Thank you everyone ! Your incredibly kind and supportive. Its soon interesting to see the shift in the public discourse on this issue. Im ecstatic. Thrilled. and more than anything: Hopeful.
Robert Eriksen thank you for your incredible comment. You really encouraged me and thrilled that your involved in the conversation. I agree with you on what you said about Sam Harris. He is amazing, and i wonder too the same thing regarding his passion level but I do honor him. He's a hero too. Glad your following me my new friend.
MarruecosMan right. this is why anyone outside the source are not valid sources for the - theological - discussion. Its only there that opinions fade and its only there to find the intention of the religions founder
I am an Ex Muslim. Being closeted is really taxing. I one day hope to be as free as you are and other Ex Muslims such as you, Sarah Haider, Hamed Abdel-Samad, Imtiaz Sham etc. It is so great we voices from West from ex Muslims because in Muslim countries, leaving Islam is punishable by death in more than 10 Muslim countries.
I really enjoyed it I’m ex-muslim too; and I’m really afraid to tell dad but mom she’s a secret Christian she LOVES JESUS and I learned it from her she’s afraid of dad too, he’s a very extremely muslim. I believe in my faith now I read a lot about the islam story and I know the truth. Jesus is a gift from God to us. Thank you Gad, God bless you.
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Gad really had fun talking with someone who could speak Arabic. I enjoyed watching him enjoy his guest that way. I hope the two of you become friends.
+Gad Saad that's strange MR. Jad Sa3d, most of your chats are with people who tries to counter Islam and meat , don't answer please if it sarcasm ya khayee :D. but why don't you chat with people like Yusuf Estes ? Khalid Yasin ? Tariq Ramadan ? so whose next ya khayee? david wood ? :P
Well done Gaad and well done Hazem I am also a Palestinian and ex Muslim ( but nobody knows). Hazem, you are the age of my son and I feel sorry that you suffered that much. You are brave and deserve a good peaceful life. For over a decade after I left Islam, I too thought I was the only ex Muslim in the world (a thought lasted until I started reading the Internet). Gaad, I like your videos. If I ever come to Canada I must meet you. Gaad to me sounds like god, therefore, meeting you might bring me back to religion.
Where do you live now? I just do not get how folks can think the are the "only" this. Amazing! I am Catholic and when I was a kid, I am older than Hazim and from a conservative Asian culture, I never though I was the "only" person. I am still a Catholic. I did grow up in Canada, I was open with my doubts etc. Why do you guys keep your doubts secret?? Why are you not more open??? If more people talked openly in your culture , they won't be so violent about it. And you know what, if people were more open you would not have Isis. It seems the folks who are more open are the violent ones. It feels like the biggest mountain you have is the one in your mind . Fear. You know, in the end your family will not kill you. They will not be pleased I am sure. But it is rare for one to kill their own . You have nothing to fear except fear itself.
+All dogs Go To Heaven Here's a different analogy. If you were a proud pedophile and got convicted and sent to jail would you announce why you were sent to prison to your inmates? Or would you be fearful of what they would do to you? People that have converted from Islam to Christianity in their eastern country are under threat. Many are sent to prison, tortured, killed, hanged, stoned, whipped, heads chopped off, bibles are burned and Hazem's family disowned him. He chose to pick up his cross and follow Jesus anyway. There is a real threat and a real fear there. I'm sure you would be more cautious in both situations
poockoo The more I study Dr. Peterson's "Maps of Meaning" the more clear it becomes that, while not every individual needs religion, most people do, and Civilization in general absolutely cannot survive without Religion, and a Logos-Centric Religious civilization is the best kind for tolerating a minority is skeptics so long as they are symbionts and not parasitoids.
to Janice Fiamengo hey did you give a talk about the real harms and real Agenda of Feminism as a Professor in Canada? If so, well done!, very good analysis and educating us to the "inside baseball" truth. Thanks.
Gad, this is the first time I have seen this VERY IMPORTANT interview! Thank you to both you and Hazem! I hope many people who don't understand Islam will watch this now in 2023. It is almost too late to stop what is here and coming for the dumbed down Americans, but who knows. This should be on every mainstream media outlet.......
What a breath of fresh air. This is an intelligent, honest, fair, and truly good natured wake up call that points out the utter uselessness of political correctness in understanding Islam. I have found two new heroes in Gad and Hazeem. I wish them both all the very best and thank them profusely for their great skills in the service of enlightening us.
Gad, I’m 100% Assyrian (mom and dad from Iraq and Syria) and I can’t believe I just heard you talk about fairuz, abdel halim and oum kalthoum. I don’t speak a word of Arabic and I was just listening to abdel on my way home from work earlier today. Absolutely nothing like the golden age of Arabic music. God bless you man.
My respect to these two men who chose love over hate, peace over violence, tolerance over intolerance, peace over war, freedom over oppression, and intelligence over ignorance. May your words reach many others and make them use critical thinking, morality, consciousness, to know right from wrong. What gives us hope is that guys like you are educating people , by having conversations debates, questioning, and using critical thinking to analyze the Islamic doctrine and refute it's validity of divinity. Good will prevail evil.
"We're middle easterners, we're spiritual by nature." Human are spiritual by nature. That's why removing Christianity from the west is so dangerous. People always always always try to fill that gap with something, anything. Often that thing ends up being something that corrupts them from the very core. Just something to consider.
