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More Than Just a Number: Perspectives on the Age of Aisha (RA)
Our mother Aisha (ra) is not just a number. For over 1400 years, her age was never the subject of a controversy or a defining trait. In Islamic history, she shines as a noble scholar and sage. Yet in recent years, her age at the time of marriage to the Prophet (peace be upon him) has become a favorite talking point of Islamophobes, and cause of doubt for young Muslims. We’ve invited 4 perspectives on this topic for our new collection. Asadullah Ali, with Dr. Jonathan Brown, takes a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to the issue of Aisha’s age, synthesizing historical and anthropological data to refute the tendency to project modern cultural assumptions onto the past. Nuriddeen Knight, who has previously authored a<a href="http://www.40hadithofaisha.com/"> collection of hadiths about Aisha</a>, implores us to focus on her character and not be pulled into constantly trying to defend a historical norm across civilizations. Examining the hadith and historical question, Arnold Yasin Mol explores the arguments advanced by the contemporary Hadith scholar Salah al-Din al-Idlibi to support the view Aisha was not 9 at the time of marriage. Meanwhile Faraz Malik assesses the Hadith evidence to argue that such historical revisionism is reactionary and lacks a firm grounding in the tradition.
Understanding My Journey: A Qur’anic View
A Tafseer oriented look at the journey of your existence from the coming of Adam to earth to your exit into the next realm with a deep reflection on verses from the Qur’an that make connections between the beginning and the end of your journey.
Signs of the Hour
How much time do we have left? In this new series on the signs of the Day of Judgement, Dr. Omar Suleiman addresses one of the most pressing questions of our time: are we in the end times? In this first episode, he examines the Prophet’s ﷺ response when others would ask him about the Hour. The...Featured Presenters
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What is Yaqeen Institute's Watch library?
Yaqeen Institute's Watch library is a free collection of more than 2,000 videos — lectures, animations, khutbahs, podcasts, and multi-episode series — produced by Yaqeen scholars and presenters. Content spans Qur'an and tafsir, hadith, theology, history, contemporary issues, and spiritual development. All videos are available on yaqeeninstitute.org/watch and on Yaqeen's YouTube channel.
Are Yaqeen videos free to watch?
Yes. Every video in the Yaqeen Watch library is free to watch, free to share, and free to use for teaching, da‘wah, and personal study. Yaqeen Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit funded by donations, which keeps all content accessible without paywalls or subscriptions.
Who are the scholars and presenters featured on Yaqeen videos?
Yaqeen videos feature a roster of resident scholars, visiting researchers, and partner imams. Each video lists its presenter directly on the page, and full presenter profiles — including academic credentials and publication lists — are available at yaqeeninstitute.org/team.
What topics do Yaqeen videos cover?
Yaqeen videos cover Qur'an and tafsir, hadith and sunnah, Islamic theology (aqidah) and law (fiqh), prophetic biography (sirah), Islamic history, spirituality (tazkiyah), family and marriage, contemporary social issues, da‘wah, and counter-Islamophobia research. Content is browsable by topic and by series at yaqeeninstitute.org/watch.
Where can I find Yaqeen video series?
Yaqeen produces original multi-part video series including Qur'an 30 for 30 (a daily juz reflection during Ramadan), Angels in Their Presence, The Faith Revival, Quranic Parables, Meeting Muhammad, and dozens more. Browse the full series catalog at yaqeeninstitute.org/watch — each series page lists every episode with descriptions and direct watch links.
Can Yaqeen videos be used for teaching, da‘wah, or study circles?
Yes. Yaqeen content is explicitly licensed for free educational use. Teachers, imams, MSAs, and study circles can use videos in classrooms, halaqas, and online programs without permission or licensing fees. Yaqeen also publishes Discussion Guides for select series to support group study.
