I was also let go of my job in the UAE because I became a "security risk". They brought me into immigration and questioned me on why I was growing my beard and my Islamic background. Eventually I couldn't get my airport pass renewed and my company had to let me go. I still have no job, but Allah is testing me at this moment. May Allah grant us aafiyah from our problems.
Wow, I had no knowledge of Brother Shahid's past. I only recently found him on YT. I am a Christian and have always considered him a man of God. After hearing this, I only admire him more
Your videos help me get rid of my depression and strengthen my faith knowing that there is hope for the Muslims and that we can still have both the dunia and akhira.
I have to say you are the most intelligent person in this world. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you. I'm 69 years and have accepted Islam. I only wish I would have done so many years ago.
Wallahi i never looked at this situation with the gulf etc. from this angle which this brother is saying and explaining... SubhanAllah.. may Allah grant us all ability to differentiate from right and wrong and especially those GREY areas in between.. and may He also grant us WISDOM and the knowledge to guide us and keep us firm upon the straight path Ya Rab.. AMEEN. ❤
Dear Brother Shahid, I hold deep affection for you for the sake of Allah. May Allah amplify your righteous deeds for all the trials you endure, and may He reward you for setting a remarkable example by sharing these insightful thoughts during these challenging times for the entire ummah. May Allah grant you a place in the highest level of Paradise, Jannatul Al Firdaus! Warm regards.
Ma sha Allah, that is a true testimony by a true man. I am Muslim 🇦🇪 and I salute your just testimony. You are truly an honest eloquent honorable brilliant smart and balanced Muslim patriotic public speaker! I just discovered your work. This just put the icing on the cake, ma sha Allah! May Allah increase wisdom in you and to facilitate your way to a peaceful successful life in this world and to grant you entry to the highest Jannah. Ameen
Dear Mr. Shahid Bolsen, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones in good health and high spirits. May Allah's blessings encompass you, your family, friends, neighbors, and the entire Muslim community. You are indeed a breath of fresh air, embodying qualities that inspire and uplift those around you. Your dedication and commitment to your faith are admirable, serving as a shining example for others to follow. May Allah continue to guide you on your path and shower you with His infinite wisdom and blessings. During these challenging times, it is essential to remember the importance of unity and compassion within the Muslim community. May Allah grant us all the strength and understanding to support one another, fostering a harmonious and prosperous environment for us to thrive in. As your friendly assistant, I am always here to offer my support and assistance whenever you require it. May Allah bless you abundantly with peace, happiness, and success in all your endeavors. Ameen. With warm regards, Mofreh Sarhan Citizine of the world ]
Thank you ....this man is very much a GOD man ☪️ I to did not know much about him.....I am a muslim a citizen of the world as you ...we are brothers and sisters with Jewish and Christian peoples 💚🧕🏻🕋☪️ 1 GOD Thank you for such a beautiful message you left to this man.... May Allah Continue To Bring You Peace
Your ability to read situations so clearly is truly remarkable. Every time I watch one of your videos, I'm blown away by how accurately you can dissect complex issues and predict future trends.
Disagree unfortunately with you brother. Rulers are in positions of great responsibility and therefore cannot be held to the same standards as the rest of us. You suggested that the rulers of our nations are people with faults and shortcomings as that is true but their mistakes and decisions can result in so much more than my lack of piety. Literal wars are the result of these leaders. You causally describe them as if they were sitting in my 3 bedroom apartment struggling to keep their prayers up. We are not the same, like the wealthy will be asked about their wealth so will these leaders due to the authority Allah ta'ala has given them. It's not an equal playing field here brother. You've analyzed this too much. Some things need to be called as they are.
💯 While he did bring up several good points in this video and has great insights from other videos; when it comes to this particular topic about the rulers and his overarching analysis of the gulf, he doesn't quite hit the nail on the head to be frank.
i think brother Shahid gave a sound advice and it is true - Rulers, Scholars and us are similar in terms of accountability based on the charges we are responsible with - of course, the responsibility differs according to the power given but everyone is accountable. just do your thing as you should that pleases Allah. most of us are not rulers and we are not given that power by Allah for a reason. however, we are given the power to spread peace, be discerning and act based on our level - an eagle can't be a sparrow and a sparrow can't be an eagle.
This was an eye-opener for me. It changed the way I look at and analyze the strategies of UAE. You look at it from all the realistic sides and angles instead of focusing on the virtue side only. Thank you for showing me how to be realistic in seeing things instead of being a perfectionist.
Wow I'm just blown away at the mental stability and clarity. I'm blown away at the forgiveness and understanding of the entire picture. Daym if I could gave only a bit of such clarity of thought and of mind.
Subhan Allah brother Shahid I never new you went through such a horrific period in your life may Allah SWT always keep you strong and protected in speaking the truth Salute and Salaams from South Africa
Just know that when they're accusing you because they are threatened by your knowledge and wisdom. May Allah bless you and your family and keep you safe always ❤
Your intelligence, eloquence, and unwavering commitment to striving for the sake of Allah are reminiscent of the great Malcolm X. Your ability to speak with such clarity and conviction is truly remarkable. It's an honor to witness someone like you carrying forward the legacy of powerful activism. Keep inspiring us all with your words and actions, and may Allah continue to guide your path. 🌟🙏
Brother , you have a heart of gold to be so forgiving to those who harmed you….” To err is human, to forgive Devine.” May Allah keep you in His protection.
Maashaa Allaah, protect you, you don’t need their validation as long as Muslims love you❤, May Allaah SWT protect you and keep you straight path.. aameen
I experienced maybe 25% of what you did and needed this message because I used to keep qualms about it. Thank you. And it’s a very good judgement too; The challenge is to manage the inconsistencies / contradictions, in others but also, indeed, in ourselves.
What good is "inheriting an empire" if the generation that's going to inherit it grew up on "moderate" Islam (in reality, watered down Islam) that's promoted by Saudi and Emirati authority? What good is it if Islam, the thing most important to us, gets sidelined and relegated to just wudu and fasting fatwas? Islam needs an authority to thrive, just as it needs to be the authority over political, economical and law-making decisions. Otherwise what different would we be from any kafir state?