I'm so lucky to have grown up in a home without religion. I was and am able to look at all subjects rationally objectively without prejudice. I have had "freedom" my whole life. I believe that to be one of the greatest gifts my parents gave me . Peace and freedom everyone !
tim.. wonderful post ! 100 thumbs up !bias easily sets itself into into pedestrian minds,something only people with guts and sagacity can wake up from.
I may not share his faith, but Hazem sure sounds like a nice guy, and still fairly rational and critical as well. It was interesting to hear his insights.
***** Then why did you talk about it like they are mutually exclusive? Also, I thouht this problem ''I am an agnostic not an atheist.'' was resolved years ago. One is a statement about knowledge, the other about faith, not that hard to understand in my opinion. I agree that a lot of teens don't know this, but I thought its because they didn't inform themself at all.
***** So what you wanted to say is ''Dunno, but there are a lot of people - mainly teens - who think the two aren't mutually exclusive.'' correct? If so then i have to disagree. You can be an agnostic atheist, an agnostic theist, a gnostic atheist or a gnostic theist. I myself, like many other atheist, consider myself agnostic atheist, because i don't know wether or not a god exist. If I understood you incorrectly, then please feel free to correct me.
***** Okay, thanks. Now I understand what you were trying to say. On that point I can definitly agree with you. As some one who learned english as a second language, I have sometimes difficulty to understand what someone wants to express.
This was the most enjoyable interview I have seen in a long time. Thank you very much. I have Joined Gad Saad and Hazem Farraj so that I dont miss out on future discussions !!!
I needed to replace it with something. I needed the opposite of hatred, I needed the opposite of war... It provided the healing I needed." Brother Hazem, I too find great peace within Christ. There is nothing in this world like Him and thank God you came to Him. You are very brave and this is an extraordinary story! Thanks Gadfather! Thanks Hazem!
Great that there are guys like Hazem - and all respect for him and other ex-Muslims. As Hazem describes, it can be horribly difficult to leave that faith.
I grew up as Buddhist and I had zero knowledge about Islam or Muslim. I am in the USA now and I am learning about Islam with a critical mind. I admire you both of you because you have a courage to give us truth about Islam. You are loved by all of us. I am a pacifist and I condemn killing. You are here for reason for humanity. Muslims are suffering from the ill ideology. You are great.
This is a wonderful interview and very enlightening. I'm sorry Hazem has to deal with he loss of his family. They should be very proud of the man he has become. God bless.
I love stories like this. Shortly after 9:11, I found an author named Mark Gabriel who is also a former Muslim. In reading his books, I began to pray that God would reveal himself to Muslims through dreams and visions. This video is a wonderful reminder to take up this practice once again.
Gad, this is my first time viewing your videos and it was due to your guest Hazem. I just discovered him the other day and had watched his videos. I felt like they should be a requirement for all Americans to view. of course that is not how we do things here, so I have to just pass the word along the best way I can. I thoroughly enjoyed your interactions. It is nice to see knowing guys have smiles on their faces as they educate America. I'm tired of all the debates that get out of hand and no one presents the facts with references to the Quran. I look forward to watching your other videos, I'm glad I found you. This is the dialogue America needs. Thanks!
I absolutely love, how everyone on these interviews, seem like some of the most pleasant people you could hope to meet. Friendly, good natured, and most of all have a sense of humour. Keep it up Gad, these are a pleasure in a dark time.
The second intifada was, unfortunately, the worst event, which happened in Israel. I covered this topic, when i was studying for my master degree in Iran. I saw the pictures of it in the book, which i studied from. A truly disgusting and very horrible act.
I'm am si excited of what GOD is doing with muslims. About 35 yrs ago we got a hand written paper mentioning various prayer request on how to prayer for muslims and we started praying against your prayer during ramadhan . The christians all over the world till today begin to pray and fast during. Today I sit back and weep with joy listening to your testimoney
it ws a brilliant conversations.I m a fan of urs.How much I wish tht Islam be eradicated frm earth like other evils.Prof. I am sincerely waiting to see Douglas murray and Tarek fatah on ur show.Please consider this request.plz plz.
I'm an Atheist but am beginning to think that Christianity is the best defence to Islam. I can't get myself to believe in God but I still consider myself a Christian because I was brought up a Christian and believe strongly in Christian values. Kind of an identity crisis but I do not think you need to believe in God to live a Christian life.
There are two types of Christians for me, the true Christian who really believe in God, and the other one are the false Christians which either false teacher or do not really believe in God.
CHRISTIANITY IS WHAT BIBLE TEACHES US. If I act like Christ as He taught us be holy as my Father is we will be call the sons of God. CHRISTIANITY IS WHAT Jesus told us to live a life that fulfill LORD's will.
There is no other way to Father than Jesus. Jesus is unconditional love. You have to truly and fully accept and give yourself to Jesus. media.wix.com/ugd/1d1ddf_e99edd5918ab48a3819ec19c0a990e1d.pdf
oh my, loved the parts where both speak Arabic. it sounds awesome! though I have no knowledge of any Arabic language. very entertaining conversation... love ...
