An author's perspective on Islam I Centre Stage

Former Catholic nun and author Karen Armstrong shares her perspective on Islam from her years of research with Al Jazeera's Samantha Johnson.
Karen Armstrong is a renown religious historian and best-selling author whose work has been translated into 45 languages. Armstrong has been described as one of the most intelligent contemporary defenders of religion.
Samantha Johnson is a presenter and executive producer at Al Jazeera Digital.
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Islam from the viewpoint of Karen Armstrong

[@habibaaklis3799]

I absolutely love her open minded intellect, may she have a healthy long life and may she be guided to Islam, ameen ya rab ❤

[@yusufblaik2599]

Allahumma Ameen

[@khadimndiaye9828]

8:03

[@iamyourbrook4281]

*Hamilton A. R. Gibb,* the historian on Orientalism, stated: “But Islam has a still further service to render to the cause of humanity. It stands after all nearer to the real East than Europe does, and it possesses a magnificent tradition of inter-racial understanding and cooperation. No other society has such arecord of success uniting in an equality of status, of opportunity, and of endeavours so many and so various races of mankind…Islam has still the power to reconcile apparently irreconcilable elements of race and tradition. If ever the opposition of the great societies of East and West is to be replaced by cooperation, the mediation of Islam is an indispensable condition. In its hands lies very largely the solution of the problem with which Europe is faced in its relation with East. If they unite, the hope of a peaceful issue is immeasurably enhanced. But if Europe, by rejecting the cooperation of Islam, throws it into the arms of its rivals, the issue can only be disastrous for both.” {Hamilton A. R. Gibb. Whither Islam. London, 1932, p. 379}

[@jamilagreen20]

Ameen 🤲

[@lisademello-naser4131]

Ameen

[@thematernalistquartet]

I read one of her books before embracing Islam in 2009. It was on my list of research. I already decided to become a Muslim but gave myself time to research. Her book was part of that journey among other books... Algamdullilah... May Allah SWT Grant her long life, Hedeyah, and Mercy - Ameen

[@dr.muhammadirfanehsan5350]

Adorable stay blessed

[@6236_Verses]

Name of her books please

[@thematernalistquartet]

@@6236_Verses if memory serves me correct it was the Biography of Muhammad SWS That was 2008

[@engkhms]

@@thematernalistquartet May Allah gives you straight and courage to accept Islam as earlier as possible, what I can advise accept Islam NOW as you don't know if you will be waking up tomorrow, how will you feel to meet with your God and you didn't accepted Him

[@thematernalistquartet]

@@engkhms it's important to have sabr and gratitude Algamdullilah that im a Muslim Algamdullilah that Allah SWT is Gracious, He is As Sabr and Forgiving May our hearts be filled with appreciation instead of resentment, petulance, and contempt With that may we attract people to Islam with kindness and patience instead of repelling people with a lack of people skills, lack of adab, arragonce, and inappropriate judgement Yes, we will all stand before Allah SWT and answer for what we say and have done. So take heed there I'm forgiven for what has been done before shahadah OVER A DECADE ago! and you don't know how I have grown since then and what my rank is You don't know how Allah Ranks others in comparison to you. Are your words and actions Pleasing to Allah SWT? The fact that you are trying to start an argument with a stranger online. Is that sunnah? Fortunately im strong enough in my deen and iman that people like you can't repel me from Islam. Nice try... A'uthu billah astaghfirallah

[@ebrimafatty2385]

Love how she said "Peace be upon him" after mentioning the name Prophet💙💙💙

[@leeno7687]

Alyheaslat wasalam

[@LazyArtyz]

Same❤

[@Titanfall537]

i dont think its misunderstood.we need to look into history where people made up a lot of stuff.

[@abusohyb1191]

I drove Taxi in San Francisco and one day Karen was in my back seat. So I was thrilled and she wrote down all her books as I asked her to. I started out by saying " You look like Karen Armstrong". She replied "I am her". Unbelievable Story. I admire her so much as a writer and a speaker.

[@adeyinkaadebayo4192]

What a privilege. I hope you dint step on the break abruptly at the sudden realisation😂😂😂. Would love to have the title of her books as well.

[@abusohyb1191]

@adeyinkaadebayo4192 If that happened I would have blamed her for the accident.

[@cpafcma]

I cannot hold my tears listening to her and seeing tears in the interviewer's eyes. Two beautiful people were talking about God's beauty.

