Hassan Radwan, the Godfather of the Ex-Muslim movement

I speak to Hassan Radwan about the BBC documentary on the Satanic Verses and how he reacted to the crisis in the 80s and also his thoughts on the writer and historian Yuval Noah Harari.
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[@rvic11]

Hassan Radwan is seriously the most impressive out of all the ex-Muslim's I've seen. He should totally write a book.

[@honestjohn6418]

I love Hassan, ever since he was doing videos about 10 years ago. He is from my area in London. An all round lovely chap

[@meisam14]

Which area of London are you from?

[@honestjohn6418]

Hassan has been threatened before. I don’t plan to Fox my friend

[@andyb9732]

@@honestjohn6418He wouldn't think twice of 'foxing' you, that is for sure.

[@vik8860]

I wish i have a cool father in law to have such interesting discussions with !

[@randomsht9836]

@Suman Kundu lol

[@keepitprofessional2296]

Hassan is the smartest and most well versed ex Muslim I've ever seen. Rather than being a straight asshole about things, he's respectful, critical and philosophically based. Love hassan and veedu.

[@NhwNews]

I think I agree with you when you say an identity crisis among the 2nd generation Muslims may have caused many to become more serious about Islam, hence more radical.

[@TheTurbanatore]

Ah, my favorite two Aki's

[@faza553]

The opposite of faith is not doubt, but certainty. Paul Tillich

[@dogdog2257]

You make people laugh you make people think you make people cry You are loved by people Veedu you are definitely on ALLAH's good boy list

[@QuranicIslam]

Hassan's "inside experience" here is pretty much the experience of most devout Muslims (the minority of course) on the affair, with the exception that most were not community leaders "ameers" and did even less ... and cared even less. They were alienated by it. And the silent majority just shrugged their shoulders and got on with life , watching the affair on the news whenever It came on. It was the most uneducated Muslims, with chips on their shoulders, that reacted the way they did ... just like it's them and the "suddenly religious" former thugs that go to join ISIS. And yes it was very political and different Muslim countries had vastly different reactions.

[@Fatima.ameen3]

I’m so incredibly jealous on how lively this conversation is! If my future husband and dad converse like this I will literally cry.🤞🏻

[@nana-iv3si]

Always love listening to you guys 💯💯💯

[@Wardoon]

This was really great discussion. I hope Hassan Radwan will share with us what he learns from his readings whenever he finishes bunch of books in his reading list. Thank you Veedu for the podcast.

[@diaryofnricom163]

Thanks for sharing this. 🙏🏽

[@Mr4skinhead]

I came across your channel by mistake but glad I have,you have given me a new insight into british muslims,there is hope.

[@ReasononFaith]

Fantastic episode!

[@munkyzzb7504]

The interesting thing about the actual Satanic Versus not the book is they were versus that excepted polytheism. So Mohammed changed his mind once he got more power. So he got rid of the versus and reversed what he said. He said they didn't count because he was possessed by Satan at the time.

[@Alee869]

Love your vids Veedu, and Hassan Radwan is always fantastic to listen to. Thanks for another great conversation!

[@tahiranasir995]

An amazing conversation

[@KMRatheist007]

I am a devout atheist. But these two guys are amazingly very well articulated and neutral about Islam. Very pragmatic.

[@Fatima.ameen3]

“Devout” atheist? Lmao that’s a first just say atheist the devout part doesn’t make sensse

[@awaisb7750]

Ridvan, you explain the stuffs superbly

[@Penndennis]

Great conversation, thank you both so much.

[@davidwilliams776]

What you say has informed me,well done and THANKS!

[@herbertbruna]

I love this exotic beginning: Ah slamie alajkumie a la aljakumie sjampol.

[@avinashasitis]

“Actual happiness always looks pretty squalid in comparison with the overcompensations for misery. And, of course, stability isn't nearly so spectacular as instability. And being contented has none of the glamour of a good fight against misfortune, none of the picturesqueness of a struggle with temptation, or a fatal overthrow by passion or doubt. Happiness is never grand.” ― Aldous Huxley, Brave New World

[@edoell]

Very very useful discussion.

[@newintellectual.]

They should make The Satanic Verses movie just like they made Sita sing the blues.

[@freemanontheland507]

You sound like the DEVIL IN DISGUISE...

[@JT-eu8st]

One of the best conversations I've seen on youtube, amazing stuff!