@@MiddleNation Okay... What about the first point I made in the comment? Proper Islamic upbringing gives birth to generations worthy of being remembered in Muslim history. "moderate islam"... Well, what do you expect out of that?
@@MiddleNationAnother point, Allah says : (إن الله لا يصلح عمل المفسدين) I hiiiighly doubt any success can come out of a ruler who actively and consciously spreads corruption in the land. The most apparent example of this is Sisi. Guy gets failures exposed on a weekly basis and doesn't achieve any real success outside the ficticious world of state controlled media. He's living on foreign support while all of Egypt (outside of the pashas and generals) is hungry. And the examples are many.
Egypt exits the chat I really wish you were right, but you have no idea how things are handled here in Egypt & the situation is getting worse & worse in a very rapid way!! if anything the gulf countries are actually catalysts for many atrocities in the rest of the Arab world (aside the gulf countries themselves of course) especially Egypt
America asked UAE to support alsisi. You Egyptian wanted alsisi. So don't blame UAE even though I hate that country. Your army is the reason why Egypt is a sh@it hole today
Reading the comments below, I'm now sure that we are the worst generation to come to this world. Some of the people even didn't listen up until the end and most of you are not at the frequency the Shahid was talking. be fair! there is judgment day ahead. be fair when ever you comment! do not look from one angle which is your angle. we all do mistakes, we can not be always right. we do our best of our abilities to align with what is revealed to us.
@@kylo0053 He is. The founder of our nation the UAE, he is the leader that united all the 7 arab emirates to become the United Arab Emirates. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan AlNahyan. We highly respect and honor him, he has served us as Emiratis (local citizenry) well and was a very just ruler.
@@kylo0053 + you don’t even know a thing about him, since people like you have negative assumptions about our Gulf leaders as being nothing but ‘western puppets’ (tells me a lot about your intellect, since you don’t know a damn thing about us and our leaders ) when they have served their people well and ruled justly. (economic prosperity, safety, free education and healthcare)
Brother i am so sad to hear your about your painful past. Allhamdullilah Allah has not made you bitter. But i agree with you on your views. From our past history of humanity life is a trial. If we can past through this life with our eman in tack Allhamdullilah. Pray for all Muslims for we are weak and forgetful. May Allah elevate you. Ameen
I hope MBS and influential leaders in arab muslim countries watch this and Shahid can forgive those who wronged him and they in return embrace him with sincerity,who knows,you sir might be incorporated in the eastern political sphere and adhered to,an u being far fetched,much to the dismay of the dividers and rule over philosophy types, subhanallah subhanallah,may my subhanallah weigh heavy on the scales asay ameen brither Shahid, I'm with you
1:18 This is so true. I’ve been called every name and it’s opposite online. But it’s a bummer because the labeling is a great way for someone to conveniently dismiss you without ever having to critically think about your ideas.
Why does this brother remind me of Malcolm X? His talking style, insight and experience seems to mirror him. May Allah preserve him and guide the ummah through our efforts and his.
I can't stop listening to this brother. His ideas surely are not in isolation and I am sure is based on self education, research and truth seeking. I'm pushing metals in the gym and enjoying his realistic talks. BaarakAllaah, is true never weaken a muslim leaders for the disbelievers and that's the Sunnah.
Barak Allahu fiek. I am glad I watched this Video. It offered a perspective I had never heard of before. Most of the time we hear only the two extremes. It wsd really insightful and you are right, we should make dua for the rulers.
Advice off the century, what a great eye-opening laahilaaha illalaah Muhammad rasulullah salallahu aleihi wa salam, alhamdulillah shukuran br Shahid May Allah enlightened you amiin.
As a muslim arab , i am so sorry for what have happened to you . I also don't like our regimes i think they let the muslim down . But as a muslim , i am also afraid of foreign interference like what happened in my country libya , i absolutely think that they are wrong and i hate how they normalize the relationship with isreal And i also know there's wrong things they have done , but does the United nations also want khair for us ? In my experience in my government and how westren government intfered in my country , so i think i kind of agree with you . I don't agree with with normalization sence isreal don't respect our holy sites , and i don't agree with saudi government allowing concert in saudi Arabia.. And again i agree that there's hypocrisy of westren governments , just like no major media is talking about what's happening to muslim kids in Scandinavia , sweden and Norway are literally kidnapping children from their parents with silly and sometimes unreal accusations . I just hope we keep holding to our muslim tradition .
Another great tazkirah reminding us of the inherent flaws each and every human has, about the need to look at the bigger picture and specific context every country leader has to face, which helps us understand and judge properly his actions. A great lesson of humility.
Masha Allah may the almighty Allah forgive me in the way i used to think about today's Muslims leaders Everything he said its right... May the almighty Allah bless this brother
Thanks for covering this. I’ve been getting this response from a lot of people who say this about you after I bring you up. It’s lazy of them tbh. The only label I would put on you would be a pragmatist.
The question is how you view the so-called oppression. There's millions who do not feel oppressed in the same place, so maybe it's time for you to be more balanced in your criticism.
@@dr.habibwizzy9546 bruh what you mean how you view??? everything is written in islam, it is clear as day. all these governments kill muslims, torture them, if you are a practicing muslim, they will get you in trouble. that is enemy of islam. it doesnt get any clearer than this. there are no opinions when it comes to this. dontr be a boot licker now
@@dr.habibwizzy9546when your government jails you and your family for criticising the government you can ask yourself if that's real oppression or not
@@Theocracy8 have I ever insulted someone or not given them their due respect? Sure. But torturing? Executing? Deporting? Seizing property? Imprisoning? Let's be real here. The "everyone makes mistakes" argument is very tired when it comes to dictators and firauns
Dear Brother Shahid. The reason why so many muslims hate and criticize the rulers of the muslim world is very simple. A body without a head does'nt work, and that is the situation we find ourselfs in nowadays, a nation without a leader and every part of this nation is confused and waiting for a head to guide it. Jazakum allah khir.