[@thestraightpath-fg2qn]

Thanks

[@tyanie1994]

yes 👍👍👍

[@tsalomar]

This great woman speaks so respectfully & amazingly about Islam. I pray for her to embrace the righteous religion and stick to it, Amen.

[@paulthomas281]

@tsalomar "I pray for her to embrace the righteous religion and stick to it, Amen." You DIDN'T understand a word she said, did you!

[@lulzhh5177]

She is Muslim 😏 how is that for understanding

[@shairsko9360]

@@lulzhh5177 i don’t believe she is tbh but holds a deep reverence for all religions including Islam!

[@rehan3600]

@@paulthomas281 calm down, buddy.

[@abdulhai439]

George Bernard Shaw said about the greatest prophet Muhammad (pbuh): "He must be called the savior of humanity. I believe that if a man like him were to assume the dictatorship of the modern world, he would succeed in solving its problems in a way that would bring it much-needed peace and happiness. I predict tomorrow's Europe will embrace Islam." (The Genuine Islam, Vol. 1, No. 8, 1936)

[@UmarRosyad]

Never expected a non-Muslim describe Prophet Muhammad ﷺ this beautifully

[@nerminsnowhuseinbasic9340]

Actually many decent scholars had enormous praise for Prophet Muhammad S.A.V.S.

[@hm-rq9sw]

"He was the most extraordinary human being". Indeed he was the best creation of Allah, infallible because The Almighty made him (PBUH) as such. Thank you doctor for portraying the reality of Islam

[@bayreuth79]

"He was the most extraordinary..." is an English idiom that doesn't _literally_ mean that the person referred to is the most extraordinary x or y. Its a hyperbolic idiom.

[@rehan3600]

@@bayreuth79 It doesn’t change the fact that he was. Try harder next time.

[@bayreuth79]

@@rehan3600 Try harder at what? You seem to think that my intention was to criticise Muhammad, which it wasn't. I was simply pointing out that its an English idiom. I know that Karen Armstrong would- and has- said the same about Buddha and Jesus. So, there is nothing for me to try harder at.

[@abdulhai439]

George Bernard Shaw said about the greatest prophet Muhammad (pbuh): "He must be called the savior of humanity. I believe that if a man like him were to assume the dictatorship of the modern world, he would succeed in solving its problems in a way that would bring it much-needed peace and happiness. I predict tomorrow's Europe will embrace Islam." (The Genuine Islam, Vol. 1, No. 8, 1936)

[@abdulhai439]

@@bayreuth79 George Bernard Shaw said about the greatest prophet Muhammad (pbuh): "He must be called the savior of humanity. I believe that if a man like him were to assume the dictatorship of the modern world, he would succeed in solving its problems in a way that would bring it much-needed peace and happiness. I predict tomorrow's Europe will embrace Islam." (The Genuine Islam, Vol. 1, No. 8, 1936)

[@The_Untold_Story]

😭😭🕊️🕊️ my heart is full .. proud to be a Muslim Al Hum du lilah

[@shabirhassandar1088]

Me too

[@richarddawkins4607]

It has come to a point where Islam and Peace CANT be in one sentence. Only Islam and Rest in peace can go together.

[@thenightcorereaper]

@@richarddawkins4607 why tho

[@virupakshawalla5734]

The start says what Muhammad did by making people pray and bow down to God 3 times a day was to brake their pride lol. Her quote by the Muslim was about not being proud of your faith over others but ackowgod God is indeed everywhere. Individual pride has no place in any religion. Imo. Many find humility in their faith, Islam or other.

[@shabirhassandar1088]

@virupakshawalla5734 bro what is the source of your information

[@ETS186]

Mashallah, I've been listening to her for 14-15 years. Glad she's still well.

[@silvercat3243]

Having the same thoughts here brother. Assalamu'alaikum.

[@a.s.1951]

This scholar has such an arresting deep view on Islam and Prophet Muhammad. I love the passion in her voice when describing Islam, the Prophet’s message to humanity, and the quote from Ibn Arabi.

