Islam Through Many Lenses: A Multi-Story Mindset | Kiana Rawji | TEDxDeerfield

[@AllaahuAkbarr]

I converted to Islam Alhamdulila after visiting Saudi Arabia ALHAMDULILA.. Always begin your day with Fajr prayer and Ayat AL KURSI. READ QURAN EVERYDAY AND NEVER IGNORE YOUR FIVE DAILY PRAYERS

[@haseebuddin1984]

Masha Allah... Allah(swt) bless you 😊😊😊

[@ትኒጧትንኝ]

@ALLAHU AKBAR MEANS GOD IS THE GREATEST, Cool, while in a country where Islamic Sharia is the rule of law try renouncing to leave it and see what happens.

[@AllaahuAkbarr]

Creation of the Universe in Six Days As per the Bible, in the first book of Genesis in Chapter One, the universe was created in six days and each day is defined as a twenty-four hours period. Even though the Qur’an mentions that the universe was created in six ‘Ayyaams’, ‘Ayyaam’ is the plural of years; this word has two meanings: firstly, it means a standard twenty-four hours period i.e. a day, and secondly, it also means stage, period or epoch which is a very long period of time. When the Qur’an mentions that the universe was created in six ‘Ayyaams’, it refers to the creation of the heavens and the earth in six long periods or epochs; scientists have no objection to this statement. The creation of the universe has taken billions of years, which proves false or contradicts the concept of the Bible which states that the creation of the Universe took six days of twenty-four hour durations each. b) Sun Created After the Day The Bible says in chapter 1, verses 3-5, of Genesis that the phenomenon of day and night was created on the first day of creation of the Universe by God. The light circulating in the universe is the result of a complex reaction in the stars; these stars were created according to the Bible (Genesis chapter 1 verse 14 to 19) on the fourth day. It is illogical to mention the result that is the light (the phenomenon of day and night) was created on the first day of Creation when the cause or source of the light was created three days later. Moreover the existence of evening and morning as elements of a single day is only conceivable after the creation of the earth and its rotation around the sun. In contrast with the contents of the Bible on this issue, the Qur’an does not give any unscientific sequence of Creation. Hence it is absolutely absurd to say that Prophet Muhummad (pbuh) copied the passages pertaining to the creation of the universe from the Bible but missed out this illogical and fantastic sequence of the Bible. c) Creation of the Sun, The Earth and the Moon According to the Bible, Book of Genesis, chapter 1, verses 9 to 13, the earth was created on the third day, and as per verses 14 to 19, the sun and the moon were created on the fourth day. The earth and the moon emanated, as we know, from their original star, the Sun. Hence to place the creation of the sun and the moon after the creation of the earth is contrary to the established idea about the formation of the solar system. d) Vegetation Created on the third day and Sun on the fourth day According to the Bible, Book of Genesis, chapter 1, verses 11-13, vegetation was created on the third day along with seed-bearing grasses, plants and trees; and further on as per verses 14-19, the sun was created on the fourth day. How is it scientifically possible for the vegetation to have appeared without the presence of the sun, as has been stated in the Bible? If Prophet Muhummad (pbuh) was indeed the author of the Qur’an and had copied its contents from the Bible, how did he manage to avoid the factual errors that the Bible contains? The Qur’an does not contain any statements which are incompatible with scientific facts. e) The Sun and the Moon both Emit light According to the Bible both the sun and the moon emit their own light. In the Book of Genesis, chapter 1, verse 16 says, "And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night". Science tells us today that the moon does not have its own light. This confirms the Qur’anic concept that the light of the moon is a reflected light. To think that 1400 years ago, Prophet Muhummad (pbuh) corrected these scientific errors in the Bible and then copied such corrected passages in the Qur’an is to think of something impossible. 11. ADAM (PBUH), THE FIRST MAN ON EARTH, LIVED 5,800 YEARS AGO As per the genealogy of Jesus Christ given in the Bible, from Jesus through Abraham (pbuh) to the first man on earth i.e. Adam (pbuh), Adam appeared on the earth approximately 5800 years ago: 1948 years between Adam (pbuh) and Abraham (pbuh) Approximately 1800 years between Abraham (pbuh) and Jesus (pbuh) 2000 years from Jesus (pbuh) till today These figures are further confused by the fact that the Jewish calendar is currently on or about 5800 years old. There is sufficient evidence from archaeological and anthropological sources to suggest that the first human being on earth was present tens of thousands of years ago and not merely 5,800 years ago as is suggested by the Bible. The Qur’an too speaks about Adam (pbuh) as the first man on earth but it does not suggest any date or period of his life on earth, unlike the Bible - what the Bible says in this regard is totally incompatible with science. 12. NOAH (PBUH) AND THE FLOOD The Biblical description of the flood in Genesis chapter 6, 7 and 8 indicates that the deluge was universal and it destroyed every living thing on earth, except those present with Noah (pbuh) in the ark. The description suggests that the event took place 1656 years after the creation of Adam (pbuh) or 292 years before the birth of Abraham, at a time when Noah (pbuh) was 600 years old. Thus the flood may have occurred in the 21st or 22nd Century B.C. This story of the flood, as given in the Bible, contradicts scientific evidence from archaelogical sources which indicate that the eleventh dynasty in Egypt and the third dynasty in Babylonia were in existence without any break in civilisation and in a manner totally unaffected by any major calamity which may have occurred in the 21st century B.C. This contradicts the Biblical story that the whole world had been immersed in the flood water. In contrast to this, the Qur’anic presentation of the story of Noah and the flood does not conflict with scientific evidence or archaeological data; firstly, the Qur’an does not indicate any specific date or year of the occurance of that event, and secondly, according to the Qur’an the flood was not a universal phenomenon which destroyed complete life on earth. In fact the Qur’an specifically mentions that the flood was a localised event only involving the people of Noah. It is illogical to assume that Prophet Muhummad (pbuh) had borrowed the story of the flood from the Bible and corrected the mistakes before mentioning it in the Qur’an. 13. MOSES (PBUH) AND PHARAOH OF THE EXODUS The story of Moses (pbuh) and the Pharaoh of the Exodus are very much identical in the Qur’an and the Bible. Both scriptures agree that the Pharaoh drowned when he tried to pursue Moses (pbuh) and led the Israelites across a stretch of water that they crossed. The Qur’an gives an additional piece of information in Surah Yunus chapter 10 verse 92: "This day shall We save thee in thy body, that thou mayest be a sign to those who come after thee! But verily, many among mankind are heedless of Our Signs!" [Al-Qur’an 10:92] Dr. Maurice Bucaille, after a thorough research proved that although Rameses II was known to have persecuted the Israelites as per the Bible, he actually died while Moses (pbuh) was taking refuge in Median. Rameses II’s son Merneptah who succeeded him as Pharaoh drowned during the exodus. In 1898, the mummified body of Merneptah was found in the valley of Kings in Egypt. In 1975, Dr. Maurice Bucaille with other doctors received permission to examine the Mummy of Merneptah, the findings of which proved that Merneptah probably died from drowning or a violent shock which immediately preceeded the moment of drowning. Thus the Qur’anic verse that we shall save his body as a sign, has been fulfilled by the Pharaohs’ body being kept at the Royal Mummies room in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. This verse of the Qur’an compelled Dr. Maurice Bucaille, who was a Christian then, to study the Qur’an. He later wrote a book ‘The Bible, the Qur’an and Science’, and confessed that the author of the Qur’an can be no one else besides God Himself. Thus he embraced Islam. 14. QUR’AN IS A BOOK FROM ALLAH These evidences are sufficient to conclude that the Qur’an was not copied from the Bible, but that the Qur’an is the Furqaan - ‘the Criteria’ to judge right from wrong and it should be used to decipher which portion of the Bible may be considered as the Word of God. The Qur’an itself testifies in Surah Sajda chapter 32 verse 1 to 3 Alif Laam Meem. (This is) the revelation of the Book in which there is no doubt - from the Lord of the Worlds. Or do they say, ‘He has forged it’? Nay, it is the Truth from thy Lord, that thou mayest admonish a people to whom no warner has come before thee: in order that they may receive guidance." [Al-Qur’an 32:1-3]

