Respect to our brother Tom for generating so much content that is essential for our current climate to combat the indoctrination and the ideologies of postmodernism and identity politics, using human rights as Trojan horse to catch us off guard.
@@d.bcooper2271 interesting thought process, what you are saying essentially is women are in charge of sexual access and in return for access to sex, men have to financially commit to giving them what they want which is access to financial resources and stability. In the modern times women are becoming financially independent, because they are convinced by modernity to embrace materialism and enter the job market and sacrifice their happiness of finding meaningful relationship and marriage at the altar of capitalism. There is a forecast that in the next 20 to 3p years 50% of women will be single and childless. Islam has better solution men and women are complementary to each other and marriage makes one satisfied and happy. Obey Allah and his messenger and all will be well.
By Allah, this kind of information will save many college students Iman… MashaAllah you two brothers make the Deen intellectual appealing…. JazakAllah khairun
Such a fruitful discussion. May Allah increase you both for arming us with this information. May Allah keep us all steadfast and may He grant us wisdom so that our character and our consistency will be a means of dawah to the non-muslims, as we see in you both. Ameen
1. Embrace contentment and gratitude: - Practice gratitude for the blessings in your life and develop contentment with what you have. Recognize that constantly striving for more material possessions and desires can lead to perpetual dissatisfaction. Focus on appreciating the present moment and finding fulfillment in simple pleasures like gratitude towards your creator. 2. Seek balance in desires and aspirations: - Understand that while desires are natural, it is important to strike a balance and avoid excessive attachment to worldly possessions and desires. Reflect on the true purpose of your desires and prioritize them in line with Islamic teachings and personal values. 3. Cultivate self-awareness and introspection: - Engage in self-reflection to understand your desires, motivations, and values. Regularly assess whether your desires align with your spiritual and moral principles. This self-awareness will help you make conscious choices and avoid being driven solely by immediate gratification. 4. Embrace the concept of qadr (destiny): - Embrace the Islamic belief in qadr, which acknowledges that there are circumstances and outcomes beyond our control. Trust in the wisdom and plan of Allah and find solace in accepting what cannot be changed. This perspective can alleviate stress and frustration caused by unrealized desires. 5. View suffering as a means of spiritual growth: - Adopt the Qur'an's perspective on suffering as transformative. Instead of resisting or avoiding suffering, view it as an opportunity for personal evolution and spiritual growth. Use challenges as a catalyst for self-reflection, resilience, and drawing closer to Allah. 6. Practice self-discipline and delayed gratification: - Cultivate self-discipline by restraining impulsive desires and practicing delayed gratification. Exercise control over instant gratification by aligning your actions with long-term goals and prioritizing spiritual well-being over fleeting worldly pleasures. 7. Seek spiritual guidance and support: - Engage in regular spiritual practices, such as prayer, Quran recitation, and seeking knowledge from scholars. Surround yourself with a supportive community that shares similar values and can provide guidance on managing desires and navigating life's challenges. 8. Strive for personal transformation and self-improvement: - Continually strive for personal growth and self-improvement in accordance with Islamic teachings. Focus on developing virtues such as patience, humility, compassion, and forgiveness. Engage in acts of charity and service to others as a means of fulfilling spiritual and societal responsibilities. Examples of implementing these principles can include: - Regularly engaging in acts of worship and seeking knowledge to strengthen your spiritual connection and understanding. - Practicing self-discipline by controlling consumption habits, managing finances responsibly, and avoiding excessive materialism. - Embracing patience during challenging times, trusting in Allah's plan, and seeking solace in prayer and remembrance. - Giving priority to acts of charity and kindness, finding fulfillment in helping others rather than solely pursuing personal desires. Remember, individual journeys may differ, and it's important to adapt these principles to your own circumstances and seek guidance from knowledgeable individuals within the Islamic tradition.