[@TAHIRALI-me3sv]

1995 I started doing Comparative studies on Religions of the world, that's when I discoverd Her Books and Videos.... We need more Scholars like her. May Allah reward her in this and next life !! Aameen

[@ishqnoor]

Ya Rab 🤲

[@iamyourbrook4281]

*Hamilton A. R. Gibb,* the historian on Orientalism, stated: “But Islam has a still further service to render to the cause of humanity. It stands after all nearer to the real East than Europe does, and it possesses a magnificent tradition of inter-racial understanding and cooperation. No other society has such arecord of success uniting in an equality of status, of opportunity, and of endeavours so many and so various races of mankind…Islam has still the power to reconcile apparently irreconcilable elements of race and tradition. If ever the opposition of the great societies of East and West is to be replaced by cooperation, the mediation of Islam is an indispensable condition. In its hands lies very largely the solution of the problem with which Europe is faced in its relation with East. If they unite, the hope of a peaceful issue is immeasurably enhanced. But if Europe, by rejecting the cooperation of Islam, throws it into the arms of its rivals, the issue can only be disastrous for both.” {Hamilton A. R. Gibb. Whither Islam. London, 1932, p. 379}

[@malakatan3235]

it will divide between muslim & kuffar, in muslim countries...kuffar is 2nd class citizens

[@TAHIRALI-me3sv]

@@malakatan3235 FYI There is no such Islamic country exist today....these are muslim majority countries...yes they have few islamic laws even Saudi governament dont follow 100% Islamic Sharia Law. ( Why because west has divided them in 19th century into seprate nations appointed them as kings.) Same thing with Pakistan muslim majority but they can't implement Sharia Law because West will not allow them. West is in controll of the majority of Muslim lands . ( Read this book "Peace to end all Peace.")

[@malakatan3235]

@@TAHIRALI-me3sv still my statement remain true, you can see it write in their law to treat kuffar as 2nd class citizens, example in Malaysia & Brunei, OR it could be they practice it but not literally written in their laws like in Indonesia. So either way, kuffar was discriminated in countries with muslim as majority

[@BadBoy-yn7ee]

Amazing statement about our prophet pbuh from the best western author who wrote many things about Islam.. Thanks again for the interview

[@muhammedniyas6237]

The way she deliver points about prophet(s ) that make me immense pleasure Alhamdulillah proud to be a Muslim

[@leeno7687]

Alyheaslat wasalam

[@alicherifmahammatdari2133]

My heart is full of happiness to be born Islam and i really thank Allah for this privilege .... Proud to be Muslim alhamdoulillah

[@james68664]

'The History of God' was a complete eye-opener for me as someone who took Islam and the two other major Abrahamic teachings for granted. She's absolutely marvelous in her speech, writing and thoughts. I've yet to come across an author who's able to effortlessly unfold complex historical facts, relationships and causalities without the reader having to reference secondary materials to make sense of what they're reading.

[@caveman1334]

It does resonate......

[@ldnzz]

We know our religion. But it’s so refreshing seeing someone from the outside speaking about our religion. It’s a further confirmation of faith if I am being honest.

[@paulthomas281]

@ldnzz It's not a confirmation of anything. Karen Armstrong does not understand history. She writes about religious traditions, not Religion. And she seems to have an ahistorical approach to learning about religion and the ideologies it spawns, and needs to spawn.

[@norama3998]

​@@paulthomas281 ليس من الأدب ان تتحدّث نيابة عنها .كما جاء في تعليقك .. هي معجبة فعلا بتعاليم الإسلام السًمحة و على أدب حين الحديث عن ديننا .. اللّهم هداية لها لدينك الحقّ ...آمين

[@iamyourbrook4281]

*Hamilton A. R. Gibb,* the historian on Orientalism, stated: “But Islam has a still further service to render to the cause of humanity. It stands after all nearer to the real East than Europe does, and it possesses a magnificent tradition of inter-racial understanding and cooperation. No other society has such arecord of success uniting in an equality of status, of opportunity, and of endeavours so many and so various races of mankind…Islam has still the power to reconcile apparently irreconcilable elements of race and tradition. If ever the opposition of the great societies of East and West is to be replaced by cooperation, the mediation of Islam is an indispensable condition. In its hands lies very largely the solution of the problem with which Europe is faced in its relation with East. If they unite, the hope of a peaceful issue is immeasurably enhanced. But if Europe, by rejecting the cooperation of Islam, throws it into the arms of its rivals, the issue can only be disastrous for both.” {Hamilton A. R. Gibb. Whither Islam. London, 1932, p. 379}

[@AlfataAlfaet]

We don’t know our religion

[@SofiaOHabib]

I am inspired by how much knowledge she acquired in such a very short time. May Allah bless her.

