Hello Everyone! This video is part of a greater series "Muslims in the USA." For those that have been following the full series, I would like to say that I wish I got more Sunni Muslims on camera. Dearborn, MI, where I spent most of my time is mostly Shia. Next video I'll be in Hamtramck, MI which is primarily Sunni. I tried to get many different angles of Islam and I know to do it right it would take me dozens of videos. Enjoy and see you next week! Muslims in USA playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLEyPgwIPkHo63ACFb9ze2kYCxdZywE6RO.html
These guys always claim to be peaceful and want unity when they’re being interviewed, but in reality they curse the companions of the Prophet peace be upon him, their TH-cam channel is full of it. They’re doing taqiya
Cool video man , I gave the video a like , Shia Islam started in Africa and was later introduced to Iran and Iraq and Azerbaijan . I'm not an expert on the subject but the fatiumd caliphate in Africa was Shia , don't fact check me but I think the first Shia Muslim nations were in Africa
Peter, it looks like a lot sectarian bigots and Islamophobic trolls have hijacked your comments page. Please ignore these hatemongers brother, you are doing a great job. God bless you.
The younger Imam is exceptionally gentle and wise, in his thought process. An excellent vehicle to deliver the critical message that Islam is not extremism. I spent 20 years surrounded by Muslims and Peter's opinion that there is no more welcoming and hospitable culture and peoples. They will take the shirt off of their back to ensure that you are warm, without hesitation they will feed and help you in whatever way they can.
@Mohammed D Both Iran and KSA aren't innocent. Leave the politics out of it. But I do share your concern regarding some of the beliefs that Shias hold. Especially believing in infallible Imams and making Tekfir/Nufaq on companions.
@Mohammed D in my opinion as a Sunni Muslim, the sect here is irrelevant. This Imam is telling the truth about Islam (misunderstood, believing in the Jewish and Christian Scriptures , etc) mentioned our Beloved Prophet Muhammad SAW Let's forget about the politics for a second. Whether we're sunni, shia, ahmadi, etc...Muslims in general are all threatened, judged by those who are ignorant about Islam Allaahu Aalam Allah SWT knows best
@Mohammed D Regardless if he adheres to a minority Islamic ideology than the majority sunni Muslim people he is still Muslim it is not for us to judge him rather to inform them of the false teachings that they follow not condemn the actual individuals but to help guide them. This division is what ruins us and continues to devastate great nations & peoples alike
Patrick you are right dear friend your comment summarises the values & principles of Islam that majority of us Muslims abide by & strive for thank you. God bless you
As an American with little interaction with Muslims, only because I live in the mountains in the middle of nowhere, these videos have help me with understanding and putting aside biases.. It's hard to find to Insight into different topics sometimes, so I also I'm grateful for these videos. They definitely helped me with my appreciation for the unknown..
@@shahzaibsansi7848 Thank you my brother, I truly appreciate that.. It's not so much that I have questions. It's mostly just a blessing to have an insight into what the majority/everyday Muslim life is like, and practice of religion.. Also I loved what the son had to say about how we are all part of the same religion, growing up with a somewhat Christian Foundation it was really nice to hear that, especially because I have not heard that from my own pastor's, which to me is sad.. It's not so much that I was raised not to love a specific person/ideology, but one can't help sometimes adopting preceptions of another, that you absorbed in day-to-day life that are completely false.. Everything that I have seen so far shows me that it is a beautiful religion, and way of life.. Plus it is so sad to see how a few bad apples, can suppress the truth so well.. So once again thank you my friend for responding I really appreciate that, and God be with us all..
Sorry to disappoint you this series is misleading because the author is mostly interviewing Shias (Rafidah) if you add them to the muslim population they would be only 10% of the population Most of them reside in Iran there is no other country completely Shia the next one is Iraq that has like less than half of the population Shia I hope you go somewhere else to get information about islam
@@shaneb3149 a good person in Islam would be considered a good and kind person in other religions and vise versa, so even before adopting a faith it is important to be kind, accepting and helpful person.
Islamic country like pakistan does not even allow non-muslims to fight in elections for prime minister or president. America and europe gives rights to everyone and islamists misuse these rights, also americans have become over-kind towards other religions and races except white christians, america could be islamist fundamentalist country like pakistan and afghanistan within 60 to 70 years.
I feel that Shias being a minority in all muslim countries except Iran and Azerbaijan are somewhat more flexible and open to differences of opinions and beliefs. Of course, this doesn't extend to Shias in Iran where being a strong majority allows them to go down hard on all religious dissenters. Being a majority tends to make bullies of people.
@@sir_humpy coming from a shia muslim, we have a different perspective towards "how islam is applied". We are more tolerant to "non-self" than other sects. Even in iran, were the majority are shia, they are more tolerant and open than people from other sects. And even historically we are different. For example, we do not legitimize any "so-called muslim empire" like ummayids, ottomans etc..", and we condemn every actions they ever made. We were even slaughtered and massacred for the last 14 hundred years, by the sect that has been in control over the muslim world. This and for many other reasons, make us share the feeling of survival with non-muslims.
@@lucifer9880, yep, you make sense. If you'll allow me an ignorant point of view of a person who's never been to Iran, I can't help feeling that strictly from a religious perspective the revolution of '79 was a setback in terms of religious freedoms and liberties.
@@sir_humpy it was indeed a major change in terms of freedoms. However, it is what the majority of Iranians want. I would add that it is more of a system, than it is of a religion when speaking of the Iranian regime. For example, many Iranians want the regime, but wish for it to be more liberal. So its about the regime not the sect itself.
This is one of the most enlightening interviews I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much for this video, it will definitely act as the catalyst for some serious research into the similarities between Islam and Christianity.
Quran (9:29): “Fight against Christians and Jews until they pay the tribute readily, being brought low.” Quran (5:51): “Don’t take Jews or Christians for friends. If you do, then Allah will consider you to be one of them.” Quran (2:65-66): “Christians and Jews must believe what Allah has revealed to Muhammad or Allah will disfigure their faces or turn them into apes, as he did the Sabbath-breakers.” Quran (5:51): “O you who believe! do not take the Jews and the Christians for friends; they are friends of each other; and whoever amongst you takes them for a friend, then surely he is one of them; surely Allah does not guide the unjust people.” Quran (9:30): "And the Jews say: Ezra is the son of Allah; and the Christians say: The Messiah is the son of Allah; these are the words of their mouths; they imitate the saying of those who disbelieved before; may Allah destroy them; how they are turned away!"
@@vijaymenon5738 I love when folks post these verses as stand alone but ignore the context before and After these verses and what took place during that time. Muslims paid zakat every week. They paid Saadakah as well mandated service in the military when drafted. Muslims had to give away goods they haven’t used in one year to the needy. Non Muslims living under the protection of Muslims Sultanate did NOT have to serve. They could volunteer if they like and many Sultanate had Jewish Generals. 1 even had a Jewish a Vazir which is a very powerful rule. Like a Being head of the state department. None Muslims held their own courts. No one stopping them from drinking, eating pork, and living their lives. We didn’t force convert folks historically but we did incentivize it by freeing them early from war bonds if they teach 10 people to read. Military promotions were faster naturally, and those looking to marry none Muslim women if they wanted. The events of the verse have direct historical context to several peace treaties routinely broken. Not everyone broke those treaties many Jewish and Christian tribes kept their word and they were fine. Many pagan Arabs couldn’t be trusted no further than you could throw them. Just constantly back stabbing when ever they could. Proof of which is what happened to Muhammad grandsons and their families. Proof more is what happened to the 1st 4 leaders once Muhammad pbuh died. This is why these post fall short and Muslims are better than most at history of all faiths because the culture built in reading more than just a random verse here and there. So many of you have a very limited understanding of your own biblical history and even weaker with Islam
There are absolutely no similarities between Christianity and Islam at all. I'm not hating them, but their religion teaches hate and uses it as a weapon against other religions. Wherein Jesus taught about love and respect for others, even to the extent of loving our enemies.
Islamic country like pakistan does not even allow non-muslims to fight in elections for prime minister or president. Afghanistan is forcing out sikh people from afghanistan. America give rights to everyone but some people misuse them.
@@sircc7343 Nice joke you India never had Muslim president too same with other non Muslim countries including America, Europe so why you have issues with Muslims countries don’t have non Muslim president while you guys don’t have too. There are so many Muslim countries that has non Muslim prime minster like Turkey, Indonesia, Bosnia 🇧🇦, Albania 🇦🇱 and many other Muslims majority countries. So stop being obsessed with Muslims.
@@sircc7343 we can't have non-Muslim president in Pakistan but we can have non-Muslim Prime minister in Pakistan and Pakistan is not a presidential system lol so a Prime minister have more power.
As a Muslim, I am blown away by how open and curious you have been throughout this series, trying to present the most neutral and unbiased opinions on the matter. I just want to say how much I appreciate your work, not just in this series with Islam but all the communities you help us understand. God bless you Peter
Hi really good video BUT shias are a minority in the muslim community. To get a more mainstream view try talk to some Sunnis. Dr Yasir Qadhi, Omar Suleiman and Hamza Yusuf are some great people to talk to about the American muslim experience!!
@@zccau2316 no no no all those you mentioned are liberals and will give him wrong idea. he needs to talk to mufti Muneer shayk Uthman ibn Farooq or Daniel Haqiqatou
@@immortalxsoul unfortunate that those with the least of tolerance here thinking this has to be a competition and mentioning these things is some sort of relevance
Shia is not muslim, only Zaidi consider muslim closer to Sunni and Ibadi. Shia Jafari/12, Ismailism, Alawite, Alevism, Druze, Babism and Bahai are deviant.
They are not, 2 billion muslim, 8-10% are shia (12/jafarri, ismails, alawi, alevi, druze) it about 170m, Iran about 80m Shia and Bahai(just like Druze shia gift birth to new religion), 8m Muslim(Sunni)@@Ksldgj
@@Abu_elQasem My brother, I can get you evidence, but accusing your brothers or sisters of being a Kafir is bad in Islam. We the Shia say the Shahada, we are obliged to pray the 5 daily prayers and etc. Why do you still claim us a kafir even though we do things that you Sunni's do? We may pray different or have slightly different beliefs within Islam such as who is the true successor of the Holy Prophet (SAWA) and etc. But why does so many of you Sunni's hate us and claim us to be a "kafir" or a "sect"? What is your deep motivation? Don't like us then ignore us, no need to spread lies about us. I can say, Sunni's are not Muslim, but why should I? I don't want to, I have the ability to control myself from claiming you as Kafir, I am a Man, not a kid, Also as I said it is not good to claim your brothers or sisters as a Kafir without certainly being sure about it. Please brother, don't spread lies/hate against us.
All my muslim friends were some of the best. I'm a christian and pretty conservative one as well. But my muslim friends, instead of arguing, would hear me out and actually listen to me. We had some great conversations. At the end of the day we may agree to disagree, but I will always love my muslim friends.
I love all my brothers and sisters of different faiths. Watching Peter’s videos about the different communities living in America was amazing. I wish Peace and blessings to all of them.
@@formermuslimconvert1103 it takes more than 8 years to learn the Arabic language. To understand the Quran you need to study the Arabic for 17 years i😂
@@formermuslimconvert1103 another fake account the things you people do on social media to gain attention feel sorry for you, alhamudillah for Islam keeping us safe
Hi Peter. It was a great job again. I appreciate with your videos. As a sunnih muslim i do respect to all these people. Eventhough we have distint differences we originate from the similar faith and serve for the humanity to reach the true happiness. Allah (God) bless all of us.
Eventhough they curse at sahabies and Eventhough if they slander and blame our Mother Aisha (the wife of our prophet pbuh) as a prostitute? Than you have serious issues about your faith, maam.
In Iraq, as a christian I lived just fine among my Muslims brothers who I loved and we were a family. Yes there were few racists (few) but everywhere you go in the world you'll see nutjobs and haters... take the far left as an example. God bless everyone.
Hi really good video BUT shias are a minority in the muslim community. To get a more mainstream view try talk to some Sunnis. Dr Yasir Qadhi, Omar Suleiman and Hamza Yusuf are some great people to talk to about the American muslim experience!!
Far right or far left, it makes no difference. Both extremes are filled with crazy people. Don't single out the far left and forget to mention the far right.
It should to be noted, though, that Shi'sm is very different from Sunni Islam, and the vast majority of Muslims follow Sunni Islam so I would recommend also speaking to a Sunni Islamic scholar such as Uthman Ibn Farooq of the *_"One Message Foundation"_* YT channel in San Diego. God Bless Peter, thanks for shedding light on us Muslims in the US.
Plz stop this nonsense whether someone is a Sunni or Shia, he is a Muslim after all he'll present you the islam of Prophet Muhammad PBUH. Don't rely on differences
Yeah he has good intentions but he has very little knowledge about Islam and its history. These guys that are being interviewed belong to shia Islam which comprises of 10-15% of muslims. Majority of muslims are sunni. It's like making a video about Mormons and calling it Christian theology.
Please read Dr Kashif khan's articles about the Creator's Islam on the internet. 99 percent muslims and non muslims don't know the Creator's Islam which is logical, simple and beautiful. The Islam which you see being practiced is the traditional Islam which is wrong. I urge you to read the doctor's articles and ask him questions if you want.
@@AzamatBagatov413 Please read Dr Kashif khan's articles about the Creator's Islam on the internet. 99 percent muslims and non muslims don't know the Creator's Islam which is logical, simple and beautiful. The Islam which you see being practiced is the traditional Islam which is wrong. I urge you to read the doctor's articles and ask him questions if you want.
As a Buddhist practitioner these type of healthy conversations brings all of us together with love and harmony. Thank you, Peter and ( As-Salaam-Alaikum ) to all my Muslim sisters and brothers. All the way from Tibet 🙏🏽
I lived in Kuwait for almost 3 years, just got here to Qatar from Texas and I have to say that I have felt safer in both countries than I do back home. The people in Kuwait and here in Qatar are truly welcoming and kind. There are also plenty of Christian churches here and we all get along just fine. RESPECT is all it is about, you respect them and they will you, the Imam is right our media back home will do anything to keep us divided, black against white, Christian against Muslim, etc. Divide and conquer is the game, open your eyes people
Qatar and Kuwait are first world Muslim countries and first world Muslim countries are safest in the world. You can sleep with $1m cash with door opened no one will touch your money!
Yes but what about those that know that Christ has risen and that he is Lord, how could they ever accept that Islam teaches he’s only a prophet and is buried in the ground somewhere, they lie about the Lord divinity , anyone that openly denies the Lord the Lord will denied him as well. So it’s not necessarily about those who believe in Christ respecting Muslims it’s more Muslim should respect the fact that Christ has risen and christians don’t believe in the last prophet being Muhammad. Some people don’t believe that Islam is an extension of Christianity and that they were going to bring about the real alpha and omega. Christians are waiting for the antichrist to come first and then our Lord will come…
There’s freedom in America, because we have so many people that trust in the Lord. So thanks be to God💯💯💯 there’s a reason why people don’t feel safe in Muslim countries even Muslims don’t feel safe.