Here are some further elaborations and examples: 1. Embrace contentment and gratitude: - Example: Instead of constantly desiring the latest gadgets or luxury items, practice gratitude for having a functional smartphone or a comfortable home. Focus on appreciating the blessings and value in what you already possess. 2. Seek balance in desires and aspirations: - Example: Instead of relentlessly pursuing career success at the expense of family and personal well-being, find a balance between professional aspirations and maintaining healthy relationships and personal fulfillment. 3. Cultivate self-awareness and introspection: - Example: Regularly reflect on your intentions and desires. Ask yourself if certain desires align with your core values and spiritual growth. For instance, before making a major purchase, assess if it is a genuine need or a fleeting desire driven by societal pressure. 4. Embrace the concept of qadr (destiny): - Example: If faced with a setback or disappointment, rather than dwelling on what went wrong, accept it as part of Allah's plan and look for the lessons or opportunities for growth that may emerge from the experience. 5. View suffering as a means of spiritual growth: - Example: Instead of succumbing to despair during times of hardship, turn to prayer, seek solace in the Quran, and reflect on the lessons that can be learned from adversity. Use the experience to deepen your faith and resilience. 6. Practice self-discipline and delayed gratification: - Example: Instead of indulging in excessive spending or instant gratification, practice self-control by setting a budget, saving money for important goals, and prioritizing needs over wants. 7. Seek spiritual guidance and support: - Example: Regularly engage with knowledgeable scholars, attend religious gatherings, and participate in community activities that foster a sense of connection with fellow believers and provide guidance on navigating desires and challenges. 8. Strive for personal transformation and self-improvement: - Example: Dedicate time to learning and applying Islamic teachings in your daily life. Actively seek opportunities for personal growth, whether through acts of kindness, volunteering, or engaging in ongoing self-reflection to identify areas of improvement. Remember that these examples are not exhaustive, and each person's journey is unique. The key is to align your actions and desires with Islamic principles, seek guidance from reputable sources, and strive for personal growth while recognizing the wisdom in managing desires in a way that promotes spiritual well-being and fulfillment.
Something that personally helped me a lot in debates is my background in philosophy, so a couple of classes in maybe logic and argumentation theory is quite useful.
There's Tim Hortons in UK brother Abdullah. I had the opportunity to meet this brother at our local Masjid and lusten to him speak. Ir was very good, maasha ALLAH.
I sent brother Al Andalusi work to a friend who is caught up in marxist Islam and Critical Islam and all they did was send back a refutation article or hit piece on Al Andalusi. What can I do now? There is next to no work from our leaders on these two movements and their dangers. Please can someone put out more explicit teachings amd guidance on Marxism and Critical Theory and about how there are movements in our ummah to revise Islam as Marxist and Critical. There needs to be a collective education for us laymen and guidance from our learned leaders on these topics. This is a huge issue in our community. Talk about fard al kifiyah. The lack of information and guidance on these ideaologies and their creep into our communities is a massive failure.
Imam Tom can you answer me a question I've been confused about? Do we Muslim reject the whole new testament because of its corruption? Or do we believe some of it does contain the original teachings of Prophet Jesus Pbuh? If we reject all of it but the antichrist/dajjal is only in the new testament right? Then that means some of it does contain the original teachings