[@chrissyknott9485]

@@AllaahuAkbarr there is only one truth. His name is Jesus.

[@AllaahuAkbarr]

Dr Abdullah Hakim Quick beautifully explains the pagan origin of Christianity and Christmas

[@isatousarr7044]

Islam, as a faith, embodies a profound tapestry of beliefs, practices, and values that resonate with millions across the globe. At its core, it emphasizes the principles of peace, compassion, and community. The notion of "Ummah" or community is central to Islamic teaching, encouraging a sense of belonging and mutual support among believers. This idea fosters unity, promoting social justice and charitable acts, two cornerstones that encourage individuals to care for one another, transcending geographical and cultural boundaries. Moreover, Islam advocates for the pursuit of knowledge and understanding, urging its followers to seek wisdom and education. The historical contributions of Muslim scholars to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy, showcase a rich intellectual tradition. This commitment to learning has not only shaped the Muslim world but has also significantly influenced global civilization. In this light, Islam exemplifies a thirst for knowledge that is not just encouraged but is a fundamental aspect of faith. Furthermore, Islam's diverse interpretations and practices reflect its adaptability in different cultural contexts. This multi-story mindset allows for a rich variety of expressions within the faith, emphasizing that while the core tenets of Islam remain unchanged, the ways in which they are practiced can vary widely. From the Sufi embrace of spirituality to the more orthodox practices for daily life, this diversity is a testament to Islam's ability to resonate with people from various backgrounds and experiences. This plurality fosters dialogue and understanding, demonstrating that Islam can coexist with a myriad of perspectives and lifestyles. In embracing a multi-story mindset, we can appreciate the nuances of Islam and recognize its capacity to inspire goodwill, promote ethical conduct, and nourish the human spirit. Ultimately, Islam, viewed through these many lenses, reveals itself as a faith that champions peace, knowledge, and unity, encouraging believers and non-believers alike to strive for a harmonious existence.

[@knnaabi3446]

She mentioned that Sheaa pray 3 time a day , which is not true , they pray 5 prayers but in three times a day > They combine them 2 + 2 +1 . each 2 pray , they pray end of time of one and pray start time of the other . Jihad ( as I am pure Arab and speak the accent of Prophet Mohammed ) means ( Hard Action purely dedicated to Allah ) . This action determined by your situation . For example if you have your old parents , your kind service to them is jihad. If you sick and still you go to Mosque to pray 5 times a day is jihad . If a lady with Hijab within comunity hates Hijab , she is in jihad . If your country invaded by enemy , this jihad tells you to fight to liberate your country.

[@ReviewReactReject]

Yup 3 times, 3 waqt ....5 prayrers..whats wrong in that statement?

[@ii-op1ic]

@Scorer Scored well hijab would come very useful today as there are many pervs which happened to be from people of all faiths or no faiths. Hmm.. maybe they should wear in the church as precaution as well because we know that some of the worst events take place there!🤦

[@khairilanwar5484]

She is ridicolous girl!!

[@traceme2354]

Shia Galeez Qoam

[@iamhijabsterz9556]

@@ii-op1ic yes. Thats why i think it should be wajib for men instead sunnah.

[@cahayanoor2034]

Islam is not your own interpretation changing according your lust and desire..

[@cahayanoor2034]

@M.Sakkejha Humanitarian So that's your true colour, sure you get your fun humuliting others ;.....remember we do not know our last breath.