Wonderful program and informative. I used to be a person who did not know Muslims. I made it a point to get acquainted almost two years ago. I found Muslims to be very hospitable, caring and generous. This prompted me to look into the religion. Upon reading some of the Quaran I found so many similarities to Christianity. Even some of the sayings are the same, except they are in Arabic. A most beautiful religion.
@ Pamela Dillon. May Allah guide you to the true path. ALLAH SWT(the God of Abraham, Noah, Moses, Jesus, and Ummat Muhammad (PBUH). Our God, there is no God except Allah. I suggest your contact EPIC channel on youtube for more knowledge. East Plano Islamic Center.
There is no similarties between Islam and Christianity what so ever. You have to be careful who to talk to and interact. They will be nice to you until they recruit you to Jihad. You will hear all good talks, food, nice stuff, until you get into the trap. Just like any gang recruitment.
@@sorrowhowel6823 may Allah guide you too my friend...I'm from india, a muslim from completely different race...why I'm here to defend islam ? is there any benefit that I'm getting from any channel ?? nooo. It is because I know the truth what I follow...A good and a bad person is in every society. May be you had enteraction with a muslim who didn't follow Islamic teachings of morality and ethics regarding human being...
@@theawakened9224 who is your guidance? Muhammad and his followers? aren't they the ones who besieged Mecca, attacked caravans, looted, and raped women? Aren't they the ones who committed genocide against the Jewish of Bani Quraydhah and fought the apostasy wars? don't ever tell me about morality my friend. To be a good Muslim, just be silent and build your relationship with Allah. Don't tell people what to believe and do. There are so many more about Islam if you want to to count.
As a Hasidic Jew from Williamsburg Brooklyn we live together i have a lot of Muslim friends thay are wonderful beautiful peaceful respectful people the whole Jewish community love's them.shalom to all my Muslim brothers and sisters
I was a student in the US 1985-90 in Cahokia IL. With little English and intimidated by US slang, it is difficult to integrate with American culture. The one day, an American boy sitting behind me in a class, As I turned back, he looked at me and smiled. Then he became my best friend ever. He taught me American culture. Peter, you remind me of him so much. Your slang is exactly the same. Thanks for the video.
To tell you the truth, Muslims have high regards for the Jews(known as People of the Book in Qur’an). People misunderstood that we are against Jews when we oppose practices of Zionists or Zionism.
@@iamhusain94 That's not completely true though. Most Muslim opposition to "Zionism" is because of opposition to Jews having their own homeland. Why aren't you against other nationalities having their own homeland but against Jews having ours? Anyway how can Muslims claim to be following the Prophets of the Torah when those Prophet's spoke (from G-D's word) that Israel will return to its land?
@@TagMahirTzedek Jews don’t own the land. Before 1947 Israel wasn’t a thing and the land always belonged to Palestine. Palestinians have lived there for centuries and we have no problem with the Jews getting there own land. But when you want to force the Muslims out to form your own country then there’s a problem. I believe in a 2 state solution as long as Palestine gets Jerusalem.
@@dvh_voltz9761 Jews do own the land. Before 1947 their wasn't any "palestine". No such county. No such people. And you claiming Jerusalem says it all. How can you claim to follow the Prophets when they spoke of the Temple being rebuilt in Jerusalem and Jews returning back to the land of Israel and Jerusalem?
Kufr simply means a veil on eyes not allowing to see belief in God. Some Muslims may have hatred with westerners because their country was destroyed but other than that, Muslims live peacefully with other non Muslims and this is what the Quran invites to…
@@SonoftheFortunate we love sahabas like Abuzar, Malik, Salman and etc. But the errors against Elijah are considered to have betrayed the But the sahabas against Ali(a.s) are considered to have betrayed the Prophet. Indeed, Allah dont like them and curse them
Thank you Peter for such a nice and honest video. Iam a 🇧🇦Bosnian American and Muslim by faith and I love this country. God bless you and your family and friends and god bless the USA 🇺🇸. Ameen
Brate come to Austrija we have in Gradac also Bosnian mosque 🕌 we are alot here brate. Leave the English Austrija je jedna slavenski narod također brate moj.
@@Dai_Abdurrahman Austria is German More Likely Germany's Canada or Sweet Little Sister They're Are Slavics in Austria but Austrians are one of Sub Ethnic of Germans as Whole like Bavarian ,Rheinlander ,Badener ,Berliners etc
Iranian or Shiite Islam is not the true Islam that Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace, brought, as it came about 300 years after the death of the Prophet. A mixture of Persian and Indian fire worship, Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Basically this world depends on the sanctification of humans and they believe that there are 12 holy Imams Whoever wants true Islam should return to the Noble Qur’an and the Muhammadan Sunnah before Persian Iran enters Islam and mixes with other ancient religions of the peoples of the region
@Jay Oh CHRISTIANITY IS A WRONG RELIGION JESUS İS NOT GOD If you don't believe me, you can refer to the contradictions in the Bible I posted... Matthew 21:10-11 Acts 7:37 John 6:14 John 3:34 John 8:26 John 8:28-29 Acts 3:13 Numbers 23:19 Hosea 11:9 Acts 5:29 Matthew 12:18 Acts 4:30 John 10:29 John 14:28 John 16:23 John 5:27 Mark 3:21 Jeremiah 46:8 Isaiah 30:6 Revelation 17:14 Revelation 21:9 Matthew 26:39 Zechariah 9:9-10 İsaiah 16:11 Matthew 21:31 Judges 5:30 Romans 3:7 Luke 19:27 Acts 2:22 Matthew 10:34 Luke 12:49 Genesis 32:22-32 Revelation 7:1 Ezekiel 4:12 Job 11:12 Exodus 4:22-23 John 4:19 John 9:17 Luke 2:48 Isaiah 42:8--9 2 Samuel 13 Isaiah 46:5--9 Luke 1:15 Isaiah 16:11 Judges 21:21 1 Samuel 15:3 Deuteronomy 13:6-9 Numbers 31:17-18 39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:39 -If Jesus is god or god himself, why would he fall on his face and pray to god? Why would Jesus pray to God to save him from the cup? Jesus says it is your (god) will, not mine. 12 One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. Luke 6:12 -If Jesus is god or god herself, why would she go up to the mountain to pray and pray to god all night ...??? 7 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Hebrews 5:7 -For Christians, if Jesus is god or god herself, why should she pray to God, who has the power to save her from death, with great cries and tears ... ??? THİNK! JESUS İS NOT GOD Christians do not believe in the book they wrote, they say that Jesus is not a man and a prophet, but a god... The Bible is a book full of contradictions. THİNK!
@Jay Oh a$$😂احبة يسوع😂 Luke 19:27😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 "But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them --- bring them here and kill them in front of me"'. kill non-Christians, what do you call that? funny guy😂😂😂😂
Most americans do not know that Islamic country like pakistan does not even allow non-muslims to fight in elections for prime minister or president. In afghanistan, sikh people are being forced out, America and europe give rights to everyone and islamists misuse these rights, also americans have become over-kind. America could be islamist fundamentalist country like pakistan and afghanistan within 60 to 70 years. Americans need to read and research thoroughly, do not blindly believe what people tell you about their religion. Most people tell only nice things about there comunity and religion and hide the laws of their religion against non-believers.
@@sircc7343 I believe this is why Peter continuously disclaims that all stories he reports on are from the perspective of the people involved and those alone he never claims that what is being said relates to every single person within that faith/culture . He does his best to educate using the resources available to him. He is never going to get it perfect. I appreciate the views and perspectives that he give to us as without those we would be completely blind.
When the media trends want nothing more than to polarize us further, your work unifies us ALL by centering us on the heart of the human experience Peter. Thank you for parting the immense fear that dominates our culture to bring us back in a state of unison. We need your heartfelt work so badly! ♥️🙏🏼
@@thewariscomingtoatownneary7572 lmao your profile picture looks like some UK Muslim groomer. Ask Muslims why there are over 30+ Qur'ans yet they keep babbling on about there being only 1? Ask when we see the first recorded reference to Mecca outside the Arab world and when does the city first appear on an actual map? Ask about the lack of Islamic coinage in cities that were supposedly ruled by early "Muslims"? There was no distinct Muslim identity during the formative years of Islam as we are told today. Most of the history is complete BS, without corroboration and seeks only to promote their false narrative.
Qur'an 2:191-Slay the unbelievers wherever you find them. Qur'an 3:28 Muslims must not take the infidels as friends. Qur'an 3:85- Any religion other than Islam is not acceptable. Qur'an 8:12 Terrorize and behead those who believe in scriptures Qur'an 8:60- Muslims must muster all weapons to terrorize the infidels. Qur'an 8:65- The unbelievers are stupid; urge the Muslims to fight them. Qur'an 9:5 When opportunity arises, kill the infidelswherever you catch them. Qur'an 9:123- Make war on the infidels living in your neighborhood. Qur'an 22:19 Punish the unbelievers with garments of fire, hooked iron rods, boiling water; melt their skin and bellies. Qur'an 47:4- Do not hanker for peace with the infidels; behead them when you catch them.
@@humanbeing6988 Quran 5:51 O you who have believed, do not take the Jews and the Christians as allies. They are [in fact] allies of one another. And whoever is an ally to them among you - then indeed, he is [one] of them. Indeed, Allah guides not the wrongdoing people. Sahih Muslim 2167 a Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: Do not greet the Jews and the Christians before they greet you and when you meet any one of them on the roads force him to go to the narrowest part of it.
@@haidaralhumaidialshumari868 i don't care what they are. The quran is very clear and the hadith also. You say the quran is wrong? And the words of mohamed in the hadith are also wrong? For me they are wrong anyway.
Lol Actually that's shia Islam. Majority of muslims are sunni Peter has very little knowledge about Islam. It's like me interviewing Mormons or Jehovah witnesses and calling them Christian scholars lol
No Clemont Ludovic! No! NEVER learn about Islam from a muslim who is living in Europe or America! Muslims practice TAQIYYA! TAQIYYA means LIES & DECEPTION! If you want to learn about Islam, read the Quran(supposed words of Allah) and the Hadith(supposed sayings and deeds of Mohammad) yourself! Islam is about Allah and Mohammad! Not what any muslim tells you!
@Jay Oh those are verses of war. Are you saying we shouldn't have military? May be united states should become more peaceful and defund the military completely. Let's not have the police. Let's turn the other cheek. 😂😂😂
Great video Peter! Dialogue is a critical solution for most of the prejudice and stigma that we oppose on each other, and you're helping to reduce the gap and shed a light on these issues in the US. Salute to you from Saudi.
@@Tone-Contreras Brother, 1 - Aisha is the mother of all believers - Shia and Sunni. 2 - No Muslim male could, her being the mother of all Muslims, therefore marry her after the passing of the Prophet (saw). Since when did men marry their mothers? 3 - The title 'mother of the believers' does not therefore, in itself, make her good or bad. 4 - There are mothers who will go to heaven. There are mothers who will go to hell. 5 - Forget what the Shia say or do not say about Aisha. More important is what Allah (swt) says about her and Hafsa: Surah 66, verses 3-5. Direct and scathing criticism of her and Hafsa. 6 - Sunni Islam is imo The Cult of the Companions. But surely even a Sunni will ignore their cult tendencies and give priority to the words of Allah (swt)? Then again, I have yet to meet one such Sunni. May Allah (swt) guide us all.
All of the Muslims I encounter in school, community and work are the kindest, most genuine, and normal people I have met. Extremism in any context and culture are indicators of a systemic problem within society (as we have seen here in the US) -- religion, tribalism/politics are sadly often used, or rather abused, and conflated to rally and promote extremist sentiments and does not reflect the actual faith.
@@maquacr7014 Also nice prejudice, Claiming that i'm Jewish just cause i said something positive about Israel and also you suggest that every Jew lives and thinks about building "settlements" in Jerusalem. You ignorant dosser. Jordan controlled Jerusalem and West bank for over 7000 days, Why didn't they help create the Palestinian state???? Cause it's all a big lie :).
Thank you Peter for these wonderful series! I am a suni Muslim, and I feel that this Imam did a wonderful job explaining who the Muslim American is and how much we love this country in the same way that our brothers and sisters who are non-muslim do. Thank you for the great work that you do to debulk stereotyping in this country and the world. Keep up the great work!
I’m Hindu and my friends are Muslims and Christians; they are good people. You can find good and bad people everywhere you go. Beautiful series! As a person, being humane matter than just being a people.
There are no good nor bad Muslims. The entire religion is extreme and unsuited to the twenty-first century. In their Koran, Muslims are instructed to act politely when they are the minority, and this is exactly what we observe in this interview. To call it a religion would be a grave understatement. What Islam represents and what everyone needs to know. It is a militia cult philosophy that, to name a few things, encourages bigotry, supremacism, the exploitation of women and children, the restriction of free thought, servitude, and living off of others. Islam's past is marred by violence, extortion, enslavement, conflict, pillage, and devastation, all of which persist today.
@@scr3am273 but it never does. The day Christians and Muslims stop proselytizing covertly or overtly peace will prevail unless it's just empty words, I hear such good warm felt words only when they are in minority and i am not saying this as any kind of prejudice belief. Peace can prevail only when the power is balanced and now hindus have no power apart from a demographics by their side.I hope that hindus get their own nation , a hindu rashtra so that they can be safe. We don't want to harm any muslim Or Christian we just want our own land
This is an excellent series and I've met Muslims in south Florida during my time living there and their very successful and very open minded people. Don't let the media whether from the both far left-right news outlet say otherwise when It comes to people, race, religion,e.t.c.. their full of it. Excellent video Peter...Respect!!
Peter said that the most hospitable people he has met while travelling are the people In the Middle East. And he isn’t alone a lot of people say that who have travelled everywhere .
We always need to remember, realize, there are absolutely beautiful people around the world, I’ve met some, there are bad everywhere, I’ve met them. It’s our tribe we choose to be with, regardless, wherever around the world.
Most americans do not know that Islamic country like pakistan does not even allow non-muslims to fight in elections for prime minister or president. In afghanistan, sikh people are being forced out, America and europe give rights to everyone and islamists misuse these rights, also americans have become over-kind. America could be islamist fundamentalist country like pakistan and afghanistan within 60 to 70 years. Americans need to read and research thoroughly, do not blindly believe what people tell you about their religion. Most people tell only nice things about there comunity and religion and hide the laws of their religion against non-believers.
He is correct about England and Europeans compared to Middle Easterners ..The English believe what their press feeds them and have always been very close minded as opposed to most Middle Easterners who are eager to see the good and are givers ..Great observation Peter ..
