Yaser Birjas - AlMaghrib Professor
Yaser Birjas is originally from the holy land of Palestine and was born in Kuwait. He graduated as class valedictorian with the highest honors from University of Madinah's College of Shariah (Fiqh and Usul) in 1996. He had the honor to interact and learn from a number of highly respected scholars such as Shaikh Ash-Shanqitee and Shaikh Al-Uthaimeen (rahimahu Allah).
After graduating from the University of Madinah, Yaser Birjas went on to work as a youth counselor and relief program aide in war-torn Bosnia. Thereafter, he immigrated to the U.S. where he is presently an Imam (spiritual leader and advisor) at The Islamic Center in El Paso, Texas. He is also an instructor at AlMaghrib Institute, an organization that provides trademark double-weekend seminars leading its students towards a bachelor's degree in Islamic Studies.
His two most recent courses of instruction with AlMaghrib Institute are The Code Evolved: The Evolution of Fiqh, which focuses on learning the historical development of Islamic law; and the Fiqh of Love: Marriage in Islam which deals primarily with the etiquettes of engagement and marriage as well as the means of developing a deeper, more fulfilling and loving relationship with one's spouse.
After graduating from the University of Madinah, Yaser Birjas went on to work as a youth counselor and relief program aide in war-torn Bosnia. Thereafter, he immigrated to the U.S. where he is presently an Imam (spiritual leader and advisor) at The Islamic Center in El Paso, Texas. He is also an instructor at AlMaghrib Institute, an organization that provides trademark double-weekend seminars leading its students towards a bachelor's degree in Islamic Studies.
His two most recent courses of instruction with AlMaghrib Institute are The Code Evolved: The Evolution of Fiqh, which focuses on learning the historical development of Islamic law; and the Fiqh of Love: Marriage in Islam which deals primarily with the etiquettes of engagement and marriage as well as the means of developing a deeper, more fulfilling and loving relationship with one's spouse.
Professor Yaser Birjas is currently teaching the following seminars:
- The Code Evolved: Evolution of Fiqh - Dearborn, MI - October 17-19 & 24-26, 2008
"Sheikh Yaser Birjas has a special aura that he emits to his students. Every time his class ends I feel like crying because he imparts not only knowledge but sincere care for us students. His stories are amazing and his sense of humor is just amazing. I guess this would be more of a testimonial of Sheikh Yaser's teaching ability which directly affects the class of course. When we ask questions, he always remembers each person's questions, to the point that he will come back to you for your second question that you might even have forgotten about. The chocolateers is also exclusive only to his class. In Fiqh of Love, he personally sometimes delivers them too, masyaallah!"
- UmmSakinah, Columbus, OH
"There are those who teach a class and hope that the students are taking in what knowledge they are giving. Then there are those who teach the class and KNOW that what ever they are saying is sinking in each and every SINGLE one of the students present, and yes alhumdulilah Shykh Yaser Birjas is one of them."
- Sr.Anam, Houston, TX
"The only class I ever missed while I was actually in town, and I've been crying ever since. Tell people they will feel pain for missing this seminar and everyone else who took it will brag forever.Sheikh Yaseer Birjas, will give the real islamic perspective. Things that are purly cutural and acceptable regarding marraige and conjugal life will be obvious. Things that are just cultural and not acceptable will become clear too. Overall, the wanna-be married person will see through the required steps. And the married people will find out the areas they need to emphasize or work on. May Allah bless sheykh Yaseer and AlMaghrib Institute for their effort."
- Nazmus Thakib, Ohio
"The only class I ever missed while I was actually in town, and I've been crying ever since. Tell people they will feel pain for missing this seminar and everyone else who took it will brag forever.I tell people that there are 3 topics that Muslims LOOOOVVVEEEE to talk about:
a. marriage
b. Jinns
c. the problem with the Muslims today is ... (fill in the blanks)
Alhamdulillah, finally we can cut to the chase and actually learn the FIQH of love. Not just wanna-be married brothers and sisters talking about it. Knowledge of what Allah and His Messenger guide us to."
- Muhammad AlShareef, AlMaghrib Professor
"This is one of those rare instances when the sheikh focuses on how different men and women are in order to improve the relationship between them, rather than focusing on what wives should do. I really feel this class presents a balanced view of both women and men's rights."
- UmmSakina, Columbus, OH
"There is something you just don't find elsewhere accept in some arabic lectures but even THEY don't go into as much depth as they should on the mens treatment side. Sa7 most other lecturures tend to focus on what women must do to "fix" the marriage. But masha'Allah Sheikh Yaser points out that it takes two to make things work...not just one...seriously. This class clarifies all your questions pretty much."