[@cahayanoor2034]

@M.Sakkejha Humanitarian Sorry, I meant to reply to @Scorer Scored but it seemed that l might have clicked it wrong...and scrolling back couldn't find the remarks made by @Scorer Scored

[@shoaibhaq8680]

@@rohmanadeem5504 so as per you islaam is a man made religion then??.. You're a jahila so first become educated enough to understand islaam and the Quran and sunnah and then open your mouth or else be quiet and save yourself the embarassment

[@stoneruler]

These modern Muslims want Islam to look attractive to the Western world, so they start making up their own version of it...

[@khfir6209]

About Hijab, It’s mentioned in the Quran. surah 24:31. Idk how a person be muslim if they don’t follow there own books.

[@mustafadonmez7595]

Don't judge everyone can do mistakes

[@owaiskhan09]

Well sis you might have good knowledge about islam but I can see you have only picked up current worldly cultures i.e liberalism, feminism, LGBT rights, and you justifying it according to islam just like before people has used Jihad accordingly and without even going deep What Quran and prophet Muhammad said about it. That's just alteration of islam or modernism of Islam as per current scenario. But that's not what islam is, Quran is a book of theories of past, that time present and future events which speak about every subject of human life or regarding any human activities that can happen during anyone's lifetime, what's your understanding is that if the followers of islam can do whatever they want doesn't matter what actually Quran or prophet says about it then I can do the same, but what truth is that if you want see islam, don't judge it on the basis of its followers because nobody has taken guarantee that a Muslim can not a sin or can not disobey allah, Read the theoris of Quran see the life of prophet Mohammed pbuh that how he implemented it on or with its companion because Allah and prophet Muhammad pbuh himself took the guarantee that they are the righteous one and god has declared they are the successful one's. If you want to see the followers read the life of prophet Muhammad PBUH close companions like Abubakr, Umar, Ali, Uthman, R.A etc. Then only you will see how they understand and took islam in every aspect of their life.

[@mustafadonmez7595]

@@owaiskhan09 I agree with you bro. But Islam also allows differences in opinions and different stories. Islam is kinda dress that whole humanity can fit in. So the message of Islam has very clear lines in which very different variations are acceptable and given permitted which makes this religion a perfect. Alhamdullilah

[@stoneruler]

@@mustafadonmez7595 Islam does not allow interpretations, it is the one true message of God.

[@gilangzaidan8454]

@@stoneruler Islam allows for diversity (see Quran 49:13) in many things including interpretations/opinions don't be so shallow

[@AltafHussain-th7hp]

I have heard so many lectures or talks about Islam/religion and I must say this is by far best well constructed with some deep explanation, deep analysis and deeper thoughts. I am impressed and I wish to see her vidoes/lectures more & more.

[@cahayanoor2034]

Pray to Allah to show guidance.

[@AltafHussain-th7hp]

May Allah bless all the Muslims all over the world and give Hidaya..

[@manazon6945]

This is the Islam that should lead the world. All accepting, loving, tolerant

[@mohammedhusain6446]

Next joke plz

[@maauniya]

Sister, regret to differ with you the number of compulsory prayers in Islam, if you read through Holy Quran, hope you'll agree there are times prescribed for prayers, only the way of prayers are to be learned by practice "Hadheeth",of Prophet Muhammad (saw). May Allah Guide to the truth. Aameen!

[@shariyarshajid]

The way she talks is great.

[@shariyarshajid]

Can I ask you why?

[@_HindiFacts]

I call everyone to Islam and call everyone to read quran and study about Islam with open heart ❤ inshallah u will find the truth..

[@illuminatiagent7691]

Is the invitation open to beheaded ones, too. Don't forget to invite daesh, too. Especially the head of their beheading Department.

[@illuminatiagent7691]

🤣🤣🤣

[@nailaf6832]

I am Muslim by birth, my parents sent me to madrassa to learn arabic so I can understand quran, and after I completed reading quran several times at elementary school, gave me bible, bhagavad gita, to learn about others. When my parents heard my comment laced with bad preconception about Christianity and Christians, few months afterward we went to a beach holiday with his catholic and Christian friends and a pastor and priest gave me their numbers to call Then when I asked about Ahmadia, Shia muslims, they sifted thru their contacts and got me meet them and ask them directly. One of the things he said that stuck with me was "Look around, don't be a victim of a single story. Who knows there maybe other opinions or explanations on the same matter" (so this talk really hit me) there is ALWAYS more colors, motives, nuances, background, interpretations in a story. Especially when we talk about religions or interpretation of sacred texts. May we always seek close relation with God internally and externally serve to bring benefits to others

[@dr.cybermujahid1914]

Ahmadiyyas are non Muslim.

[@ChronMSM]

Muslim pray 5 times a day. Muslim women must wear hijab. They're not choices but the rules. Rules are made not to be broken but to be obeyed.

[@Maxawsomeness_1995]

wrong you are still Muslim if even if you dont wear hijab plus its not in the quran at all also it only says dress modestly and cover your hair not real uniform

[@Maxawsomeness_1995]

Subconscious as long as they are fair

[@Soloman827]

@@Maxawsomeness_1995 bro lol it clearly states in surah noor to put on a jilbab over yourselves which is a loose covering

[@Rukailath]

Gilberto Fernandez Its not only about Quran, but also about d Sunnah of Prophet

[@magnoliatm3153]

See the difference between you and her is that she accepts diversity and you don't. I also believe in praying 5 times a day and wearing hijab but I also know that she wasn't claiming absolute truth to her opinion in this video. The Quran is not an exclusive book and if that is how she reads it ONLY ALLAH gets to tell her if its wrong or right. We just all have to do the best within our capabilities to get as close to the truth. Allah judges your efforts not your results, now imagine that her efforts outweigh yours, DESPITE the fact that we believe praying 5 times a day is right. If you just followed a command or culture blindly, meaning never having researched the roots of why we pray five times a day and the history of it, but she did the research and that was her result, her efforts are worth more than your results. Please keep that in mind, and live and let live because in the end Allah will judge all of us and we will have to account for our own deeds, no one is gonna take responsibility for you/anyone following them without putting efforts into learning why. May Allah bless and guide all of us to the straight path. Ameen.