Let's start by changing ourselves first, and Allah will give us a good ruler. It starts at the bottom. Also, nobody is perfect. ALLAH is the only one who is perfect.
@@thruefact I agree with you regarding the "We should do our best" but i disagree with "first" part. We should go back to what the prophet PBUH did, as he our greatest example.
MashaAllah TabarakAllah! You gotta give it to this man: He is so intelligent, insightful and articulate. May Allah put barakah in your work and be pleased with you!
I am so amazed by the way you explained this, I pray Allah to keep you for us to understand the world around us, with a more fair optic. Thank you and Jazaka aAllah koulla khayr
Your English is very good, the choice of your words is fascinating. You're very articulate and project your thoughts into your words better than anyone I have listened to, just astonishing.
alhamdulilah, the people of the sunnah, the salafis, have no confusion about this. The Prophet was very clear about how leaders should be obeyed and advised privately etc.
MashAllah the more I hear the more I have respect and admiration.May Allah protect you and give long life for all of Muslims sake . You are Amazing brother , MashAllah!
I understand the sentiment, but where do we draw the line or are you saying that whatever the leader does we have to assume the best and have to find justification for him cus the alternative is worse? But isn't that fearmongering, or isn't that exactly how Orientalist used to describe us, and still do, "Despotism predisposed people". Like one of the leaders started forcefully liberalizing a country, not just liberalizing, but introducing the most radical elements of it and the other jailed thousands of innocent people to further legitimize his leadership position. One intuitively would ask if there any conditions attached to their leadership, and their legitimacy as leaders if yes, in your opinion, I'd really like you to unequivocally let us know what they are and if not could you take us through the implications of such a worldview. And even though I'm not sure I'm fully convinced by it myself, Wael Hallaq view would be that these are secular leaders and not khalifas representing shariah but that would be a different cattle of fish. Esselamu alikum brother.
Oo wee I’ve been wanting to articulate these things for a while, but Alhamdulillah you said it so profoundly well. May Allah bless you. May Allah open the hearts of these countries so you can come perform Hajj and Umrah as a friend, a guest, a noble dignitary, a brother. ❤
I admire how you take out the time to respond to your critics. Maybe one day I’ll understand it. This is character on display. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Masha Allah. May Allah continue to guide you and us all to the straight path. May Allah protect you from evil and things that are displeasing to Allah and guide you to things that are pleasing to him. Ameen. May Allah grant you ease and comfort. Ameen ya Ruub.
Finally, somebody saying what nobody is saying.. Muslims should not be governed by our own feelings but by what Allah has commanded, and we as Muslims are obliged to follow those with authority above us.. If they do dhulm on us, it is with Allah they will be reckoned with..
@@kab1r those in authority!!! do you want to tell me that the rulers of Islamic countries are the rulers mentioned in Islam? do you know at all what the conditions for a Muslim ruler are? it is questionable whether the rulers of Islamic countries are muslims at all, not to mention that some of them are clearly fighting religion?
@@Lion-qv7ns Umm Salamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: سَتَكُونُ أُمَرَاءُ فَتَعْرِفُونَ وَتُنْكِرُونَ فَمَنْ عَرَفَ بَرِئَ وَمَنْ أَنْكَرَ سَلِمَ وَلَكِنْ مَنْ رَضِيَ وَتَابَعَ There will be rulers from whom you will see both goodness and corruption. One who recognizes their evil and hates it will maintain his innocence, but one who is pleased with it and follows them will be sinful. It was said, “Shall we not fight them?” The Prophet said: لَا مَا صَلَّوْا No, as long as they pray. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1854, Grade: Sahih
Brother Bolsen if your intention to attract saudi UAE regime trolls to thank and praise you for your intellect, then your on the right path. Not me though. What a joke.
@@MiddleNation oh am programned by Allah's book and his Messenger narrations. You on the other hand programmed by intelligence to pose as intellectual for money. Baldy
Ok I get your point brother shahid may allah bless you But Please don’t compare these clowns to Noor Eldin or Shalah Eldin Is inviting the filth ( concerts and cinemas and the lots) into the holy lands is something good I doubt Shalah Eldin did that
@@MiddleNation I got your point Thank you for taking the time to answer me. Until then I’m all within my right to quote Omar ibn Alkhattab ( we have the appearances and Allah ﷻ knows the unseen )
Jazakumullah khairan, Shahid. Yours is more than uplifting and enervating voice in contemporaneous times. I am one of those looking forward to your writings and book(s). Because the material you are accumulating in the archives of electronic media is not likely to remain at our disposal. Right now I know so many sisters and brothers that will do with hearing your words but they fall on the digital divide side where they are excluded from the social media space for one reason or the other. But books and the written word can reach them. There is also an effort to revive arabic as the Muslim ummah's lingua franca but for the "politics of arabisation". We are looking forward to this "Muslim world" or "Muslim ummah" you have spoken of so eloquently and glowingly. Jazakumullah khairan. Yours has been my khutbah for this Friday.
Masayallah... such brutal honesty but also fairness in his opinion ...may we all take benefit from it to improve our deen and religion insyallah ❤ stay united
Assalamu-alaikum, Alhamdulillah, Thank you brother for this enlightening speech, I've been following your channel since last couple of months and your talk really encourages further understanding of current affairs. Keep posting brother jazak-Allahu kair. Ameen
My respects, Ustadh Shahid. As for many of the comments, they make clear the lack of comprehension on your deep&fine insights. Alhamdulillah, I've been blessed by many years of accompanying two ir three Rabbani Muslim scholars and recognize in your words many of their (also often misunderstood) teachings on these political issues. Allah ta'ala blesses and protects you and your family, and rewards you for your efforts, and thanks for not monetorizing your channel.
All you told me reminds the 'Arab spring' and how people hated their own leaders and helped the west to destabilise their country. Now they are poor and has no power at all over their own country. You are such an enlightening person I have ever seen on TH-cam. Alhamdulillah I met you here Shahid.