I am not Imam Tom so I cannot give a more comprehensive answer than what he would give, but I will share to you of what I've learned about our positions as Muslims. First of all, I would like to remind you and to remind myself that our primary sources have always been the Qur'an and the Sunnah of Prophet (ﷺ). Regarding Ad-Dajjal (the anti-Christ), he is mentioned multiple times in many of the hadith books and the narrations goes back directly to the Prophet (ﷺ) himself. I will just give one for example, حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُتْبَةَ، أَنَّ أَبَا سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيَّ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم حَدِيثًا طَوِيلاً عَنِ الدَّجَّالِ، فَكَانَ فِيمَا حَدَّثَنَا بِهِ أَنْ قَالَ " يَأْتِي الدَّجَّالُ ـ وَهُوَ مُحَرَّمٌ عَلَيْهِ أَنْ يَدْخُلَ نِقَابَ الْمَدِينَةِ ـ بَعْضَ السِّبَاخِ الَّتِي بِالْمَدِينَةِ، فَيَخْرُجُ إِلَيْهِ يَوْمَئِذٍ رَجُلٌ، هُوَ خَيْرُ النَّاسِ ـ أَوْ مِنْ خَيْرِ النَّاسِ ـ فَيَقُولُ أَشْهَدُ أَنَّكَ الدَّجَّالُ، الَّذِي حَدَّثَنَا عَنْكَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم حَدِيثَهُ، فَيَقُولُ الدَّجَّالُ أَرَأَيْتَ إِنْ قَتَلْتُ هَذَا ثُمَّ أَحْيَيْتُهُ، هَلْ تَشُكُّونَ فِي الأَمْرِ فَيَقُولُونَ لاَ. فَيَقْتُلُهُ، ثُمَّ يُحْيِيهِ فَيَقُولُ حِينَ يُحْيِيهِ وَاللَّهِ مَا كُنْتُ قَطُّ أَشَدَّ بَصِيرَةً مِنِّي الْيَوْمَ، فَيَقُولُ الدَّجَّالُ أَقْتُلُهُ فَلاَ أُسَلَّطُ عَلَيْهِ ". Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) told us a long narrative about Ad-Dajjal, and among the many things he mentioned, was his saying, "Ad-Dajjal will come and it will be forbidden for him to pass through the entrances of Medina. He will land in some of the salty barren areas (outside) Medina; on that day the best man or one of the best men will come up to him and say, 'I testify that you are the same Dajjal whose description was given to us by Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) .' Ad-Dajjal will say to the people, 'If I kill this man and bring him back to life again, will you doubt my claim?' They will say, 'No.' Then Ad-Dajjal will kill that man and bring him back to life. That man will say, 'Now I know your reality better than before.' Ad-Dajjal will say, 'I want to kill him but I cannot.' " Sahih al-Bukhari 1882
Secondly, regarding the books that are now with the People of the Books (the Jews and the Christians), the Prophet gave us a simple command (ﷺ) regarding them, حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ كَانَ أَهْلُ الْكِتَابِ يَقْرَءُونَ التَّوْرَاةَ بِالْعِبْرَانِيَّةِ، وَيُفَسِّرُونَهَا بِالْعَرَبِيَّةِ لأَهْلِ الإِسْلاَمِ، فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " لاَ تُصَدِّقُوا أَهْلَ الْكِتَابِ وَلاَ تُكَذِّبُوهُمْ، وَقُولُوا {آمَنَّا بِاللَّهِ وَمَا أُنْزِلَ} الآيَةَ". Narrated Abu Huraira: The people of the Scripture (Jews) used to recite the Torah in Hebrew and they used to explain it in Arabic to the Muslims. On that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Do not believe the people of the Scripture or disbelieve them, but say: -- "We believe in Allah and what is revealed to us." (2.136) Sahih al-Bukhari 4485 Also, with the revelation of the Qur'an, it has become the criterion for which we are to judge other scriptures. As is mentioned in Surah Ali 'Imran verse 3-4, 3:3 نَزَّلَ عَلَيْكَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ بِٱلْحَقِّ مُصَدِّقًۭا لِّمَا بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ وَأَنزَلَ ٱلتَّوْرَىٰةَ وَٱلْإِنجِيلَ ٣ He has sent down upon you, [O Muḥammad], the Book in truth, confirming what was before it. And He revealed the Torah and the Gospel - Saheeh International 3:4 مِن قَبْلُ هُدًۭى لِّلنَّاسِ وَأَنزَلَ ٱلْفُرْقَانَ ۗ إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ بِـَٔايَـٰتِ ٱللَّهِ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌۭ شَدِيدٌۭ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ عَزِيزٌۭ ذُو ٱنتِقَامٍ ٤ Before, as guidance for the people. And He revealed the Criterion [i.e., the Qur’ān]. Indeed, those who disbelieve in the verses of Allāh will have a severe punishment, and Allāh is Exalted in Might, the Owner of Retribution. - Saheeh International To put it simply, we don't need to take anything from what they have because our guidance is complete without their sources. I cannot say we are strictly not allowed to read their books, but it's best to avoid taking anything from them, and when we do read them, we judge them based on the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ).
