THE EXTINCTION OF BEDOUINS - Bye Bye Arab Chivalry
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- In this eye-opening video, we delve into the heart-wrenching reality of the Bedouin community, facing an imminent threat of extinction. Journey through the windswept landscapes of the Middle East as we explore the intrinsic beauty of their nomadic lifestyle, threatened by modernization and geopolitical limitations.
Through captivating storytelling and carefully selected visuals, we shed light on the rich heritage and fascinating traditions of the Bedouins, known for their unrivalled hospitality and deep commitment to honour of self and of community. However, time is not on their side. Rapid urbanization and cultural assimilation have pushed this ancient society to the brink of vanishing.
Witness the struggles faced by the Bedouins as they adapt to an ever-changing world, striving to preserve their identity in the face of adversity. Join us to ignite a dialogue about the preservation of this unique culture, before it becomes a mere page in history.
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I remember once when hiking with my friends in Jordanian desert we got lost and found a Bedouin tent and from it appeared a woman who was alone when she heard our story she insisted we stay in guest area of tent and wait her husband she even made us coffee and when her husband came he was very welcoming and insisted we have lunch together before leading us to other campers.
Their hospitality is very genuine and later on I learned that treating guests with high respect and offering food and water is not merely expression of politeness but necessary mean of survival because when they get lost or stranded the only mean of survival is through kindness of hospitable hosts who will provide sustenance, shelter and guidance.
Wow! You experienced the duty of Dhiyafah/Hospitality first hand. And the details of your memory are so enforcing to the nature of Bedouins who look out for everyone when in the desert. The desert is harsh and their commitment to aiding and assisting is second to none. Truly wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing Anis!
I just found your channel. Its a great channel that promotes arab culture. I would say that Bedouin culture is still very much alive in many arab countries. When I visited Saudi Arabia, almost everyone I asked could tell me their tribe and some people are still nomadic. Also, to add to your point about tribes that migrated to North Africa, one famous example of this is the Banu Hilal tribe that migrated from Najd in central arabia to Libya where they are now settled.
HOR thanks so much for sharing your experience in KSA. Yes there are indeed parts of the Arab world that still is founded on Bedouin principles and tribal loyalties. Same goes for some tribes in North Africa. Thank you as well for your kind words of support.
I love the way you speak calm . And not trying act 😢 annoying funny like many TH-camr . I feel I’m in university and listening to my favourite teacher . Nice one man for spreading beneficial knowledge .
Thank you greatly HMD. I am blessed by fantastic viewers such as yourself and I am very glad the content resonates with you. Thank you for your wonderfully kind words and hope to see more of your commentary in the near future.
The positive aspects of bedouin live are still with Arabs like us in Jordan, Palestine, and the gulf states. We have that and we have Islam to hopefully be a guide for us in the future. All Arabs were bedouin at some point.
I agree with you. And very true that all Arabs at some point were bedouins, but each have their own journey along the path from a migratory people to an urbanised population. This shift can sometimes cause some challenges in the behaviour of people such as taking the law and justice into their own hands, but overall, many of the positive aspects are retained. Thank you for sharing.
Great video insha2allah you get more views soon
Thank you so much! Greatly appreciate you watching and wonderful words of encouragement.
The interconnectedness of modern society can sometimes contribute to the erosion of unique cultural practices and values. It's crucial for societies to find ways to preserve and appreciate diversity, fostering an environment where different ways of life can coexist and thrive.
That’s great insight legypte. If we look across the Middle East we can actually see the erosion as you say. Within single societies and further evidenced by looking at the collection of nations as a whole. Preserving will be touch but some aspects will be easier than others. The toughest parts are the behavioural elements that will change with the times. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and for watching.
4.58 minutes in. Regarding the Bedouins' "strict system of justice", you cite an example: "trial by ordeal". After describing it, you say it "seems harsh", as if you’re going to go on to qualify what you mean; but you're interrupted by an advertisement and, on your return, you promote subscriptions to the Chronicles. So we're left wondering how you were going to defend this "harshness" as "Arab chivalry".
The west had something like it, briefly. It was called the Salem witch trials. But they were not associated with “chivalry”. There was, however, genuine chivalry. The Knights of the Round Table, for example, were associated with the medieval principles governing knightly conduct, and prominently included courtesy toward women.
In its developmental days, the British justice system, an actual “system of justice” worthy of the term, was based on the guaranteed right to be charged with an offence, thus to know the offence, the right to defend against the charge, with a guarantee of a free, fair and open public hearing before a jury of one’s peers.
To call burning the tongues of the accused to tell apart the guilty from the innocent a “justice system” is to glorify a moral vacuum, superstitious barbarism, the inflicting of torture and permanent harm on anyone whether guilty or innocent, while still being incapable of telling them apart. Neither Bedouin “trial by ordeal” nor the Salem witch trials could be said to be long on moral or intellectual achievement.
I stumbled upon this channel by chance and now I'm totally addicted. Great content. Thanks so much!
Your highness! I am humbled. Great to have you on board with the channel. Really appreciate your wonderful words.
how come such high quality video get so littel views
Not sure. It will come sooner or later. Still haven’t caught the algorithm’s attention I guess. Thank you though for your kind words. Greatly appreciated.
