Gentlemen, request to read Quran and its translation in your languages to understand truth about Islaam that why its the final and true religion. It has revealed many such facts like human genine, how human grows in mothers womb, about bees and so so on which midern science has just confirmed. Quran is book from Allah, its true like sunlight.

The Mandaeans, a small and ancient Gnostic religious minority primarily from Iraq and Iran, have faced persecution, including forced conversions, violence, and genocide-like conditions over centuries, particularly in Islamic-majority regions. Below are some significant periods of persecution: 1. Early Islamic Conquests (7th Century CE) Following the rise of Islam in the 7th century, many non-Muslim religious minorities, including Mandaeans, were pressured to convert to Islam or pay the jizya tax as "People of the Book." However, Mandaeans were often not officially recognized as such, leading to further persecution. 2. The Abbasid Caliphate (8th-13th Century) During the Abbasid era, Mandaeans were subject to discriminatory policies and periodic violence. Their status as a religious minority was tenuous, and they were sometimes classified as "pagans," which excluded them from the protections granted to Christians and Jews. 3. Ottoman Empire (16th-20th Century) Under Ottoman rule, the Mandaeans experienced marginalization, forced conversions, and massacres. For example: 17th Century: Reports indicate mass killings of Mandaeans in the Basra region. Their refusal to convert to Islam made them a frequent target of hostility. 4. Post-Saddam Iraq (2003-Present) After the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, sectarian violence escalated, and Mandaeans faced extreme persecution from extremist groups: 2003-2007: Thousands of Mandaeans were targeted, kidnapped, killed, or forced to flee due to their religious identity. The destruction of Mandaean communities in Baghdad and Basra during this time was described as a cultural genocide. By 2007, it was estimated that 90% of the Mandaean population in Iraq had either fled the country or been internally displaced. 5. ISIS Persecution (2014-2017) The rise of ISIS in Iraq and Syria marked another period of severe violence. Mandaeans, like other religious minorities, were given the ultimatum to convert, pay heavy taxes (jizya), or face execution. Many fled to neighboring countries or sought asylum abroad. Modern Status Mandaeans have been reduced to a small diaspora spread across the globe, with significant communities now in Europe, Australia, and the United States. Their population, once estimated at 60,000-70,000 in Iraq and Iran, has dwindled to a few thousand in the region. These periods illustrate how Mandaeans have repeatedly faced genocide-like persecution due to their distinct religious identity, particularly in times of political or religious upheaval.

Another useless effort to recreate history and distort the facts by slamming a religion.

At 1:11 I’m now very concerned

Should then God speak English with Yankee accent to make you happy? 😂

Whatever they claim as the origins of Islam, know this- " Tamar took off her widow’s clothes, covered herself with a veil to disguise herself, and then sat down at the entrance to Enaim, which is on the road to Timnah. When Judah saw her, he thought she was a prostitute, for she had covered her face and head. NO angel of God would tell Mohammud to tell women to follow the example and dress themselves as prostitutes! Jesus said " For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible. See, I have told you in advance. So if they tell you, ‘There He is in the desert,’ do not go out; or, ‘Here He is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it. This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy lies to you. They are filling you with false hopes. Deuteronomy 18:22

In a mostly peaceable way. Why would anyone assume that? That's like thinking the Old Testament wasn't brutal.

Boy the book was crazy!!!! Loved it... I wish instead of Picador you had landed with Random House. It would have been a bestseller

History comes from a place of confusion and pain...like trying to construct a memory of what happened after too much drink i.e. asking the question "How did I get here and what happened to explain my circumstance"...otherwise why would you bother? Nature and time is forward orientated...Why do we look behind us?...What happened!?

An orientalist making debunked orientalist claims.

1:01:15 The hammond novachord was an early American synth in the 30s. It had a rather different sound to the theremin and trautonium but a more conventional playing technique with a standard keyboard.

28:28 Moog synth were and still are subtractive, Buchla was the pioneer of additive synthesis.

Unconditional surrender is the only practical solution for Ukraine at this point. Hitler's Germany also refused to admit defeat until Hitler killed himself, then Keitel signed unconditional surrender. Post war settlement is Russia's business.

As a Baha’i, the Baha’i writings ask Baha’is to learn about Islam from non-biased sources. I find academic sources to be helpful. Thanks.

The most damning issues for Islam is the lack of tangible evidence for early Islam: 1. Almost total lack of any archeological, cartographic etc evidence for Mecca before the mid 8thC. 2. The total lack of tangible evidence for the Rashidun kings etc. There's no inscriptions, coins etc for any of them despite covering such a large empire that covered historic centres of learning such as Cairo, Damascus, Baghdad etc. 3. The 1st Ummayadd king leaving coins and inscriptions all looking very much Christian. Indeed nothing till the mid 8thC can be called irrefutably Islamic. Basically, all the tangible evidence shows Islam grew out of a Christian group.