As an Eastern European, I can agree with the Imam that in certain parts of Europe it may seem hard to be openly Muslim. For example, I come from Poland, where the general opinion on Muslims is bad and Islam is rather misunderstood. However, most people would be polite if they meet a Muslim or become friends with one, but they would often say something like "you're one of the normal ones", meaning that "if you're my friend, you're fine, but I still don't trust other Muslims". It's very much based on being scared of the unknown, but I think it also comes from the fact that in post-communist countries some older people can still have this idea of distrust towards people, who they don't know personally. Kind of like the tribal, "us and them" mentality. So I believe that younger generations are more tolerant, but in general it might be hard to feel fully accepted in Europe. Interestingly, there are native Muslims in Poland, called Tatars, but even they have experienced islamophobia in the recent years. Someone painted a pig, which is an animal forbidden to eat in Islam, on their very old and beautiful mosque.
That's because Europe have to deal with a lot of religious terrorist attacks and have a constant flow of Arabic Muslims and northern African Muslim immigrants. We also have like they pointed out in this video, the Saudi government funding and opening up new mosque and putting extremist teachers in charge across Europe.
That's because Europe has to deal with a lot of attacks. We also have a constant flow of Arabic and northern Africa Muslim immigrants in to Europe. And like they pointed out in this video Europe also have a problem with the Saudi government funding and opening up their version of mosque all over Europe.
Let's forget all the warfare waged against the poles and claim it's some kind of misunderstanding or being scared of the unknown. What a load of bollocks.
@@shawnm2405 I agree that the war had a huge influence on the mindset, but I wouldn't say all that I wrote is bollocks. You see, it also applies to many young people, who are not exactly directly affected by the war, nor were their parents or even grandparents in a lot of cases. The war also doesn't explain why there's sudden slamophobia towards the Tatars who are completely Polish, and have been in Poland since 1600 or even earlier. And I don't believe that an elderly lady went out there and spray painted a pig on a mosque. I'm just speaking from my experience and what I hear amongst people in Poland. I see what happens in Polish media and what Polish people protest in the streets. War is not the excuse for being racist and islamophobic.
@@leszydelko you display weakness and make it easier for the poles to be exploited. Why bring war upon the land again? It's disgusting to play with the fate of poles in such a careless and irresponsible manner. In group preference is not evil but rather the way of nature and prevent future conflicts. Only those with malicious intent will tell otherwise and call it "R"
I just wanted to say that I'm a resident of this community and a fortunate one, really! The younger Imam is a great role model and respected leader in our community. During the Islamic holidays and events, he holds daily lectures and makes sure to always be a part of the community. I can speak for my entire community when I say that comments like yours make us very happy! We love to see that people want to come and explore our beautiful and diverse community. I hope, if you have yet to vist, that you will soon! God bless you!
Peter, dude, your videos are awesome, I would love it if you could make a series on the Muslim Academia in America i.e. Zaytuna college in Berkeley California and the Muslim community there, and if you could get an interview with shaykh Hamza Yusuf the president of the college that would be fascinating, the shaykh is brilliant and has a very large following across the world. Also it would be fantastic if you could also look at the growing community of Latino Muslims, there is an organisation in Texas called Islam in Spanish, thanks again for all of your effort peter, may God bless you
@@bestvideos4ever1 you sound pitiful. If you don't like Content don't watch. We here like to learn about cultures, religions and countries. Go best off. You sound like you're swimming in misery
Hi really good video BUT shias are a minority in the muslim community. To get a more mainstream view try talk to some Sunnis. Dr Yasir Qadhi, Omar Suleiman and Hamza Yusuf are some great people to talk to about the American muslim experience!!
Keep in mind that American Muslim immigrants are typically high skilled, educated etc who came because of schooling or being able to afford travel. In Europe they have more problems because a large number of recent migrants are uneducated young men who crossed by foot. The Islamic world and its demographics is widely varied.
The mosque as the Imam first stated was a baptist church, and in fact, my great grandparents had a surprise 50th anniversary in the said church, and upon seeing the prayer room, and the main walk area, I recognized it immediately. Love the videos Peter 🙏🏻💙
i remember when we first emigrated to the u.s around 92', we went to a nearby church, if not this one which gave out assistance to us or toys/both, it's been a long time ago, my point is that christians have historically, since the time of the prophet muhammad sAaw helped muslims greatly and we're really thankful for that. it's also vice-versa. i believe it was an international lutheran organization/church that helped us emigrate to the u.s/ the western world, i remember seeing an old document
@Jay Oh thank you we must show the truth. Don’t let them fool you. Ask them about sharia, jizya(tax on Christians). Who is going to come in the end time Mohammed or Jesus?
@@frankkatsenis3812 I reckon this video was created specially for ignorant non-Muslims like you. Whats is the big fuss it has not been sharia is not being forced upon you, the Jews have their mosaic law from the Old Testament , which is actually more significantly violent that the sharia law. If you took your time to read or converse with Muslims you’d not only know what JIZYA is but it’s purpose. In a land where Sharia Law is implemented, a form of tax is paid by non-Muslims called Jizya (as you know). Interestingly Women whether Christian/Jew, children, elders, disabled, the insane, monks, visitors, poor, military men, or hermits are all EXEMPTED from paying Jizya. The ONLY people that pays are able bodied men. Before you start complaining “oh that’s unfair that non Muslims must pay”, did you know Muslims pay too, it’s called ZAKAT. Zakat is a broad term it doesn’t only refer to 1of 5 pillars of Islam, which is pay 2.5% of annual wage, if there’s an Islamic state muslims MUST also pay a percentage to the government just like the non Muslims (Jizya) as it is a religious obligation unlike Jizya isn’t for the non Muslims, so in order to make it even between both parties non Muslims must pay Jizya just like the Muslims are paying ZAKAT. Both parties must pay not, just 1. If a Muslim refuses they could go to jail. Why do they pay? Just like taxes today the gov uses the money to fund services just like healthcare, or military protection or education. It would be unfair if Muslims are the ones paying and then non Muslims are in Islamic states enjoying the bounties, the Muslims would be at a disadvantage not the non Muslims like you make it seem. The money collected is also used for old age pension, funding for the disabled, and to the very poor to stop them from begging. Plus the Antichrist is called the anti CHRIST not anti MUHAMMED air anti MOSES, there a reason why he has to come not the Prophet Muhammad, in case you didn’t know Muslims believe in Jesus, his second coming and love him more than our parents. You can’t disprove Muhammad in aim that you make Jesus look good, cause we believe in both EQUALLY, you could pull it off with Jews or Hindus cause they don’t believe in Jesus.
The holiest Christian churches in the middle East in Palestine where Jesus preached are still the same. The Christians had the rights to practice their religion for over 1400yrs to now. You would think Muslims oppressed Christians if you watch the media propaganda.
As a Christian, we and Muslims are brothers. We cooperate with each other in everything. They are very generous and kind. I have visited Iraq more than once and found beautiful things in it, especially in Karbala and Najaf. It is wonderful to be a Muslim ❤️❤️
Quran (9:29): “Fight against Christians and Jews until they pay the tribute readily, being brought low.” Quran (5:51): “Don’t take Jews or Christians for friends. If you do, then Allah will consider you to be one of them.” Quran (2:65-66): “Christians and Jews must believe what Allah has revealed to Muhammad or Allah will disfigure their faces or turn them into apes, as he did the Sabbath-breakers.” Quran (5:51): “O you who believe! do not take the Jews and the Christians for friends; they are friends of each other; and whoever amongst you takes them for a friend, then surely he is one of them; surely Allah does not guide the unjust people.” Quran (9:30): "And the Jews say: Ezra is the son of Allah; and the Christians say: The Messiah is the son of Allah; these are the words of their mouths; they imitate the saying of those who disbelieved before; may Allah destroy them; how they are turned away!"
Correct. Jews/Hebrews and Muslims/Islam are indeed come from the same father, Abraham. Just one was born out of wedlock and the other born within a covenant. Ishmael born from the maidservant, and Issac born from the wife. Ishmael is the people Islam, and Issac, the Hebrews/Jews. Nothing complicated.
Great video Peter. This guys are an excellent representation of conservative Muslims in America. Have you considered filming families with younger children to highlight the experience of raising their first generation American children in the US?
They tolerate you because they have to. Turkey is majority Muslim, but its government is still secular. Just wait and see how nice they are once the sharia becomes law.
@@ayoubzahiri1918 I think it’s also the fact that the concept of being “American” as opposed to being “French” or “German” is much less rigid. In The US, you live how you want so long as you obey the laws and don’t bother others. It’s not that way in Europe. Unlike you, there are many Muslims who are not proud of their host country there and that creates friction. As important a religion may be on an individual level, the nation must come first in my opinion.
Thank you peter for sharing a video on Islam. As I have seen all of your previous videos from Pakistan. I would say you pretty much know about what islam is. Stay safe and stay blessed. Love from NY.
To be fair, I think the majority of Americans love America and our fellow citizens while being frustrated with our government and foreign policy. It's not just Muslim Americans.
I have several Saudi and Palestinian friends. I learned from them, they’ve have no idea what’s in the New Testament. Jesus never died on the cross etc to them. They also rewrote the Old Testament. They know all those stories by other names. Same stories altered slightly in some cases. I on the other hand, have read the Koran as well. I was taught about the other great religions of the world. In RC school when I was very young and taught to be appreciative of other religions as well as culture’s. But my Muslim friends have no desire to learn what we believe in. To understand our differences all sides must be willing to learn…
Thank you so much for making this video. It really helped me so much! It is wonderful that Muslims share so many of the core values that Christians like have! I have never had a face to face Muslim friend, but I am absolutely open to it! Thanks for erasing so many of the misconceptions! God bless you all!
Trust me, what you're saying right now it's a big big mistake ! Watch Sam Shamoun, Christian Prince (arabian prophet), David Wood, Jay Smith, dontconvert2islam, Apostate Prophet (ex muslim), and what do you meme on youtube to understand what i mean !
Core values that christians are (commanded to do); Mark 13:31 You shall love your neighbour as yourself. Matthew 5:44 But I say to you, Love your enemies Bless those who curse you Do good to those who hate you Pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you. (Emphasis mine; can any other faith boast of such values?)
@@hibiscussunflower5916Human nature desires a society based on morals and manners which provides a stable and secure life leading to liberty and happiness for all people. Muslims believe Prophet Muhammad had a character as a model for all humanity to follow. The Quran describes the Prophet as: By an act of mercy from God, you O’ Prophet were gentle in your dealings with them - had you been harsh, or hard-hearted, they would have dispersed and left you - so pardon them and ask forgiveness for them. Consult with them about matters, then, when you have decided on a course of action, put your trust in God: God loves those who put their trust in Him? Quran 3:159 Following is list of good manners that we can learn from the Glorious Quran, the Numbers in brackets refers to Sura or Chapter and Verse Numbers : Don’t lie (22:30) Don’t spy (49:12) Don’t exult (28:76) Don’t insult (49:11) Don’t waste (17:26) Feed the poor (22:36) Don’t backbite (49:12) Keep your oaths (5:89) Don’t take bribes (27:36) Honour your treaties (9:4) Restrain your anger (3:134) Don’t spread gossip (24:15) Think good of others (24:12) Be good to guests (51:24-27) Don’t harm believers (33:58) Don’t be rude to parents (17:23) Turn away from ill speech (23:3) Don’t make fun of others (49:11) Walk in a humble manner (25:63) Respond to evil with good (41:34) Don’t say what you don’t do (62:2) Keep your trusts & promises (23:8) Don’t insult others’ false gods (6:108) Don’t deceive people in trade (6:152) Don’t take items without right (3:162) Don’t ask unnecessary questions (5:101) Don’t be miserly nor extravagant (25:67) Don’t call others with bad names (49:11) Don’t claim yourselves to be pure (53:32) Speak nicely, even to the ignorant (25:63) Don’t ask for repayment for favours (76:9) Make room for others at gatherings (58:11) If enemy wants peace, then accept it (8:61) Return a greeting in a better manner (4:86) Don’t remind others of your favours (2:264) Make peace between fighting groups (49:9) Lower your voice and talk moderately (31:19) Don’t let hatred cause you to be unjust (6:108) Don’t ask too many favours from people (2:273) Greet people when entering their home (24:27) Be just, even against yourself & relatives (4:135) Speak gently, even to leaders of disbelief (20:44) Don’t criticize small contributions of others (9:79) Don’t call the Prophet how you call others’ (24:63) Try to make peace between husband & wife (4:128) Don’t call the Prophet from outside his rooms (49:4) Oppression/corruption is worse than killing (2:217) Preach to others in a good and wise manner (16:125) Don’t accuse others of immorality without proof (24:4) Consider wives of the Prophet like your mothers (33:6) Don’t raise your voice above that of the Prophet’s (49:2) Don’t call someone a disbeliever without knowing (4:94) Seek permission before entering someone’s room (24:59) Know your enemies can become your close friends (41:34) Don’t wrongly consume the wealth of the vulnerable (4:29) Don’t turn your cheek away from people in arrogance (31:18) Forgive others, as you would like Allah to forgive you (24:22) Seek Prophet’s permission when leaving his gathering (24:62) Don’t hold secret meetings for sin, rather do so for piety (58:9) Don’t order others to do good while forgetting it yourself (2:44) Be patient with your teacher & follow his instructions (18:67-69) Don’t frown, turn away or neglect those who come to you (80:10) If unable to help a needy person, at least speak nice words (17:28) Be lenient to those under you, and consult them in matters (3:159) Verify information from a dubious source before acting upon it (49:6) Don’t remain in the Prophet’s home unnecessarily after a meal (33:53) Those who can should continue to spend on those less fortunate (24:22) Don’t enter homes without permission & return if refused entry (24:27-28) Don’t sit with those who mock religion until they change the subject (4:140) Say it’s not appropriate to talk of slander when it’s mentioned to you (24:16) If required to ask the Prophet’s wives, then do so from behind a screen (33:53) Divorce in an amicable manner instead of keeping & harming your wife (2:231) Punish in an equivalent manner to how you were harmed or be patient (16:126) Differences in color & language are signs of Allah, not means of superiority (49:13) Don’t take women by force, nor take back bridal gift without a valid reason & live with them in kindness (4:19)
I love that he said fellow Americans. We should all adopt that sentiment. Very intelligent conversations. The divide starts with the issues that come with the tribal cultural. Tribal cultural often times goes against what western society considers to be civilized. Not all are educated and moderate or modern as these gentlemen interviewed. But with that said religious extremists, Crazies can be found in almost everything now a days.
Hi really good video BUT shias are a minority in the muslim community. To get a more mainstream view try talk to some Sunnis. Dr Yasir Qadhi, Omar Suleiman and Hamza Yusuf are some great people to talk to about the American muslim experience!!
What are you talking about, Western society is rooted in the tribal principle, especially in the USA! What do you think is a Democratic camp and a Republican camp? Isn't that a tribal division for you? The whole nation is divided on the principle of who belongs to which tribe and ideology? The entire Western socio-political system is based on the tribal principle! Just look at the tribal loyalty and and the sense of belonging between leftists and rightists, between socialists and capitalists, etc. The problem in the world is that people have no knowledge of the things they talk about and make decisions about!