You and Hazem briefly discussed what should be done about the whole war of cultures between the west and the Muslim world. He answered that he thinks that an open discussion should be started critiquing Islam. I tend to agree, however.. I think key factors in resolving this conflict are not really factors, but actors. After all, it aren't deliberations that dictate our history, but dictators that deliberately dictate history. A certain peace must be present in the Muslim world before we should try to fundamentally change their thinking via a dialogue. After all, when one of your relatives has just been killed in a mosque, you'd rather not hear from a complete stranger that your ideology enabled or even created these terrorists to a certain extent. Especially when you have to fear that you'll possibly be their next victim. In my opinion, five countries play a pivotal role in this western vs. Muslim culture conflict: The US, Russia, Turkey, Saudi-Arabia and Iran. 1) Russia-- Russia plays a pivotal role, because it is exactly in the middle of this conflict. Both the US government and the Russian government view terrorists as the number 1 foreign threat, instead of each other. At the same time, both the muslim world and the Russian circle of influence believes that the US is a great threat to world peace. Russia could be the ideal arbiter in this issue, if it were not for the distrust they have created in the west during the crisis in Crimea. 2) Turkey-- Turkey essentially holds the same position as Russia, albeit with more authority in the Muslim world. They are traditionally the country that borders the western world both geographically and culturally. Having a large military, being a member of the NATO and being a historically moderate (after Atatürk) Muslim country, they are the stepping stone towards reconciliation of both ideologies. Sadly this potential wasn't recognised in the western world (because of ignorance and lack of knowledge about Turkey's unique position in the Muslim world). Sadly we made no attempt to halt the rise of Erdogan and his party that is steering Turkey rapidly back towards being a regressive Muslim nation. As we have seen, the Turkish government does not care about ISIS' insurgence and worries more about Kurdish militants and liberal media. 3) Saudi-Arabia-- No need explaining this one. I think most people know that Saudi-Arabia is the birth place of Wahabism and modern fundamental Islam (if you don't you didn't watch the video) and that it is the country where radical Islam gets most financial support from. Not necessarily because everybody in that country is a supporter of wahabism and jihad, but because of.. 4) Iran-- The boiling conflict between Iran and Saudi-Arabia is so extremely underestimated. Saudi-Arabia makes no attempts to stop the money flow from it's rich people to the Levante, because they know ISIS is the only thing that keeps Iran and it's ally Russia busy. It's also the only thing that is standing in the way of Irani control over Iraq, Syria and Lebanon. Iran is an extremely powerful country that realises it is one. With the shady US and English involvement in their contemporary history, it is no doubt they won't want to be best buddies anytime soon and try to expand their power to it's former glory. With the Ayatollah having a lot of influence in national politics, they stand up for any oppressed Shia minority and will do that even more when they're done with supporting Assad fighting ISIS. This can be seen in Yemen, where the Sunni, Saudi-led coalition consists of more Muslim nations than the one against ISIS! And certainly one with a lot more Sunni commitment! Sunnis know that ISIS isn't an enemy that'll last, they know Iran is. Of course the situation is the same for the Irani government, who has been fearful of the alliance the Saudis made with the west for centuries. 5) The US-- This complicated chess board, on which you can't even tell which pieces are black and which are white, has basically paralyzed the western governments. All of the pivotal players I just named seem to be enemies of the west and seem to be unwilling to cooperate. The Syrian conflict has become an infected wound that is not being treated, nor does it seem to have a cure. It is also dividing our western societies, causing the insurgence of the pc movement, but even more dangerously, populist movements. Making our society part of this regressive shift the world is taking. What I think should be done, is setting aside our issues with Russia. Putin has said many times he is willing to cooperate with the west on terrorism. In fact, America and Russia have been sharing information on Afghani terrorists for a lot of years now. It will be stabilizing to both the western and the Russian economy (to not have to fight all these wars) and it will look good the global public eye when two major global power players work together to resolve such a complicated issue. Russia will have the power over Iran to make it stop it's growing intentions of becoming an even bigger player in Middle-Eastern politics and America has the power over the Saudis to stop the support of ISIS and the oppression of Shia minorities. Or at least, both parties have the power to contain their allies. I mean, I'm not implying they can end the deeply rooted Shia-Sunni hatred. The problem regarding all of this, however, is that Putin will want something in return for his efforts. That will most probably be Eastern-Ukraine, because that's the only thing creating a loss of figure for him in his own country. Even though I wouldn't like to see Russia annex Eastern-Ukraine, because it remembers me of Sudetenland's annexation -SIDENOTE: I'm not comparing Russia with the third reich, I'm just saying that allowing a superpower to expand their power could potentially destabilize global politics-, I do have to say we seem to not have any other choice than that. Many claim Putin is a horrible oppressive dictator, but to me he is first and foremost an amazing political strategist, that has shown again he knows how to play his cards.
Gad Saad an excellent video with this young Palestinian. My husband is a Lebanese Christian Maronite and I picked up some of your Arabic. Here in Canada Trudeau is bringing in Sharia Law and this scares me out of my mind. I like to see a Jew and a Palestinian getting along so well which is something that should be. I like Feyrouz and it is so sad when she sings about Beirut. I cry and so does my husband who has family in Lebanon and Australia. My husband is alone here in Canada. Both of you know what I am talking about. Yes I would like to listen to both of you in Arabic. Shitan yes sometimes I am called that by my husband. LOL LOL. My husband calls it his Bible - all the insults. I know that you would be laughing after this post. I love this video Gad and the world is in a very sad situation. I am in tears for both of you. All the best to both of you.
