdi (as) and its relation to reforming the self and others. April 18, 2019. Yaseen LA.
Sheikh Ahmad Modarres begins with speaking on Martyrdom of Imam Kadhim (as), and continues to discuss the relation of amal (action) with imaan (faith). March 28, 2019. Yaseen LA.
Sheikh Hasan Kashani discusses the tafsir of Surah Nuh. March 14, 2019. Yaseen LA.
Sheikh Ahmad Modarres speaks on surrounding yourself with people who make you better which helps one become closer to kamaal (perfection). March 7, 2019. Yaseen LA.
Hajj Kauthar speaks on preparing for the month of Ramadan. May 10, 2018. Yaseen OC.
Hajj Kauthar speaks on leadership as mentioned in the Quran, on the blessed event of the birth of our Imam (ajtf). May 4, 2018. Yaseen OC.
Hajj Ebraheen Fontaine speaks on an analysis of dua al-Hujjah, for our living Imam [may his (as) reappearance be hastened]. May 3, 2018. Yaseen OC.
Hajj Kauthar discusses the topic of resurrection and its relation to reforming ourselves. April 26, 2018. Yaseen OC.
Hajj Kauthar speaks on the concept of how the noblest of us are those who have taqwa. April 19, 2018. Yaseen OC.
Sheikh Vinay Khetia discusses the ways we are led to misguidance by shaytan. April 12, 2018. Yaseen OC.
Hajj Kauthar speaks on having ma'rifah of Imam Ali (as) and lessons from his teachings in Nahjul Balagha. March 29, 2018. Yaseen OC.
Sayyid Hadi Yasin discusses the remainder of the supplication titled Makarimul Akhlaq from Sahiffa Sajjadiya. March 22, 2018. Yaseen OC.
Sayyid Hadi Yassin speaks of how we learn to think and pray according to the words of our Imam (as) from Sahiffa Sajjadiya. March 15, 2018. Yaseen OC.
Sheikh Ahmad Modarres discusses the life of Lady Fatima Zahra (as) and her deep connection to the Quran, and how Ahlul Bayt (as) use it in every aspect of their lives. February 15, 2018. Yaseen LA.
Brother Ghaith puts the Muslim Ban in context and discusses what the Muslim community should focus on moving forward after the Supreme Court's upholding of the ban. Yaseen LA 06/28/18
Sayyid Hadi Yasin speaks on lessons from the words of our Imam, from Sahiffa Sajjadiyya; particularly on our connection with Allah, ourselves, and others. January 25, 2018. Yaseen OC.
Hajj Kauthar speaks on lessons derived from the topic of the day of resurrection and how it is deeply rooted in our fitrah to want justice. January 11, 2018. Yaseen OC.
Sheikh Modarres speaks on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (as) mentioning points on his mother Hamida (sa) and her worthy status. The topic of social cooperation and assistance in our current times is discussed as well. April 12, 2018. Yaseen LA.
Sheikh Hasan Kashani speaks on the importance of consultation in Islam. Yaseen LA.
Sheikh Ahmad Modarres speaks on the topic of Adalat (Justice), and how to practice it in our lives. Yaseen LA.
Sheikh Hasan Kashani discusses understanding classical akhlaq categories. Yaseen LA.
Sheikh Ahmad Modarres speaks on lessons derived from the honorable women of the Holy Quran. Yaseen LA.
Sister Suheila Aryan speaks on the life of Lady Fatimah Zahra (as). Yaseen LA.
Sheikh Hasan Kashani speaks on the science of akhlaq (morality) challenging categorizing of classical akhlaq. Yaseen LA.
Sheikh Morteza Bachoo discusses the concept of Divine Justice. November 10, 2017. Yaseen OC.
Sheikh Morteza Bachoo discusses the concept of Divine Justice. November 9, 2017. Yaseen OC.
Sheikh Morteza Bachoo begins the discussion on the concept of divine justice. November 7, 2017. Yaseen OC.
Hajj Kauthar speaks on the lessons we may derive from the life of our 8th Imam, Imam Ridha (as). The characteristic of stubbornness in people is analyzed as well. November 2, 2017. Yaseen OC.
Sheikh Hassan Kashani discusses the great historical impact of Ashura in Islamic History. October 26, 2017. Yaseen LA.
Sheikh Ahmad Modarres speaks on the characteristics of a shia of Ahlul Bayt (as). October 19, 2017. Yaseen LA.
Sayyid Hadi Yasin reflects on the lessons we may derive from Muharram and Ashura of Imam Hussain (as). October 5, 2017. Yaseen OC.
Sayyid Abbas Razavian speaks on how we may attain sa'adat (happiness/fulfillment) through worship of Allah, and knowing ourselves helps us know our Lord.
Sayyid Abbas Razavian discusses Ziyarat Ashura and how truly having ma'rifat (understanding) of Imamat involves acquiring it through nur (divine light). Ahlul bayt (as) are nur, and were sent to us as a mercy from Allah (swt).
Sayyid Abbas Razavian speaks on entering the camp of Imam Hussain (as) with our mind, body, and soul and becoming Hussaini. The last station in this journey is reaching maqam al-mahmoud (the praiseworthy status/station).
Sayyid Abbas Razavian speaks on how we may align our lives with Imam Hussain (as)
Sayyid Abbas Razavian speaks on acts of worship that are sincere; one of which is the grieving for Imam Hussain (as) since it doesn't bring kibr (arrogance) in oneself. Grieving for Imam Hussain (as) increases our love and connection with him.
Sayyid Abbas Razavian advises to use Ashura, a spiritual journey, as the best method to reach Allah (swt). It's discussed how one of the lessons of Ashura is how to cope and manage bala' (trials/tribulations) and to have sabr (patience) and shukr (gratitude) as from the example of Imam Hussain (as).
Sayyid Abbas Razavian discusses how remembering Imam Hussain (ع) and preserving the tradition of commemorating him awakens us. The internal components of Ashura are elaborated upon.