Sheikh Dr. Yasir Qadhi is a Pakistani-American Islamic scholar, theologian, and educator known for bridging traditional Islamic teachings with contemporary issues. Born in Houston, Texas, he spent his early years in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he completed his primary and secondary education. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Housto and a Master’s degree in Islamic Theology from the College of Dawah. He completed his Ph.D. in Religious Studies at Yale University. Dr. Qadhi is the Dean of The Islamic Seminary of America, a resident scholar at East Plano Islamic Center, and the Chairman of the Fiqh Council of North America. He is a prolific author and speaker, with a YouTube channel featuring lectures on various Islamic topics.