Thank you for coming to Dearborn and shedding light, I’ve always enjoyed your videos and loved the Amish series you had recently posted. It shows you how diverse and beautiful USA is.
As a Muslim immigrant who been living in the States (Massachusetts) for 8 years now .. I personally never encountered any racism or Islamophobia against me ❤ This country accepts everyone and I hope other parts of the world do the same
as long as every muslim coming here; understands that constitutional law is the law of the land and not islamic law. then everything is cool. america will not stand for a "takeover" of foreign law. last time any country attempted to institute law on us; we ended up going to war with them and whooped englands' ass. we will not hesitate to do this again; if our liberties are threatened. that's all im saying. every immigrant must understand this; when coming here. we are not europe.
@@ChickenMcThiccken We do not have any intentions to change your laws though . We accept and know that America has a different constitution that we abide by when we come here . No need to worry lol immigrants can’t change your government unless it’s conquered by forces
I am a Shiite Muslim and I love all people with their different religions and beliefs. Islam is the religion of humanity, even though the media incite hatred of Islam and portray the Islamic religion as a religion of ignorance or terrorism.
I had a friend who was a Muslim in college, she encouraged me to visit the local Mosque so on my 23rd birthday I did lol. The message from the Imam that day was about Jesus which shocked me. I also found it interesting that everyone sits on the floor as opposed to chairs or pews.
This is actually miraculous, and it happens with many people, sometimes I am worried in my life in general and I am contemplating on it, and then I ask Allah and open a random page in Quran, and it always randomly pulls up satisfying answer or a promise by Allah (as a particular verse), it’s simply mystical and out of the world. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
@@SufiKingdom because it's just vague nonsense that reads like a horoscope, applicable to anyone or anything. You can interpret it to mean whatever you wish.
The difference between us is that you believe Jesus is God or son of God and we believe that Jesus is human and messenger comes from the virgin Mary without father like Adam comes without parents. And we respect all the messengers of God from Adam to Mohammed peace be upon on them we love them all and you will never see a Muslim makes cartoons or disrespect Jesus or Moses pbuot.
Its actually very nice to understand eachother's communities by interacting with eachother. In Pakistan, in my village we have a quarter of village population which is Christian. We had a christian girl as helper for like 15 years and my mum even gave her so many gifts on her marriage as she served our home for so long with honesty. She still visits our home with her kids time to time and its a beautiful relationship we have with her and her family. Good and bad ppl are everywhr and religion has nothing to do with someone's bad character.
I love your videos it’s nice to try to understand different people and cultures. I’m not a religious person at all but I think this is interesting. I’m from west Michigan.
Salam alaykum to the people of the Islamic faith. I absolutely love how devoted you are to Allah and the Prophet Mohammed, Peace be upon him. I hope all of you make it into Jannah.
God bless the prophet Muhammad. The Prophet Muhammad married Aisha when she was six years old and he consummated his marriage when she was nine years old.” - The revered Sahih al-Bukhari, 5134; Book 67, Hadith 70. -Quran Peace be upon him!
@@carolmirelez170 even if u r ignorant? If someone tells u this - then look into urself without changing focus to "loving each other". These ppl in the video are not ISLAM - THEY ARE SHIAS (RAFIDAH). AS SIMPLE AS THAT - MUSLIMS COMMANDED TO WORSHIP ALLAH, these ones WORSHIP Ali ( they made him intermediator between them and Allah - its a biggest sin in the face of the earth to make partners to God), they they call yaHusain, yaZainab, yaAli. Muslims call yaAllah, these ones call what i mentioned above. Can u see the difference between islam and not islam??
@@win7460 Shias are also in the fold of Islam agreed by all Sunni scholars. You do not have authority or knowledge so do not speak of what you do not know.
@@carolmirelez170 May Allah (S.W.T.) guide you and bestow upon you His Blessings. If you have any questions I am here to help. Many Christians have and continue to be fascinated and amazed by Islam when they learn of it.
I must say about these vlogs that they are very soothing to the Eyes and Ears, (By G-d there is no exaggeration) I m noticing this since day one I joined Br. Peter’s Channel, i guess it is also the fact that I notice in Brother Peter is a very calm gentlemen so we get very positive aura around him and a very spiritual vibes which can be noticed in him in all of his videos. Even though we know Br. Peter says he is very secular or liberal, but really He is very positive soul indeed. May heart always prays for him that May Almighty Lord of this Universe opens his heart to His Truth - Amen Thank you so much Brother Peter for bringing and creating such a positive vibes around us through your videos in this day and age where tribulations are rampant all around us. Really Grateful of you, and it vis very much appreciated, God Bless.
Peter can go anywhere and vibe with the best of em, anywhere. That alone shows that you brother are in Peace!! For real, only someone within Peace can move about with the Spirit you have. Thank You🌺
You are certainly not an authority on whom is or isn't a Believer! You certainly can NEVER educate Khadijah on a Believer or what Allah would ask of me or any other. Worry about that anger you carry.
@Jay Oh As I said... What does ANY of this spew have to do with Peter being @ Peace with self?! Just ridiculous! Stupidity & hatefulness does angry me. Who would wanna feel upset over someone else's Peace🙄
Ty Peter for doting this video . It was fantastic . I have many Muslim friends and they are the most hospitable, family loving people I have ever met . And when I was on instanbul , I got to talk to many lovely kind people . Can’t wAit go see more videos !
I am a new viewer and have watch almost 20 videos. I love the hindus, Muslims, and as a Christian we all have something in common. Thank you for bringing us all together and have these conversations. The news would have you believe something totally different. Thanks again.
Not to be disrespectful or anything, but Islam and Christianity have a lot on common but we dont have anything to do with hinduism and we are very different than it.
Special Thanks to Peter whom I've been following since his trip to Iran, and doing a great job of covering what's been missing from the main Stream Media for the longest time. A Shia sister from Iran with lots of love and respect to all Sunni brothers and sisters ❤️
Thanks for the kind comments Rabbi. However many of your most eminent Rabbis have confirmed the truth of Islam. Unfortunately our Jewish brothers are known for their stubbornness. I've had discussions with many and they literally said we rarely change our ways or beliefs even if proven wrong. May God Guide you.
Let’s focus on what is common between us. We believe in a higher being. Yahwey, God and Allah. We are all his creation, we may follow different ways but we all are taught how to live life by a code that doesn’t harm ourselves and also teaches us to respect sanctity of life. Different path with same destination. Every one has right to follow the path that works for them. Let’s work on living together and respecting our differences.
Wow Peter! Amazing video and great series you've got going on here! As a Muslim I am very glad to see you covering all angles you can find of Islam! Great work and can't wait see more!
A humble request to all Muslims in comments!!!! Can we please Focus on the message that imam is giving rather than pointing out wether he is shia or sunni I GUESS THIS IS HIGH TIME WE AS MUSLIMS SHOULD GET OUT OF SECTARIAN DEBATES AND HATE
Not gonna sugar coat my faith,,,that's not how the prophet Muhammad prayed.. قال صلى اللّه عليه و سلم (صلوا كما رأيتموني اصلي) And that's the least I can say about the video
@@maatiz_akbiara not gonna sugar coat MY faith as well but Holy Prophet never said to focus on to others prayers and way of worship they are praying to Allah.....so leave it to Allah alone
Quran (9:29): “Fight against Christians and Jews until they pay the tribute readily, being brought low.” Quran (5:51): “Don’t take Jews or Christians for friends. If you do, then Allah will consider you to be one of them.” Quran (2:65-66): “Christians and Jews must believe what Allah has revealed to Muhammad or Allah will disfigure their faces or turn them into apes, as he did the Sabbath-breakers.” Quran (5:51): “O you who believe! do not take the Jews and the Christians for friends; they are friends of each other; and whoever amongst you takes them for a friend, then surely he is one of them; surely Allah does not guide the unjust people.” Quran (9:30): "And the Jews say: Ezra is the son of Allah; and the Christians say: The Messiah is the son of Allah; these are the words of their mouths; they imitate the saying of those who disbelieved before; may Allah destroy them; how they are turned away!"
hi peter I'm Hamed From Tehran And I'm following Your videos For a While ...And so enjoy ...Thanks ..a lot...and I invite All Americans see And visiting my country without Considering their Medias...GOD Bless You And Keep on .... Wish You Best Man !
I was stationed in Iraq & Kuwait back in the early 2Ks and met great people there, now I live in California close by Lil-Arabia and I have good friends, thank you...! great Video Pedro...
Hello Everyone! This video is part of a greater series "Muslims in the USA." For those that have been following the full series, I would like to say that I wish I got more Sunni Muslims on camera. Dearborn, MI, where I spent most of my time is mostly Shia. Next video I'll be in Hamtramck, MI which is primarily Sunni. I tried to get many different angles of Islam and I know to do it right it would take me dozens of videos. Enjoy and see you next week!
Muslims in USA playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLEyPgwIPkHo63ACFb9ze2kYCxdZywE6RO.html
Interview actual Muslims and not Rafidites who only have an Islamic identity.
Do a little bit of research before you spread false information.
These guys always claim to be peaceful and want unity when they’re being interviewed, but in reality they curse the companions of the Prophet peace be upon him, their TH-cam channel is full of it. They’re doing taqiya
Hey you could interview Omar Suleiman, sheikh uthman and many other scholars from mainstream Islam
Cool video man , I gave the video a like , Shia Islam started in Africa and was later introduced to Iran and Iraq and Azerbaijan . I'm not an expert on the subject but the fatiumd caliphate in Africa was Shia , don't fact check me but I think the first Shia Muslim nations were in Africa
Peter, it looks like a lot sectarian bigots and Islamophobic trolls have hijacked your comments page. Please ignore these hatemongers brother, you are doing a great job. God bless you.
The younger Imam is exceptionally gentle and wise, in his thought process. An excellent vehicle to deliver the critical message that Islam is not extremism. I spent 20 years surrounded by Muslims and Peter's opinion that there is no more welcoming and hospitable culture and peoples. They will take the shirt off of their back to ensure that you are warm, without hesitation they will feed and help you in whatever way they can.
@Mohammed D Both Iran and KSA aren't innocent. Leave the politics out of it.
But I do share your concern regarding some of the beliefs that Shias hold. Especially believing in infallible Imams and making Tekfir/Nufaq on companions.
@Mohammed D in my opinion as a Sunni Muslim, the sect here is irrelevant. This Imam is telling the truth about Islam (misunderstood, believing in the Jewish and Christian Scriptures , etc) mentioned our Beloved Prophet
Muhammad SAW
Let's forget about the politics for a second. Whether we're sunni, shia, ahmadi, etc...Muslims in general are all threatened, judged by those who are ignorant about Islam
Allaahu Aalam Allah SWT knows best
@Mohammed D Regardless if he adheres to a minority Islamic ideology than the majority sunni Muslim people he is still Muslim it is not for us to judge him rather to inform them of the false teachings that they follow not condemn the actual individuals but to help guide them. This division is what ruins us and continues to devastate great nations & peoples alike
Patrick you are right dear friend your comment summarises the values & principles of Islam that majority of us Muslims abide by & strive for thank you. God bless you
@Mohammed D
What are you talking about?
Associating partners with Allah is disbelief in Islam, calling upon Hussain (ra) is shirk.
As an American with little interaction with Muslims, only because I live in the mountains in the middle of nowhere, these videos have help me with understanding and putting aside biases.. It's hard to find to Insight into different topics sometimes, so I also I'm grateful for these videos. They definitely helped me with my appreciation for the unknown..
i am happy that you liked the video brother. I am a muslim and if you have any burning questions lol, let me know.
@@shahzaibsansi7848 Thank you my brother, I truly appreciate that.. It's not so much that I have questions. It's mostly just a blessing to have an insight into what the majority/everyday Muslim life is like, and practice of religion.. Also I loved what the son had to say about how we are all part of the same religion, growing up with a somewhat Christian Foundation it was really nice to hear that, especially because I have not heard that from my own pastor's, which to me is sad.. It's not so much that I was raised not to love a specific person/ideology, but one can't help sometimes adopting preceptions of another, that you absorbed in day-to-day life that are completely false..
Everything that I have seen so far shows me that it is a beautiful religion, and way of life.. Plus it is so sad to see how a few bad apples, can suppress the truth so well..
So once again thank you my friend for responding I really appreciate that, and God be with us all..
Sorry to disappoint you this series is misleading because the author is mostly interviewing Shias (Rafidah) if you add them to the muslim population they would be only 10% of the population
Most of them reside in Iran there is no other country completely Shia the next one is Iraq that has like less than half of the population Shia
I hope you go somewhere else to get information about islam
@@shaneb3149 a good person in Islam would be considered a good and kind person in other religions and vise versa, so even before adopting a faith it is important to be kind, accepting and helpful person.
Islamic country like pakistan does not even allow non-muslims to fight in elections for prime minister or president. America and europe gives rights to everyone and islamists misuse these rights, also americans have become over-kind towards other religions and races except white christians, america could be islamist fundamentalist country like pakistan and afghanistan within 60 to 70 years.
Even if this segment of Islam isn’t the majority they deserve our respect! They spoke with clarity and wisdom!
Thank you a lot. Much love and respect from a shia muslim here🙏🏻
I feel that Shias being a minority in all muslim countries except Iran and Azerbaijan are somewhat more flexible and open to differences of opinions and beliefs. Of course, this doesn't extend to Shias in Iran where being a strong majority allows them to go down hard on all religious dissenters. Being a majority tends to make bullies of people.
@@sir_humpy coming from a shia muslim, we have a different perspective towards "how islam is applied". We are more tolerant to "non-self" than other sects. Even in iran, were the majority are shia, they are more tolerant and open than people from other sects. And even historically we are different. For example, we do not legitimize any "so-called muslim empire" like ummayids, ottomans etc..", and we condemn every actions they ever made. We were even slaughtered and massacred for the last 14 hundred years, by the sect that has been in control over the muslim world. This and for many other reasons, make us share the feeling of survival with non-muslims.
@@lucifer9880, yep, you make sense. If you'll allow me an ignorant point of view of a person who's never been to Iran, I can't help feeling that strictly from a religious perspective the revolution of '79 was a setback in terms of religious freedoms and liberties.
@@sir_humpy it was indeed a major change in terms of freedoms. However, it is what the majority of Iranians want. I would add that it is more of a system, than it is of a religion when speaking of the Iranian regime. For example, many Iranians want the regime, but wish for it to be more liberal. So its about the regime not the sect itself.
This is one of the most enlightening interviews I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much for this video, it will definitely act as the catalyst for some serious research into the similarities between Islam and Christianity.
Quran (9:29): “Fight against Christians and Jews until they pay the tribute readily, being brought low.”
Quran (5:51): “Don’t take Jews or Christians for friends. If you do, then Allah will consider you to be one of them.”
Quran (2:65-66): “Christians and Jews must believe what Allah has revealed to Muhammad or Allah will disfigure their faces or turn them into apes, as he did the Sabbath-breakers.”
