My Journey with Sheikh Bashir bin Ahmed Siddiq | Dr. Yasir Qadhi | EPIC Masjid

In this heartfelt lecture, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi shares his personal journey with Sheikh Bashir bin Ahmed Siddiq, a distinguished Quran teacher who dedicated decades of his life to teaching and perfecting Quran recitation in Madinah. Remembered for his remarkable expertise in the Qira'at of the Quran, Sheikh Bashir taught generations of students, including renowned Quran reciters and imams of Makkah and Madinah. Dr. Yasir Qadhi reflects on his own year and a half of study under Sheikh Bashir, sharing personal memories, valuable lessons, and stories that reveal the dedication and humility of a scholar devoted to the Book of Allah. *In this lecture, you'll learn about:* The life and Quranic education of Sheikh Bashir bin Ahmed Siddiq His extraordinary dedication to teaching Quran recitation in Masjid an-Nabawi The science of Qira'at and the importance of precise Quran pronunciation His influence on distinguished Quran reciters and imams Dr. Yasir Qadhi's personal experience studying with Sheikh Bashir The meaning and importance of an ijazah in Quran recitation His commitment to teaching for the sake of Allah despite financial difficulties The lasting rewards of learning, reciting, and teaching the Quran *A powerful reminder:* A person's true legacy is not measured by wealth or worldly status, but by sincere service to Allah and the lasting benefit they leave behind. Sheikh Bashir's life reminds us of the honor Allah grants to those who dedicate themselves to learning and teaching His Book. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it.” May Allah have mercy on Sheikh Bashir bin Ahmed Siddiq, forgive his shortcomings, reward his years of service to the Quran, and grant him the highest levels of Jannah. Ameen. Watch until the end and reflect on how you can strengthen your own relationship with the Quran. 00:00 – Introduction: Honoring a Great Teacher of the Quran 01:40 – Who Was Sheikh Bashir Ahmed Siddiq? 03:20 – His Early Life and Journey from Pakistan to Madinah 05:40 – Studying Under the Greatest Qaris of His Time 07:50 – Mastering All 10 Qira'at and 20 Transmission Methods 10:20 – 56 Years of Teaching the Quran in Masjid an-Nabawi 12:50 – The Famous Imams and Scholars Who Studied Under Him 15:10 – Sheikh Ibn Baz's Offer and His Unfulfilled Academic Opportunity 17:20 – The Morocco Quran Competition with Sheikh Abdul Basit 20:10 – The Funny Story of Surah Al-Hujurat and Muammar Gaddafi 22:30 – His Sacrifices: Teaching the Quran Without a Salary 24:40 – My First Meeting with Sheikh Bashir Ahmed Siddiq 27:20 – The Rigorous Training: Perfecting Surah Al-Fatihah 30:10 – His Mission to Preserve the Different Qira'at of the Quran 32:20 – His Books and the Encyclopedia of Qira'at 34:20 – The Day Sheikh Ali Jaber Came to Visit His Teacher 36:10 – Understanding Ijazah: The Chain of Quranic Transmission 38:20 – His Advice on Tolerance and Avoiding Extremism 40:30 – His Final Request and the Janazah Led by Sheikh Salah Al-Budair 42:40 – His Burial in Jannat al-Baqi and the Legacy He Left Behind 44:40 – The Hadith: The Best of You Learn and Teach the Quran 46:00 – Final Dua for Sheikh Bashir Ahmed Siddiq 📌 *Subscribe to Call to Jannah* for more Islamic lectures, Quran reflections, Muslim history, and reminders that strengthen your faith. Lecture: My Journey with Sheikh Bashir bin Ahmed Siddiq Speaker: Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi Venue: EPIC Masjid #YasirQadhi #Quran #IslamicLecture