Thank you Gad and Hazem. I just today, received major accusations of "pushing Islam" by sharing Hazem's videos on Twitter w/exclamations that Hazem was himself pushing Islam. This interview clarifies any misinterpretation- IMHO. I am a true believer in educating oneself and I personally found Hazem's videos to be very insightful. This interview furthered my understanding and thank you both for spreading the word so that we can go forward with knowledge not ignorance.
[You two were talking about the consequences in the life of a former Muslim...]. I was in a discussion once with a friend who is a believing Jew, and I commented to him how terribly difficult it is for a Jew to receive Y’ishua. Instead of indulging my sympathies, he said, “Look, as hard as it is for a Jew, it’s even worse for the person who rejects their Muslim religion...” I, as an American born person can’t even imagine. I’m beyond THRILLED & and worship God almighty for Hazem!!!!
J'adore le show, subscribed! Peu importe le coté du débat, tu es toujours très diplomate et intellectuellement honnête et sincère, c'est le genre de conversation que nous avons besoin de nos jours, peu importe le sujet!
Great guest. An asset to our society as a former insider. God bless him. Gad is such a big warm teddy bear of a man. And it's nice to see him bonding w/ someone who speaks his first language. Gad says "about" just like us Canadians though.
Thank you everyone ! Your incredibly kind and supportive. Its soon interesting to see the shift in the public discourse on this issue. Im ecstatic. Thrilled. and more than anything: Hopeful.
Nice interview bro. Enjoyed the conversation.
+Hazem Farraj who cares if layman convert to christianity . they have world renown NT scholars leaving christianity
Robert Eriksen thank you for your incredible comment. You really encouraged me and thrilled that your involved in the conversation. I agree with you on what you said about Sam Harris. He is amazing, and i wonder too the same thing regarding his passion level but I do honor him. He's a hero too. Glad your following me my new friend.
MarruecosMan right. this is why anyone outside the source are not valid sources for the - theological - discussion. Its only there that opinions fade and its only there to find the intention of the religions founder
***** welcome !@hazem_f to stay connected! :)
this is one of the best and most important interviews I've seen on these issues
Mayby it IS time to create a new church and religion that say we can eliminate Islam Sharia Law!
I am an Ex Muslim. Being closeted is really taxing. I one day hope to be as free as you are and other Ex Muslims such as you, Sarah Haider, Hamed Abdel-Samad, Imtiaz Sham etc. It is so great we voices from West from ex Muslims because in Muslim countries, leaving Islam is punishable by death in more than 10 Muslim countries.
I wish you the best, good sir.
Such a beautiful man, inside and out! May Hazems life be a beacon to all, especially to Muslims seeking truth.
+shikha lemuel Got that right, must listen to this over again without seeing his face, it is very distracting.
+shikha lemuel woof
+shikha lemuel Yes, Gad is a sexy man.
Islamic attackers kept the prettiest women they kidnapped and sold the rest into slavery.
+Sanni Epstein not to mention how many they raped and killed !
I really enjoyed it I’m ex-muslim too; and I’m really afraid to tell dad but mom she’s a secret Christian she LOVES JESUS and I learned it from her she’s afraid of dad too, he’s a very extremely muslim. I believe in my faith now I read a lot about the islam story and I know the truth. Jesus is a gift from God to us. Thank you Gad, God bless you.
Gad really had fun talking with someone who could speak Arabic. I enjoyed watching him enjoy his guest that way.
I hope the two of you become friends.
in Arabic gloriapolo.com French, German, Brazilian, Italian, Portuguese, Russian etc. / salvationisfromthejews.com / tamingthetiger.com
This video should have millions of views.
+Archaik85 Please help by doing your part in sharing it far and wide. Cheers.
+Gad Saad
that's strange MR. Jad Sa3d, most of your chats are with people who tries to counter Islam and meat , don't answer please if it sarcasm ya khayee :D. but why don't you chat with people like Yusuf Estes ? Khalid Yasin ? Tariq Ramadan ?
so whose next ya khayee? david wood ? :P
+Farlito Asfour because islam pisslam shitslam. that;s why.
+Archaik85 A Billion and a half if we were lucky :)
+Archaik85 I agree. This should be shown in every school in the US
Well done Gaad and well done Hazem
I am also a Palestinian and ex Muslim ( but nobody knows).
Hazem, you are the age of my son and I feel sorry that you suffered that much. You are brave and deserve a good peaceful life. For over a decade after I left Islam, I too thought I was the only ex Muslim in the world (a thought lasted until I started reading the Internet).
Gaad, I like your videos. If I ever come to Canada I must meet you. Gaad to me sounds like god, therefore, meeting you might bring me back to religion.
+Ibn Rwanda hazemfarraj@gmail.com lets talk
Where do you live now? I just do not get how folks can think the are the "only" this. Amazing! I am Catholic and when I was a kid, I am older than Hazim and from a conservative Asian culture, I never though I was the "only" person. I am still a Catholic. I did grow up in Canada, I was open with my doubts etc. Why do you guys keep your doubts secret?? Why are you not more open??? If more people talked openly in your culture , they won't be so violent about it. And you know what, if people were more open you would not have Isis. It seems the folks who are more open are the violent ones. It feels like the biggest mountain you have is the one in your mind . Fear.