Quran (5:51): “O you who believe! do not take the Jews and the Christians for friends; they are friends of each other; and whoever amongst you takes them for a friend, then surely he is one of them; surely Allah does not guide the unjust people.”
Quran (9:30): "And the Jews say: Ezra is the son of Allah; and the Christians say: The Messiah is the son of Allah; these are the words of their mouths; they imitate the saying of those who disbelieved before; may Allah destroy them; how they are turned away!"
The video three stages of Jihad by David Wood on TH-cam is very informative.
@@vijaymenon5738 I love when folks post these verses as stand alone but ignore the context before and After these verses and what took place during that time.
Muslims paid zakat every week. They paid Saadakah as well mandated service in the military when drafted. Muslims had to give away goods they haven’t used in one year to the needy. Non Muslims living under the protection of Muslims Sultanate did NOT have to serve. They could volunteer if they like and many Sultanate had Jewish Generals. 1 even had a Jewish a Vazir which is a very powerful rule. Like a Being head of the state department. None Muslims held their own courts. No one stopping them from drinking, eating pork, and living their lives. We didn’t force convert folks historically but we did incentivize it by freeing them early from war bonds if they teach 10 people to read. Military promotions were faster naturally, and those looking to marry none Muslim women if they wanted.
The events of the verse have direct historical context to several peace treaties routinely broken. Not everyone broke those treaties many Jewish and Christian tribes kept their word and they were fine. Many pagan Arabs couldn’t be trusted no further than you could throw them. Just constantly back stabbing when ever they could. Proof of which is what happened to Muhammad grandsons and their families. Proof more is what happened to the 1st 4 leaders once Muhammad pbuh died.
This is why these post fall short and Muslims are better than most at history of all faiths because the culture built in reading more than just a random verse here and there. So many of you have a very limited understanding of your own biblical history and even weaker with Islam
@@vijaymenon5738 Muhammed SAW best friend was Jewish.
There are absolutely no similarities between Christianity and Islam at all. I'm not hating them, but their religion teaches hate and uses it as a weapon against other religions. Wherein Jesus taught about love and respect for others, even to the extent of loving our enemies.
I can definitely relate to this man in the way we both completely ignore phone calls.
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Lol I liked that
Islamic country like pakistan does not even allow non-muslims to fight in elections for prime minister or president. Afghanistan is forcing out sikh people from afghanistan. America give rights to everyone but some people misuse them.
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Nice joke you India never had Muslim president too same with other non Muslim countries including America, Europe so why you have issues with Muslims countries don’t have non Muslim president while you guys don’t have too. There are so many Muslim countries that has non Muslim prime minster like Turkey, Indonesia, Bosnia 🇧🇦, Albania 🇦🇱 and many other Muslims majority countries. So stop being obsessed with Muslims.
@@sircc7343 we can't have non-Muslim president in Pakistan but we can have non-Muslim Prime minister in Pakistan and Pakistan is not a presidential system lol so a Prime minister have more power.
This guy explores every possible avenue of life in the world.
Good for him.
Theres a reason why Christians dont immigrate to muslim countries... lol
@@oldskool1979 what about DUBAI.
Islamic country like pakistan does not even allow non-muslims to fight in elections for prime minister or president.
@@sircc7343 does USA,EUROPE allow Muslims to run for president??
What u tryin to prove bro
As a Muslim, I am blown away by how open and curious you have been throughout this series, trying to present the most neutral and unbiased opinions on the matter. I just want to say how much I appreciate your work, not just in this series with Islam but all the communities you help us understand. God bless you Peter
Hi really good video BUT shias are a minority in the muslim community. To get a more mainstream view try talk to some Sunnis. Dr Yasir Qadhi, Omar Suleiman and Hamza Yusuf are some great people to talk to about the American muslim experience!!
@@zccau2316 no no no all those you mentioned are liberals and will give him wrong idea. he needs to talk to mufti Muneer shayk Uthman ibn Farooq or Daniel Haqiqatou
@@fullsendit292 we are so devided yet try show others as one ummah.
@@immortalxsoul unfortunate that those with the least of tolerance here thinking this has to be a competition and mentioning these things is some sort of relevance
@@fullsendit292 Daniel haqiqatou is extremist. I say this as a Sunni. No one even knows who his teachers even are. What has he even studied lol?
As an American Shia-Muslim, thank you A LOT for showing our perspective! We are the minority and we don’t get much exposure
Shias are not muslims
@@Abu_elQasem be mad buddy Shias are Muslim’s
Shia is not muslim, only Zaidi consider muslim closer to Sunni and Ibadi. Shia Jafari/12, Ismailism, Alawite, Alevism, Druze, Babism and Bahai are deviant.
They are not, 2 billion muslim, 8-10% are shia (12/jafarri, ismails, alawi, alevi, druze) it about 170m, Iran about 80m Shia and Bahai(just like Druze shia gift birth to new religion), 8m Muslim(Sunni)@@Ksldgj
@@Abu_elQasem My brother, I can get you evidence, but accusing your brothers or sisters of being a Kafir is bad in Islam. We the Shia say the Shahada, we are obliged to pray the 5 daily prayers and etc. Why do you still claim us a kafir even though we do things that you Sunni's do? We may pray different or have slightly different beliefs within Islam such as who is the true successor of the Holy Prophet (SAWA) and etc. But why does so many of you Sunni's hate us and claim us to be a "kafir" or a "sect"? What is your deep motivation? Don't like us then ignore us, no need to spread lies about us. I can say, Sunni's are not Muslim, but why should I? I don't want to, I have the ability to control myself from claiming you as Kafir, I am a Man, not a kid, Also as I said it is not good to claim your brothers or sisters as a Kafir without certainly being sure about it. Please brother, don't spread lies/hate against us.
All my muslim friends were some of the best. I'm a christian and pretty conservative one as well. But my muslim friends, instead of arguing, would hear me out and actually listen to me. We had some great conversations. At the end of the day we may agree to disagree, but I will always love my muslim friends.
I had a Muslim friend as well, and a similar experience as you.
I love my christain friends
Try to watch Othman Ibn faruq. I've learned a lot about Christianity from him
I love all my brothers and sisters of different faiths. Watching Peter’s videos about the different communities living in America was amazing. I wish Peace and blessings to all of them.
@@twchannel7503 hahaha I like how you're all so pressed 😂😌 sheikh uthman is our beloved brother ❤️
A revert since 2002 my advice is never listen to the media go out and research Islam for yourself it's truly a beautiful way of life
I used to call myself a "revert" too for 8 years till I decided to learn Arabic, and then I realized how I had been lied to
@@formermuslimconvert1103 how fake are you being "ex muslim" just to prove your fake story by naming your account that🤣🤣 its too obvious bruh
@@formermuslimconvert1103 it takes more than 8 years to learn the Arabic language. To understand the Quran you need to study the Arabic for 17 years i😂
@@formermuslimconvert1103 another fake account the things you people do on social media to gain attention feel sorry for you, alhamudillah for Islam keeping us safe
@@formermuslimconvert1103 assalamualykum 🌹❤️❤️
This is so extremely informative - heartfelt thank yous! ❤
From Hasidic Rabbi, to a Muslim Imam. Only Peter Santenllo did it.
Gotta gather them together for helllol kosher bbq made by an Amish
@@timurermolenko2013 lol 😂
@@timurermolenko2013 that's would be great thing to bring all together in one frame
@@Daniel06798 een sha allah 😁
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WOW 😂
Hi Peter. It was a great job again. I appreciate with your videos. As a sunnih muslim i do respect to all these people. Eventhough we have distint differences we originate from the similar faith and serve for the humanity to reach the true happiness. Allah (God) bless all of us.
Allah does NOT "bless us all!"
Allah curses us!
Allah curses me!
@@mrkay6813 well some of us r undeserving,
@@mrkay6813 Allah swt is above that, He damns many, but only through their sinful actions and blesses many,
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Tell me,
according to Islam, WHO IS GUIDED?
WHO IS GUIDED or WHO IS ON THE STRAIGHT PATH according to Islam?
Eventhough they curse at sahabies and Eventhough if they slander and blame our Mother Aisha (the wife of our prophet pbuh) as a prostitute? Than you have serious issues about your faith, maam.
In Iraq, as a christian I lived just fine among my Muslims brothers who I loved and we were a family. Yes there were few racists (few) but everywhere you go in the world you'll see nutjobs and haters... take the far left as an example. God bless everyone.
Hi really good video BUT shias are a minority in the muslim community. To get a more mainstream view try talk to some Sunnis. Dr Yasir Qadhi, Omar Suleiman and Hamza Yusuf are some great people to talk to about the American muslim experience!!
Far right or far left, it makes no difference. Both extremes are filled with crazy people. Don't single out the far left and forget to mention the far right.
Until Sunnis joined ISIS
Move back then ? lol
Glad you used the word mainstream and not the word correct.
Mainstream does not equal correct
Both father and son have some sort of charming aura
It should to be noted, though, that Shi'sm is very different from Sunni Islam, and the vast majority of Muslims follow Sunni Islam so I would recommend also speaking to a Sunni Islamic scholar such as Uthman Ibn Farooq of the *_"One Message Foundation"_* YT channel in San Diego. God Bless Peter, thanks for shedding light on us Muslims in the US.
Yes that's true!
Sunni world 84 Procent chia 11procent
the only difference between shie and Sunni is politics of Islam.
Plz stop this nonsense whether someone is a Sunni or Shia, he is a Muslim after all he'll present you the islam of Prophet Muhammad PBUH. Don't rely on differences
I don’t understand how these type of comments belong here…
Also- I have met several Muslims- they are very community related...and give so much back with social programs and services
Peter doing more good than any one of our politicians have done for decades.
Yeah he has good intentions but he has very little knowledge about Islam and its history.
These guys that are being interviewed belong to shia Islam which comprises of 10-15% of muslims.
Majority of muslims are sunni.
It's like making a video about Mormons and calling it Christian theology.
Please read Dr Kashif khan's articles about the Creator's Islam on the internet. 99 percent muslims and non muslims don't know the Creator's Islam which is logical, simple and beautiful. The Islam which you see being practiced is the traditional Islam which is wrong. I urge you to read the doctor's articles and ask him questions if you want.
@@AzamatBagatov413 Please read Dr Kashif khan's articles about the Creator's Islam on the internet. 99 percent muslims and non muslims don't know the Creator's Islam which is logical, simple and beautiful. The Islam which you see being practiced is the traditional Islam which is wrong. I urge you to read the doctor's articles and ask him questions if you want.
@@AzamatBagatov413 can't compare Mormonism to Shia.
Yes because one 9/11 was never enough
As a Buddhist practitioner these type of healthy conversations brings all of us together with love and harmony. Thank you, Peter and
( As-Salaam-Alaikum ) to all my Muslim sisters and brothers. All the way from Tibet 🙏🏽
Wa Alaikum assalam brother
@@curiousmind_ thank you bro 🙏🏽
Peace be upon you where ever you might be 🙏
wa alaykoom as salam from Kazakhstan
Wa alaikum al salam brother
Peter, thank you for all your videos. Nomatter what subject you pick the videos are so informative. You deal with all people so respectfully.
I lived in Kuwait for almost 3 years, just got here to Qatar from Texas and I have to say that I have felt safer in both countries than I do back home. The people in Kuwait and here in Qatar are truly welcoming and kind. There are also plenty of Christian churches here and we all get along just fine. RESPECT is all it is about, you respect them and they will you, the Imam is right our media back home will do anything to keep us divided, black against white, Christian against Muslim, etc. Divide and conquer is the game, open your eyes people
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Ive been to Qatar and Kuwait , but i never felt unsafe in America
Qatar and Kuwait are first world Muslim countries and first world Muslim countries are safest in the world. You can sleep with $1m cash with door opened no one will touch your money!
Yes but what about those that know that Christ has risen and that he is Lord, how could they ever accept that Islam teaches he’s only a prophet and is buried in the ground somewhere, they lie about the Lord divinity , anyone that openly denies the Lord the Lord will denied him as well. So it’s not necessarily about those who believe in Christ respecting Muslims it’s more Muslim should respect the fact that Christ has risen and christians don’t believe in the last prophet being Muhammad. Some people don’t believe that Islam is an extension of Christianity and that they were going to bring about the real alpha and omega. Christians are waiting for the antichrist to come first and then our Lord will come…
There’s freedom in America, because we have so many people that trust in the Lord. So thanks be to God💯💯💯 there’s a reason why people don’t feel safe in Muslim countries even Muslims don’t feel safe.
Wonderful program and informative. I used to be a person who did not know Muslims. I made it a point to get acquainted almost two years ago. I found Muslims to be very hospitable, caring and generous. This prompted me to look into the religion. Upon reading some of the Quaran I found so many similarities to Christianity. Even some of the sayings are the same, except they are in Arabic. A most beautiful religion.
@ Pamela Dillon. May Allah guide you to the true path. ALLAH SWT(the God of Abraham, Noah, Moses, Jesus, and Ummat Muhammad (PBUH). Our God, there is no God except Allah. I suggest your contact EPIC channel on youtube for more knowledge. East Plano Islamic Center.
There is no similarties between Islam and Christianity what so ever. You have to be careful who to talk to and interact. They will be nice to you until they recruit you to Jihad. You will hear all good talks, food, nice stuff, until you get into the trap. Just like any gang recruitment.
@@sorrowhowel6823 how pathetic of you , keep crying 😂
@@sorrowhowel6823 may Allah guide you too my friend...I'm from india, a muslim from completely different race...why I'm here to defend islam ? is there any benefit that I'm getting from any channel ?? nooo. It is because I know the truth what I follow...A good and a bad person is in every society. May be you had enteraction with a muslim who didn't follow Islamic teachings of morality and ethics regarding human being...
@@theawakened9224 who is your guidance? Muhammad and his followers? aren't they the ones who besieged Mecca, attacked caravans, looted, and raped women? Aren't they the ones who committed genocide against the Jewish of Bani Quraydhah and fought the apostasy wars? don't ever tell me about morality my friend. To be a good Muslim, just be silent and build your relationship with Allah. Don't tell people what to believe and do. There are so many more about Islam if you want to to count.
This is my favorite! I learned a lot 🙂
As a Hasidic Jew from Williamsburg Brooklyn we live together i have a lot of Muslim friends thay are wonderful beautiful peaceful respectful people the whole Jewish community love's them.shalom to all my Muslim brothers and sisters
Do they scream it's Time to worship Allah down fifteen block's in all directions? Here it's illegal..
I was a student in the US 1985-90 in Cahokia IL. With little English and intimidated by US slang, it is difficult to integrate with American culture. The one day, an American boy sitting behind me in a class, As I turned back, he looked at me and smiled. Then he became my best friend ever. He taught me American culture. Peter, you remind me of him so much. Your slang is exactly the same. Thanks for the video.
As a Jew, you really helped me change my perspective on Muslims. Thank you for that!