How do you deal with the argument that considering homosexuality to be a major evil is inherently violent? I've seen Muslims like Yasir Qadhi say that just because someone strongly opposes someone for an action, it does not mean a call to violence against a group. However, a progressive can come around and say well what about peaceful Israelis who don't directly assault Palestinians but claim they are evil which does allow others to be violent. Same goes for Hindu nationalists and others like the Han Chinese. In summary, could one argue that by constantly attacking the LGBT, eventually someone might become even more radically opposed to it that they start murdering them? After all, the holocaust did not begin with concentration camps, but first the jews were demonized for being morally corrupt.
Human right is ultimate and natural. The freedom to choose, think and express oneself without any repercussions. This are intrinsic values every human desires. What Islam has is a set of instructions to be followed and any objection to it could be severely punished, that’s a not human right or any form of right, that’s coercion.
@@Mym794 why does it have to be who decides? Why not what decides? Humans has intrinsic values they instinctively exercise everyday. Emotions, thoughts and speech expression, power of choice etc these are essential values of our lives therefore they’re ultimate and natural. Religions, especially Islam in this case denies individuals the ability to indulge in these values bcos it has its own de facto rulings.
@@truthfinder6538 in the name of freedom of speech, people burn Quran and mock Jesus and his mother. Is that natural and instinct? What about throwing racist slurs, is it also freedom of speech? If you claim that it is instinct and natural, then it is subjective and varies from one group of ppl to another. You may see nothing wrong with expressing homosexuality emotions, and billions say no. So who decides which expression is right and which is wrong?
@@Mym794 Very good questions, Now here's the nuance. Human rights aren't subjective, they're intrinsic values every human collectively share, they're part of our human essence. They are simply a mechanisms that helps us navigate through life but can be harnessed to perpetrate our evil or good motives which are subjective. For instance, choice is a natural mechanism that enable us to conceptualize options, choice in itself isn't subjective but how we utilize it can be subjective. When someone burn the Quran, ethically yes it's his human right in action, but following moral truth we say it's bad bcos it's a book valuable to other ppl. While this may trigger bigotry against the Muslims, it's important to realize that the Quran/ Islam is a religion and not a race. Using racial slurs is ethically and morally wrong bcos first, you're degrading a human being, secondly you're promoting bigotry which can incite hatred/persecution of a particular group. Hence principle of harm. Homosexuality is a natural phenomenon, nature decides who's right not ppl's opinion. Just bcos massive number of ppl has unfavorable views on something doesn't make that thing naturally wrong.
You are all not effective among non Muslims except between yourselves , what all of you have done to spread Islam in your perspective countries ? Stop talking too much between yourselves and start doing what other religions do
What have you done except writing these critical comments about brothers. Instead of criticizing people who actually work, you should go out and do dawah.
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Respect to our brother Tom for generating so much content that is essential for our current climate to combat the indoctrination and the ideologies of postmodernism and identity politics, using human rights as Trojan horse to catch us off guard.
@@d.bcooper2271 interesting thought process, what you are saying essentially is women are in charge of sexual access and in return for access to sex, men have to financially commit to giving them what they want which is access to financial resources and stability. In the modern times women are becoming financially independent, because they are convinced by modernity to embrace materialism and enter the job market and sacrifice their happiness of finding meaningful relationship and marriage at the altar of capitalism. There is a forecast that in the next 20 to 3p years 50% of women will be single and childless. Islam has better solution men and women are complementary to each other and marriage makes one satisfied and happy. Obey Allah and his messenger and all will be well.
@@d.bcooper2271Oh Really?
Brotherhood, cooperation, etiquettes, discussions, maturity
Modernity stands no chance with these 2 collaborating❤. May Allah bless both these brothers, Ameen
Ma Shah Allah
This was absolutely fascinating. Abdullah al Andalusi is quite insightful, as always. Jazakallah khair for the interview, Imam Facchine 🙂
Soldiers of Islam. Mashallah.