I though this video had a couples hundred thousand views until i scrolled down
Maybe very soon. Thank you though for your wonderfully encouraging words. Thanks for watching and the support.
Outstanding content with professional Quality. Thank you
Thank you so much for watching and your kind and encouraging words. Greatly appreciated.
@@thekandarichronicles Amazing content indeed but please consider lowering background music a little bit it is covering your voice at certain segments, otherwise it is so professional more like National Geographic 👍
@@anismatar thanks for the heads up. Will make a note of that. And I really appreciate the supportive words. Very grateful🙏🏼
Tareq I hope you will have 1000 soon Good luck we are with you
Thank you so much Gennadiy for your constant support. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
That's why Islam came to Arabs with such a character
Are the Bidoun in Kuwait Bedouins? I never managed anyone to explain it to me.
Good question. Let me clarify the label first. Bidoun in Arab means “Without” and in this instance it qualifies as without citizenship. Hence Bidouns are those residing in Kuwait without naturalization. Some are indeed of Bedouin descent/lineage from the Arabian Peninsula and the South Levant. Others are originally descendants of Arab speaking Persians. So Bidouns are an amalgamation of different peoples unified by the fact that, on the surface, they have no other citizenship.
Great video and explanation. I wish you highlighted more the similarities between the urbanized Arabs and bedouins - I know you mentioned it - because the misconception some people have that they’re an entirely different ethnic group is quite popular.
And just a small note, I’m pretty sure the saying goes “My brother and I against our cousin, my cousin and I against the foreigner: انا واخوي ضد ولد عمي، انا وولد عمي ضد الغريب" never me against my brother because that would break one very important aspect in the bedouin/arab life which is family values.
Thank you. I have the N1b1 gene, which is Bedouin. Hard to find an accurate and informational history; however you provided.
The roots. Excellent video. Subscribed
Thanks so much for each and every part of your comment. The insight, the kinds words and the joining of our journey! Awesome!
Bedouin means nomad, and they didnt disappear, they just settled, we as arab have bedouin ancestors afterall, even if I never lived like that myself
From your accent you're Iraqi
Very close Zakaria. But I belong to many countries as I have lived for substantial phases of my life in many Arab nations.
well learnt a lot about bedouins today- thanks!
That is fantastic. Really appreciate you watching and being open to the knowledge being shared. Hope you’ll watch some of our other previous and upcoming videos! Thank you so much for your comments as well. They are wonderful.
I thought this video was very well researched however I have some disagreements with some of the points you pointed out. Bedouins did existed before islam yes but islam has rewarded us for chivalrous actions and been just in the way it handler any tribal disputes.
Yes most of us live modern lives nowadays however we still like to go back to living in the desert and herding goats and sheep, a lot of us practice it as a hobby now a days
History of bedouins and Islam is very tangled ever since Islam started with plenty of bedouin tribes supporting the message of Islam in its early years most of which exist to this very day.
That is very true. But we shouldn't forget that before the enlightenment of the faith, there were still people who had traditions and characteristics that existed for many millennia. Islam actually took these and integrated them into the faith. And hence why the message was powerful and easily assimilated into both sedentary and nomadic peoples.
@@thekandarichronicles as someone with tribal roots I appreciate your takes on our heritage and only wanted to discuss where my admittedly small disagreement was. I appreciate and respect your fast response and acceptance when it comes to disagreements non the less.
Ditto!
Oh the Bedu
Upon them the steeds of Rashidun and Banu Ummaya ride from the depths of France to the borders of China only for tribalism to wreck it all and remains an age old paradox of loyalty to tribal shiekh or to the state
Tribalism is a paradox in the age of modernity. Loyalties are constantly questioned.
Interesting video, very informative 😀
Thank you for the commentary and for watching! 🙏🏼
Their justice "system" is barbaric
It is not for weak of heart and most probably why it has been so effective in the stability of these societies over the centuries while also secluded in the depths of a harsh desert climate.
The world today has a barbaric justice system.
ICC (International Criminal Court) prosecutor, Karim Khan, was threatened while conducting investigations against top Israeli officials like Netanyahu and was told that the criminal court wasn't made for "them", rather, for "Africa and thugs such as Putin".
Many war criminals are free today. Was George W. Bush ever persecuted for his crimes against the Arabs? Was Obama? Was Hillary Clinton? Was Britain, France?
We have similar nomadic/tribal structures in Somalia though we are not arab. My mom was of this nomadic culture moving around the badia looking for fields for the camels and goats to graze. My father was of the city and sedantry people. They are still nomadic tribes in Somalia despite modernity and its ugly wars and droughts. The masay are also nomadic and they live in the highlands of Kenya and Tanzania. Many nomadic peoples around the world that share similarities to the arabs. Humans will be humans.
I totally agree with you and love your sharing on this matter. Human nature is very similar across geographies. You will be suprised this nomadic phenomenon I haver personally seen in parts of Eastern Asian as well.
Love your channel, I am Yemeni and the information you impart about arabs is very accurate الله يسلمك يأرب
Really glad you enjoy the content. Appreciate your wonderful support.