Al Qaswa with Prof. Abdullah Alkadi and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
In this special lecture, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf of Zaytuna College and Professor Abdullah Alkadi explore the story of Al Qaswa, the beloved camel of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Drawing on classical sources and deep scholarship, they reveal how Al Qaswa played a central role in the life of the Prophet, from the Hijrah (migration) to key moments in early Islamic history. This talk offers both a spiritual reflection and a historical study of the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad, highlighting lessons of humility, trust, and devotion.
Combining insights from traditional Islamic scholarship with modern academic research, Hamza Yusuf and Abdullah Alkadi bring to life the remarkable journey of Al Qaswa and its significance in shaping the story of Islam.camore Gap’.
About the Academics
Dr Asad Tarsin
Dr. Asad Tarsin, with a bachelor’s in Islamic studies, delved deeper into theology and spirituality under prominent scholars like Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. As a research fellow at Zaytuna College and Rihla Program board member, he focuses on inclusive Islamic education models. His debut book, Being Muslim: A Practical Guide, aims to elucidate Islam’s beauty. Alongside his role as an emergency physician, he resides in Michigan with his wife and children.
Professor Abdullah Alkadi
Prof. Abdullah Alkadi, is the CEO of Abdullah Alkadi Company for historical consultations. He is also an architect and urban planner. He devoted much of his life to exploring worldwide heritage routes and historical sites. He is one of the most prominent scientists who integrated engineering disciplines with humanities sciences, such as history, geography, economy, and religious sciences. Focusing on the practice of science and research in the field, he made more than 80 scientific field trips over more than 25 years; the number of days of those field trips exceeded 580 days, covering more than 150,000 km. He also distinguished himself in examining old historical maps and linking them with modern Global Positioning Systems and Geographic Information Systems. During his career, he studied heritage routes and historical sites, and other associated sciences in many locations worldwide, with a particular interest in the routes of the Prophet ﷺ. He extracted all related social, cultural, economic, and humanities sciences to understand the nature of life in that period and to inspire his vision of making life better for all.
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
Hamza Yusuf Hanson is the president of Zaytuna College in Berkeley, California, the first accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the US. Ranked 23rd by The Muslim 500, he advocates for traditional liberal arts education and serves on the UAE’s top fatwa council under Shaykh Abdallah b. Bayyah. As co-president of Religions for Peace, he collaborates on initiatives with the Vatican and the UN. Hanson, a member of the Jordanian Royal Academy for Islamic Studies, works on peace initiatives between Muslims and Christians. He translated The Marrakesh Declaration, promoting rights of other faiths in Muslim-majority societies, and authored Purification of the Heart.
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