By Allah, this kind of information will save many college students Iman… MashaAllah you two brothers make the Deen intellectual appealing…. JazakAllah khairun
Abdullah Andalusi doing this podcast after sitting with DH 👍
Such a fruitful discussion. May Allah increase you both for arming us with this information. May Allah keep us all steadfast and may He grant us wisdom so that our character and our consistency will be a means of dawah to the non-muslims, as we see in you both. Ameen
بارك الله فيكم
Tom Facchine’s wisdom is even more apparent in this video, as he demonstrates how to listen
1. Embrace contentment and gratitude:
- Practice gratitude for the blessings in your life and develop contentment with what you have. Recognize that constantly striving for more material possessions and desires can lead to perpetual dissatisfaction. Focus on appreciating the present moment and finding fulfillment in simple pleasures like gratitude towards your creator.
2. Seek balance in desires and aspirations:
- Understand that while desires are natural, it is important to strike a balance and avoid excessive attachment to worldly possessions and desires. Reflect on the true purpose of your desires and prioritize them in line with Islamic teachings and personal values.
3. Cultivate self-awareness and introspection:
- Engage in self-reflection to understand your desires, motivations, and values. Regularly assess whether your desires align with your spiritual and moral principles. This self-awareness will help you make conscious choices and avoid being driven solely by immediate gratification.
4. Embrace the concept of qadr (destiny):
- Embrace the Islamic belief in qadr, which acknowledges that there are circumstances and outcomes beyond our control. Trust in the wisdom and plan of Allah and find solace in accepting what cannot be changed. This perspective can alleviate stress and frustration caused by unrealized desires.
5. View suffering as a means of spiritual growth:
- Adopt the Qur'an's perspective on suffering as transformative. Instead of resisting or avoiding suffering, view it as an opportunity for personal evolution and spiritual growth. Use challenges as a catalyst for self-reflection, resilience, and drawing closer to Allah.
6. Practice self-discipline and delayed gratification:
- Cultivate self-discipline by restraining impulsive desires and practicing delayed gratification. Exercise control over instant gratification by aligning your actions with long-term goals and prioritizing spiritual well-being over fleeting worldly pleasures.
7. Seek spiritual guidance and support:
- Engage in regular spiritual practices, such as prayer, Quran recitation, and seeking knowledge from scholars. Surround yourself with a supportive community that shares similar values and can provide guidance on managing desires and navigating life's challenges.
8. Strive for personal transformation and self-improvement:
- Continually strive for personal growth and self-improvement in accordance with Islamic teachings. Focus on developing virtues such as patience, humility, compassion, and forgiveness. Engage in acts of charity and service to others as a means of fulfilling spiritual and societal responsibilities.
Examples of implementing these principles can include:
- Regularly engaging in acts of worship and seeking knowledge to strengthen your spiritual connection and understanding.
- Practicing self-discipline by controlling consumption habits, managing finances responsibly, and avoiding excessive materialism.
- Embracing patience during challenging times, trusting in Allah's plan, and seeking solace in prayer and remembrance.
- Giving priority to acts of charity and kindness, finding fulfillment in helping others rather than solely pursuing personal desires.
Remember, individual journeys may differ, and it's important to adapt these principles to your own circumstances and seek guidance from knowledgeable individuals within the Islamic tradition.
Mashallah brilliant conversation
Here are some further elaborations and examples:
1. Embrace contentment and gratitude:
- Example: Instead of constantly desiring the latest gadgets or luxury items, practice gratitude for having a functional smartphone or a comfortable home. Focus on appreciating the blessings and value in what you already possess.
2. Seek balance in desires and aspirations:
- Example: Instead of relentlessly pursuing career success at the expense of family and personal well-being, find a balance between professional aspirations and maintaining healthy relationships and personal fulfillment.