May Allah bless you: for your love and knowledge of Islam: for your love of the Prophet of God. May Allah give you a long life filled with barakah and a victorious khatm. Ameen
A true, sincere, intelligent human being. When you are on the right path, saytan will call upon his followers to attack you. They will come in many shapes & forms. The reality is, the truth will always prevail, whilst the tyrants & oppressors will disappear and condemned for all times.
As salaam alaikum Alhamdulillah very incitefull. @ Brother Shahid, please explain more in depth why our Arab country leaders are 'normaling' ties with Israel. Allah swt said in the Quraan "do not make them your friends." Why do they remain silent on the ongoing issue of Palestine. Will like to hear your views or opinions on this. Jazakallah
Yes May Allah guide our rulers. I was incredibly angry when in Social media Muslims were insulting Taliban who were leaders of Afghanistan. Yes they're not perfect and they just come out of 20 years of War. And Muslims were repeating talking points of Western Propaganda against them. May Allah guide our rulers and Ummah.
It’s so refreshing and a blessing to have someone like you with us. I am so over this mundane pathetic rhetoric of attaching leaders on everything and anything.
May Allah swt protect you in this world and bless you in both. Im traumatized with what you have been through. Our Lord must have a bigger purpose for you. You're an inspiration. To come out of all this and still have such strong Iman. Waterboarding, that's just got me😢
SubhanAllah its an eye-opener to the current politics we see infronts of us its not all black and white your analysis of the politics of the Gulf state is full of hikma Alhamdulillah Ive got a lot to learn in regard to this and sadly we are to naive to fall into this trap of divide and conquer thank you for sharing your insight.
This is a perspective I’ve not heard before. I appreciate your comments about the real world and how power operates. I do struggle to see how a ruler who orders massacres of refugees (current situation on Saudi boarder) can be seen as a little character fault. I also am concerned about the criticism that power interests in SA and UAE can manipulate what is taught as normative islam. Your comments certainly reveal my own lack of knowledge in this area!
@khaliilbinammar4700 I got information from Middle East Eye based on multiple eye witness reports compiled by Human Rights Watch. So far I’ve not been given any reason to doubt these sources. I’m not sure who would benefit. Do you have counter information? I’m not privy to the internal dynamics of the Saudi administration but I would think it is fair to assume that (unless the reports are fabricated) the army were acting on orders received from those in charge. I agree that finding trustworthy sources is a challenge and that there is misinformation. Do you believe it is actually possible to know what is true?
Assalamualaikum sir..I was stunned and also amazed..by your story..and your appreciation to these regimes..as Master strategists... Now I understand you're an obedient God fearing honest.. well informed.. Knowledgeable Master on your subject.....sir still I feel you should contribute to science and technology transfer to Muslim world...sir..now I developed an great amount of respect for your vision on the subject you confer... Sir I pray for your elevation and well-being from ALMIGHTY ALLAAH..to reward you.. protect you Bless you in abundance..in both worlds..now I have come across to an honest.. respectable.. Muslim and...Moumin..... Peace salaam shalom.. ..
I was also let go of my job in the UAE because I became a "security risk". They brought me into immigration and questioned me on why I was growing my beard and my Islamic background. Eventually I couldn't get my airport pass renewed and my company had to let me go. I still have no job, but Allah is testing me at this moment. May Allah grant us aafiyah from our problems.
May Allah ease your difficulties , brother
They are supposed to grow their beards, those fools questioning you. Ok, I withdraw the ''fools'' thing but you get my point.
SubhanaAllah. May Allah replace it with something better
May Allah swt give you something better than what you have lost. Stay strong, keep making Dua, and do your part searching for a new job.
And then they say Arabs aren't racists
Wow, I had no knowledge of Brother Shahid's past.
I only recently found him on YT. I am a Christian and have always considered him a man of God.
After hearing this, I only admire him more
@khaliilbinammar4700what's the title of video
Sister , I'd recommend you to read Quran with commentary and Seerah (Biography of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ) ..
You'll get answer to every problem
Kindly look into Islam...
And come to it when you see the truth
False Christian you are...repent in the HOLY NAME of the LORD JESUS CHRIST Amen
@@ke9438 you are no different then the people who worship anything than THE GOD itself
May Allah continue to protect you and your wife and children! I love you Brother Shahid!!! Continue to stand for our people and the truth!
Your videos help me get rid of my depression and strengthen my faith knowing that there is hope for the Muslims and that we can still have both the dunia and akhira.
I can never get tired of listening to this man.....
Same here 😂
I have to say you are the most intelligent person in this world. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you. I'm 69 years and have accepted Islam. I only wish I would have done so many years ago.
Welcome to the big family brother. I feel like I'm seeing Malcolm X in a white man.
Never too late to come to the truth brother! Welcome to Islam.
May you always be blessed.
What a gift that Allah has given to us as ummah. My Allah continue to protect and increase you in knowledge
Aamiin. ❤
Ameen
Wallahi i never looked at this situation with the gulf etc. from this angle which this brother is saying and explaining... SubhanAllah.. may Allah grant us all ability to differentiate from right and wrong and especially those GREY areas in between.. and may He also grant us WISDOM and the knowledge to guide us and keep us firm upon the straight path Ya Rab.. AMEEN. ❤
Dear Brother Shahid,
I hold deep affection for you for the sake of Allah. May Allah amplify your righteous deeds for all the trials you endure, and may He reward you for setting a remarkable example by sharing these insightful thoughts during these challenging times for the entire ummah. May Allah grant you a place in the highest level of Paradise, Jannatul Al Firdaus!
Warm regards.
ameen ya Rab
Ma sha Allah, that is a true testimony by a true man. I am Muslim 🇦🇪 and I salute your just testimony.
You are truly an honest eloquent honorable brilliant smart and balanced Muslim patriotic public speaker!
I just discovered your work. This just put the icing on the cake, ma sha Allah!