- Oum AbdurRahman, Jordan
"This class was full of memories, and every time we, as students, look back at them we can't help but smile. This wasn't one of those seminars that you will take notes in and won't ever look at them again. you will actually want to go over your notes again and again, because there is always something new in there that you didn't catch the time before. You will Insha'Allah learn about Imam Ibn Hazm and his book, "The Ring of Dove." And to sum all of it up. you will Insha'Allah learn the Fiqh of Love."
- Sr.Anam, Houston, TX
"Shaykh Yasir presented stories about people that he knew, and most importantly stories from the Prophet Muhammad's (saw) Life, related to his wives. Subhanallah Very Inspirational. Shaykh Yasir Birjas provided us with knowledge, great advice, presented the best of stories but does the respected Shaykh Yasir have a sense of humor.. YOU BET! I can still recall a time where pretty much the whole class was laughing, not chuckling, or giggling but Laughing!"
- IwantJannah, California
"This class is hands down the best class i ever took in my life (and i'm talking me going to it w/ a temperature of over 100, and 24 inches of snow the first weekend!) May Allah reward Shaykh Yaser tremendously. The things that he taught us and the advice that he gave us is indescribable...everyone has to take this class."
- Nihaad, New Jersey
- UmmSakinah, Columbus, OH
"There are those who teach a class and hope that the students are taking in what knowledge they are giving. Then there are those who teach the class and KNOW that what ever they are saying is sinking in each and every SINGLE one of the students present, and yes alhumdulilah Shykh Yaser Birjas is one of them."
- Sr.Anam, Houston, TX
"The only class I ever missed while I was actually in town, and I've been crying ever since. Tell people they will feel pain for missing this seminar and everyone else who took it will brag forever.Sheikh Yaseer Birjas, will give the real islamic perspective. Things that are purly cutural and acceptable regarding marraige and conjugal life will be obvious. Things that are just cultural and not acceptable will become clear too. Overall, the wanna-be married person will see through the required steps. And the married people will find out the areas they need to emphasize or work on. May Allah bless sheykh Yaseer and AlMaghrib Institute for their effort."
- Nazmus Thakib, Ohio
"The only class I ever missed while I was actually in town, and I've been crying ever since. Tell people they will feel pain for missing this seminar and everyone else who took it will brag forever.I tell people that there are 3 topics that Muslims LOOOOVVVEEEE to talk about:
a. marriage
b. Jinns
c. the problem with the Muslims today is ... (fill in the blanks)
Alhamdulillah, finally we can cut to the chase and actually learn the FIQH of love. Not just wanna-be married brothers and sisters talking about it. Knowledge of what Allah and His Messenger guide us to."
- Muhammad AlShareef, AlMaghrib Professor
"This is one of those rare instances when the sheikh focuses on how different men and women are in order to improve the relationship between them, rather than focusing on what wives should do. I really feel this class presents a balanced view of both women and men's rights."
- UmmSakina, Columbus, OH
"There is something you just don't find elsewhere accept in some arabic lectures but even THEY don't go into as much depth as they should on the mens treatment side. Sa7 most other lecturures tend to focus on what women must do to "fix" the marriage. But masha'Allah Sheikh Yaser points out that it takes two to make things work...not just one...seriously. This class clarifies all your questions pretty much."
- Oum AbdurRahman, Jordan
"This class was full of memories, and every time we, as students, look back at them we can't help but smile. This wasn't one of those seminars that you will take notes in and won't ever look at them again. you will actually want to go over your notes again and again, because there is always something new in there that you didn't catch the time before. You will Insha'Allah learn about Imam Ibn Hazm and his book, "The Ring of Dove." And to sum all of it up. you will Insha'Allah learn the Fiqh of Love."
- Sr.Anam, Houston, TX
"Shaykh Yasir presented stories about people that he knew, and most importantly stories from the Prophet Muhammad's (saw) Life, related to his wives. Subhanallah Very Inspirational. Shaykh Yasir Birjas provided us with knowledge, great advice, presented the best of stories but does the respected Shaykh Yasir have a sense of humor.. YOU BET! I can still recall a time where pretty much the whole class was laughing, not chuckling, or giggling but Laughing!"
- IwantJannah, California
"This class is hands down the best class i ever took in my life (and i'm talking me going to it w/ a temperature of over 100, and 24 inches of snow the first weekend!) May Allah reward Shaykh Yaser tremendously. The things that he taught us and the advice that he gave us is indescribable...everyone has to take this class."
- Nihaad, New Jersey