3. Cultivate self-awareness and introspection:
- Example: Regularly reflect on your intentions and desires. Ask yourself if certain desires align with your core values and spiritual growth. For instance, before making a major purchase, assess if it is a genuine need or a fleeting desire driven by societal pressure.
4. Embrace the concept of qadr (destiny):
- Example: If faced with a setback or disappointment, rather than dwelling on what went wrong, accept it as part of Allah's plan and look for the lessons or opportunities for growth that may emerge from the experience.
5. View suffering as a means of spiritual growth:
- Example: Instead of succumbing to despair during times of hardship, turn to prayer, seek solace in the Quran, and reflect on the lessons that can be learned from adversity. Use the experience to deepen your faith and resilience.
6. Practice self-discipline and delayed gratification:
- Example: Instead of indulging in excessive spending or instant gratification, practice self-control by setting a budget, saving money for important goals, and prioritizing needs over wants.
7. Seek spiritual guidance and support:
- Example: Regularly engage with knowledgeable scholars, attend religious gatherings, and participate in community activities that foster a sense of connection with fellow believers and provide guidance on navigating desires and challenges.
8. Strive for personal transformation and self-improvement:
- Example: Dedicate time to learning and applying Islamic teachings in your daily life. Actively seek opportunities for personal growth, whether through acts of kindness, volunteering, or engaging in ongoing self-reflection to identify areas of improvement.
Remember that these examples are not exhaustive, and each person's journey is unique. The key is to align your actions and desires with Islamic principles, seek guidance from reputable sources, and strive for personal growth while recognizing the wisdom in managing desires in a way that promotes spiritual well-being and fulfillment.
Mashallah my brothers , May Allah bless and reward you and all those involved for all your effort,
Something that personally helped me a lot in debates is my background in philosophy, so a couple of classes in maybe logic and argumentation theory is quite useful.
صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَىٰ سَیِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ
Ṣalla Llāhu ʿalā Sayyidinā Muḥammad
May Allah send prayers upon Our Master Muhammad.
There's Tim Hortons in UK brother Abdullah.
I had the opportunity to meet this brother at our local Masjid and lusten to him speak. Ir was very good, maasha ALLAH.
We miss you, shikh Tom
Assalamualaikum
Brother Abdullah 🇮🇩♥️
Mashallah
I sent brother Al Andalusi work to a friend who is caught up in marxist Islam and Critical Islam and all they did was send back a refutation article or hit piece on Al Andalusi. What can I do now?
There is next to no work from our leaders on these two movements and their dangers. Please can someone put out more explicit teachings amd guidance on Marxism and Critical Theory and about how there are movements in our ummah to revise Islam as Marxist and Critical.
There needs to be a collective education for us laymen and guidance from our learned leaders on these topics. This is a huge issue in our community. Talk about fard al kifiyah. The lack of information and guidance on these ideaologies and their creep into our communities is a massive failure.
So much for the islamic stance on debate.
Are you referring to the comment Imam Tom made recently?
Coincidental timing?
بارك الله فيكم
Is it just me or this video is like 10% faster than usual, like it’s playing 1.10 times speed
Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh
السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu
❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹
didn't understood at 20:15 can someone please tel me what brother said?
1:04 When someone owns someone else and that person has no rights, that is slavery. They should be ashamed.
The sound doesn't appear from my phone, any of you experience the same ??
It sounds fine to me
Nope
Try turning up your volume 😉
Salaam, Can u interview Ismaeel Sharpe?
Imam Tom can you answer me a question I've been confused about? Do we Muslim reject the whole new testament because of its corruption? Or do we believe some of it does contain the original teachings of Prophet Jesus Pbuh? If we reject all of it but the antichrist/dajjal is only in the new testament right? Then that means some of it does contain the original teachings
I am not Imam Tom so I cannot give a more comprehensive answer than what he would give, but I will share to you of what I've learned about our positions as Muslims.