Fred Donner opens the discourse by discussing how the traditional narrative of Islam's origins is questioned by modern historians. This conventional story suggests Islam emerged fully formed in 7th-century Arabia, with clear religious boundaries established from the outset. Long accepted as fact, this view is under challenge due to its reliance on sources created centuries after the events they describe. Donner points out that early records, including writings from Muslim and non-Muslim scholars alike, present conflicting details, highlighting discrepancies and uncertainties that demand a closer examination. By reconsidering the authenticity and the temporal accuracy of these accounts, historians like Donner are seeking a more nuanced comprehension of Islam’s formative years. Furthermore, the realization that much of the historiography is crafted from later, possibly biased sources prompts academics to turn towards archaeological and textual evidence for fresh insights. This approach aims to reconstruct historical contexts more reliably, fostering a deeper understanding of Islam's early expansion and interaction with other cultures. Central to Islam's early narrative is the Prophet Muhammad, depicted as receiving divine revelations and founding a new monotheistic religion. However, Fred Donner highlights that this portrayal is layered with mythic elements, complicating efforts to distinguish historical facts from religious storytelling. The scarcity of contemporary accounts documenting Muhammad’s life adds to the challenge, as existing texts were penned well after his death. While the Quran, regarded as the verbatim word of God by Muslims, provides some insights into Muhammad’s teachings, it lacks detailed historical accounts of his life. The complexity increases with the observation that terms like 'Islam' and 'Muslim' have evolved over time. Initially, these terms denoted a submission to God rather than a distinct religious identity. Such linguistic and semantic analyses suggest that the early Islamic community might have been more inclusive, initially encompassing a broader coalition of monotheistic believers, including some Jews and Christians. One of the most astonishing aspects of early Islamic history is the rapid expansion of the Islamic state post-Muhammad, spanning from the Arabian Peninsula across vast regions to Spain and the Indus Valley. Donner addresses the remarkable speed and scope of these conquests, questioning how a nascent community with limited resources could overthrow established empires like the Byzantine and Sasanian. The lack of documented statecraft traditions in Mecca or Medina suggests these expansions weren't merely conquests of power but were fueled by a formidable ideological drive. Archaeologists and historians are keen to understand the socio-political and religious factors that enabled such expansion. The recruitment of local inhabitants, including Christians and Jews, into military and administrative roles, indicates a pragmatic approach that may have facilitated smoother governance and extended influence. Delving into the scant physical remnants from Islam’s origin period, Fred Donner emphasizes the importance of material evidence, such as coins, papyri, and inscriptions, in reconstructing a more authentic historical narrative. These tangible artifacts, unlike the literary narratives compiled centuries afterward, offer contemporaneous snapshots of life and faith in early Islamic societies. Coins bearing inscriptions like 'In the name of God,' serve as symbols of the emerging religious identities during conquests, blending old with new. Inscriptional evidence also references 'believers,' supporting Donner’s argument that the early community centered around a broader monotheistic unity rather than a strictly defined religious group. This phase of investigation marks a critical shift from purely literary analysis to an archaeological methodology, unearthing traces that may reshape the understanding of Islam’s formative era. In unraveling early Islamic identity, Donner explores the Quran’s language, which primarily refers to its followers as 'believers' rather than the more specific 'Muslims.' This subtle yet significant linguistic choice alludes to an early inclusivity, comprising Jews, Christians, and other monotheists who shared core tenets of faith, such as belief in a single God and the Last Judgement. This recognition of shared belief systems indicates a nascent community striving for spiritual coherence rather than confessional exclusivity. The broader conception of 'believers' allowed for a heterogeneous religious environment where varying traditions, so long as aligned with core monotheistic values, could coexist within the developing Islamic polity. Such interpretations challenge the notion of Islam’s instant confessional clarity, portraying a period of fluid religious boundaries. Donner presents intriguing findings showing that early Islamic expansion did not immediately displace or ostracize other Abrahamic faiths. Inscriptions and historical documents suggest that Jews and Christians were initially seen as part of the broader 'believers' community if they practiced piety and adhered to basic monotheistic principles. Moreover, early historical records from Syrian and Armenian sources describe mutual engagements and contributions of Christians within the expanding Islamic governance structures. These inclusive policies extended to appointing local Christians and even Jews in administrative roles, reflecting a pragmatic approach to governance and integration. However, shifting political and theological developments eventually narrowed this inclusivity, leading to a more distinct religious identity. A significant shift occurred with the consolidation of Umayyad rule around 700 CE as religious and political identities underwent transformation. The newly defined boundaries focused on adherence to the Quran and recognition of Muhammad as the final prophet. This transition marked the gradual formation of a distinct Islamic identity, with beliefs crystallizing around specific doctrines and practices. Donner explores the strategic rebranding of religious terminology during this period. Terms like 'Islam' and 'Muslim' were formalized as identifiers of the faith, aligning religious allegiance with political governance. This delineation reshaped community dynamics, paving the way for institutionalized religious practices and the introduction of legal frameworks that would define Islamic orthodoxy. As the Islamic identity crystallized during the Umayyad and Abbasid periods, theological discourse expanded to accommodate emerging religious and legal complexities. While early believers emphasized a unified monotheism, expanding political territories required more detailed doctrines to address diverse cultural and religious inquiries. The development of Sharia law and Islamic jurisprudence formalized practices across a wide spectrum of personal, ethical, and communal behaviors. Concurrently, philosophical traditions began converging with theological debates. The Sufi movement, for example, emphasized personal spirituality, which contrasted with the jurisprudential rigor of mainstream Islamic doctrine. This period cultivated a rich diversity of thought, reflecting the dynamic interaction between growing religious orthodoxy and innovative spiritual expressions. As a historian, Donner advocates for utilizing all available resources, particularly material evidence, to form accurate historical narratives. The early 20th-century archaeological excavations unearthed significant finds like papyri collections in Berlin, offering glimpses into daily life and governance that textual sources alone cannot provide. These papyri, alongside other artifacts, serve as crucial yet underexplored lenses into early Islamic history, providing historians a means to piece together more nuanced interpretations of social, economic, and administrative life across the Islamic world. Donner's work exemplifies the need for interdisciplinary approaches, integrating archaeology with textual criticism to paint a comprehensive picture of Islam's formative years. Fred Donner's explorations challenge scholars and the public to reassess Islam’s early history, advocating for a balanced view that considers both traditional narratives and emerging evidence. This approach underscores the complexity of religious evolution and identity formation. Through continued scholarly inquiry and interdisciplinary collaboration, understanding Islam’s beginnings becomes not only about validating or refuting longstanding beliefs but comprehending the socio-political and theological processes that influence religiosity over time. As historians, theologians, and archaeologists alike engage with this dynamic research landscape, they contribute to a more nuanced appreciation of how early Islamic society constructed its identity amid diverse influences and rapid expansion.