[@silyona]

I loved to hear talking the both of you. Devloping ideas and exchanging opinions. One of the resons i started questioning Islam, is because i didnt find answer to our present problems. When i started thinking about what i see as the biggest problems and chanllenges of our time : How to consume, What to consume, should we eat meat, the permanent grow and the nature, me, the nature and the universe! when you see that the planet ( nature) is agonising but no one from this religious people or who promote the religon as a way of life have answers. I dont know if you understand my point, my english is limited...i just found that this can not be God's religion...I tried but found nothing consistent. I mean it has absolutly no answer to the global thing. For me a god`s religion, the god who is the creator of everything around us, all mighty can not be silent about the fragile and delicate balance on the earth ...exept Halal haram there is absolutly no consistent philosophy who could avoid climat changes for exemple.

[@freemanontheland507]

Proper INGNORANT, school boy METHODOLOGY...

[@freemanontheland507]

Islam The Natural Way...

[@smallpotatoes8226]

Nicely said.

[@ZChandra]

Osho says I dont believe in believing God is the biggest fiction man has created If their is God, who created God No God , only Godliness, Creativity is Godliness Creativity in all fields Arts, music, painting, science, Maths, medical sciences , Politics which contribute to human life more happy, enjoyable, dance is Godliness On channel Osho International U Tube

[@markijun]

Good to see both of my favourite guys.

[@Jojohumf]

Good talk loved seeing you both here and what’s the name of the documentary?

[@HassanRadwan133]

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0002thf

[@HassanRadwan133]

BBC Two - The Satanic Verses: 30 Years On

[@Kellyjellycones78]

Well a very interesting video! think I agree with all you have said! I watched a amazing video the other day about the life of Iranian born Annie Cyrus, her experiences growing up under Islamic state sharia law. A very brave lady who's story really touched me. She moved to USA to escape and today is a freedom fighter for equality, a convert to Christianity, time and telling her own truth has helped her heal.

[@QuranicIslam]

Here is one for you guys. Will AI be able to make a sura like in the Qur'an? ... ie as if it belonged in the Qur'an that we have now ... None of these ridiculous attempts that outright miss the challenge and think it only means "produce something in rhyming prose"

[@HassanRadwan133]

lol... good question, but Allahu "alam :)

[@morugascorpion6021]

I love Hassan too. He’s such a solid, articulate, kind hearted man. It just shines through. I hope he gets to create a documentary or write a book. I’ll be the first one to see or r3ad it!

[@zoobee]

two great minds, two great souls.

[@freemanontheland507]

Two DICKHEADs...

[@denrikislam676]

Re 29/30 mins in: an algorithim brpught me here. Great discussion by the way

[@TwinkleToes66]

Hassan is too cool. He took out the vape pen and my heart exploded. Too. Cool.

[@dididondon555]

Really good conversation!

[@LogicPak]

The confused uncle who reacted in the manner which he did was the 50th person they had to visit that day, to get that reaction. All 49 others were just calm and composed and answered amiably; therefore didn’t make tv. And that is his father in law 😂 mobile.twitter.com/HassRad/status/624355467263901696

[@pilkyish]

Great conversation guys. I agree that to hold a supremacist view based on race is insane, but I think it can be applied to culture/society/ideology. A society/culture/ideology that promotes freedom, equality and tolerance etc is superior to one which does not.

[@HassanRadwan133]

I agree, but my point was that these good values don't belong to any particular nation or race. They belong to humanity as a whole. There are many issues within Islamic culture than need to be opposed & addressed. But that doesn't mean Muslim people are not capable of holding the good universal values.

[@pilkyish]

Thanks for your reply Hassan. I would never say (and don’t believe) that Muslims are incapable of holding good values. My point was that it should be acceptable to be an ideological/cultural supremacist, as some ideas/cultures are better than others. Skin colour or race is irrelevant. I’m only talking about ideas. I don’t mean it in an arrogant way, and I’m not claiming that any ideology/culture that currently exists is perfect. I can’t remember exactly how you worded the phrase in the video, I just disagreed at the time. Take care👍

[@HassanRadwan133]

@@pilkyish Sure np

[@zanyzara8788]

Hello my friends. Great live chat.

[@AmmonRa-wm5kc]

Both of these guys are great.