You know, in the end your family will not kill you. They will not be pleased I am sure. But it is rare for one to kill their own . You have nothing to fear except fear itself.
+All dogs Go To Heaven Here's a different analogy. If you were a proud pedophile and got convicted and sent to jail would you announce why you were sent to prison to your inmates? Or would you be fearful of what they would do to you?
People that have converted from Islam to Christianity in their eastern country are under threat. Many are sent to prison, tortured, killed, hanged, stoned, whipped, heads chopped off, bibles are burned and Hazem's family disowned him. He chose to pick up his cross and follow Jesus anyway. There is a real threat and a real fear there. I'm sure you would be more cautious in both situations
poockoo
The more I study Dr. Peterson's "Maps of Meaning" the more clear it becomes that, while not every individual needs religion, most people do, and Civilization in general absolutely cannot survive without Religion, and a Logos-Centric Religious civilization is the best kind for tolerating a minority is skeptics so long as they are symbionts and not parasitoids.
th-cam.com/video/c2NaiX-hvVQ/w-d-xo.html Read "Son of Hamas". Amazing story of leaving Islam and the lies. Might also be helpful to you too.
What a cool guy
I am very grateful for people like Hazem.
What an amazing interview. I was mesmerized.
What a wonderful conversation. Two great people.
to Janice Fiamengo hey did you give a talk about the real harms and real Agenda of Feminism as a Professor in Canada? If so, well done!, very good analysis and educating us to the "inside baseball" truth. Thanks.
Another awesome interview Gaad
+Mule TeamSixtySix Gad*
nymersic I concede you all the points.
I am a Yaman jew lives in Jerusalem and I Invite Hazem to be my neighbour, You can live in my house until you will find an apartment. Peace will come.
@Shani Hajbi: well said!
טוב לראות ישראלים פה 😂
What a guy, subbed. Thanks gad for introducing me to another brave free thinker.
Gad, this is the first time I have seen this VERY IMPORTANT interview! Thank you to both you and Hazem! I hope many people who don't understand Islam will watch this now in 2023. It is almost too late to stop what is here and coming for the dumbed down Americans, but who knows. This should be on every mainstream media outlet.......
What a breath of fresh air. This is an intelligent, honest, fair, and truly good natured wake up call that points out the utter uselessness of political correctness in understanding Islam. I have found two new heroes in Gad and Hazeem. I wish them both all the very best and thank them profusely for their great skills in the service of enlightening us.
Gad, I’m 100% Assyrian (mom and dad from Iraq and Syria) and I can’t believe I just heard you talk about fairuz, abdel halim and oum kalthoum. I don’t speak a word of Arabic and I was just listening to abdel on my way home from work earlier today. Absolutely nothing like the golden age of Arabic music. God bless you man.
My respect to these two men who chose love over hate, peace over violence, tolerance over intolerance, peace over war, freedom over oppression, and intelligence over ignorance. May your words reach many others and make them use critical thinking, morality, consciousness, to know right from wrong. What gives us hope is that guys like you are educating people , by having conversations debates, questioning, and using critical thinking to analyze the Islamic doctrine and refute it's validity of divinity. Good will prevail evil.
"We're middle easterners, we're spiritual by nature."
Human are spiritual by nature. That's why removing Christianity from the west is so dangerous. People always always always try to fill that gap with something, anything. Often that thing ends up being something that corrupts them from the very core. Just something to consider.
hazem didn't find a new truth he found the only truth
+Christobanistan not according to him so it really dosen't matter what you think, and he found it at great cost so WHO are you?
Yes Amen!
I spent a good 25 yrs in saudi arabia we had church at our home baptized people in our bath tub. God was and is good for the protection he gave is.
brilliant 2 men I hold in high regard god bless you
I'm so lucky to have grown up in a home without religion. I was and am able to look at all subjects rationally objectively without prejudice. I have had "freedom" my whole life. I believe that to be one of the greatest gifts my parents gave me .
Peace and freedom everyone !
tim.. wonderful post ! 100 thumbs up !bias easily sets itself into into pedestrian minds,something only people with guts and sagacity can wake up from.
What a ridiculously good looking man he is:3.
anon007 He’s gay.
That Accent Tho...Its like Music to my ears
+The Turbanator Your username is my favorite ever.
+LittleRyanBlackRiver just letting you know, I'm not a Muslim. I am actually a Sikh from Canada and im doing me part in fighting the Regressives
Otto Von Skidmark Yah, but they dont know that it was specifically against the Islamic invaders to push them back.
This guy is absolutely necessary and absolutely amazing! As is gad! Thanks both of you!
Had Saad you're doing a wonderful job, love you from Pakistan, thank you for introducing this young n wise fella,
Pakistan is a seculer?
I may not share his faith, but Hazem sure sounds like a nice guy, and still fairly rational and critical as well. It was interesting to hear his insights.
+mchlross3
Gad to help^
Sounds much better!
+Book Forge *Thinks* *that* *atheism* *and* *agnosticism* *are* *mutually* *exclusive*
How can people be so stupid?
