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Lighthouse Episode 18 | 9/30/25 – Soteriology, the study of salvation Every faith claims to offer the path to salvation, but what does that really mean? What are we being saved from, and who grants that salvation? In this lecture, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi explores soteriology, the study of salvation, and how it follows naturally after the discussion on theodicy and human suffering. He examines how the world’s major religions—Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam—define and pursue salvation, each in its own way. Through history, theology, and philosophy, this talk reveals how these understandings of salvation shaped civilizations, inspired movements, and even gave rise to modern secular thought. By the end, you’ll see how humanity’s search for salvation is ultimately a search for meaning, mercy, and truth. 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Soteriology 00:59 Why Soteriology after Theodicy? 05:22 It is important to understand the global discourse 05:52 The 5 "major" faiths in the world 06:43 6 questions regarding Soteriology 08:47 Question 1: What is Salvation? 11:10 The Aqeedah of Moses Maimonodes 13:06 Zionist Jews made "Israel" their Golden Calf 15:09 Question 2: Salvation from What? 18:27 Question 3: Who grants the Salvation? 21:27 Question 4: How is Salvation Granted? 22:15 Hindu Yoga vs Western Yoga 23:58 How Salvation is Granted (continued) 25:55 Question 5: When is Salvation Granted? 28:43 Question 6: Who gets to be saved and who doesn't? 29:21 Jewish beliefs on "God's Chosen People" 32:21 The Seven Laws of Noah 34:22 Buddhism, Hinduism, and the Eternal Samsara 35:17 Christians Sectarianism and Soteriological Exclusivism 36:43 The 4th Crusades 38:49 What we were taught in high school 39:34 The Wars Following the Protestant Reformations 41:08 The Catholic IRA vs the Anglican British 42:30 Modern Secularism was born out of Christian Sectarian Warfare 45:33 The Impact of Vatican II on Soteriolgy and the Modern Western Psyche 54:18 Why is Soteriology such a Hot Topic today? 56:45 Preview for what is to come Please LIKE, COMMENT, & SHARE! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ► Credits: *Note: No musical instruments were used in this video, all background noise is human acapella.* Intro & Outro Nasheed Artist: Ibraheem Bakeer Produced by: MAQAMAT INSTITUTION Copyright reserved and reproduced exclusively with permission for Yasir Qadhi's Official YouTube Channel. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ► Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi - Official Social Media Pages Facebook: facebook.com/yasirqadhi Instagram: instagram.com/yasir.qadhi Twitter: twitter.com/yasirqadhi Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/yasir.qadhi --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- © Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi - Official YouTube Channel