There should be studies about women's role in the early years of islam. This is important to tackle the gross misogynistic issue in islam.

I wish he would have expanded why he doesn't like the term conquest. I mean the spread was religion inspired. But when you use armies to consolidate power.and territory. That's pretty much a conquest.

Believers that what the Nazarene sect calls itself

Were are the other text the 12 disciples wrote in greek Aramaic Latin lots of different languages. Mohammed was from north Arabia Arabic did not become a major language for another 3 centuries in Arabia well after his death. So Mohamed must of spoken Syriac or Levant so must his followers were is the original text from his preaching as it would of been written in the language he spoke so did his followers. which was not Arabic were are they.

This idiot has deducted from all his study that god speaks Arabic.such a basic knowledge he is not able to absorb that revelation has to b revealed in a language understandable by the ppl on which it was revealed such a basic thing he could not deduct from his research

Alah is not god was the name of wild tribs IDEL.Mohamad got his strengts by teror and robbing caravans and denile of an trut which is continuing on today,

those are your hopes

God speaks Arabic or God spoke in Arabic to mohamad?

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1:04:31 I don't see how you could possibly say this as someone who claims to have studied Islam, without hadith, you can do nothing! I find your statement ridiculous

This man is an idiot He thinks he is funny and he thinks his subject can be made fun off. He has come give a lecture on a religion and history .His in built hatred comes across . he’s an insult to professional academia.

Of course God speaks all languages especially ARAB AND GREEK which are the languages of His Holly Books QUR'AAN and transformed Bible and Torah

Islam started since Allah created Adam AS and sent him and Hawwa AS, to Earth. Qur'an stated that Allah completed the deen and named it Islam, but the messages already there since Allah created Adam AS to become a Caliphate in Earth.

God speaks arabic? Nooooooo....laisakamislihishai.....its just a medium.... 8:10

This video is so weird the grainy footage and backdrop makes it feel like 1989 but the professor is rocking a blue stripe and he’s got a MacBook

The scholars study topics and their study is so dissociated with spirituality. We know that none of these professors dare say anything critical of Islam. We know of all the death threats against anyone who dares to challenge the narrative. It is shocking that the land of Luther is now funding such a shocking religion as Islam which is contradictory to the Bible, the word of God.