May Allah increase wisdom in you and to facilitate your way to a peaceful successful life in this world and to grant you entry to the highest Jannah. Ameen
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Dear Mr. Shahid Bolsen,
I hope this message finds you and your loved ones in good health and high spirits. May Allah's blessings encompass you, your family, friends, neighbors, and the entire Muslim community.
You are indeed a breath of fresh air, embodying qualities that inspire and uplift those around you. Your dedication and commitment to your faith are admirable, serving as a shining example for others to follow. May Allah continue to guide you on your path and shower you with His infinite wisdom and blessings.
During these challenging times, it is essential to remember the importance of unity and compassion within the Muslim community. May Allah grant us all the strength and understanding to support one another, fostering a harmonious and prosperous environment for us to thrive in.
As your friendly assistant, I am always here to offer my support and assistance whenever you require it. May Allah bless you abundantly with peace, happiness, and success in all your endeavors.
Ameen.
With warm regards,
Mofreh Sarhan Citizine of the world ]
I am at your service as well sir, from Canada
@@aamirs7123me too for you brother from Istanbul
Thank you ....this man is very much a GOD man ☪️ I to did not know much about him.....I am a muslim a citizen of the world as you ...we are brothers and sisters with Jewish and Christian peoples
💚🧕🏻🕋☪️
1 GOD
Thank you for such a beautiful message you left to this man....
May Allah Continue To Bring You Peace
Your ability to read situations so clearly is truly remarkable. Every time I watch one of your videos, I'm blown away by how accurately you can dissect complex issues and predict future trends.
Mashaallah may Allah reward this brilliant mind and fluent speaker and make him useful for the ummah
Disagree unfortunately with you brother. Rulers are in positions of great responsibility and therefore cannot be held to the same standards as the rest of us. You suggested that the rulers of our nations are people with faults and shortcomings as that is true but their mistakes and decisions can result in so much more than my lack of piety. Literal wars are the result of these leaders. You causally describe them as if they were sitting in my 3 bedroom apartment struggling to keep their prayers up. We are not the same, like the wealthy will be asked about their wealth so will these leaders due to the authority Allah ta'ala has given them. It's not an equal playing field here brother. You've analyzed this too much. Some things need to be called as they are.
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While he did bring up several good points in this video and has great insights from other videos; when it comes to this particular topic about the rulers and his overarching analysis of the gulf, he doesn't quite hit the nail on the head to be frank.
I think he is just saying we need to show as a united front against our enemies.
I wonder did you ever watch what he said to came with such conclusion. What you saying basically the same.
i think brother Shahid gave a sound advice and it is true - Rulers, Scholars and us are similar in terms of accountability based on the charges we are responsible with -
of course, the responsibility differs according to the power given but everyone is accountable. just do your thing as you should that pleases Allah. most of us are not rulers and we are not given that power by Allah for a reason. however, we are given the power to spread peace, be discerning and act based on our level - an eagle can't be a sparrow
and a sparrow can't be an eagle.
This was an eye-opener for me. It changed the way I look at and analyze the strategies of UAE. You look at it from all the realistic sides and angles instead of focusing on the virtue side only.
Thank you for showing me how to be realistic in seeing things instead of being a perfectionist.
Wow I'm just blown away at the mental stability and clarity. I'm blown away at the forgiveness and understanding of the entire picture.
Daym if I could gave only a bit of such clarity of thought and of mind.
Thankyou for your lectures. I appreciate you….
Subhan Allah brother Shahid I never new you went through such a horrific period in your life may Allah SWT always keep you strong and protected in speaking the truth Salute and Salaams from South Africa
Just know that when they're accusing you because they are threatened by your knowledge and wisdom.
May Allah bless you and your family and keep you safe always ❤
Your intelligence, eloquence, and unwavering commitment to striving for the sake of Allah are reminiscent of the great Malcolm X. Your ability to speak with such clarity and conviction is truly remarkable. It's an honor to witness someone like you carrying forward the legacy of powerful activism. Keep inspiring us all with your words and actions, and may Allah continue to guide your path. 🌟🙏
I see Malcolm X in him
Absolutely. His ability to express concise thoughtful ideas is very reminiscent of Malcolm X.
I admire Malcolm X so much, and I feel he is reborn again in Shahid Bolsen.
Brother , you have a heart of gold to be so forgiving to those who harmed you….” To err is human, to forgive Devine.” May Allah keep you in His protection.
Brother Shahid is under the protection of Allah, and that's all he needs for total protection!👍🕋💯🌟💞
Maashaa Allaah, protect you, you don’t need their validation as long as Muslims love you❤, May Allaah SWT protect you and keep you straight path.. aameen
I experienced maybe 25% of what you did and needed this message because I used to keep qualms about it.
Thank you.
And it’s a very good judgement too;
The challenge is to manage the inconsistencies / contradictions, in others but also, indeed, in ourselves.
What good is "inheriting an empire" if the generation that's going to inherit it grew up on "moderate" Islam (in reality, watered down Islam) that's promoted by Saudi and Emirati authority?
What good is it if Islam, the thing most important to us, gets sidelined and relegated to just wudu and fasting fatwas?
Islam needs an authority to thrive, just as it needs to be the authority over political, economical and law-making decisions. Otherwise what different would we be from any kafir state?
wrong.
@@MiddleNation Okay... What about the first point I made in the comment? Proper Islamic upbringing gives birth to generations worthy of being remembered in Muslim history. "moderate islam"... Well, what do you expect out of that?
@@MiddleNationAnother point, Allah says :
(إن الله لا يصلح عمل المفسدين)
I hiiiighly doubt any success can come out of a ruler who actively and consciously spreads corruption in the land. The most apparent example of this is Sisi. Guy gets failures exposed on a weekly basis and doesn't achieve any real success outside the ficticious world of state controlled media. He's living on foreign support while all of Egypt (outside of the pashas and generals) is hungry. And the examples are many.
@@SonoftheFortunateso what are you saying cause i saw you against what shahid said and khow you are with him
Finally a practical approach to this whole situation. I admire your capacity for analysis. It's marvelous.