[@musammatbadrunnesha831]

Wow! Amazing speech, and you touched many layers of contemporary issues. I wish you a bright future.

[@LoveIsGreat5467]

👏👏👏 well done! I loved your presentation and the clarification that so many people in the world need to hear.

[@manbeardogstar]

She quoted Benazir Bhutto 8:42 the daughter of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Here's a quick history lesson. The Second Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan became a part of the Constitution of Pakistan on September 17, 1974 under the Government of Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. It declared that Ahmadis were non-Muslims. So essentially the whole purpose of your talk was to elevate the voices of the oppressed and forgotten followers of Islam yet you are quoting those very people who are the oppressors.

[@peterandersen6050]

stop believing in this madness. can she go to a Muslim country and go in these clothes ?? NO .... what happens to her if ISLAM GETS POWER IN CANADA ??? if she's lucky she can say I lied / Taakiya to get people to convert to ISLAM or to mislead the UNBELIEVERS. :: Quran verses (9:29) Yusuf Ali: Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are ) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued. QURAN VERSES (5:51) Yusuf Ali: O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians for your friends and protectors: They are but friends and protectors to each other. And he amongst you that turns to them (for friendship) is of them. Verily Allah guideth not a people unjust. QURAN VERSES (2: 191) Yusuf Ali: And slay them wherever ye catch them, and turn them out from where they have Turned you out; for tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter; but fight them not at the Sacred Mosque, unless they (first) fight you there; but if they fight you, slay them. Such is the reward of those who suppress faith. )))) AND I COULD STAY BY 51% OF THE QURAN Is about killing CHRISTIANS AND JEWS then the rest, NON-BELIEVERS they call us. just study a little QURAN / HADITH and you will get the biggest shock of your life .... ISLAM IS A LIFESTYLE , AND THE ARE FORCED TO SUMMIT

[@najban2922]

In Islam, you cannot pick and choose what you like and what you don’t like. You cannot make changes either. Whatever is in Quran and the examples by Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) is the complete way of life for everyone on earth whether you like it or not.

[@taofiqnugraha1742]

she mentioned : i’am syiah women pray 3 time a day and never comment abt suni muslim pray 5 time. what a lovely word. i’am suni anyway and there is no different between us we serve a same lord . peace with ur heart is the best way to know how allah always with u all.

[@diahiskandarbinmohamadjani7674]

Totally agree 100% with you. I pray 5x a day. And I respect her choice to pray 3x a day. There are millions of people who say they are muslims and yet do not pray on regular basis. They are the worst.

[@fawaziaali6814]

17 years old! Well done, congratulations....I am proud of you!

[@quintuslentulus6183]

Regarding women in Islam, prophet Muhammad was very clear. Testimony of a woman is worth half as testimony of a man. When prophet was asked why, he said it's because of the deficiency of their mind. I'm sure no imam ever told her that or wants any of you to know that this is actually what prophet was saying.

[@jensterooniam]

Thank-you for this. What an important conversation, and what a vital journey for each and every one of us.

[@nakal83]

Muslim pray 5 times a day.. Fajr, dhuhr, asr, maghrib and isha'a...

[@decapulet]

I also don't understand how many americans have this stereotype that muslims are this "arabian-looking people"..... Because when I did a little research, the most muslim population is in the country named Indonesia in southeast Asia...and they don't look like Arabian at all

[@firstlast-sm6hx]

Windi Noor Probably because the origins are in that area. Though it's kind of like assuming all Catholics are Italian.

[@cahayanoor2034]

Muslims are of different walks of life as long as it is in accordance to the message of the Quran.

[@mysecretsketchbook865]

I got a direct sign from God when I asked an important question about my life. I saw beings not of this earth, they were tall, lots of them n I was not afraid. Also few wks before meeting my soulmate I had a dream in which I was talking in Arabic, it had been confirmed that I was saying that God is Sending Help. God exists and so do Angels and other beings. And I'm not even Christian but We love Jesus.i have many true encounters to tell. It's about time i made more videos if you are interested in knowing. Peace from England UK

[@Mohe5774]

You had good points at the beginning with the jihad segment , but you ruined it with idiotic statements about what is your Islam ,you accept only 3 prayers?!when it clearly states in the Quran and sunnah that it’s 5 prayers ,same with hijab ,you’re just designing Islam to what you want it to be PS...We know that nobody’s perfect and that’s ok but there is a huge difference between saying I don’t need to do it and that you are cutting short in doing so ALLAH IS MERCIFUL

[@md1596]

Yes brother....Islam is complete & perfect ....there is no need of reforms

[@youtubeisharaam8047]

😲😪😌😪😪😴😴😴😴😴

[@asheka]

agree, we are though to accept others different that we are not agree but we dont do harm anyone who innocent regardless what they believe. whatever i dont blame the non muslim who not understand, but sad to know educated muslim cannot distinguish between basic islam teaching follow the quran n hadis and islam that they try to shape their.