To tell you the truth, Muslims have high regards for the Jews(known as People of the Book in Qur’an). People misunderstood that we are against Jews when we oppose practices of Zionists or Zionism.
@@iamhusain94 🙏🏻
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That's not completely true though. Most Muslim opposition to "Zionism" is because of opposition to Jews having their own homeland. Why aren't you against other nationalities having their own homeland but against Jews having ours? Anyway how can Muslims claim to be following the Prophets of the Torah when those Prophet's spoke (from G-D's word) that Israel will return to its land?
@@TagMahirTzedek Jews don’t own the land. Before 1947 Israel wasn’t a thing and the land always belonged to Palestine. Palestinians have lived there for centuries and we have no problem with the Jews getting there own land. But when you want to force the Muslims out to form your own country then there’s a problem. I believe in a 2 state solution as long as Palestine gets Jerusalem.
@@dvh_voltz9761 Jews do own the land. Before 1947 their wasn't any "palestine". No such county. No such people. And you claiming Jerusalem says it all. How can you claim to follow the Prophets when they spoke of the Temple being rebuilt in Jerusalem and Jews returning back to the land of Israel and Jerusalem?
Your series is amazing, bridging cultural divides! You are really us as a people to know each other! Thank you!
Sunnis who identify Muslims as terrorists now call us kafeer😂😂
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Kufr simply means a veil on eyes not allowing to see belief in God. Some Muslims may have hatred with westerners because their country was destroyed but other than that, Muslims live peacefully with other non Muslims and this is what the Quran invites to…
Shhites that are Raafidhi, and curse the companions are kaafir.
@@SonoftheFortunate we love sahabas like Abuzar, Malik, Salman and etc. But the errors against Elijah are considered to have betrayed the But the sahabas against Ali(a.s) are considered to have betrayed the Prophet. Indeed, Allah dont like them and curse them
Thank you Peter for such a nice and honest video. Iam a 🇧🇦Bosnian American and Muslim by faith and I love this country. God bless you and your family and friends and god bless the USA 🇺🇸. Ameen
Brate come to Austrija we have in Gradac also Bosnian mosque 🕌 we are alot here brate. Leave the English Austrija je jedna slavenski narod također brate moj.
Odakle si?
@@Dai_Abdurrahman Austria is German
More Likely Germany's Canada or Sweet Little Sister
They're Are Slavics in Austria but Austrians are one of Sub Ethnic of Germans as Whole like Bavarian ,Rheinlander ,Badener ,Berliners etc
God bless America? I ti si drug moj zalutao
Iranian or Shiite Islam is not the true Islam that Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace, brought, as it came about 300 years after the death of the Prophet.
A mixture of Persian and Indian fire worship, Islam, Christianity and Judaism.
Basically this world depends on the sanctification of humans and they believe that there are 12 holy Imams
Whoever wants true Islam should return to the Noble Qur’an and the Muhammadan Sunnah before Persian Iran enters Islam and mixes with other ancient religions of the peoples of the region
Another great session and thank you Peter for the outstanding work.
This man puts a smile on my face he makes me proud to be an American.
@Jay Oh quotation out of context the verses is for specific events. Check out Luke 19:27 ?
@Jay Oh How much money you have got by Writhing or spreading this wrong information 😆😆😂😂 Carry on 😂😂 Allah will give you the answer on time 😂😂😂
@Jay Oh Allah the one Who built you....Without lies you atheist do Nothing....
@Jay Oh CHRISTIANITY IS A WRONG RELIGION
JESUS İS NOT GOD
If you don't believe me, you can refer to the contradictions in the Bible I posted...
Matthew 21:10-11
Acts 7:37
John 6:14
John 3:34
John 8:26
John 8:28-29
Acts 3:13
Numbers 23:19
Hosea 11:9
Acts 5:29
Matthew 12:18
Acts 4:30
John 10:29
John 14:28
John 16:23
John 5:27
Mark 3:21
Jeremiah 46:8
Isaiah 30:6
Revelation 17:14
Revelation 21:9
Matthew 26:39
Zechariah 9:9-10
İsaiah 16:11
Matthew 21:31
Judges 5:30
Romans 3:7
Luke 19:27
Acts 2:22
Matthew 10:34
Luke 12:49
Genesis 32:22-32
Revelation 7:1
Ezekiel 4:12
Job 11:12
Exodus 4:22-23
John 4:19
John 9:17
Luke 2:48
Isaiah 42:8--9
2 Samuel 13
Isaiah 46:5--9
Luke 1:15
Isaiah 16:11
Judges 21:21
1 Samuel 15:3
Deuteronomy 13:6-9
Numbers 31:17-18
39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”
Matthew 26:39
-If Jesus is god or god himself, why would he fall on his face and pray to god? Why would Jesus pray to God to save him from the cup? Jesus says it is your (god) will, not mine.
12 One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God.
Luke 6:12
-If Jesus is god or god herself, why would she go up to the mountain to pray and pray to god all night ...???
7 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.
Hebrews 5:7
-For Christians, if Jesus is god or god herself, why should she pray to God, who has the power to save her from death, with great cries and tears ... ???
THİNK!
JESUS İS NOT GOD
Christians do not believe in the book they wrote, they say that Jesus is not a man and a prophet, but a god...
The Bible is a book full of contradictions.
THİNK!
@Jay Oh a$$😂احبة يسوع😂
Luke 19:27😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱
"But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them --- bring them here and kill them in front of me"'.
kill non-Christians, what do you call that? funny guy😂😂😂😂
Asalam Alakum my brothers and sisters Thank you for making a video. On us Muslim Mr. Peter Santanello my ALLAH bless you and our family Ameen
I love peter’s videos .. for all the rubbish I watch on TH-cam there is always a banger of a video from Peter to dig into with a brew on the sofa
Most americans do not know that Islamic country like pakistan does not even allow non-muslims to fight in elections for prime minister or president. In afghanistan, sikh people are being forced out, America and europe give rights to everyone and islamists misuse these rights, also americans have become over-kind. America could be islamist fundamentalist country like pakistan and afghanistan within 60 to 70 years. Americans need to read and research thoroughly, do not blindly believe what people tell you about their religion. Most people tell only nice things about there comunity and religion and hide the laws of their religion against non-believers.
@@sircc7343 I believe this is why Peter continuously disclaims that all stories he reports on are from the perspective of the people involved and those alone he never claims that what is being said relates to every single person within that faith/culture . He does his best to educate using the resources available to him. He is never going to get it perfect. I appreciate the views and perspectives that he give to us as without those we would be completely blind.
When the media trends want nothing more than to polarize us further, your work unifies us ALL by centering us on the heart of the human experience Peter. Thank you for parting the immense fear that dominates our culture to bring us back in a state of unison. We need your heartfelt work so badly! ♥️🙏🏼
Islam is the truth
@@thewariscomingtoatownneary7572 stop the cap. Islam is tero. You say europe is racist? Because you literally attack us
@@thewariscomingtoatownneary7572 who said? 😂
@@thewariscomingtoatownneary7572 lmao your profile picture looks like some UK Muslim groomer.
Ask Muslims why there are over 30+ Qur'ans yet they keep babbling on about there being only 1?
Ask when we see the first recorded reference to Mecca outside the Arab world and when does the city first appear on an actual map?
Ask about the lack of Islamic coinage in cities that were supposedly ruled by early "Muslims"?
There was no distinct Muslim identity during the formative years of Islam as we are told today. Most of the history is complete BS, without corroboration and seeks only to promote their false narrative.
Qur'an 2:191-Slay the unbelievers wherever you find them. Qur'an 3:28 Muslims must not take the infidels as friends. Qur'an 3:85- Any religion other than Islam is not acceptable. Qur'an 8:12 Terrorize and behead those who believe in scriptures Qur'an 8:60- Muslims must muster all weapons to terrorize the infidels. Qur'an 8:65- The unbelievers are stupid; urge the Muslims to fight them. Qur'an 9:5 When opportunity arises, kill the infidelswherever you catch them. Qur'an 9:123- Make war on the infidels living in your neighborhood. Qur'an 22:19 Punish the unbelievers with garments of fire, hooked iron rods, boiling water; melt their skin and bellies. Qur'an 47:4- Do not hanker for peace with the infidels; behead them when you catch them.
Your video made my day .I appreciate your efforts.“A person is either your brother in faith, or your equal in humanity” (Imam Ali)
The Prophet lived in another way...
which way did you mean ?
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Quran 5:51
O you who have believed, do not take the Jews and the Christians as allies. They are [in fact] allies of one another. And whoever is an ally to them among you - then indeed, he is [one] of them. Indeed, Allah guides not the wrongdoing people.
Sahih Muslim 2167 a
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:
Do not greet the Jews and the Christians before they greet you and when you meet any one of them on the roads force him to go to the narrowest part of it.
@@MU-we8hz you're bringing sunni narrations, the two clerics r shia,
@@haidaralhumaidialshumari868 i don't care what they are. The quran is very clear and the hadith also. You say the quran is wrong? And the words of mohamed in the hadith are also wrong?
For me they are wrong anyway.
So sorry sir for the massacre in your family. No words do justice to such a loss and tragedy.
Yes there is ! The word revenge comes to mind
Amazingly well spoken, articulate and rational brother. Happy for him to represent true islam.
Lol Actually that's shia Islam.
Majority of muslims are sunni
Peter has very little knowledge about Islam.
It's like me interviewing Mormons or Jehovah witnesses and calling them Christian scholars lol
No Clemont Ludovic!
No!
NEVER learn about Islam from a muslim who is living in Europe or America!
Muslims practice TAQIYYA!
TAQIYYA means LIES & DECEPTION!
If you want to learn about Islam, read the Quran(supposed words of Allah) and the Hadith(supposed sayings and deeds of Mohammad) yourself!
Islam is about Allah and Mohammad!
Not what any muslim tells you!
@@mrkay6813 Shias do Taqqiya not Sunnis.
@Jay Oh those are verses of war.
Are you saying we shouldn't have military? May be united states should become more peaceful and defund the military completely. Let's not have the police. Let's turn the other cheek. 😂😂😂
@@mrkay6813 I don't bring up Jehovah witness beliefs when I talk to protestants. so please don't bring up shia beliefs when talking to a sunni.
Beautiful interview Peter. Keep doing this and educate people that we are all the same at the core.
Great video Peter! Dialogue is a critical solution for most of the prejudice and stigma that we oppose on each other, and you're helping to reduce the gap and shed a light on these issues in the US. Salute to you from Saudi.
Respect to Shia brothers and sisters. From an Indonesian Sunni🙏🏽
They are Mushreeken and worship dead people hahahah sunni can’t be brother to mushreeken shia
❤❤❤
You call those who curse your mother Aisha brothers? Astaghferullah
@@Tone-Contreras
Brother,
1 - Aisha is the mother of all believers - Shia and Sunni.
2 - No Muslim male could, her being the mother of all Muslims, therefore marry her after the passing of the Prophet (saw). Since when did men marry their mothers?
3 - The title 'mother of the believers' does not therefore, in itself, make her good or bad.
4 - There are mothers who will go to heaven. There are mothers who will go to hell.
5 - Forget what the Shia say or do not say about Aisha. More important is what Allah (swt) says about her and Hafsa: Surah 66, verses 3-5. Direct and scathing criticism of her and Hafsa.
6 - Sunni Islam is imo The Cult of the Companions. But surely even a Sunni will ignore their cult tendencies and give priority to the words of Allah (swt)? Then again, I have yet to meet one such Sunni.
May Allah (swt) guide us all.
@@Tone-Contreras Who cares?
All of the Muslims I encounter in school, community and work are the kindest, most genuine, and normal people I have met. Extremism in any context and culture are indicators of a systemic problem within society (as we have seen here in the US) -- religion, tribalism/politics are sadly often used, or rather abused, and conflated to rally and promote extremist sentiments and does not reflect the actual faith.
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Ohh yeah?, Meet some more and claim that you're an Israeli Jew and then comeback with an updated experience :).
@@TrueGold88 How many illegal settlements did you build today?
Israeli Jew.
@@tonyv2023 Proud.
@@maquacr7014 Also nice prejudice, Claiming that i'm Jewish just cause i said something positive about Israel and also you suggest that every Jew lives and thinks about building "settlements" in Jerusalem.
You ignorant dosser.
Jordan controlled Jerusalem and West bank for over 7000 days, Why didn't they help create the Palestinian state???? Cause it's all a big lie :).
Thank you for covering a different perspective ❤❤❤
Thank you Peter for these wonderful series! I am a suni Muslim, and I feel that this Imam did a wonderful job explaining who the Muslim American is and how much we love this country in the same way that our brothers and sisters who are non-muslim do. Thank you for the great work that you do to debulk stereotyping in this country and the world. Keep up the great work!
Labelling yourself suni or shia is not what Allah wants. Feel and embrace your submission to God (Muslim).
@@mohammadfahad6405 The Holy Prophet labelled the shia of Ali as the victorious ones... he went against Allah?
@@theshiatwelvers1399 who went against allah???
according to you the Holy Prophet did
@@theshiatwelvers1399 what the heck??
Your totally wrong…
I’m Hindu and my friends are Muslims and Christians; they are good people. You can find good and bad people everywhere you go. Beautiful series! As a person, being humane matter than just being a people.
I suggest you look into the Traditionalist school. There's more to the unity of religions than one would think, up to a transcendent level.
You're no real hindu. A real hindu knows about pakistan and their malicious schemes to take back (parts of) india.
As a muslim all my closet friends are Hindus, never had any issues at all, they respect me and i respect them. Thats how the world should proceed.
There are no good nor bad Muslims. The entire religion is extreme and unsuited to the twenty-first century. In their Koran, Muslims are instructed to act politely when they are the minority, and this is exactly what we observe in this interview. To call it a religion would be a grave understatement. What Islam represents and what everyone needs to know. It is a militia cult philosophy that, to name a few things, encourages bigotry, supremacism, the exploitation of women and children, the restriction of free thought, servitude, and living off of others. Islam's past is marred by violence, extortion, enslavement, conflict, pillage, and devastation, all of which persist today.
@@scr3am273 but it never does.
The day Christians and Muslims stop proselytizing covertly or overtly peace will prevail unless it's just empty words, I hear such good warm felt words only when they are in minority and i am not saying this as any kind of prejudice belief.
Peace can prevail only when the power is balanced and now hindus have no power apart from a demographics by their side.I hope that hindus get their own nation , a hindu rashtra so that they can be safe.
We don't want to harm any muslim Or Christian we just want our own land
This is an excellent series and I've met Muslims in south Florida during my time living there and their very successful and very open minded people. Don't let the media whether from the both far left-right news outlet say otherwise when It comes to people, race, religion,e.t.c.. their full of it. Excellent video Peter...Respect!!
Both far left-right only cares abt division that's all
@@johnwig285 I concur John.
im chinese and i converted to islam in boston. america is the greatest country deep down.