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I really wish you were right, but you have no idea how things are handled here in Egypt & the situation is getting worse & worse in a very rapid way!!
if anything the gulf countries are actually catalysts for many atrocities in the rest of the Arab world (aside the gulf countries themselves of course) especially Egypt
America asked UAE to support alsisi. You Egyptian wanted alsisi.
So don't blame UAE even though I hate that country.
Your army is the reason why Egypt is a sh@it hole today
Bla bla bla
Reading the comments below, I'm now sure that we are the worst generation to come to this world. Some of the people even didn't listen up until the end and most of you are not at the frequency the Shahid was talking. be fair! there is judgment day ahead. be fair when ever you comment! do not look from one angle which is your angle. we all do mistakes, we can not be always right. we do our best of our abilities to align with what is revealed to us.
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@@kylo0053he’s talking about you
@@kylo0053 just off of a profile pic alone? Of somebody you probably don’t even know? Well you coming to that conclusion tells me enough about yours..
@@kylo0053 He is. The founder of our nation the UAE, he is the leader that united all the 7 arab emirates to become the United Arab Emirates. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan AlNahyan. We highly respect and honor him, he has served us as Emiratis (local citizenry) well and was a very just ruler.
@@kylo0053 + you don’t even know a thing about him, since people like you have negative assumptions about our Gulf leaders as being nothing but ‘western puppets’ (tells me a lot about your intellect, since you don’t know a damn thing about us and our leaders ) when they have served their people well and ruled justly. (economic prosperity, safety, free education and healthcare)
في الحقيقة أنت رجل عميق الفهم ومثقف كبير . ويبدو أنك تعمل بإخلاص لله سبحانه وتعالى . أسأل الله أن يحفظك
We' re glad youre still with us!
Brother i am so sad to hear your about your painful past. Allhamdullilah Allah has not made you bitter. But i agree with you on your views. From our past history of humanity life is a trial. If we can past through this life with our eman in tack Allhamdullilah. Pray for all Muslims for we are weak and forgetful. May Allah elevate you. Ameen
I hope MBS and influential leaders in arab muslim countries watch this and Shahid can forgive those who wronged him and they in return embrace him with sincerity,who knows,you sir might be incorporated in the eastern political sphere and adhered to,an u being far fetched,much to the dismay of the dividers and rule over philosophy types, subhanallah subhanallah,may my subhanallah weigh heavy on the scales asay ameen brither Shahid, I'm with you
May Allah bless your tongue Brother Shahid ❤❤❤❤
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This is so true. I’ve been called every name and it’s opposite online. But it’s a bummer because the labeling is a great way for someone to conveniently dismiss you without ever having to critically think about your ideas.
Why does this brother remind me of Malcolm X? His talking style, insight and experience seems to mirror him. May Allah preserve him and guide the ummah through our efforts and his.
I can't stop listening to this brother. His ideas surely are not in isolation and I am sure is based on self education, research and truth seeking. I'm pushing metals in the gym and enjoying his realistic talks. BaarakAllaah, is true never weaken a muslim leaders for the disbelievers and that's the Sunnah.
Much respect to you from the UK. As always your insight is priceless.
Barak Allahu fiek. I am glad I watched this Video. It offered a perspective I had never heard of before. Most of the time we hear only the two extremes. It wsd really insightful and you are right, we should make dua for the rulers.
Advice off the century, what a great eye-opening laahilaaha illalaah Muhammad rasulullah salallahu aleihi wa salam, alhamdulillah shukuran br Shahid May Allah enlightened you amiin.
May Allah reward you with the highest level of jannah
As a muslim arab , i am so sorry for what have happened to you .
I also don't like our regimes i think they let the muslim down .
But as a muslim , i am also afraid of foreign interference like what happened in my country libya , i absolutely think that they are wrong and i hate how they normalize the relationship with isreal
And i also know there's wrong things they have done , but does the United nations also want khair for us ?
In my experience in my government and how westren government intfered in my country , so i think i kind of agree with you .
I don't agree with with normalization sence isreal don't respect our holy sites , and i don't agree with saudi government allowing concert in saudi Arabia..
And again i agree that there's hypocrisy of westren governments , just like no major media is talking about what's happening to muslim kids in Scandinavia , sweden and Norway are literally kidnapping children from their parents with silly and sometimes unreal accusations .
I just hope we keep holding to our muslim tradition .
You are berber not Arab.
Hate your government in North Africa, not Arab governments in Arabia.
Muslim ppl, government, rulers, army's..... should be one against the enemy.
Finally someone who breaks the old traditions of propaganda and use his brain.
We love our rulers even if they’re not perfect
Thank you sir
Another great tazkirah reminding us of the inherent flaws each and every human has, about the need to look at the bigger picture and specific context every country leader has to face, which helps us understand and judge properly his actions. A great lesson of humility.
Masha Allah may the almighty Allah forgive me in the way i used to think about today's Muslims leaders Everything he said its right... May the almighty Allah bless this brother
Thanks for covering this. I’ve been getting this response from a lot of people who say this about you after I bring you up. It’s lazy of them tbh. The only label I would put on you would be a pragmatist.
I respectfully disagree, sinning is one thing. I wont judge a leader for drinking alcohol. But Oppression is oppression
The question is how you view the so-called oppression. There's millions who do not feel oppressed in the same place, so maybe it's time for you to be more balanced in your criticism.
@@dr.habibwizzy9546 bruh what you mean how you view??? everything is written in islam, it is clear as day. all these governments kill muslims, torture them, if you are a practicing muslim, they will get you in trouble. that is enemy of islam. it doesnt get any clearer than this. there are no opinions when it comes to this. dontr be a boot licker now
@@dr.habibwizzy9546when your government jails you and your family for criticising the government you can ask yourself if that's real oppression or not
@@Theocracy8 have I ever insulted someone or not given them their due respect? Sure. But torturing? Executing? Deporting? Seizing property? Imprisoning?
Let's be real here. The "everyone makes mistakes" argument is very tired when it comes to dictators and firauns
Brother I heard it said, don't play semantics with strangers.