[@Dikshaleeminho]

You cannot force a Muslim women to wear it here comes a loop

[@nailaf6832]

Salaam, First of all I am Sunni, What I know is Shia muslims do mostly is doing 5 prayers in 3 sets (quran also mention 3 times a day of prayer) by combining dzuhr and ashr, and maghrib with Isya (i am using Indonesian transliteration of Arabic words) . We sunni do 5 times except in special circumstances such as traveling/fear/rains/sick. Cos that what the Prophet pbuh do most of times. But Prophet Muhammad Pbuh did in several occassions not come to masjid and instead at home combine (jama') prayers without any hajat/difficulties/special circumstances "to make it easy for my folllowers later" So please sunni do 5 times (and feel free to combine when travel/rains/sick/fear), the shia/ismaili do 3 sets (2 of them jama), let's just hope Allah the merciful accepts all of our prayers. Cos both were done by the Prophet To me more brothers and sisters in (insya Allah) heaven is more fun Salaam

[@syedalhasan8527]

Strive. For divine Love is to Love it's creation . Islam means Peace. Assalaam mean peace So dear world please do not piece our peace

[@syedalhasan8527]

@Flower Pie Listen b4 judge . Say after ponder

[@syedalhasan8527]

@Flower Pie what is yr native language

[@syedalhasan8527]

@Flower Pie actually there are several version of Islam in practice like Taliban, wahabi secular . Fundamentalis & Imam Mahdi followers . The problem is Taliban, wahabi.

[@illuminatiagent7691]

Utah, love of it's creation, but beheading those who don't want to follow.

[@illuminatiagent7691]

Yo, isn't the word "assalaam" an Arabic word. Did Muhammad say it first or Arabs have used it for ages before mohamad showed up with his made-up copy of Jewish and Christian religions.

[@ItsAli9]

I'm Muslim. My religion is Islam❤️ Islam is perfect.💯 I'm not. If i mistakes, blame me, not my religion.

[@varunsharma2200]

Your god could not make perfect humans to follow Islam. 😂😂😂😂. Wake up

[@illuminatiagent7691]

If you, like daesh, can use your perfect islam to behead people, I blame both you and your poopy, made up, fake copy of Judaism. Nought said.

[@mrcoolsame5201]

Who dimmed the lights then turned it off to be able to sleep well? Quran [81:17] “and by the night as it closes in” Quran [93:1-2] “By the morning brightness and by the night when covers with darkness.”

[@lunarious87]

We sleep. Allah don't sleep. He is doing this.

[@joesang6616]

Thanks for choosing to be a peaceful Islam, hold on to it cuz the world needs peace.

[@magnoliatm3153]

Reading the comments really had me having to make this one: Amazing talk sister, I loved your representation and use of the cultural studies approaches to show how everyone of us interprets based on our hegemonic belief system. This wasn't a talk about preaching the right belief and everyone who commented "what she says is wrong bla bla" has not understood the baseline of this talk. You don't have to agree to her way of believing, it was never about that! It was about how - TRUELY - our culture and upbringing influences our ways of thinking and therefore our ways of understanding and interpreting. If you disagree about this and have a valid argumentation then sure, go ahead, but stop claiming ultimate and absolute truth because I assure you that no human, muslim or non-muslim can grasp that whole entity. Allah repeatedly says in the Quran that he knows and we don't know, so humble yourself and do your best in learning and finding a path that leads to the truth, but don't claim it, because even scholars have debates and the best of them would never claim that their understandings are "more right" that another ones. Stay humble, brothers and sisters, read about "furu‘ usūl al fiqh" and you'll learn about " ‘ilm al khilaf" and " ‘ilm al jadal" - the ethics of disagreement and the ethics of debate. Yes, it's a field of study so I urge you to learn about it, and see how much Islam meant to scholars, that they never dared with all their knowledge, to claim absolutism in debated manners. Jazakallah khair!

[@hisham4584]

I get the point she's making, but her point becomes completely flawed when she says she prays 3 times a day. There are some fundamental things that cannot be changed. The five pillars of Islam are the fundamentals and if you change those then you aren't following Islam. When she says she only prays 3 times a day that's not Islam, as it changes the fundamentals of the religion. Something like believing that the Burqa is the only way of covering oneself up, fits what she's trying to say as another could argue only the headscarf is mandatory and covering the rest of the body with loose clothing is acceptable. Some part of what she said is healthy but it shouldn't be carried to the extent she's carried it.

[@mohamedkanji1659]

Great talk. We need women in Islam who fight for equal rights in all of humanity. All the orthodox Muslim outlook of suppressing women is not Islam

[@ujko8878]

we need real muslim men and women that are not liberal brainwashed and accept the facts and understand that god created both genders differently not equally

[@illuminatiagent7691]

Yeah, tell that to people of daesh.

[@SajidAbbasOfficial]

I am inexplicable to say any single word the way you canvass the whole picture of ISLAM. Proud of you.

[@muhammadirawan5467]

The way I see Islam is that muamalah-related issues welcome multi views but aqidah-related issues accept no compromises.

[@Just_logic]

Good presentation The guardian permission for marriage requires deeper analysis that it is a safer model for more stable marriage. We are taught that marriage is based on love through movies. Yet a sustainable marriage is about compatibility. Many mistake passion for love. If we look at statistics which marriage model is more successful. Yet the guardian ‘s limitation has to be discussed. The rule for praying is clear. It is five times.

[@aadilhasan3194]

bro it is not love it is external beauty of women or lust as love seems the swiftest but it is slowest of all growth no men or women can feel love until a quarter of century they live together- Mark Twain.

[@ifaanailyas6841]

Non sense.... Better grow up ur knowlegde before u talk....

[@abdullatheef9273]

Assalamu alaikum: victims of single story of ISLAM. Example jihad well explained May Almighty God lord Allah bless you and reward you in your endeavours live long and continuously defend Islam always as you have done now.well done my child . stay blessed always. Peace

[@illuminatiagent7691]

Very soft spoken Abdul, soft, I mean latheef.

[@Johnwick-dt9vx]

Jus in case struggling with identity crisis, If u require a definition .. Here it is: Indeed, the Muslim men and Muslim women, the believing men and believing women, the obedient men and obedient women, the truthful men and truthful women, the patient men and patient women, the humble men and humble women, the charitable men and charitable women, the fasting men and fasting women, the men who guard their private parts and the women who do so, and the men who remember Allah often and the women who do so - for them Allah has prepared forgiveness and a great reward. :) (Quran , Surah 33 verse 35)

[@illuminatiagent7691]

You forgot a category on your list of " indeed, muslim men and muslim women " You know which one I'm talking about? The over fifty year old men and under nine year old women. Oh yeah, that's the one.