[@fazzatubez3644]

Short time? She's been writing books on Islam 20 years ago

[@AvrArv]

Myself ex-christian became a muslim +3years ago, subhan Allah🤲💞🌎 i hope to read some of her books, inchaAllah🤲 Myself i have started writing a book about my relationship with Allah=God, amongst other things,events i've experienced. NO religion is the ABSOLUTE TRUTH. I highly recommend people to pray daily to God because regardless of the manipulation and/or misperfection of each, God exist and we NEED His protection from evil, as well as His guidance so as to be and remain on the path of righteousness/morality. God is 1 (i reject completely the 3nity), & we don't need intermediates, nor to be in a particular place to pray. We should use our words when praying (being inspiredby existing prayers is fine but not to be dictated/limited to those!). Last but nor least, God/Allah (it is the same word just in a different language) is available 24/7. He looks at the sincerity of our heart, not at His watch!lol subhan Allah🤲💖

[@p.c.336]

I agree most of what you say, with my limited English. I also think that none of our religions are perfect, since they are "our" religion, not the absolute truth. They are not 100% isolated from our cultures, prejudgements etc. Even reading the Quran many times (especially in non Arabic languages), it cannot be fully/absolutely/clearly understood. Our effort to understand Islam, is like trying to watch a 4K video on a very low resolution portable player. So, the first thing we should do is trying to improve our resolution. In Ms.Karen's speech, I can feel that high resolution and open-mind.

[@AvrArv]

@@p.c.336 i always found it hard to pray 5 times on a specific time and so i asked Allah about it and Allah tod me He is available 24/7 He doesn't look at the time when we pray,instead Allah looks at our 💖

[@adeyinkaadebayo4192]

About the difficulty in praying 5 times daily, keep trying. If your mind yearns to pray, yet the physicality of it becomes difficult for you, even if it is 1 out of five or 2 out of five you can do, keep doing and pray to God to grant you ease. Insha Allah you will find it easy and doable. The importance of the 5 daily prayers is very important in islam. It gives you the constant reminder that you are nothing compared to the majestic nature of the creator of this world. It humbles you and keeps you level headed amongst other things. I found it difficult to pray even during ramadan. But my mind was always yearning to do it and i tried my best and did ask God to grant me the easiness of doing it. I can tell you categorically that i find it effortless right now to pray, even waking up to pray everyday at midnight to do tahajud. May God grant you ease and may He guide every other person who struggles to pray yet yearns for it. At the end of the day i guess we are all work in progress. Salam aleykum.

[@salama7111]

She touches my heart as a Moslem... May Allah bless and guide her to the straight path

[@MyChannel-1999]

Where allah claimed he is Straight Path?

[@mohamoudhassan6934]

@@MyChannel-1999 Quran Chapter 1.

[@mimimiraj7351]

​@@MyChannel-1999The Path to Allah is the Straight Path. And that is Imam Ali. Good question.

[@UriPhoneCracker]

​@@mimimiraj7351AHAHAHAHAHAHA 😂😂😂😂

[@Just_logic]

@@mimimiraj7351 You Shia can’t help yourself. Can you?? 😂😂

[@lightstarsincerity2447]

Loved your interview Karen, may Allah bless you Ameen, and how beautiful to hear you speak so elequently about our beloved prophet peace be upon him....lots of love and duas 🙏

[@constantreader7483]

Always great to hear from her. In addition to her terrific body of work on religion, her memoirs, especially "The Spiral Staircase", are inspiring and enlightening.

[@RiriINFJ]

I love Karen so much! One of my favorite authors ❤ bless you!

[@MuhammadAli-hr1bj]

Absolute joy listening to a most remarkable, intellectual lady. Undoubtedly Karen speaks from the heart, her passion is so palpable.

[@RaageMohamed]

Hi I have enjoyed listening Prof. Karen interview. I have read her book- The Autobiography of the Prophet PBUH in early nineties in Canada as a recent immigrant. It has influenced my thinking and significantly increased my love to the prophet PBUH. Since than, I consider Prof. Karen among my spiritual guides indeed.

[@luluwente4951]

I'm not a moslum.but it nice to hear someone speak so graciously.about them .