Welcome to Islam, my brother. Tell me, in the name of the sect I entered?
Peter said that the most hospitable people he has met while travelling are the people
In the Middle East. And he isn’t alone a lot of people say that who have travelled everywhere .
We always need to remember, realize, there are absolutely beautiful people around the world, I’ve met some, there are bad everywhere, I’ve met them. It’s our tribe we choose to be with, regardless, wherever around the world.
Beautiful statement!
Most americans do not know that Islamic country like pakistan does not even allow non-muslims to fight in elections for prime minister or president. In afghanistan, sikh people are being forced out, America and europe give rights to everyone and islamists misuse these rights, also americans have become over-kind. America could be islamist fundamentalist country like pakistan and afghanistan within 60 to 70 years. Americans need to read and research thoroughly, do not blindly believe what people tell you about their religion. Most people tell only nice things about there comunity and religion and hide the laws of their religion against non-believers.
And verily they (jinn) think like you (the Meccan polytheists) who also think that Allah will not resurrect anyone (on the Day of Resurrection)..
He is correct about England and Europeans compared to Middle Easterners ..The English believe what their press feeds them and have always been very close minded as opposed to most Middle Easterners who are eager to see the good and are givers ..Great observation Peter ..
God bless Shia from an originally Syrian Jew from Allepo/Haleb. ❤
Peace and blessings be upon you ❤
God bless you and your family.
As an Eastern European, I can agree with the Imam that in certain parts of Europe it may seem hard to be openly Muslim. For example, I come from Poland, where the general opinion on Muslims is bad and Islam is rather misunderstood. However, most people would be polite if they meet a Muslim or become friends with one, but they would often say something like "you're one of the normal ones", meaning that "if you're my friend, you're fine, but I still don't trust other Muslims". It's very much based on being scared of the unknown, but I think it also comes from the fact that in post-communist countries some older people can still have this idea of distrust towards people, who they don't know personally. Kind of like the tribal, "us and them" mentality. So I believe that younger generations are more tolerant, but in general it might be hard to feel fully accepted in Europe. Interestingly, there are native Muslims in Poland, called Tatars, but even they have experienced islamophobia in the recent years. Someone painted a pig, which is an animal forbidden to eat in Islam, on their very old and beautiful mosque.
That's because Europe have to deal with a lot of religious terrorist attacks and have a constant flow of Arabic Muslims and northern African Muslim immigrants. We also have like they pointed out in this video, the Saudi government funding and opening up new mosque and putting extremist teachers in charge across Europe.
That's because Europe has to deal with a lot of attacks. We also have a constant flow of Arabic and northern Africa Muslim immigrants in to Europe. And like they pointed out in this video Europe also have a problem with the Saudi government funding and opening up their version of mosque all over Europe.
Let's forget all the warfare waged against the poles and claim it's some kind of misunderstanding or being scared of the unknown. What a load of bollocks.
@@shawnm2405 I agree that the war had a huge influence on the mindset, but I wouldn't say all that I wrote is bollocks. You see, it also applies to many young people, who are not exactly directly affected by the war, nor were their parents or even grandparents in a lot of cases. The war also doesn't explain why there's sudden slamophobia towards the Tatars who are completely Polish, and have been in Poland since 1600 or even earlier. And I don't believe that an elderly lady went out there and spray painted a pig on a mosque.
I'm just speaking from my experience and what I hear amongst people in Poland. I see what happens in Polish media and what Polish people protest in the streets. War is not the excuse for being racist and islamophobic.
@@leszydelko you display weakness and make it easier for the poles to be exploited. Why bring war upon the land again? It's disgusting to play with the fate of poles in such a careless and irresponsible manner. In group preference is not evil but rather the way of nature and prevent future conflicts. Only those with malicious intent will tell otherwise and call it "R"
I can say the younger person the second interviewed was very educated, knowledgeable on his religion, well spoken.very nice interview sir Peter
Keep breaking down those barriers Peter! 💪🏻
Just like you Shloim!
I respect you as brother in humanity 🙏
Muslim Girl from Europe 🙂
I m afg American Muslim and I love America.proud to be here and thankful.give respect and gain respect
Impressed by the younger imam's calm and articulate demeanor. I hope to visit Dearborn one day and see for myself how my brethren in the USA live
I just wanted to say that I'm a resident of this community and a fortunate one, really! The younger Imam is a great role model and respected leader in our community. During the Islamic holidays and events, he holds daily lectures and makes sure to always be a part of the community. I can speak for my entire community when I say that comments like yours make us very happy! We love to see that people want to come and explore our beautiful and diverse community. I hope, if you have yet to vist, that you will soon! God bless you!
Peter, dude, your videos are awesome, I would love it if you could make a series on the Muslim Academia in America i.e. Zaytuna college in Berkeley California and the Muslim community there, and if you could get an interview with shaykh Hamza Yusuf the president of the college that would be fascinating, the shaykh is brilliant and has a very large following across the world. Also it would be fantastic if you could also look at the growing community of Latino Muslims, there is an organisation in Texas called Islam in Spanish, thanks again for all of your effort peter, may God bless you
I absolutely support the idea
Dark times are ahead if that last bit is true.
Recent content is amazing. Love the channel brother. Keep up the great work
Peace to them who delate my coment, and you Travelitty Way$
@@bestvideos4ever1 you sound pitiful. If you don't like Content don't watch. We here like to learn about cultures, religions and countries. Go best off. You sound like you're swimming in misery
Hi really good video BUT shias are a minority in the muslim community. To get a more mainstream view try talk to some Sunnis. Dr Yasir Qadhi, Omar Suleiman and Hamza Yusuf are some great people to talk to about the American muslim experience!!
@@zccau2316 hey stop spamming
Keep in mind that American Muslim immigrants are typically high skilled, educated etc who came because of schooling or being able to afford travel. In Europe they have more problems because a large number of recent migrants are uneducated young men who crossed by foot. The Islamic world and its demographics is widely varied.
The mosque as the Imam first stated was a baptist church, and in fact, my great grandparents had a surprise 50th anniversary in the said church, and upon seeing the prayer room, and the main walk area, I recognized it immediately.
Love the videos Peter 🙏🏻💙
you must visit it one day with your family
i remember when we first emigrated to the u.s around 92', we went to a nearby church, if not this one which gave out assistance to us or toys/both, it's been a long time ago, my point is that christians have historically, since the time of the prophet muhammad sAaw helped muslims greatly and we're really thankful for that. it's also vice-versa. i believe it was an international lutheran organization/church that helped us emigrate to the u.s/ the western world, i remember seeing an old document
@Jay Oh thank you we must show the truth. Don’t let them fool you. Ask them about sharia, jizya(tax on Christians). Who is going to come in the end time Mohammed or Jesus?
@@frankkatsenis3812 I reckon this video was created specially for ignorant non-Muslims like you. Whats is the big fuss it has not been sharia is not being forced upon you, the Jews have their mosaic law from the Old Testament , which is actually more significantly violent that the sharia law. If you took your time to read or converse with Muslims you’d not only know what JIZYA is but it’s purpose. In a land where Sharia Law is implemented, a form of tax is paid by non-Muslims called Jizya (as you know). Interestingly Women whether Christian/Jew, children, elders, disabled, the insane, monks, visitors, poor, military men, or hermits are all EXEMPTED from paying Jizya. The ONLY people that pays are able bodied men. Before you start complaining “oh that’s unfair that non Muslims must pay”, did you know Muslims pay too, it’s called ZAKAT. Zakat is a broad term it doesn’t only refer to 1of 5 pillars of Islam, which is pay 2.5% of annual wage, if there’s an Islamic state muslims MUST also pay a percentage to the government just like the non Muslims (Jizya) as it is a religious obligation unlike Jizya isn’t for the non Muslims, so in order to make it even between both parties non Muslims must pay Jizya just like the Muslims are paying ZAKAT. Both parties must pay not, just 1. If a Muslim refuses they could go to jail. Why do they pay? Just like taxes today the gov uses the money to fund services just like healthcare, or military protection or education. It would be unfair if Muslims are the ones paying and then non Muslims are in Islamic states enjoying the bounties, the Muslims would be at a disadvantage not the non Muslims like you make it seem. The money collected is also used for old age pension, funding for the disabled, and to the very poor to stop them from begging. Plus the Antichrist is called the anti CHRIST not anti MUHAMMED air anti MOSES, there a reason why he has to come not the Prophet Muhammad, in case you didn’t know Muslims believe in Jesus, his second coming and love him more than our parents. You can’t disprove Muhammad in aim that you make Jesus look good, cause we believe in both EQUALLY, you could pull it off with Jews or Hindus cause they don’t believe in Jesus.
The holiest Christian churches in the middle East in Palestine where Jesus preached are still the same. The Christians had the rights to practice their religion for over 1400yrs to now. You would think Muslims oppressed Christians if you watch the media propaganda.
As a Christian, we and Muslims are brothers. We cooperate with each other in everything. They are very generous and kind. I have visited Iraq more than once and found beautiful things in it, especially in Karbala and Najaf. It is wonderful to be a Muslim ❤️❤️
Lies, falsehoods and deception
@@yourmom9951 Do I have to dance 🗿🙂
Quran (9:29): “Fight against Christians and Jews until they pay the tribute readily, being brought low.”
Quran (5:51): “Don’t take Jews or Christians for friends. If you do, then Allah will consider you to be one of them.”
Quran (2:65-66): “Christians and Jews must believe what Allah has revealed to Muhammad or Allah will disfigure their faces or turn them into apes, as he did the Sabbath-breakers.”
Quran (5:51): “O you who believe! do not take the Jews and the Christians for friends; they are friends of each other; and whoever amongst you takes them for a friend, then surely he is one of them; surely Allah does not guide the unjust people.”
Quran (9:30): "And the Jews say: Ezra is the son of Allah; and the Christians say: The Messiah is the son of Allah; these are the words of their mouths; they imitate the saying of those who disbelieved before; may Allah destroy them; how they are turned away!"
@@vijaymenon5738 you are a Hindu can't understand what is the truth you are being blinded
Correct. Jews/Hebrews and Muslims/Islam are indeed come from the same father, Abraham. Just one was born out of wedlock and the other born within a covenant. Ishmael born from the maidservant, and Issac born from the wife. Ishmael is the people Islam, and Issac, the Hebrews/Jews. Nothing complicated.
I so pleased with this series on Muslims. This is what I've been trying to express to people for years
He is a shia Muslim
I know Sunni Muslims also, what's your point? If it's hate speech save your breath.
@@ladydef how come saying he is shia is a hate speech are ok in your brain?!!!
That's not what i said. You may want to read that again.
@@ladydef so could you clarify your point in simple words?!l guess you have to read your comment
Wow, not going to lie, this was very informative and changed my perspective.
Peter is the definition of a cultured and open hearted man. You have a GREAT and humble approach to all. May God reward you.
Great video Peter. This guys are an excellent representation of conservative Muslims in America. Have you considered filming families with younger children to highlight the experience of raising their first generation American children in the US?
Very informative as usual. This vlog opened my eyes. The media separates people for sure. Thanks Peter
Ask them if they promote Shria law. Don't be so naive
I'm an American, an atheist, living in Turkey, so now I know many Muslims. I have to say that they are the most open, kind people I've ever known.
They tolerate you because they have to. Turkey is majority Muslim, but its government is still secular. Just wait and see how nice they are once the sharia becomes law.
@@bobdobbs8700 I guess then it will be similar to the Christian fundamentalists in the US.
@@Roguesta54 Yes.
@@bobdobbs8700 Sharia Law like in UAE/Dubai, Qatar, Kuwait etc... lol its very peaceful there with many religions and foreigners from around the world
Thank you one all for well done interviews. I continually learn from your videos. Grace, peace, and blessings
I came to America at the age of eighteen have never been discriminated as a Muslim woman . A proud American muslim woman . Peace and love ❤️
Your experience would most likely have been very different if you had immigrated to Europe.
@@ericlind6581 absolutely, the 'generational racism' in europe is extreme
@@ayoubzahiri1918 I think it’s also the fact that the concept of being “American” as opposed to being “French” or “German” is much less rigid. In The US, you live how you want so long as you obey the laws and don’t bother others. It’s not that way in Europe. Unlike you, there are many Muslims who are not proud of their host country there and that creates friction. As important a religion may be on an individual level, the nation must come first in my opinion.
Thank you peter for sharing a video on Islam. As I have seen all of your previous videos from Pakistan. I would say you pretty much know about what islam is. Stay safe and stay blessed. Love from NY.
To be fair, I think the majority of Americans love America and our fellow citizens while being frustrated with our government and foreign policy. It's not just Muslim Americans.
I have several Saudi and Palestinian friends. I learned from them, they’ve have no idea what’s in the New Testament. Jesus never died on the cross etc to them. They also rewrote the Old Testament. They know all those stories by other names. Same stories altered slightly in some cases. I on the other hand, have read the Koran as well. I was taught about the other great religions of the world. In RC school when I was very young and taught to be appreciative of other religions as well as culture’s.
But my Muslim friends have no desire to learn what we believe in. To understand our differences all sides must be willing to learn…
Watch "Uthman ibn Farooq" on TH-cam
Islam will not rest until domination is achieved , sadly.
Thank you so much for making this video. It really helped me so much! It is wonderful that Muslims share so many of the core values that Christians like have! I have never had a face to face Muslim friend, but I am absolutely open to it! Thanks for erasing so many of the misconceptions! God bless you all!
Trust me, what you're saying right now it's a big big mistake ! Watch Sam Shamoun, Christian Prince (arabian prophet), David Wood, Jay Smith, dontconvert2islam, Apostate Prophet (ex muslim), and what do you meme on youtube to understand what i mean !
Core values that christians are (commanded to do);
Mark 13:31
You shall love your neighbour as yourself.
Matthew 5:44
But I say to you,
Love your enemies
Bless those who curse you
Do good to those who hate you
Pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.
(Emphasis mine; can any other faith boast of such values?)
@@mckhael5378ll the idiots you mentioned are pathological liars, get help
@@hibiscussunflower5916Human nature desires a society based on morals and manners which provides a stable and secure life leading to liberty and happiness for all people.