***** Then why did you talk about it like they are mutually exclusive? Also, I thouht this problem ''I am an agnostic not an atheist.'' was resolved years ago. One is a statement about knowledge, the other about faith, not that hard to understand in my opinion. I agree that a lot of teens don't know this, but I thought its because they didn't inform themself at all.
***** So what you wanted to say is ''Dunno, but there are a lot of people - mainly teens - who think the two aren't mutually exclusive.'' correct? If so then i have to disagree. You can be an agnostic atheist, an agnostic theist, a gnostic atheist or a gnostic theist. I myself, like many other atheist, consider myself agnostic atheist, because i don't know wether or not a god exist. If I understood you incorrectly, then please feel free to correct me.
***** Okay, thanks. Now I understand what you were trying to say. On that point I can definitly agree with you. As some one who learned english as a second language, I have sometimes difficulty to understand what someone wants to express.
God bless you Hazem
This was the most enjoyable interview I have seen in a long time.
Thank you very much. I have Joined Gad Saad and Hazem Farraj so that I dont miss out on future discussions !!!
I needed to replace it with something. I needed the opposite of hatred, I needed the opposite of war... It provided the healing I needed."
Brother Hazem, I too find great peace within Christ. There is nothing in this world like Him and thank God you came to Him. You are very brave and this is an extraordinary story! Thanks Gadfather! Thanks Hazem!
Great that there are guys like Hazem - and all respect for him and other ex-Muslims. As Hazem describes, it can be horribly difficult to leave that faith.
I grew up as Buddhist and I had zero knowledge about Islam or Muslim. I am in the USA now and I am learning about Islam with a critical mind. I admire you both of you because you have a courage to give us truth about Islam. You are loved by all of us. I am a pacifist and I condemn killing. You are here for reason for humanity. Muslims are suffering from the ill ideology. You are great.
I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Huge respect to both of you. Hazem is a brave guy to have done what he has done.
Hazem and Gad. respect to both of you.
This is a wonderful interview and very enlightening. I'm sorry Hazem has to deal with he loss of his family. They should be very proud of the man he has become. God bless.
I love you guys 🤗 and by the way, I shared it on Twitter
I love stories like this. Shortly after 9:11, I found an author named Mark Gabriel who is also a former Muslim. In reading his books, I began to pray that God would reveal himself to Muslims through dreams and visions. This video is a wonderful reminder to take up this practice once again.
Hazim...u r my hero. Keep spreading the Truth, my brother..200% support to you from India.
Nouhad Wadie' Haddad aka 'Fairuz.' One of the most famous singers in the history of the Arab world.
Thank you both for speaking the truth. May God keep you and protect you both.
Thank you both for the video, I enjoyed listening to the interview while at work.
I really liked the Arabic back and forth. Thanks for translating professor!
I really enjoyed this chat two friendly peaceful guy's. it left me in a good mood. Thanks Gaad
Gad, this is my first time viewing your videos and it was due to your guest Hazem. I just discovered him the other day and had watched his videos. I felt like they should be a requirement for all Americans to view. of course that is not how we do things here, so I have to just pass the word along the best way I can. I thoroughly enjoyed your interactions. It is nice to see knowing guys have smiles on their faces as they educate America. I'm tired of all the debates that get out of hand and no one presents the facts with references to the Quran. I look forward to watching your other videos, I'm glad I found you. This is the dialogue America needs. Thanks!
Excellent conversation. I share it on facebook so more people can watch.
I absolutely love, how everyone on these interviews, seem like some of the most pleasant people you could hope to meet. Friendly, good natured, and most of all have a sense of humour. Keep it up Gad, these are a pleasure in a dark time.
Much respect Gad. Always a pleasure listening to you
The second intifada was, unfortunately, the worst event, which happened in Israel. I covered this topic, when i was studying for my master degree in Iran. I saw the pictures of it in the book, which i studied from. A truly disgusting and very horrible act.
Very interesting interview. Thank you for posting this.
he's really handsome
I love watching people like this talking about converting to Christianity (even though i'm mainly an atheist)
Thank you both, I really enjoyed this open talk and discussion. The wasp bit really drove the nail in. Great points.
Brilliant interview. Truly eye opening on this topic
Hazzem Faraj is one of thee most handsome man I have ever laid my eyes on 😭 I was just 🤤 watching & listening to him 😩
Same 😂 lol
I'm am si excited of what GOD is doing with muslims. About 35 yrs ago we got a hand written paper mentioning various prayer request on how to prayer for muslims and we started praying against your prayer during ramadhan . The christians all over the world till today begin to pray and fast during. Today I sit back and weep with joy listening to your testimoney
it ws a brilliant conversations.I m a fan of urs.How much I wish tht Islam be eradicated frm earth like other evils.Prof. I am sincerely waiting to see Douglas murray and Tarek fatah on ur show.Please consider this request.plz plz.
his looks like 👉 Luis Suarez, Barcelona striker 😂😂✌
Less nasty looking though
Thank God for guiding me here! You guys answered a lot of questions I had.
Great points and really funny too! This has aged well, and is more relevant than ever.
I'm an Atheist but am beginning to think that Christianity is the best defence to Islam. I can't get myself to believe in God but I still consider myself a Christian because I was brought up a Christian and believe strongly in Christian values. Kind of an identity crisis but I do not think you need to believe in God to live a Christian life.
