4/14/26 | Anchor Series with Shaykh Yasir Qadhi
In this lecture, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi explores why Muslim communities divide and why those divisions can become so bitter. Drawing on psychology, sociology, and history, he examines sectarianism through examples such as the Thirty Years’ War and the Rwanda genocide. He then explores five forces behind sectarianism, including sacred values, social identity, cognitive dissonance, and competition for authority.
0:00-0:51 Highlights
0:52-3:54 Introduction
3:55-7:12 The Religious Paradox
7:13-12:23 Christian Sectarianism
12:24-16:46 5 Psychological & Sociological Factors
16:47-25:04 Factor#1 Paradox of Sacred Values
25:05-29:59 Factor#2 Narcissism of Small Differences
29:58-37:16 Factor#3 Social Identity Theory
37:17-46:59 Factor#4 Cognitive Dissonance Amplification
47:00-52:24 Factor#5 Competition For Authority & Legitimacy
52:25-53:54 Conclusion
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*Note: No musical instruments were used in this video, all background noise is human acapella.*
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Produced by: MAQAMAT INSTITUTION
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