[@ishqnoor]

SubhanAllah 🤲

[@iamyourbrook4281]

*Hamilton A. R. Gibb,* the historian on Orientalism, stated: “But Islam has a still further service to render to the cause of humanity. It stands after all nearer to the real East than Europe does, and it possesses a magnificent tradition of inter-racial understanding and cooperation. No other society has such arecord of success uniting in an equality of status, of opportunity, and of endeavours so many and so various races of mankind…Islam has still the power to reconcile apparently irreconcilable elements of race and tradition. If ever the opposition of the great societies of East and West is to be replaced by cooperation, the mediation of Islam is an indispensable condition. In its hands lies very largely the solution of the problem with which Europe is faced in its relation with East. If they unite, the hope of a peaceful issue is immeasurably enhanced. But if Europe, by rejecting the cooperation of Islam, throws it into the arms of its rivals, the issue can only be disastrous for both.” {Hamilton A. R. Gibb. Whither Islam. London, 1932, p. 379}

[@drsgme69]

He married a child lmao

[@ishqnoor]

@@iamyourbrook4281 Thank you for sharing thoughts from a saner time. Beautifully said 🙏

[@kletingmerah3069]

I love this lady so much! Such a living library ❤ Hats off to the host as well, you’ve done a great job with the team 🎉

[@MaslakulHudaa]

She's one of the most inspiring and insightful speakers I attended in person. I had some of her books, before that. Thank you so much 💙

[@mennael-tobgi106]

My God, never thought that I would fall in love more and more with my religion through her amazing intellectual conversation, God bless her heart and soul ameen 💖💖 How to purchase or access her books in Egypt though?

[@aftab277]

ameen :)

[@ash.ab.5575]

she deserve absolute respect and may grant her eternal bliss ❤

[@suhairfahmy6471]

( 56 ) Indeed, [O Muhammad], you do not guide whom you like, but Allah guides whom He wills. And He is most knowing of the [rightly] guided. Al- Qasas Aya 56

[@p.abidin6514]

This is such a beautiful video. It is not about Islam really. but how people see themselves and see religions. I wish her the best. She uses such beautiful descriptions.

[@greatgatsby6953]

I agree with you. 'It is not about Islam really' ! brilliant.

[@mohammednur6169]

How did you get from this talk of hers isn't about islam and when in fact all she's saying is how she's fascinated with this religion

[@p.abidin6514]

@@mohammednur6169 because this video does not teach what Islam is, with its rules and concepts, but rather her relationship with Islam. Also, the video explains why people have the wrong perspective on Islam and the origin of their negative opinions about it.

[@knowledgegarden3302]

Her voice was really nice and continuation with enthusiasm is really appreciable... Respect for this lady, her words made me feel proud of being Muslim ❣️

[@rashaadprice4998]

I love the way this woman searches for words as she seeks to express herself...every breath of hers seems to seek inspiration in her expression....this is someone who is not only highly intelligent but shows that her freedom to express herself is one that she does not take lightly.... In today's world people are often encouraged to express themselves,which leads to the empty vessels making the most news.... So what a breath of fresh air it is to see someone convey themselves in such a manner.... How I wish the youth of today could familiarise themselves with such teachers ....both her and the lecturer Roy Cassagrande have done and enormous service to helping the west understand the truth of the Islamic way

[@Rambobambo007]

Respect for this woman ❤

[@shahabdmc7928]

I am a believing and practicing Muslim, but it's always an exhilarating, soul lifting experience to listen to her talking. Thank you Karen and thank you Aljazeera , please bring more of her talks on your channel.

[@debug47]

Thank you so much for sharing this interview and with lovely Karen, she’s giften from Allah with having an open mind and open heart, surely Islam blossoms with different perspectives like a diamond prism looked from different times, cultures and space, Alhamdulillah ❤️🙏

[@bassama6958]

What a inspiring, calm and wise lady, learned a lot of valuable information! Thank you for sharing that.

[@maisoonyounis4728]

A wonderful open minded , honest and fair person. The likes of who are very few. Thank you Karen Armstrong.

[@jaypeedpoet]

I like the way she weave her words into a web of eloquent speeches

[@squallleonheart8494]

I have always admired and loved her.. thank you AJ for this interview

[@andrejb.5342]

And I am very proud to be a CHRISTIAN ✝️

[@squallleonheart8494]

@@andrejb.5342 good for you

[@susansmith2243]

Such sweetness, speaking from her heart. Fills mine to overflowing. May Allah guide and protect her.

[@fatimah9202]

May Allah bless her with Islam. And keep us steadfast on deen

[@shaiyanshafayat]

What a wondaful human being! I can listen to her all day.

[@anahaki7262]

I am in love with her 🙌🏻What a great Soul she is with great knowledge about Islam ☪️ i enjoy her books and listening yo her 💕 people should gather some knowledgeable about Islam before point at the most beautiful religion in the world!!