[@dogdog2257]

We should be focusing on reforming Islam like Cristian did with old testament and new testament

[@Julien-bt7fd]

You dont know what you are talking about.There is nothing to reform.The life of the old perverted bedouin is disgusting, besides his heaven sounds more like a whorehouse .

[@dogdog2257]

Then we just have to delete prophets personal life and Caliphate

[@Julien-bt7fd]

encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT9nqpppHSHPKflqFAYsncB6u6EoEmtbjtm5KDKUg1cIhS1VdPndw Omg, You shouldn't open your mouth if you have absolutely no Clue what you are talking about.There is only one solution to this thavestating problem.Educate yourself! And this goes for all "your mankind" Which are dancing around desert shit. It will open your eys for the truth.Bdw. Christismity actually was never reformed but went back to the original, doctrine of Jesus. Of course, serten churches have fuc.. Up in history so meany things, but thay never culd changes the Gospels, because everything was written down long ago...

[@ronhirsch1944]

@@dogdog2257 Don't you also have to delete most of the Koran (the parts which contradict what we now know, the parts which claim it is all true, the parts which lay down unjust rules, the parts which mandate intolerance, the description of a vindictive, narcissistic god gloating over the suffering he inflicts on unbelievers whose disbelief he has chosen for them, etc. etc.)? So what's left then please?

[@bumbaclartboxing]

Is veedu related to Hassan?

[@freemanontheland507]

Both drinking partners lol

[@HassanRadwan133]

@Excalibur Mimzy's mum is Moroccan.

[@Leviathan123456]

That artificial life theories are troubling because I know it's a matter of not if it will happen but when.

[@kripamohamed]

Silicon Valley wall statement was in 21 lessons

[@rcw3009]

Very interesting insight

[@kemchy3838]

How come you did the Islamic greeting?

[@HassanRadwan133]

Because we're secret Muslims practising Taqiyya... damn! Did I say that out loud?

[@VerdantJedi]

@@HassanRadwan133 lol.

[@juliagardner1383]

Nice choice of subjects

[@richadambudgen7520]

Regarding creativity I have scoured KZbin for machine composed music as a result of this convo. I haven't found anything that to my ear matches a bach or Chopin

[@andypassmore8335]

'Go to work on an Egg'...

[@MrPinoCavallo]

I really enjoyed the talk about the future of humanity. Do you know the movie "2001: a space Odyssey"? --> A MUST SEE!

[@TG-rk8rl]

Wow what a proy pic !

[@admininfo2286]

Its like watching dum and dummer . Its hilarous watching them believe the shit they talk.

[@BarriosGroupie]

The problem with the book was with the title: The Satanic Verses; obviously a red rag to Muslim fundamentalists. There were also passages in the book labeling the wives of Muhammad as whores etc. Also bear in mind that The Life of Brian by Monty Python generated similar controversy.

[@ancientfuture9690]

The Life of Brian did indeed cause controversy, the difference being (an it's an important difference) is a Fatwah wasn't declared on The Monty Python.

[@johnnymeringues987]

If you think AI is dangerous and must be watched carefully, then you just think that immigration is dangerous and must be regulated carefully. It's the same argument.

[@threebigideas3488]

Supposedly atheist but they are obviously part of vape nation

[@HassanRadwan133]

lol

[@clotildebonnamy6144]

The overreaction to terrorism did not come from people. For example millions actively opposed the war in Iraq. Your analysis is faulty.

[@DmncPalm]

I disagree with you on the 911 point. Obama's pulling the troops out suddenly caused isis. You have a terrorist event killing 3000 people and not react. I love you guys, but fuck that. If I bomb London with my regime you'd be crying out to stop me.

[@boulderdennis]

Walmart controls soccer thru Arsenal

[@freemanontheland507]

Non muslims greeting each other with AsSalaam alaikum, bloody MUNAFIQs...

[@usenlim]

are you Indonesian?

[@zer0875]

Typical Ex Muslim thinking- take the actions of a few and extrapolate to 2bn people. Lol

[@mjordan1117]

Why not watch Hassan Radwan videos where he actually criticise Islam?

[@zer0875]

@@mjordan1117 I love Islam. Sorry.

[@Omrankasiga]

bull shit

[@Vrailly]

What the hell how have I not seen this before!?

[@stopscammingman]

Does this mean Muslims won't be returning to the worship of Allah's three daughters any time soon?