[@Rock-nu6zu]

@@illuminatiagent7691 this shows ur ignorance,

[@mohamedgalal1789]

Thank u for this thought-provoking speech.

[@donivintrl73]

Those who were among those who smuggled me in told me that I told them that I spoke to those who spoke to me with a mask, but I also spoke with a mask, but they did not tell me who they were.

[@emeraldeyedstruggler3362]

Islam needs an upgrade, remove the dark times ideals, embrace free speech and freedom of choice/identity

[@shoaibhaq8680]

Lol no rather people like you need to come towards the light of islaam.. Islaam is perfect as it's the literal words of the one true God, the only one worthy of worship.. People like you have emerged from one darkness of the medieval past only to fall into another darkness of today's which is liberalism, Darwinism etc...

[@illuminatiagent7691]

Hey emerald, your are preaching to the wrong people , there is no free speech, no freedom of choice, none of this boyfriend girlfriend thingy, no converting (if you want to,) read the comments from Muslims here, they will behead you and this lady here if in Saudi Arabia, Iran, Afghanistan, (so called) Pakistan,

[@RevivingwithSRB]

The Lecturer herself isn't wearing hijab (which is a rule for women's ) ! How can we hear from her saying about Islam ?

[@mojimshahvali4053]

This single story mindset of a lot of humanity these days makes me sad.

[@illuminatiagent7691]

Did you also got sad when daesh were beheading people, maybe still are.

[@silemanmohamed272]

Thank you my sister

[@aanwar9252]

Mohammad's is a fake messenger and false Prophet and killer of millions of innocent peoples, he was a rapest, brutal terrorist and nothing. if you carefully read the many hades. Specially, Sihahi-Bukhare

[@teejaygauhar6826]

Excellent

[@6thsemsahinmiah882]

Judge Islam by Qur'an and authentic hadiths of Mohammed SA not by history, culture and this and that

[@mohsinafzaal7550]

Such a beautiful presentation.......Love it 🙂

[@Humanity_is_peace]

I'm Shia Alhamdolillah and we offer prayers 5 times, Fajr Zohar Asar Magrib Isha. Don't lie okay!

[@illuminatiagent7691]

I'm not muslim alhamdulallah, you say two prayers together, twice, each of those is one prayer, longer maybe, but ONE, nevertheless. So 1+1+1=3 no matter how you horse poop yourself.

[@illuminatiagent7691]

You're the one who's lies, 1+1+1=3

[@rajababy2009]

Simple thing , Follow Quran and Sunnah no matter what Non Muslims said or think .....non Muslim hated Islam at the time of Prophet Pbuh and hate Islam now and it will remain until Judgement Day ... No matter how much you become moderate they will not except your alteration , changing , moderation etc ... Do the dawah , live life according to islam and INSHA ALLAH those who has truth in their hearts they will follow it and many are accepting Islam day and night and every corner of the World ....

[@chandrashidkhan3202]

I love the way she portrays

[@liaqatkhan321]

She knows good English coupled with great oratory skills , but she seems to be representing a sort of digital Islam not easily understandable by people just a generation before her . Personally i am a born Muslim without any rigid and orthodox beliefs . But one very fundamental attribute should be your Modesty , humility and the quality of self effacement .

[@X360-i8o]

We should belive in alalh and follow the lifestyle of prophet... Prophet used to pray 5 times a day.. So should u

[@pincheguey1325]

Not really, read you Quran again. The "prayers" came from the Hadiths.

[@X360-i8o]

@@pincheguey1325 you please read it carefully... Our prophet used to pray five time.. No one is Muslim until you follow teaching of Mohammed

[@Earthling108]

Go away

[@MKhan-cb3yw]

@@pincheguey1325 The prayers are mentioned in the Quran... Haven't you read it?

[@godislovesurely6158]

If you want folloe the life style of muhammed,one should marry his daughter in law as muhammed did

[@maryhassanali7455]

Excellent and thought provoking presentation.

[@franktorres7963]

you believe in killing the jews and christians? please answer?

[@rajatkumarkhan7498]

MY whole family become Muslim and accept islam before this religion we were hindu and were worshipping to statues but now we know statues are only useless .......ALLAH is greater than all ALLAH HU AKBAR

[@warmwinterdays]

Well. You can scream that into your empty head and feel safe now.

[@mansibisht6768]

Hindus don't worship idols but rather relate to divinity through form.

[@saifshahriar4141]

Islam isn't you and me-Islam is what Islam asks us to do/ to be. Please don't get fooled.

[@aadilhasan3194]

Why Muslim women wear hijab?1) To please God 2) To be recognized as a woman who is to be respected and not harassed 3) to be protected from male gaze or simply male lust!

[@saimaasghar6109]

Islam is not a menifestation or interpretation , you cannot pickup what you like and leave what you don't like within Quran or ISLAM ..noooooo.. you giving an example that during a research came to know how diverse is jihad shows that all your knowledge was justtttt accidental and didn't try to study Quran or Hadith :)

[@illuminatiagent7691]

She's just horse pooping her way to make name for herself and earn some money, too.

[@dr.shobhitsharma6272]

I still don’t know why would a lady willingly wants to be converted to a religion that puts many restrictions on women ? Why would someone submit their free will ? PS- I don’t mean to hate Muslims , im not implying that any other religion is more superior. I just am curious and would be delighted if some intellectual handles this question.

[@dr.shobhitsharma6272]

@Flower Pie so muslim men have lusty eyes ?

[@dr.shobhitsharma6272]

@Flower Pie who told you every man has lust?