Dear Brother Shahid.
The reason why so many muslims hate and criticize the rulers of the muslim world is very simple.
A body without a head does'nt work, and that is the situation we find ourselfs in nowadays, a nation without a leader and every part of this nation is confused and waiting for a head to guide it.
Jazakum allah khir.
A nation unworthy of a leader.. Sadly.. May Allah bring us back to the Sunnah
Allah guides, no one else.
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Ameen
Let's start by changing ourselves first, and Allah will give us a good ruler. It starts at the bottom. Also, nobody is perfect. ALLAH is the only one who is perfect.
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I agree with you regarding the "We should do our best" but i disagree with "first" part.
We should go back to what the prophet PBUH did, as he our greatest example.
MashaAllah TabarakAllah! You gotta give it to this man: He is so intelligent, insightful and articulate. May Allah put barakah in your work and be pleased with you!
Ameen
Brother Shahid Bolsen
Aslm alaikum.May Almighty Allah protect you and your entire generation for all the good work you are doing.
Love from Nigeria.
Well said ⚘️ Jazak Allāhu khayran
Very insightful information and humbling reminder of our approach to criticizing things we don't understand. Thank you.
I am so amazed by the way you explained this, I pray Allah to keep you for us to understand the world around us, with a more fair optic. Thank you and Jazaka aAllah koulla khayr
One of the most wisest people I’ve ever seen!!! We love you! ❤
Your English is very good, the choice of your words is fascinating. You're very articulate and project your thoughts into your words better than anyone I have listened to, just astonishing.
alhamdulilah, the people of the sunnah, the salafis, have no confusion about this. The Prophet was very clear about how leaders should be obeyed and advised privately etc.
MashAllah the more I hear the more I have respect and admiration.May Allah protect you and give long life for all of Muslims sake . You are Amazing brother , MashAllah!
I understand the sentiment, but where do we draw the line or are you saying that whatever the leader does we have to assume the best and have to find justification for him cus the alternative is worse? But isn't that fearmongering, or isn't that exactly how Orientalist used to describe us, and still do, "Despotism predisposed people". Like one of the leaders started forcefully liberalizing a country, not just liberalizing, but introducing the most radical elements of it and the other jailed thousands of innocent people to further legitimize his leadership position. One intuitively would ask if there any conditions attached to their leadership, and their legitimacy as leaders if yes, in your opinion, I'd really like you to unequivocally let us know what they are and if not could you take us through the implications of such a worldview. And even though I'm not sure I'm fully convinced by it myself, Wael Hallaq view would be that these are secular leaders and not khalifas representing shariah but that would be a different cattle of fish. Esselamu alikum brother.
the line is kufr bawaah
Which the rulers do nowadays by Ruling by other than what Allah has revealed, Some Rulers nowadays have even clear Kufr Statements
Oo wee I’ve been wanting to articulate these things for a while, but Alhamdulillah you said it so profoundly well. May Allah bless you. May Allah open the hearts of these countries so you can come perform Hajj and Umrah as a friend, a guest, a noble dignitary, a brother. ❤
I've learned one of the most important lesson today, thank you sir.
I admire how you take out the time to respond to your critics. Maybe one day I’ll understand it. This is character on display. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
I am from GCC country and I hope our government reconsider your situation because I see good person
Masha Allah. May Allah continue to guide you and us all to the straight path. May Allah protect you from evil and things that are displeasing to Allah and guide you to things that are pleasing to him. Ameen. May Allah grant you ease and comfort. Ameen ya Ruub.
Finally, somebody saying what nobody is saying.. Muslims should not be governed by our own feelings but by what Allah has commanded, and we as Muslims are obliged to follow those with authority above us.. If they do dhulm on us, it is with Allah they will be reckoned with..
It’s in the Quran. Obey Allah, his messenger and those in authority. Surah Nisa verse 59
@@kab1r thank you for quoting this..
@@mca9128 you are only to obey them until they goes against Islam. A lot of these ruler are direct enemies of Islam. It would be kuffar to obey.
@@kab1r
those in authority!!!
do you want to tell me that the rulers of Islamic countries are the rulers mentioned in Islam?
do you know at all what the conditions for a Muslim ruler are?
it is questionable whether the rulers of Islamic countries are muslims at all, not to mention that some of them are clearly fighting religion?
@@Lion-qv7ns Umm Salamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
سَتَكُونُ أُمَرَاءُ فَتَعْرِفُونَ وَتُنْكِرُونَ فَمَنْ عَرَفَ بَرِئَ وَمَنْ أَنْكَرَ سَلِمَ وَلَكِنْ مَنْ رَضِيَ وَتَابَعَ
There will be rulers from whom you will see both goodness and corruption. One who recognizes their evil and hates it will maintain his innocence, but one who is pleased with it and follows them will be sinful.
It was said, “Shall we not fight them?” The Prophet said:
لَا مَا صَلَّوْا
No, as long as they pray.
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1854, Grade: Sahih
Thank you Mr. Shahid Bolsen,
I think I’m enlightened and saved from my ego and from my small minded
Brother Bolsen if your intention to attract saudi UAE regime trolls to thank and praise you for your intellect, then your on the right path. Not me though. What a joke.
Unfortunately, you will not find much of my content conforms with your programming
@@MiddleNation oh am programned by Allah's book and his Messenger narrations. You on the other hand programmed by intelligence to pose as intellectual for money. Baldy
Triggered much😂
Ok I get your point brother shahid may allah bless you
But Please don’t compare these clowns to Noor Eldin or Shalah Eldin
Is inviting the filth ( concerts and cinemas and the lots) into the holy lands is something good
I doubt Shalah Eldin did that
I didn't make that comparison. I said with optimism that what they build may be inherited by the likes of those great men
@@MiddleNation I got your point
Thank you for taking the time to answer me.
Until then I’m all within my right to quote Omar ibn Alkhattab
( we have the appearances and Allah ﷻ knows the unseen )
Al hamdhu lillaah, excellent advice in line with the Sunnah and manhaj of our Salaf as-Salih in dealing with the rulers
Allah has blessed you with eloquence in speech and clarity in thought.
