The Legacy of Islam | Dr. Yasir Qadhi

Fifteenth Lighthouse Class at EPIC Masjid | 05/22/2025
Islam's Enduring Impact: Proof Through Legacy and Transformation
Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi

How does a faith prove its truth—not just through argument, but through the legacy it leaves behind?

In this compelling semester finale of the “Fortify” series, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi explores one of the most powerful signs of Islam’s truth: its transformational impact on individuals, civilizations, and the world at large. Picking up from the previous session’s exploration of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the Seerah, this class zooms out to look at how Islam spread—not just through political means, but organically through the hearts and minds of people.

From Islam’s civilizational endurance to the moral transformation of its followers, this session unpacks why Islam didn’t just survive history—it shaped it. Shaykh Yasir examines the ways Islam spread through trade, spiritual invitation, and cultural integration, and contrasts this with the fates of other religions and empires. He also takes on some of the most common misconceptions—about violence, coercion, and the Prophet’s ﷺ character—offering honest responses rooted in both historical evidence and ethical clarity.

You’ll gain a deeper appreciation for why Islam remains vibrant today, even as other traditions struggle to retain their relevance. Whether you’re exploring the faith or seeking to strengthen your conviction, this class offers an inspiring perspective on why Islam continues to speak to the soul—centuries later.

0:00 Welcome
0:29 Pre-Order Shaykh Yasir's Book on Salafism Now
2:30 A Summary of the Class so Far
3:30 Summary on why we know Islam to be True
5:28 The Impact of Islam
6:56 Enemies of Islam will develop an Anti-Seerah
8:48 Was Our Prophet ﷺ a Violent One?
10:50 The Prophet ﷺ was not interested in licentiousness
14:26 We will get back to the Prophet ﷺ's Marriage to Aisha
16:47 The Historical and Contemporary Impact of Islam
17:04 A Narration Mentioned about Abu Sufyan and Heraclius
18:00 A Sign of Real Faith is Once you Embrace it you are changed forever
19:16 Wherever Islam went as a civilization, it remained as a religion
20:11 The Physical Expansion of Islamic Empires and Organic Conversions
21:27 The Spread of Islam via Trade
21:53 The Spread of Islam via Preachers and Mystics
22:32 Where Islam was physically kicked out
23:27 The other civilizations didn't have the legacy Islam did
25:52 The Belief in Islam today
27:29 The Practice of Islam today
28:55 The Fizzling of Christianity
29:55 The Muslim Mosque Attendance vs Christian Church Attendance in the UK
32:04 When Churches Become Mosques
33:32 How Central Religion Is
34:59 The "Ex-Muslim" community are Sore Losers
36:29 The Impact of Islam on One's Akhlaq
37:37 Islam's Explanation of the Supernatural