[@dr.shobhitsharma6272]

@Flower Pie its our parents karm to provide us with food and necessities not because they trade it for our obedience but for because their parents did the same . If you think that your child should obey you just because you fed him/her then you’re not fulfilling your duty based on morals but on selfish desire to seek validation. PS - love isn’t a trade business

[@Whiz_euphoria]

Seventeen is not much period For understanding The Islam:😊

[@ather319]

There heads may be covered but there minds are not. Islam have produced thousands of women scholars . Nice analysis sister...💓💓💓

[@crazyforjesus4657]

It’s interesting to know that the term “Christian” didn’t originate from the Church. Rather, it was some folks in Antioch who described the followers of Jesus Christ as Christians back in the days. This fact is essential to understanding why Christianity is regarded as a religion, and why Jesus is called a religious leader. But “Christianity” isn’t a religion, and Jesus is no religious leader. As believers, we obviously share some semblances with some religious groups of the world. We believe in God and talk about Him; many religious groups also do the same. They gather to worship and pray the same way we do in church. These similarities have therefore caused a lot of people to misconstrue Christianity as another religion. However, you have to understand the content of the Gospel to know what you’re into as a believer. Christianity isn’t a religion at all; it’s the pulsating life of God in a human being. Christianity is Christ alive in you; it’s a relationship. And just as your relationship with your earthly parents isn’t a religion, your relationship with God isn’t a religion. In Christianity, you have the divine life of God, and you’re in an everlasting fellowship with Him. Colossians 1:27..To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away behold, all things are become new.

[@illuminatiagent7691]

No it's not interesting at all. Stop babbling about your made-up God and his son, same fake story as the horse poop this muslim woman is babbling about.

[@ycnsena]

'context really is everything' and that context is Qur'an for Islam. And it speaks only one truth. The truth that is stripped off from time, culture, people and geography. Religions that are embedded in cultural contexts are those that have been corrupted by the people of their time because it didn't match with the way they wanted to live and maintain their culture. Islam is not one of those religions because of the fact that it has been holding on to the same book and one truth for 1400 years. It is unchanged and uncorrupted and is certainly not culture-based. Nor it can be interpreted according to culture and people's own ideas. You speak your own truth sister, but it is not the truth that Qur'an sent nor the truth that true believers believe in. May Allah guide you.

[@hafizshams8733]

Why did you not mention iran, where the highest percentages of Phd women in the world where more realistic and independent islamic culture than saudis or pakistan is prevalent.

[@mrcoolsame5201]

Quranic evidence: by observation and making relationships, elements of survival are coming together for the human species! Quranic conclusion: There is conscious will.

[@lizsargent1554]

So proud of you Kiana!! You're doing so well in school and life :)

[@mrcoolsame5201]

A process for the preservation of water followed by a sewerage process. Quran [27:61] “Is He [not best] who made the earth a stable ground and placed within it rivers and made for it firmly set mountains and placed between the two seas a barrier? Is there a deity with Allah? [No], but most of them do not know.”

[@fefkimuslija4188]

Some one must have paid you to come and say all those wrong things about hijab in Islam.. You are not dressed like a Muslim women.. you are dressed like a typical western female.May All-llah guide you to the proper Islam. I would like to know where did you study about Islam,How did you become more educated then all the Ulema we have ..

[@mrsmith4662]

This is a very 'modern', soft, progressive & appealing apology for Islam. However, if Kiana took one of those lenses & peered in detail at the man & the book(s), she'd realise just how untenable it all is!

[@aadilhasan3194]

and also, shia dont pray three times a day they pray Fajr (dawn prayer) then zuhr(noon)and asr(afternoon) one after the another then maghrib and Isha (evening and midnight) one after the another so you can count as 1) Fajr ,2 )(zuhr and asr) 3)(magrib and isha) and Sunni Muslims pray 5 times at fixed time we are all one ummah whatever is done in past we remorse but we are one

[@mariafernandes1880]

This verse was correctly prophesized for few people; These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote. A gesture is more than enough to the wise, Jesus is the only way truth and life, there is no saviour other than my Jesus Christ

[@donivintrl73]

Anything can do.

[@sadekadam8000]

Kiana Rawji intelligent , beautiful, charismatic, logical, rational, charming, bringing peace into the world. Thank you lady lots of love

[@cahayanoor2034]

Listen to Islam from those with true knowledge based on Quran and the sunnah .

[@imagingteam]

Until you actually read the sources

[@ghufranshareef9083]

Not only muslims women but mother Mary and Hindu religious women also do hijab. It does not mean if a women does not do hijab is not a religious one. Women are respected as mother, sister, wife, daughter and even respectable honourable working partner. But covering head is mandatory in all religion.

[@citizenOfNowhere777]

The point is that hijab is not mandatory.

[@warmwinterdays]

Which hijab does hindu put on ?

[@sonam.kapoor4756]

Islam cannot be interpreted by people it’s clear book of Allah swt an been taught to Prophet Muhammad pbuh by Allah we need to follow as role model an his sunnah hijab is order of Allah

[@leongkm2105]

Yup! She look like that in the streets, restaurants, and everyday i go look like the picture so don't only talk of china, European countries,etc Come to Malaysia and see if all Muslim lady look like the lady in the picture or not? Flaw from the start...

[@mohammedaslam3836]

Islam is Peaceful u don't understand becoz your heart not open for truth.

[@youtubeisharaam8047]

This is the only statement always stick to the tounge of every muslim😂😂

[@muraddadasov8595]

@@youtubeisharaam8047 only tounge? really? what about our heart

[@youtubeisharaam8047]

@@muraddadasov8595 heart?really you have a heart,i suggest you to use your brain if it is their.

[@muraddadasov8595]

@@youtubeisharaam8047 i am the first muslim in my family i became when i was sixteen. now i am 22. i researched rather than watching islamaphobes

[@youtubeisharaam8047]

@@muraddadasov8595 here is the logic,you excepted the man-made religion while god not sent you in this form.