This is one of the stupidest lecture I have heard, no wonder he dyed his hair Blue . He talks about Islamic history and questions the origin of the Quran and the method of preserving it from a historical perspective, and at the same time he does not talk about the method of preserving the Quran among Muslim scholars, and this indicates either ignorance or deliberate on his part, if he is sincere in what he says, he should have mentioned the method of preserving the Quran by Muslims and criticize it objectively, not just throwing accusations like this.

what is the correlation between the development of the trautonium and the Ondes Martinot?

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham_Quran_manuscript Identification Alba Fedeli, who was studying items in the Mingana Collection of Middle Eastern Manuscripts for her PhD thesis Early Qur'ānic manuscripts, their text, and the Alphonse Mingana papers held in the Department of Special Collections of the University of Birmingham,[19] found the two leaves misidentified and bound with those of another seventh-century Quranic manuscript also written in Hijazi script (now catalogued as Mingana 1572b).[2] Following an approach by the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy in 2013 to contribute a sample from Islamic Arabic 1572 to the Corpus Coranicum project to investigate textual history of the Quran, which coincided with Fedeli's research into the handwriting,[citation needed] the Cadbury Research Library arranged for the manuscript to be radiocarbon dated at the University of Oxford's Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit. They determined the radiocarbon date of the parchment to be 1465±21 years BP (before 1950), which corresponds with 95.4% confidence to the calendar years CE 568-645 when calibrated.[20][21] Significance The proposed radiocarbon date possibility for the manuscript is significant, as the Islamic prophet Muhammad lived from c. 569 to 632.[22] According to Sunni Muslim tradition it was Abu Bakr (r. 632-634), the first caliph, who compiled The Quran, and Uthman (r. 644-656) the third caliph, who canonized the standard version of Quran since accepted and used by all Muslims worldwide. With the canonization, Uthman commanded that all earlier versions of the Quran be burned.[23] In the University announcement, Muhammad Isa Waley, Lead Curator for Persian and Turkish Manuscripts at the British Library, stated:[2]

Differentiate between Hadith and Sirah. Some acknowledgement on oral reports. Get deep into science of Hadith verifications both in chain of narrators and textual.

Stupit man.

No Muslims representatives 😅😅

the most funny part is the Timeline picture.. christian historian doesn't have any original documents in aramic , they even don't know the writer. muslims always has a chain of narration for both quran and sahih hadith. They also had written books of hadith and Quran from the time of prophet. This is not unbiased historian point of view. Still today Memorizier ( hafej ) of Quran ,Hadith gets their chain of narration from their master.

The problem with this scholar is that when they conduct research, they do not delve into Muslim literature; instead, they rely solely on history from non-Muslim historians. As a result, they are far removed from the original beliefs and context of the Muslim point of view. Moreover another major problem is that they don't understand Arabic language and literature,so they can't study deeply and understand Islam.

The guy is super condescending and it shows in his choice of words and voice. If you don't respect the field you study about, why even bother. I am not saying you have to believe in it, just stay neutral. Being condescending makes you look like a fool, wasting your life and other's time. I didn't expect better from anything having 'American' before it, be it Center or Academy. They have their own agenda. Wasted 40 minutes for an actual point. Believer is mentioned 1000+ times, but Muslim only 40 times. So what? Muhammad sm is mentioned less than Jesus sm. Does that mean Muhammad sm is less important or more based on the number of time they are mentioned? Crappy analysis, and ill informed too.

Who heard the sarcasm and the hate coming out of the lecturer mouth. Biased and superficial

An interesting mix of facts and fiction mostly presented as facts. Before believing what you hear in this video, I'd recommend hear out some other sources like the videos on KZbin by Tom Holland, Robert Spencer and others less cautious about telling hard facts. There are many decent, honest Muslims, however Islam doesn't then or now have a benign story. This looks very much like an attempt to whitewash Muslim behaviour.

Why wouldn't god know, and speak Arabic? God knows English, German and every other language? It's kinda the point of communicating. I sum -what dislike the snidding prejudice towards a very beautiful, ancient language and his , obvious, Judaic- centric bias against Islam.

Since they are bringing up feelings and stuff, I get the feeling these people are petrified. God bless poor Ukraine.

So Arab like Europe...were both colonisers using Force & Religion (Islam & Xianity) to "tame" the colonised....yes ?

The supreme Court rulings are unconstitutional. They didn't even consider the guidelines of the preamble when they made decisions About Our Constitution. And they took money to sell out our nation if you don't know what the word bribery means just look up Congress one time and look up the un supreme Court 6 members That should be arrested now and put in prison. Folks of you never read the preamble of the Constitution it tells you the direction the Constitution supposed to go

Still good points of view in 2024

May Allah guide this blue hair man and brown headef jesus

Surah al-Isra' 88. Say, “If humankind and jinn banded together to produce the like of this Quran, they could never produce the like of it, even if they supported one another.” QURAN