Allah bless you and your family immensely
Jazakumullah khairan, Shahid. Yours is more than uplifting and enervating voice in contemporaneous times. I am one of those looking forward to your writings and book(s). Because the material you are accumulating in the archives of electronic media is not likely to remain at our disposal. Right now I know so many sisters and brothers that will do with hearing your words but they fall on the digital divide side where they are excluded from the social media space for one reason or the other. But books and the written word can reach them. There is also an effort to revive arabic as the Muslim ummah's lingua franca but for the "politics of arabisation". We are looking forward to this "Muslim world" or "Muslim ummah" you have spoken of so eloquently and glowingly. Jazakumullah khairan. Yours has been my khutbah for this Friday.
My brother Alhamdulillah for having you
I sincere hope you are welcomed back into those countries.
Masayallah... such brutal honesty but also fairness in his opinion ...may we all take benefit from it to improve our deen and religion insyallah ❤ stay united
Masha’Allah you are very articulate and objective. May Allah bless you.
Your a breath of fresh air bro, May Allah make matters easy for you and all Muslims
such an honest honorable man. Truly inspiring.
Assalamu-alaikum, Alhamdulillah, Thank you brother for this enlightening speech, I've been following your channel since last couple of months and your talk really encourages further understanding of current affairs. Keep posting brother jazak-Allahu kair. Ameen
Thank you for sharing your experience.
What a brilliant talk! May Allah give ud more intelligent Muslims like Cheikh Bouksen.
My respects, Ustadh Shahid. As for many of the comments, they make clear the lack of comprehension on your deep&fine insights. Alhamdulillah, I've been blessed by many years of accompanying two ir three Rabbani Muslim scholars and recognize in your words many of their (also often misunderstood) teachings on these political issues.
Allah ta'ala blesses and protects you and your family, and rewards you for your efforts, and thanks for not monetorizing your channel.
All you told me reminds the 'Arab spring' and how people hated their own leaders and helped the west to destabilise their country. Now they are poor and has no power at all over their own country. You are such an enlightening person I have ever seen on TH-cam. Alhamdulillah I met you here Shahid.
May Allah bless you: for your love and knowledge of Islam: for your love of the Prophet of God. May Allah give you a long life filled with barakah and a victorious khatm. Ameen
I just love this man fii sabiiliLLaah
A true, sincere, intelligent human being. When you are on the right path, saytan will call upon his followers to attack you. They will come in many shapes & forms. The reality is, the truth will always prevail, whilst the tyrants & oppressors will disappear and condemned for all times.
As salaam alaikum
Alhamdulillah very incitefull. @ Brother Shahid, please explain more in depth why our Arab country leaders are 'normaling' ties with Israel. Allah swt said in the Quraan "do not make them your friends." Why do they remain silent on the ongoing issue of Palestine. Will like to hear your views or opinions on this. Jazakallah
Yes May Allah guide our rulers. I was incredibly angry when in Social media Muslims were insulting Taliban who were leaders of Afghanistan. Yes they're not perfect and they just come out of 20 years of War. And Muslims were repeating talking points of Western Propaganda against them. May Allah guide our rulers and Ummah.
Ma shaa Allah only a true believer would say this., May Allah protect you.
It’s so refreshing and a blessing to have someone like you with us. I am so over this mundane pathetic rhetoric of attaching leaders on everything and anything.
You are a GEM in this Ummah
May Allah swt protect you in this world and bless you in both. Im traumatized with what you have been through. Our Lord must have a bigger purpose for you. You're an inspiration. To come out of all this and still have such strong Iman. Waterboarding, that's just got me😢
Also may Allah protect you, Ameen
Subhanallah it is so true. May Allah forgive us all
may our good wishes and prayers protect mr bolsen
absolutely Gänsehaut goose flesh Brother !!! What a blessing for the Umma 🌱💯
SubhanAllah its an eye-opener to the current politics we see infronts of us its not all black and white your analysis of the politics of the Gulf state is full of hikma Alhamdulillah Ive got a lot to learn in regard to this and sadly we are to naive to fall into this trap of divide and conquer thank you for sharing your insight.
Crystal !!! May Allaah give His best protection and love to you Brother…Salam from Indonesia.
This is a perspective I’ve not heard before. I appreciate your comments about the real world and how power operates.
I do struggle to see how a ruler who orders massacres of refugees (current situation on Saudi boarder) can be seen as a little character fault. I also am concerned about the criticism that power interests in SA and UAE can manipulate what is taught as normative islam.
Your comments certainly reveal my own lack of knowledge in this area!
@khaliilbinammar4700 I got information from Middle East Eye based on multiple eye witness reports compiled by Human Rights Watch. So far I’ve not been given any reason to doubt these sources. I’m not sure who would benefit. Do you have counter information?
I’m not privy to the internal dynamics of the Saudi administration but I would think it is fair to assume that (unless the reports are fabricated) the army were acting on orders received from those in charge.
I agree that finding trustworthy sources is a challenge and that there is misinformation. Do you believe it is actually possible to know what is true?
Assalamualaikum sir..I was stunned and also amazed..by your story..and your appreciation to these regimes..as Master strategists...
Now I understand you're an obedient God fearing honest.. well informed..
Knowledgeable Master on your subject.....sir still I feel you should contribute to science and technology transfer to Muslim world...sir..now I developed an great amount of respect for your vision on the subject you confer...
Sir I pray for your elevation and well-being from ALMIGHTY ALLAAH..to reward you.. protect you
Bless you in abundance..in both worlds..now I have come across to an honest.. respectable.. Muslim and...Moumin.....
Peace salaam shalom..
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So perceptive. Masha'Allah. Yes, people reveal their own stances all the time as they make their comments.
Beautiful and I needed to hear this
Assalamu alaikum warahmatullahi wa barakaatuhu. As always, brilliant analysis, Mashaa Allah 👌🏽. Thank you .