[@PiperTMTotalWar]

I don't think she has read the Koran.

[@ms-zo3zb]

Amazing...

[@donivintrl73]

Okay

[@Marfat234]

She is a follower of taslima nasreen

[@social-mathematics]

I would suggest to her to go to Muslim Countries in order to inform them about her ideas.

[@lindazachri9969]

Social Mathematics - of course, with a family from a Muslim country, she wouldn’t know nearly as much as you think you do.

[@lindazachri9969]

Social Mathematics - thank you for illustrating the speaker’s point better than you can imagine.

[@गुडलकबरो]

👌👌👌👌👌

[@commonsense5872]

I believe in Quran and authentic Hadith. that's all matters.

[@atishmahadik3054]

If Islam is people than what is Quran?

[@islamchangesyourrealityfor9462]

2©Islam sets a purpose for life It is a comprehensive lifestyle - based on justice and equality - it carries solutions to all life's problems - suitable for every time and place, free of contradictions and myths - it rejects all forms of religious and class distinction - He holds the scientific lead (the stages of fetal development - the ascent into space ... and) supported by logic. Reason - enable yourself to hear it to realize the truth - by comparing it with other holy books, will you find the true religion?

[@illuminatiagent7691]

Yes, islam does set a purpose for life, leaving Islam and escaping to Europe so they won't lose their heads🤣🤣🤣

[@romaissa523]

Shia? Okay..

[@talshyn2803]

I am from KAZAKHSTAN. We have both covered and mostly uncovered women. But they put wrong picture under Kazakhstan. Those women are wearing of other culture's traditional clothes. We are mostly like western countries like to wear whatever fits us

[@chapandrapan]

Your speech has broadened my perspective to view religious practitioner based on the context of their geographical..political and cultural context...Humans need to evolve a lot to realise that product of all religious scriptures is unity...cheers

[@allyissa5801]

mashaa allah

[@josemiguelmalonda1890]

There are not a single muslim country that someone dream to go for an improve in your live. Your muslim world explained simply not exists out of your mind

[@hackerkeanu]

I'm a Muslim, but I'm not a symbol of Islam. Islam is what Quran and Hadith say. And everything in Quran and Hadith is peaceful, supports humanity and scientific too. Just do some research on Islam. You will learn.

[@aadilhasan3194]

as long as you follow the commands of Allah you are Muslim but the moment you follow your will and desire, you are not Muslim whatever you call yourself you wish but you are not Muslim as the very definition of Muslim is submitting your will to God by peace! So, sister if you not like Islamic rule and commandments of Allah you are free to leave religion but dont make a bad impression on Muslim women! with kindness and respect! From India

[@dr.tasmiyabhavikatti3135]

Who are you to tell? So by your wish people stay muslim or leave Islam?

[@priyakumari589]

Thanks for information sister ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@deserteagle4534]

If you are really allah loving then forget medieval traditions and at least whatever you pray just do it with sincere love. There is no imposition in terms of religuon

[@illuminatiagent7691]

In case of islam, indeed there's imposition, it's called Islam or your head.

[@syedmaricar9946]

Any answers? Non

[@shahahmedshafi]

The Rwandan story is other way round. Mostly the Tutsis killed the Hutus.

[@silvermistluna1898]

At age 17 . You are so brilliant . Ifeel short of myself in front of you . Yes i am a muslim lile you Hinaabless but pure intentions in my heart for Allah & humanity

[@pollykerr7092]

really...so re humanity, you stand up and speak our about the vile misogyny and obscenities of islam do you...the teachings,demands,obscenities of islam which are the cause of `HIDEOUS levels of suffering,abuse,denial of human rights to countless millions of innocents

[@Just_logic]

Polly Kerr she was actually talking about people like you. You are a victim of ignorance and hate.

[@cahayanoor2034]

Observing hijab is an obligation stated in the Quran. You are not a muslim if you pick and choose according to your desires and denying the truth.

[@Just_logic]

cahaya noor it is mentioned in the Quran and it is obligatory. But I would not go to the extent of “not being a Muslim”. A sinner. A sinner could still be a Muslim.

[@Dikshaleeminho]

@@cahayanoor2034 you are judging her faith which you cannot do

[@Think_pls]

Although it's true that we should not view singular any institution or religion, nevertheless what she doesn't realize yet ( perhaps because of her age ) , is that even minority of Muslims already in millions have very narrow view and are extemetist, since they are in millions , you can't avoid people from seeing it that way, one reason because I haven't seen any Muslim organization going strongly against this extremist people and views , sorry to say

[@lutfiya5993]

I just want to girl you are sure be resonating with a lot of minds

[@zvodoz]

It is a positive discussion as it at least debunks the single story view of Islam and interpreting Islam in the backdrop of political views of any time. The views are also valuable when it is asked to understand Islam as entity separate from the followers which have "culturized" Islam. However, in my humble view, the function of Islam is not to be enriched by various cultures. The principles provided in Islam which Muslims are guided to adopt are independent of cultures or norms of a society. The process is not to adopt Islam to the cultures but apply principles of Islam to cultures. And in doing so, Islam respects the cultural norms as long as these norms do not contradict the principles of Islam. Which view of Islam, traditionalist or modernist, will be adopted is a separate discussion. But Islam as religion guides to use compassion, understanding, tolerance in the process of adopting cultures to Islam both at individual and social levels.

[@illuminatiagent7691]

No, the people are not guided to adopt, they're forced, by sword. Islam forces itself to cultures turning them upside down to rule the people of said cultures and tries to slowly Erase the native culture. Preach your horse poopy somewhere else.

[@welcometoislam6359]

اللہ اکبر کبیرا

[@OsamaKhan-si8hv]

Love u sis. From India.