Muslims believe Prophet Muhammad had a character as a model for all humanity to follow. The Quran describes the Prophet as:
By an act of mercy from God, you O’ Prophet were gentle in your dealings with them - had you been harsh, or hard-hearted, they would have dispersed and left you - so pardon them and ask forgiveness for them. Consult with them about matters, then, when you have decided on a course of action, put your trust in God: God loves those who put their trust in Him? Quran 3:159
Following is list of good manners that we can learn from the Glorious Quran, the Numbers in brackets refers to Sura or Chapter and Verse Numbers :
Don’t lie (22:30)
Don’t spy (49:12)
Don’t exult (28:76)
Don’t insult (49:11)
Don’t waste (17:26)
Feed the poor (22:36)
Don’t backbite (49:12)
Keep your oaths (5:89)
Don’t take bribes (27:36)
Honour your treaties (9:4)
Restrain your anger (3:134)
Don’t spread gossip (24:15)
Think good of others (24:12)
Be good to guests (51:24-27)
Don’t harm believers (33:58)
Don’t be rude to parents (17:23)
Turn away from ill speech (23:3)
Don’t make fun of others (49:11)
Walk in a humble manner (25:63)
Respond to evil with good (41:34)
Don’t say what you don’t do (62:2)
Keep your trusts & promises (23:8)
Don’t insult others’ false gods (6:108)
Don’t deceive people in trade (6:152)
Don’t take items without right (3:162)
Don’t ask unnecessary questions (5:101)
Don’t be miserly nor extravagant (25:67)
Don’t call others with bad names (49:11)
Don’t claim yourselves to be pure (53:32)
Speak nicely, even to the ignorant (25:63)
Don’t ask for repayment for favours (76:9)
Make room for others at gatherings (58:11)
If enemy wants peace, then accept it (8:61)
Return a greeting in a better manner (4:86)
Don’t remind others of your favours (2:264)
Make peace between fighting groups (49:9)
Lower your voice and talk moderately (31:19)
Don’t let hatred cause you to be unjust (6:108)
Don’t ask too many favours from people (2:273)
Greet people when entering their home (24:27)
Be just, even against yourself & relatives (4:135)
Speak gently, even to leaders of disbelief (20:44)
Don’t criticize small contributions of others (9:79)
Don’t call the Prophet how you call others’ (24:63)
Try to make peace between husband & wife (4:128)
Don’t call the Prophet from outside his rooms (49:4)
Oppression/corruption is worse than killing (2:217)
Preach to others in a good and wise manner (16:125)
Don’t accuse others of immorality without proof (24:4)
Consider wives of the Prophet like your mothers (33:6)
Don’t raise your voice above that of the Prophet’s (49:2)
Don’t call someone a disbeliever without knowing (4:94)
Seek permission before entering someone’s room (24:59)
Know your enemies can become your close friends (41:34)
Don’t wrongly consume the wealth of the vulnerable (4:29)
Don’t turn your cheek away from people in arrogance (31:18)
Forgive others, as you would like Allah to forgive you (24:22)
Seek Prophet’s permission when leaving his gathering (24:62)
Don’t hold secret meetings for sin, rather do so for piety (58:9)
Don’t order others to do good while forgetting it yourself (2:44)
Be patient with your teacher & follow his instructions (18:67-69)
Don’t frown, turn away or neglect those who come to you (80:10)
If unable to help a needy person, at least speak nice words (17:28)
Be lenient to those under you, and consult them in matters (3:159)
Verify information from a dubious source before acting upon it (49:6)
Don’t remain in the Prophet’s home unnecessarily after a meal (33:53)
Those who can should continue to spend on those less fortunate (24:22)
Don’t enter homes without permission & return if refused entry (24:27-28)
Don’t sit with those who mock religion until they change the subject (4:140)
Say it’s not appropriate to talk of slander when it’s mentioned to you (24:16)
If required to ask the Prophet’s wives, then do so from behind a screen (33:53)
Divorce in an amicable manner instead of keeping & harming your wife (2:231)
Punish in an equivalent manner to how you were harmed or be patient (16:126)
Differences in color & language are signs of Allah, not means of superiority (49:13)
Don’t take women by force, nor take back bridal gift without a valid reason & live with them in kindness (4:19)
Once again @PeterSantenello thank you for this series. Stay Humble Keep Grinding Your Brother In The Struggle... Ma Salam
Good video Peter. Very informative and educational
I love that he said fellow Americans. We should all adopt that sentiment.
Very intelligent conversations.
The divide starts with the issues that come with the tribal cultural. Tribal cultural often times goes against what western society considers to be civilized. Not all are educated and moderate or modern as these gentlemen interviewed.
But with that said religious extremists, Crazies can be found in almost everything now a days.
100 percent!!
Hi really good video BUT shias are a minority in the muslim community. To get a more mainstream view try talk to some Sunnis. Dr Yasir Qadhi, Omar Suleiman and Hamza Yusuf are some great people to talk to about the American muslim experience!!
Well said
What are you talking about, Western society is rooted in the tribal principle, especially in the USA! What do you think is a Democratic camp and a Republican camp? Isn't that a tribal division for you? The whole nation is divided on the principle of who belongs to which tribe and ideology? The entire Western socio-political system is based on the tribal principle! Just look at the tribal loyalty and and the sense of belonging between leftists and rightists, between socialists and capitalists, etc. The problem in the world is that people have no knowledge of the things they talk about and make decisions about!
WELL SAID!
Thank you for coming to Dearborn and shedding light, I’ve always enjoyed your videos and loved the Amish series you had recently posted. It shows you how diverse and beautiful USA is.
That’s so true! It’s actually amazing how beautifully diverse the USA is when you think about it.
As a Muslim immigrant who been living in the States (Massachusetts) for 8 years now .. I personally never encountered any racism or Islamophobia against me ❤
This country accepts everyone and I hope other parts of the world do the same
MA Gang
as long as every muslim coming here; understands that constitutional law is the law of the land and not islamic law. then everything is cool. america will not stand for a "takeover" of foreign law. last time any country attempted to institute law on us; we ended up going to war with them and whooped englands' ass. we will not hesitate to do this again; if our liberties are threatened. that's all im saying. every immigrant must understand this; when coming here. we are not europe.
@@ChickenMcThiccken We do not have any intentions to change your laws though . We accept and know that America has a different constitution that we abide by when we come here . No need to worry lol immigrants can’t change your government unless it’s conquered by forces
@@ChickenMcThiccken This is the natives land. Don't ever forget that. Ever.
@@ChickenMcThiccken They worry because America was acquired that way
I am a Shiite Muslim and I love all people with their different religions and beliefs. Islam is the religion of humanity, even though the media incite hatred of Islam and portray the Islamic religion as a religion of ignorance or terrorism.
Thank you for sharing your conversation with the Imam (sp). He is understanding and explains things well.
I had a friend who was a Muslim in college, she encouraged me to visit the local Mosque so on my 23rd birthday I did lol. The message from the Imam that day was about Jesus which shocked me. I also found it interesting that everyone sits on the floor as opposed to chairs or pews.
This is actually miraculous, and it happens with many people, sometimes I am worried in my life in general and I am contemplating on it, and then I ask Allah and open a random page in Quran, and it always randomly pulls up satisfying answer or a promise by Allah (as a particular verse), it’s simply mystical and out of the world. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
@@tifany2685 , Jesus considered prophet by Muslims and not son of God.
@@SufiKingdom because it's just vague nonsense that reads like a horoscope, applicable to anyone or anything. You can interpret it to mean whatever you wish.
The difference between us is that you believe Jesus is God or son of God and we believe that Jesus is human and messenger comes from the virgin Mary without father like Adam comes without parents.
And we respect all the messengers of God from Adam to Mohammed peace be upon on them we love them all and you will never see a Muslim makes cartoons or disrespect Jesus or Moses pbuot.
@@Crazysho0ot but the God of bible or ty e father of Jesus is not allah but YAHWEH by name
Its actually very nice to understand eachother's communities by interacting with eachother. In Pakistan, in my village we have a quarter of village population which is Christian. We had a christian girl as helper for like 15 years and my mum even gave her so many gifts on her marriage as she served our home for so long with honesty. She still visits our home with her kids time to time and its a beautiful relationship we have with her and her family. Good and bad ppl are everywhr and religion has nothing to do with someone's bad character.
Not what some Christian Pakistanis have said.
I love your videos it’s nice to try to understand different people and cultures. I’m not a religious person at all but I think this is interesting. I’m from west Michigan.
Salam alaykum to the people of the Islamic faith. I absolutely love how devoted you are to Allah and the Prophet Mohammed, Peace be upon him. I hope all of you make it into Jannah.
Thank you very much brother👊🏼💚 if only there was more people like you bro. Now days people want to stereotype about Muslims
Ameen and you too
God bless the prophet Muhammad.
The Prophet Muhammad married Aisha when she was six years old and he consummated his marriage when she was nine years old.” - The revered Sahih al-Bukhari, 5134; Book 67, Hadith 70.
-Quran
Peace be upon him!
Hope Allah guide you to his right PATH يا زكريا
May Allah make you a muslim
I love this video! Opening everyone's eyes to Islam!
You can’t be this ignorant.
@@solvingpolitics3172 Thank you for calling me ignorant! We all have our options! Be more respectful and learn to love everyone!
@@carolmirelez170 even if u r ignorant? If someone tells u this - then look into urself without changing focus to "loving each other". These ppl in the video are not ISLAM - THEY ARE SHIAS (RAFIDAH). AS SIMPLE AS THAT - MUSLIMS COMMANDED TO WORSHIP ALLAH, these ones WORSHIP Ali ( they made him intermediator between them and Allah - its a biggest sin in the face of the earth to make partners to God), they they call yaHusain, yaZainab, yaAli.
Muslims call yaAllah, these ones call what i mentioned above. Can u see the difference between islam and not islam??
@@win7460 Shias are also in the fold of Islam agreed by all Sunni scholars. You do not have authority or knowledge so do not speak of what you do not know.
@@carolmirelez170 May Allah (S.W.T.) guide you and bestow upon you His Blessings. If you have any questions I am here to help. Many Christians have and continue to be fascinated and amazed by Islam when they learn of it.
I must say about these vlogs that they are very soothing to the Eyes and Ears, (By G-d there is no exaggeration) I m noticing this since day one I joined Br. Peter’s Channel, i guess it is also the fact that I notice in Brother Peter is a very calm gentlemen so we get very positive aura around him and a very spiritual vibes which can be noticed in him in all of his videos. Even though we know Br. Peter says he is very secular or liberal, but really He is very positive soul indeed. May heart always prays for him that May Almighty Lord of this Universe opens his heart to His Truth - Amen
Thank you so much Brother Peter for bringing and creating such a positive vibes around us through your videos in this day and age where tribulations are rampant all around us. Really Grateful of you, and it vis very much appreciated, God Bless.
Thanks to all the Muslims in this vid sharing the beauty of your religion!
Peter can go anywhere and vibe with the best of em, anywhere. That alone shows that you brother are in Peace!! For real, only someone within Peace can move about with the Spirit you have. Thank You🌺
@Jay Oh what does that have to do with Peter being in Peace with himself? What are you so angry for? That type of anger is evil, you know! 😔
You are certainly not an authority on whom is or isn't a Believer! You certainly can NEVER educate Khadijah on a Believer or what Allah would ask of me or any other. Worry about that anger you carry.
@Jay Oh As I said... What does ANY of this spew have to do with Peter being @ Peace with self?! Just ridiculous! Stupidity & hatefulness does angry me. Who would wanna feel upset over someone else's Peace🙄
Thank you Peter for showing that people are more similar than they realize.
Ty Peter for doting this video .
It was fantastic . I have many Muslim friends and they are the most hospitable, family loving people I have ever met . And when I was on instanbul , I got to talk to many lovely kind people . Can’t wAit go see more videos !
I am a new viewer and have watch almost 20 videos. I love the hindus, Muslims, and as a Christian we all have something in common. Thank you for bringing us all together and have these conversations. The news would have you believe something totally different. Thanks again.
Muslims and Christians yes but May I ask what hinduism has in common?
Not to be disrespectful or anything, but Islam and Christianity have a lot on common but we dont have anything to do with hinduism and we are very different than it.
Special Thanks to Peter whom I've been following since his trip to Iran, and doing a great job of covering what's been missing from the main Stream Media for the longest time.
A Shia sister from Iran with lots of love and respect to all Sunni brothers and sisters ❤️
Aren't you man
I thought your very active in defence of Islam. 🤔
hiii i follow u on twitter!! u are amazing! god bless iran
Thank you😍
@@xyzzz375 thank you 😊
The first Imam was a very humble guy and well spoken and compelling. (I’m an orthodox Rabbi, not converting to Islam anytime soon 😊)
Thanks for the kind comments Rabbi. However many of your most eminent Rabbis have confirmed the truth of Islam. Unfortunately our Jewish brothers are known for their stubbornness. I've had discussions with many and they literally said we rarely change our ways or beliefs even if proven wrong. May God Guide you.
@@shukeelc5177 What is your doctrine?
@@shukeelc5177 What if...both sides are missing the complete picture?
Let’s focus on what is common between us. We believe in a higher being. Yahwey, God and Allah. We are all his creation, we may follow different ways but we all are taught how to live life by a code that doesn’t harm ourselves and also teaches us to respect sanctity of life. Different path with same destination. Every one has right to follow the path that works for them. Let’s work on living together and respecting our differences.
Epic video like always , love the channel and people in the episodes
The term "Allah" is the Arabic word for God and is used by Arabic-speaking Christians, Muslims, and even Arabic-speaking Jews.
Wow Peter! Amazing video and great series you've got going on here! As a Muslim I am very glad to see you covering all angles you can find of Islam! Great work and can't wait see more!
A humble request to all Muslims in comments!!!!
Can we please Focus on the message that imam is giving rather than pointing out wether he is shia or sunni
I GUESS THIS IS HIGH TIME WE AS MUSLIMS SHOULD GET OUT OF SECTARIAN DEBATES AND HATE
Not gonna sugar coat my faith,,,that's not how the prophet Muhammad prayed..
قال صلى اللّه عليه و سلم (صلوا كما رأيتموني اصلي)
And that's the least I can say about the video
@@maatiz_akbiara not gonna sugar coat MY faith as well but Holy Prophet never said to focus on to others prayers and way of worship they are praying to Allah.....so leave it to Allah alone
Quran (9:29): “Fight against Christians and Jews until they pay the tribute readily, being brought low.”
Quran (5:51): “Don’t take Jews or Christians for friends. If you do, then Allah will consider you to be one of them.”
Quran (2:65-66): “Christians and Jews must believe what Allah has revealed to Muhammad or Allah will disfigure their faces or turn them into apes, as he did the Sabbath-breakers.”
Quran (5:51): “O you who believe! do not take the Jews and the Christians for friends; they are friends of each other; and whoever amongst you takes them for a friend, then surely he is one of them; surely Allah does not guide the unjust people.”
Quran (9:30): "And the Jews say: Ezra is the son of Allah; and the Christians say: The Messiah is the son of Allah; these are the words of their mouths; they imitate the saying of those who disbelieved before; may Allah destroy them; how they are turned away!"
hi peter I'm Hamed From Tehran And I'm following Your videos For a While ...And so enjoy ...Thanks ..a lot...and I invite All Americans see And visiting my country without Considering their Medias...GOD Bless You And Keep on .... Wish You Best Man !
I was stationed in Iraq & Kuwait back in the early 2Ks and met great people there, now I live in California close by Lil-Arabia and I have good friends, thank you...! great Video Pedro...
Thank you for this very nice interview with the Imams Qazwini.
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@@fullsendit292 Sunni spotted
@@bigDaddy-lx9sn whats your point?