[@shairsko9360]

It’s rather incredible that she has so much reverence and respect for Islam but yet remains agnostic! A wonderful and inspiring woman nonetheless ☺️

[@bornvillagevlog4566]

Sending you hugs and love mum 💓 you spoke the truth about Islam ❤️

[@kamalalrahman8553]

She has a pure heart. Love you, Karen Armstrong!

[@salahuldin8699]

Wow i never heard of this lady but absolutely she is a very smart bright mined lady, amazing tbarakaAllah she really has a beautiful bright mind.

[@lmdonzo]

What a honest and excellent just…Thanks Aljazeera for this interview 💯…

[@nathanolson3135]

Nothing honest about this , which west is she talking about ? So Greek and Roman don’t count ? Last time I checked Christianity predate Islam 😂

[@lmdonzo]

@@nathanolson3135 u have to be open minded not bias…

[@nathanolson3135]

@@lmdonzo you too, stop being biased. This lady is telling Muslim what they want to hear but not the truth , i have heard this non sense from so many Islamist propagandist and I think it comes from a place of shame because since the Golden age of Islam , Islam world regressed , became radical and fail to keep up with the west in terms of progress , so they try so hard to say The west success in progress and innovation of ideas it was ONLY due to the work that came during Islamic golden age . So like I asked you does the Greek and Roman count as the West ? Because if they do than all these arguments is nonsense.

[@norama3998]

​@@nathanolson3135 Nothing honest about this ? تأدّبي ...انت تحاولين إخفاء الشًمس بالغربال ... مستحيل طبعاً

[@miqdadbakare7421]

@@nathanolson3135 Judaism predates Christianity

[@rayl2085]

❤ She is amazing. Being honest ain't so bad. No bad judgement. Pure scholarly studies

[@pearla6987]

Always appreciated her & the appreciation in her eyes when she talks about our prophet (SAW) bring tears to mine... Oh Allah, please guide her to the straight path so she'll be amongst us when our prophet calls us "my Umma!!"

[@MrCS-81]

Amin

[@glennbarrow8325]

Ramadhan is the month of Qur'an. Have you read the Qur'an?? Let me give you a glimpse of it.. 🌹1.Don't insult (Q49:11) 🌹2.Speak kindly (Q2:83) 🌹3.Speak gently (Q17:28) 🌹4.Don't backbite (Q49:12) 🌹5.Speak the Truth (Q3:17) 🌹6.Keep your oaths (Q5:89) 🌹7.Do not be arrogant (Q7:13) 🌹8.Restrain your anger (Q3:134) 🌹9.Think good of others (Q24:12) 🌹10.Don't be rude to parents (Q17:23) 🌹11.Don't make fun of others (Q49:11) 🌹12.Turn away from ill speech (Q23:3) 🌹13.Walk in a humble manner (Q25:63) 🌹14.Keep your trusts & promises (Q23:8) 🌹15.Don't claim yourself to be pure (Q53:32) 🌹16.Do not even approach adultery (Q17:32) 🌹17.Don't call others with bad names (Q49:11) 🌹18.Remember Allah and be thankful (Q2:152) 🌹19.Speak nicely, even to the ignorant (Q25:63) 🌹20.Don't ask for repayment for favours (Q76:9) 🌹21.If enemy wants peace, then accept it (Q8:61) 🌹22.Salute the Prophet (saw), do salawats (Q33:56) 🌹23.Call ˹all˺ people to the pilgrimage (hajj) (Q22:27) 🌹24.Give charity /spend (in the way of Allah) (Q2:254) 🌹25.Don’t criticize small donation/charity of others (9:79) 🌹26.Be mindful of Allah and be with the truthful (Q9:119) 🌹27.Do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly (Q2:188) 🌹28.Stand firm for justice even if it is against yourselves(Q4:135) 🌹29.Don't remind others of the favours you done to them (Q2:264) 🌹30.Return a greeting in a better manner or at least the same (Q4:86) 🌹31.Do not be excessive, extravagant, don't spend wastefully (Q17:26) 🌹32 Life of this world is no more than the delusion of enjoyment (Q3:185) 🌹33.Performing prayers (salat/namaz) is a duty on the believers (Q4:103) 🌹34.Turn away from trash talk like gossip, slandering people etc.(Q28:55) 🌹35.Fasting is prescribed for you-as it was for those before you (Q2:183) 🌹36.Don't Bribe authorities in order to devour a portion of others’ property(Q2:188) 🌹37.Establish prayer (salat/namaz) and donate from what was provided (Q8:3) 🌹38.Establish prayer (salat/namaz) and donate from what was provided (Q14:31) 🌹39.Establish prayer (salat/namaz), pay alms-tax, and bow down with those who bow down (Q2:43) 🌹🕋40.Know that this worldly life is no more than play, amusement, luxury, mutual boasting, and competition in wealth and children.(Q57:20)🕋🌹 ✍Explanation: 💚Please note these are not the complete ayats, but I took keywords from each ayat. If you would like to read the full ayat, then check the reference. 💬For example take a look the first statement: 🌹Don't insult (Q49:11), when you google Quran 49:11, then you will see the complete surah’s English translation and you will see following: ☝️🕋O believers! Do not let some ˹men˺ ridicule others, they may be better than them, nor let ˹some˺ women ridicule other women, they may be better than them. Do not defame one another, nor call each other by offensive nicknames. How evil it is to act rebelliously after having faith! And whoever does not repent, it is they who are the ˹true˺ wrongdoers.☝️🕋 🤲🌻ALWAYS REMEMBER🌻🤲: ✍Allah is the most merciful and forgiving, no matter how much you have been sinning, run towards Allah , turn to Allah and repent , ask for forgiveness. Some references from the Quran: 🌺🌺🌺🕋Quran 39:53🕋🌺🌺🌺 Say, ˹O Prophet, that Allah says,˺ “O My servants who have exceeded the limits against their souls! Do not lose hope in Allah’s mercy, for Allah certainly forgives all sins. He is indeed the All-Forgiving, Most Merciful. 🌺🌺🌺🕋Quran 25:70🕋🌺🌺🌺 As for those who repent, believe, and do good deeds, they are the ones whose evil deeds Allah will change into good deeds. For Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