There are two types of Christians for me, the true Christian who really believe in God, and the other one are the false Christians which either false teacher or do not really believe in God.
i was in a similar situation like you. i believed in god but i had doubts and than i read same bible prophecies and they want away
justin you are following hindusm indirectly
CHRISTIANITY IS WHAT BIBLE TEACHES US. If I act like Christ as He taught us be holy as my Father is we will be call the sons of God. CHRISTIANITY IS WHAT Jesus told us to live a life that fulfill LORD's will.
Read "The Case for Christ"
With Canada opening the floodgates, I think Trump wants to build the wall on the wrong border.
+Islet of Langerhans
You can use ladders or tunnels to bypass a wall. The border to canada deserves something better.
+Islet of Langerhanwhat are you talking about the floodgates to who americans canada dont boarder mexico ya clown
What a gorgeous username! 😍😍 Are you a histoloy freak or a diabetic. Hugely curious! 😀😀
Eventually, the destiny of all muslims is Jesus.
Hahaha..That was Funny..we respect jesus ...but we don't Worship him...
There is no other way to Father than Jesus. Jesus is unconditional love. You have to truly and fully accept and give yourself to Jesus.
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DJVarmian FUCK ALL RELIGION BULLSHIT .
oh my, loved the parts where both speak Arabic. it sounds awesome! though I have no knowledge of any Arabic language. very entertaining conversation... love ...
Please keep this type of discussion online for us.
more hazems please 🙏🙏🙏 the world needs more hazems
and of course Hazem, just needed to check the spelling. great work guys it's fascinating to listen to people actually from the middle east.
Yes, hazem, he is truly very beautiful.😃
Thank you Hazem! You are VERY brave! Going against your family culture is so difficult. Can't wait to meet you in Glory!
You and Hazem briefly discussed what should be done about the whole war of cultures between the west and the Muslim world. He answered that he thinks that an open discussion should be started critiquing Islam. I tend to agree, however..
I think key factors in resolving this conflict are not really factors, but actors. After all, it aren't deliberations that dictate our history, but dictators that deliberately dictate history. A certain peace must be present in the Muslim world before we should try to fundamentally change their thinking via a dialogue.
After all, when one of your relatives has just been killed in a mosque, you'd rather not hear from a complete stranger that your ideology enabled or even created these terrorists to a certain extent. Especially when you have to fear that you'll possibly be their next victim.
In my opinion, five countries play a pivotal role in this western vs. Muslim culture conflict: The US, Russia, Turkey, Saudi-Arabia and Iran.
1) Russia-- Russia plays a pivotal role, because it is exactly in the middle of this conflict. Both the US government and the Russian government view terrorists as the number 1 foreign threat, instead of each other. At the same time, both the muslim world and the Russian circle of influence believes that the US is a great threat to world peace. Russia could be the ideal arbiter in this issue, if it were not for the distrust they have created in the west during the crisis in Crimea.
2) Turkey-- Turkey essentially holds the same position as Russia, albeit with more authority in the Muslim world. They are traditionally the country that borders the western world both geographically and culturally. Having a large military, being a member of the NATO and being a historically moderate (after Atatürk) Muslim country, they are the stepping stone towards reconciliation of both ideologies. Sadly this potential wasn't recognised in the western world (because of ignorance and lack of knowledge about Turkey's unique position in the Muslim world). Sadly we made no attempt to halt the rise of Erdogan and his party that is steering Turkey rapidly back towards being a regressive Muslim nation. As we have seen, the Turkish government does not care about ISIS' insurgence and worries more about Kurdish militants and liberal media.
3) Saudi-Arabia-- No need explaining this one. I think most people know that Saudi-Arabia is the birth place of Wahabism and modern fundamental Islam (if you don't you didn't watch the video) and that it is the country where radical Islam gets most financial support from. Not necessarily because everybody in that country is a supporter of wahabism and jihad, but because of..
4) Iran-- The boiling conflict between Iran and Saudi-Arabia is so extremely underestimated. Saudi-Arabia makes no attempts to stop the money flow from it's rich people to the Levante, because they know ISIS is the only thing that keeps Iran and it's ally Russia busy. It's also the only thing that is standing in the way of Irani control over Iraq, Syria and Lebanon. Iran is an extremely powerful country that realises it is one. With the shady US and English involvement in their contemporary history, it is no doubt they won't want to be best buddies anytime soon and try to expand their power to it's former glory. With the Ayatollah having a lot of influence in national politics, they stand up for any oppressed Shia minority and will do that even more when they're done with supporting Assad fighting ISIS. This can be seen in Yemen, where the Sunni, Saudi-led coalition consists of more Muslim nations than the one against ISIS! And certainly one with a lot more Sunni commitment! Sunnis know that ISIS isn't an enemy that'll last, they know Iran is. Of course the situation is the same for the Irani government, who has been fearful of the alliance the Saudis made with the west for centuries.
5) The US-- This complicated chess board, on which you can't even tell which pieces are black and which are white, has basically paralyzed the western governments. All of the pivotal players I just named seem to be enemies of the west and seem to be unwilling to cooperate. The Syrian conflict has become an infected wound that is not being treated, nor does it seem to have a cure. It is also dividing our western societies, causing the insurgence of the pc movement, but even more dangerously, populist movements. Making our society part of this regressive shift the world is taking.