First of all, I would like to remind you and to remind myself that our primary sources have always been the Qur'an and the Sunnah of Prophet (ﷺ). Regarding Ad-Dajjal (the anti-Christ), he is mentioned multiple times in many of the hadith books and the narrations goes back directly to the Prophet (ﷺ) himself. I will just give one for example,
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُتْبَةَ، أَنَّ أَبَا سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيَّ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم حَدِيثًا طَوِيلاً عَنِ الدَّجَّالِ، فَكَانَ فِيمَا حَدَّثَنَا بِهِ أَنْ قَالَ " يَأْتِي الدَّجَّالُ ـ وَهُوَ مُحَرَّمٌ عَلَيْهِ أَنْ يَدْخُلَ نِقَابَ الْمَدِينَةِ ـ بَعْضَ السِّبَاخِ الَّتِي بِالْمَدِينَةِ، فَيَخْرُجُ إِلَيْهِ يَوْمَئِذٍ رَجُلٌ، هُوَ خَيْرُ النَّاسِ ـ أَوْ مِنْ خَيْرِ النَّاسِ ـ فَيَقُولُ أَشْهَدُ أَنَّكَ الدَّجَّالُ، الَّذِي حَدَّثَنَا عَنْكَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم حَدِيثَهُ، فَيَقُولُ الدَّجَّالُ أَرَأَيْتَ إِنْ قَتَلْتُ هَذَا ثُمَّ أَحْيَيْتُهُ، هَلْ تَشُكُّونَ فِي الأَمْرِ فَيَقُولُونَ لاَ. فَيَقْتُلُهُ، ثُمَّ يُحْيِيهِ فَيَقُولُ حِينَ يُحْيِيهِ وَاللَّهِ مَا كُنْتُ قَطُّ أَشَدَّ بَصِيرَةً مِنِّي الْيَوْمَ، فَيَقُولُ الدَّجَّالُ أَقْتُلُهُ فَلاَ أُسَلَّطُ عَلَيْهِ ".
Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) told us a long narrative about Ad-Dajjal, and among the many things he mentioned, was his saying, "Ad-Dajjal will come and it will be forbidden for him to pass through the entrances of Medina. He will land in some of the salty barren areas (outside) Medina; on that day the best man or one of the best men will come up to him and say, 'I testify that you are the same Dajjal whose description was given to us by Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) .' Ad-Dajjal will say to the people, 'If I kill this man and bring him back to life again, will you doubt my claim?' They will say, 'No.' Then Ad-Dajjal will kill that man and bring him back to life. That man will say, 'Now I know your reality better than before.' Ad-Dajjal will say, 'I want to kill him but I cannot.' "
Sahih al-Bukhari 1882
Secondly, regarding the books that are now with the People of the Books (the Jews and the Christians), the Prophet gave us a simple command (ﷺ) regarding them,
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ كَانَ أَهْلُ الْكِتَابِ يَقْرَءُونَ التَّوْرَاةَ بِالْعِبْرَانِيَّةِ، وَيُفَسِّرُونَهَا بِالْعَرَبِيَّةِ لأَهْلِ الإِسْلاَمِ، فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " لاَ تُصَدِّقُوا أَهْلَ الْكِتَابِ وَلاَ تُكَذِّبُوهُمْ، وَقُولُوا {آمَنَّا بِاللَّهِ وَمَا أُنْزِلَ} الآيَةَ".
Narrated Abu Huraira: The people of the Scripture (Jews) used to recite the Torah in Hebrew and they used to explain it in Arabic to the Muslims. On that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Do not believe the people of the Scripture or disbelieve them, but say: -- "We believe in Allah and what is revealed to us." (2.136)
Sahih al-Bukhari 4485
Also, with the revelation of the Qur'an, it has become the criterion for which we are to judge other scriptures. As is mentioned in Surah Ali 'Imran verse 3-4,
3:3
نَزَّلَ عَلَيْكَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ بِٱلْحَقِّ مُصَدِّقًۭا لِّمَا بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ وَأَنزَلَ ٱلتَّوْرَىٰةَ وَٱلْإِنجِيلَ ٣
He has sent down upon you, [O Muḥammad], the Book in truth, confirming what was before it. And He revealed the Torah and the Gospel
- Saheeh International
3:4
مِن قَبْلُ هُدًۭى لِّلنَّاسِ وَأَنزَلَ ٱلْفُرْقَانَ ۗ إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ بِـَٔايَـٰتِ ٱللَّهِ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌۭ شَدِيدٌۭ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ عَزِيزٌۭ ذُو ٱنتِقَامٍ ٤
Before, as guidance for the people. And He revealed the Criterion [i.e., the Qur’ān]. Indeed, those who disbelieve in the verses of Allāh will have a severe punishment, and Allāh is Exalted in Might, the Owner of Retribution.