[@Cr7yahya5]

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[@AzizanYunus]

بارك الله فيك 🙏

[@CharlesBLim]

thank you so much sister Karen..

[@azmagoom]

MasyaAllah, a beautiful and insightful discussion and deep thinking, explained in simple terms. The accompanying subtitles really help our understanding. Thank you very much.

[@OnlyFriendsAreAliens]

I guess there are still folks that believe as I believe. I perceive Islam as God's revision of the Old Testament. God definitely heard Mohammad's anguish that descendants of Ishmael were being pushed away from religions of the 7th century and needed a pathway to the promised land. I've not heard of Ibn Arabi, but his quote was spot on, and totally relates to the new religion of the 7th century.

[@cougarmotorcyclesaccessori3137]

Loves the way she defines about Prophet Mohammad PBUH

[@creamerasant]

He was also a pedophile...

[@norama3998]

امرأة على أدب .. تتحدّث عن الإسلام بإعجاب بتعاليمه السًمحة .. اللّهم اهدِها إلى دينك الحقّ .. آمين

[@ItsaColdWorld10]

I hope to age with wisdom, understanding, empathy, and joy of life similarly to Karen. May Allah Subhanahu wata'ala guide her to embracing Islam.

[@Quranverses0]

She’s one of the most intelligent and open minded scholar. Love ❤❤

[@bella_m23]

A smart woman. Very engaging, kept me waiting for her next word as she was talking 💕 Bless her

[@NobodyYouKnow754]

Wow she's amazing I'm so reading her books. Faith in humanity restored

[@roohidabangash3401]

It brought tears in my eyes thank you Karen

[@mohammadshamoon6724]

She is an extra ordinary lady who went to extra lengths to portray Islam properly without any fear of backlash from Islam haters.

[@mohamedibrahim-rv4fm]

Good analysis, I shared this clip to a non Muslim friend of mine who said almost same on Islam. Humanity's soul in the West is coming to understand Islam against all odds.

[@anshuraj4277]

Untrue bs

[@user-fb5yp3fm1f]

such a great author she is, true advocate of human rights, great intellect and authentic historian. stay blessed fine and shine.

[@kedirseid786]

She speaks about Islam from her gut. May Allah guide her to the right path

[@moadam7003]

This is what honesty and respect looks like!

[@ahmadmuhammad5625]

May Allah guide Her Amin Amin What a remarkable character she is 💯

[@OmarSiyaad-vm9zc]

What a good educator i could listen to her for years.

[@Peace-ys6nt]

the prophet pbuh was of the best character and a mercy to mankind ❤ they have to know him first to know why we respect and admire him so. it is truly a blessing from Allah that this lady has been given the knowledge to understand islam. Alhamdulilah

[@miriamsackler5002]

Have been following her since I finished college, almost thirty years ago. As someone who brought up in the Jewish tradition, I can see that her vision of religion is much needed in the modern world, especially if an ancient religion and tradition - like mine - need to survive.