What I think should be done, is setting aside our issues with Russia. Putin has said many times he is willing to cooperate with the west on terrorism. In fact, America and Russia have been sharing information on Afghani terrorists for a lot of years now. It will be stabilizing to both the western and the Russian economy (to not have to fight all these wars) and it will look good the global public eye when two major global power players work together to resolve such a complicated issue.
Russia will have the power over Iran to make it stop it's growing intentions of becoming an even bigger player in Middle-Eastern politics and America has the power over the Saudis to stop the support of ISIS and the oppression of Shia minorities. Or at least, both parties have the power to contain their allies. I mean, I'm not implying they can end the deeply rooted Shia-Sunni hatred.
The problem regarding all of this, however, is that Putin will want something in return for his efforts. That will most probably be Eastern-Ukraine, because that's the only thing creating a loss of figure for him in his own country. Even though I wouldn't like to see Russia annex Eastern-Ukraine, because it remembers me of Sudetenland's annexation -SIDENOTE: I'm not comparing Russia with the third reich, I'm just saying that allowing a superpower to expand their power could potentially destabilize global politics-, I do have to say we seem to not have any other choice than that. Many claim Putin is a horrible oppressive dictator, but to me he is first and foremost an amazing political strategist, that has shown again he knows how to play his cards.
Gad Saad an excellent video with this young Palestinian. My husband is a Lebanese Christian Maronite and I picked up some of your Arabic. Here in Canada Trudeau is bringing in Sharia Law and this scares me out of my mind. I like to see a Jew and a Palestinian getting along so well which is something that should be. I like Feyrouz and it is so sad when she sings about Beirut. I cry and so does my husband who has family in Lebanon and Australia. My husband is alone here in Canada. Both of you know what I am talking about. Yes I would like to listen to both of you in Arabic. Shitan yes sometimes I am called that by my husband. LOL LOL. My husband calls it his Bible - all the insults. I know that you would be laughing after this post. I love this video Gad and the world is in a very sad situation. I am in tears for both of you. All the best to both of you.
You are a brave man Hazem!
I adore how Hazem blushes.
These two are great together....wonderfully enlightening conversation....What a pair of characters!!!!
Awesome interview. I learned a lot. As a non-practicing Anglican (agnostic) it is comforting to hear the truth without hysteria.
Thank you Gad and Hazem. I just today, received major accusations of "pushing Islam" by sharing Hazem's videos on Twitter w/exclamations that Hazem was himself pushing Islam. This interview clarifies any misinterpretation- IMHO. I am a true believer in educating oneself and I personally found Hazem's videos to be very insightful. This interview furthered my understanding and thank you both for spreading the word so that we can go forward with knowledge not ignorance.
[You two were talking about the consequences in the life of a former Muslim...]. I was in a discussion once with a friend who is a believing Jew, and I commented to him how terribly difficult it is for a Jew to receive Y’ishua. Instead of indulging my sympathies, he said, “Look, as hard as it is for a Jew, it’s even worse for the person who rejects their Muslim religion...” I, as an American born person can’t even imagine. I’m beyond THRILLED & and worship God almighty for Hazem!!!!
i pray for your safety and happiness. Thank you for the enlightenment.
May God open everyone’s eyes, especially Americans! May God bless you and use you mightily for HIS Kingdom!!!
great dialogue. As He said, Come, let us reason, together.
Good for you Hazem!!! What a wonderful interview.
J'adore le show, subscribed! Peu importe le coté du débat, tu es toujours très diplomate et intellectuellement honnête et sincère, c'est le genre de conversation que nous avons besoin de nos jours, peu importe le sujet!
God Bless and keep you Hazem. Thank you for sharing your story Peace
shoh!! looove Hazem's authenticity! So sincere and real!
Yes, this is a very superficial comment but Hazem is absolutely gorgeous. It's very hard to focus on what he's saying.
Brilliant content, rapport and humanity! Subscribed.
Very good interview, giving so much light to the reality of what's really going on in the middle east.
Wonderful exchange! Thank you very much.
Gad, Thank You Beloved Brother
And Thank You For Sharing This Wonderful Brave Young Mr. Hazem
I Am Blessed
Love, Your Brother Joe
I think this has to be said... Hazem is the most handsome apologist EVER. Bless your work always 😍
yesss
Totally agree. Godspeed with you.
Great conversation. Maybe Gad needs to invite Brigitte Ganriel, she's a Lebanese just like him, they'll be able to chat in arabic.
Thank you hazem and thank you too sir. Both of you are so very nice and kind.
Great guest. An asset to our society as a former insider. God bless him.
Gad is such a big warm teddy bear of a man. And it's nice to see him bonding w/ someone who speaks his first language. Gad says "about" just like us Canadians though.
What a great warm and interesting interview, Well Done to You Both!
Best wishes from London!
This podcast was pure joy. Thank you both.
Thank you for the interview and your activities here , please keep doing these kind of videos !
Sorry to be shallow, but he's hot.
Phew!
This was a beast interview, I found out about you Mr. Saad through Steven crowder. You're awesome, keep up the good work.
This was fantastic! Thank you both.