- Saheeh International
To put it simply, we don't need to take anything from what they have because our guidance is complete without their sources. I cannot say we are strictly not allowed to read their books, but it's best to avoid taking anything from them, and when we do read them, we judge them based on the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ).
How do you deal with the argument that considering homosexuality to be a major evil is inherently violent? I've seen Muslims like Yasir Qadhi say that just because someone strongly opposes someone for an action, it does not mean a call to violence against a group. However, a progressive can come around and say well what about peaceful Israelis who don't directly assault Palestinians but claim they are evil which does allow others to be violent. Same goes for Hindu nationalists and others like the Han Chinese.
In summary, could one argue that by constantly attacking the LGBT, eventually someone might become even more radically opposed to it that they start murdering them?
After all, the holocaust did not begin with concentration camps, but first the jews were demonized for being morally corrupt.
@@d.bcooper2271 False analogy. The correct analogy would be that both men and women depend on each other for sex.
But shaykh, isn’t it inappropriate for Muslim women to go in front of a audience full of men?
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Human right is ultimate and natural. The freedom to choose, think and express oneself without any repercussions. This are intrinsic values every human desires. What Islam has is a set of instructions to be followed and any objection to it could be severely punished, that’s a not human right or any form of right, that’s coercion.
Do I have a human right to steal from someone without repercussion?
Who decided what human rights are? How is it Natural and ultimate?
@@Mym794 why does it have to be who decides? Why not what decides? Humans has intrinsic values they instinctively exercise everyday. Emotions, thoughts and speech expression, power of choice etc these are essential values of our lives therefore they’re ultimate and natural. Religions, especially Islam in this case denies individuals the ability to indulge in these values bcos it has its own de facto rulings.
@@truthfinder6538 in the name of freedom of speech, people burn Quran and mock Jesus and his mother. Is that natural and instinct? What about throwing racist slurs, is it also freedom of speech? If you claim that it is instinct and natural, then it is subjective and varies from one group of ppl to another. You may see nothing wrong with expressing homosexuality emotions, and billions say no. So who decides which expression is right and which is wrong?
@@Mym794 Very good questions, Now here's the nuance. Human rights aren't subjective, they're intrinsic values every human collectively share, they're part of our human essence.
They are simply a mechanisms that helps us navigate through life but can be harnessed to perpetrate our evil or good motives which are subjective.
For instance, choice is a natural mechanism that enable us to conceptualize options, choice in itself isn't subjective but how we utilize it can be subjective.
When someone burn the Quran, ethically yes it's his human right in action, but following moral truth we say it's bad bcos it's a book valuable to other ppl. While this may trigger bigotry against the Muslims, it's important to realize that the Quran/ Islam is a religion and not a race.
Using racial slurs is ethically and morally wrong bcos first, you're degrading a human being, secondly you're promoting bigotry which can incite hatred/persecution of a particular group. Hence principle of harm.
Homosexuality is a natural phenomenon, nature decides who's right not ppl's opinion. Just bcos massive number of ppl has unfavorable views on something doesn't make that thing naturally wrong.
You are all not effective among non Muslims except between yourselves , what all of you have done to spread Islam in your perspective countries ? Stop talking too much between yourselves and start doing what other religions do
no. islam needed to remain in 7th century Arabia. stop spreading further please. at least if it was true or at least made people kinder.
What other religions do?
What have you done except writing these critical comments about brothers. Instead of criticizing people who actually work, you should go out and do dawah.