[@bakhtiyorsulaymonov]

Thanks for the interview, I wish it was a little longer

[@SorayaSikander]

I absolutely adore her work! Most incredible writer, thinker, historian! I'm a huge fan!

[@EthiopianMuslims]

Absolutely explained the whole problem and situation that Islam faced. What a great explanation! I love she is the example for Allah command ( first surah) Read.

[@thechallangeboystheawadh5195]

Thankyou Karen for your open mind and the truth about the religion of Islam❤

[@sl...h]

A great interview. The way she portrays the beauty of Islam is amazing.

[@storyreact]

absolutely love her open minded intellect, may she have a healthy long life and may she be guided to Islam, ameen ya rab ❤

[@deanneshane3799]

I like the way she explains and affirms that Islam is a way of life and not just on the spiritual ME

[@OPBRADLight]

wow, how can someone who grew up knowing nothing about islam get to have so much knowldge about it, it is just amazing to see, wow mashallah

[@Jaheed_Arabic_institute]

This honorable lady is open-minded! Her memory is strong! May Allah guide her!!!

[@wisdom67]

I read one of her books, The History of God (the title, if i am not mistaken) twice. An amazing book by an amazing writer.

[@noorthelight7037]

Subhan Allah for how Ms. Karen took my Prophet name and said (PBUH) bless you dear Karen Armstrong for being so respectful to our Prophet (PBUH) May AllahSWT shower All HIS blessings on you. Aameen 🙏

[@saokothossain6341]

I have the previledge of reading most of works Ms. Karen Armstrong. Especially, Muhammad, The History of God, Battle for God, etc. These are undoubtedly extraordinary pieces of writings and give unvaluable insights of the matter they deal with.

[@phillipanon7139]

OMG! Love Karen Armstrong!

[@FaldielaWoolf]

Wow love Karen may Allah SWT continue to bless her also the lady who interview her very respectful & beautifully done hats off to her.❤

[@djambu]

The only Karen I'd listen to 👌

[@the_one1001]

May god protect this woman and allow her to continue giving her findings and renditions of Islam to the world Wonderful woman ❤

[@florindofarge7027]

This woman make things easy, me myself am proud to be Muslim. Salamun for everyone especially Muslim. From Africa Mozambique

[@ishqnoor]

Allah bless you dear Karen, with all His Love, gnosis and intimate friendship, aamin ya Rab 🤲 Thank you for the wonderful work you have done and do 💕

[@finklechomsky2992]

I should thank Al Jazeera for having Karen Armstrong for an interview I have heard about her and I never thought I could watch an interview of her on KZbin

[@Yuliasoebeno4929]

The way she describes other religion , in this case Islam, is clear and wonderful. I belive because she had embraced Catholicism as a nun previously, and left that occupation, therefore she is able to see both sides of the teaching clearly. While the Muslim people have never seen other teaching of religions, except, the one, that they believe in it. By reading her books, the Muslim people realise and open up their minds to see it inward. Bless her 🙏

[@miqdadbakare7421]

Your ignorance is astounding.

[@amalmohamed928]

Thank you so much Karen god bless you ❤

[@streettalk3305]

Bravo 👏 to the journalists no one mentions her but she remained professional and asked relevant questions throughout without prejudice hate or filter

[@fasihansari3474]

May ALLAH give Her taufeeq to embrace Islam Aameen.

[@zulkiflihjahmad5095]

May Allah guide her n others to Islam. Allahu Aameen

[@user-gi3yr1gl7j]

I love her so full of passion!

[@AMA-Online]

The prophet Peace Be Upon him said: "إنما بعثت لأُتمم مكارم الاخلاق" "verily I was sent to perfect good morals". He was the most extraordinary human being to have ever walked on this earth. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

[@SAMEERSHAIKH-zy8lu]

I simply loved this discussion.Just Amazing ❤

[@dr.wafaaeyaid3283]

Being a Muslim, I possess a great deal of understanding regarding the biography of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Karen's book on Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) provided me with a fresh perspective on his biography. It felt as if I were discovering his life story for the very first time. I'm curious if Karen has embraced Islam at this point.

[@ayeshaasghar3940]

There is no doubt Islam is a beautiful and peaceful religion. Unfortunately, some people get it in the wrong way. But I'm hopeful one day they will realize. Thank you, Al-Jazeera!

[@simranali910]

It's really good to see that people really acknowledge Islam