#98 They've been lying to you about the Ottomans! - Dr. Yakoob Ahmed on

[@nyqon]

Malaysia had high ranking VIPs who were masons since 1800s. I’ve personally seen their names on plaque in one of the lodges. I’m sure it was the same for Turkish Ottoman that housed countless number of lodges.

[@AjmalV3Consultancy]

they often tried to replace the Ottoman house (one of the longest serving dynasty with strong political power) as how they did with the Johor Sultanate in the name of modernization and wealth, but Sultan Abdul Hamid often caught them though his Yıldız Intelligence Service (the predecessor of US's CIA that the brits barged in after WW1). They used the young turks in the end to throw themselves out.

[@datalearningsihan]

Dr Yakoob said, ottoman could not embrace capitalism because "due to different economic structures, Limited private property, lack of trading companies, Internal trading was restricted; external trade partners were scarce". None of these were the reasons for Ottomans disregarded capitalism. Rather the idea is that capitalism is not part of the Islamic Economy, the basis of capitalism is riba and amalgamation of wealth.

[@alixus10]

That is what he meant initially when he said that their minds couldn't conceive such a (predatory) system. The context of his statement was precisely becuase of the predatory practices within capitalism.

[@astroflyinsights]

​@@alixus10agreed. Limited companies ie corporate personhood is anathema literally, or rather the Islamic equivalent. As per the Quran, God declares war.

[@tokyoeyes20]

Saying there was no capitalism is ludicrous. Check your history.

[@studentofknowlege]

Quality Video and great new outlooks on Islamic Ottoman History presented by Dr.Yakoob! Very interesting

[@snakejuce]

Very underrated video. Amazing stuff. Bless all y'all wa JZK to all.

[@AAF2030]

I follow Dr yaqub regularly. A suggestion would be for the Dr. to get a proper mic.

[@islam21c]

Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it.

[@yasinconcepts5235]

Could you please do a podcast on Ottoman finances and their relationship with Western bankers. As well as a series on Islamic history of India and Hindutva talking points.

[@peacenow6618]

May Allah Accept your works, and make it a means of acceptance and Guidance for the Ummah!

[@yasinconcepts5235]

A talk on Ottoman-Saffavid relations would be good.

[@AjmalV3Consultancy]

indeed. the time when the persians started to convert to shia from sunni and had detached many persian scholars, writings and contributions from the islamic world.

[@urstruly568]

I really enjoyed the discussion! I hope you guys have more episodes planned with Dr. Ahmed in shaa Allah in the future :)

[@sahalmohamed6638]

we need more dr yakooob

[@TheMellowWay]

I know Dr Yakoob has said he want to stay of social media generally but we need more content ya Ustad.

[@pandanomics2157]

Maybe upload 1:04 onwards as a short clip on Abdul Hamid II and Pan-Islam ideas impact on Muslims around the world up to 1:09.

[@Tallotus7]

You guys are all over the place I'm checking out!

[@islam21c]

Sorry sister, what do you mean?

[@alp2ccc138]

Please get this bit to brother Dr. Yakoob. He seems like he is confused. SEDD-I ZERAI سدّ الذرائع

[@mustafakose1961]

Great video

[@shaheenhussain8173]

I have tried sharing this fantastic episode, it wouldn't let me share?

[@islam21c]

Sorry about that, can you give some more details about what went wrong?

[@shaheenhussain8173]

It was strange, just froze, rebooted phone did the same thing. Day after I forwarded and it allowed. Still sharing far and wide. Powerhouse of knowledge you are. Allah preserve you all. Thank you for your concern 🙏🏽

[@islam21c]

@@shaheenhussain8173 Likewise, aameen. Glad to hear that it resolved itself, we really appreciate your support!

[@yottwr6108]

Shaykh Mustafa Sabri.

[@thinkrevival1]

Dr yakoob I want to meet and hug you soon in sha allah.

[@Wakobear.]

Is there a way for me to send questions to Dr Yakoob?

[@ISMAILTEZEL-qb1le]

I'm really interested to hear about Abdulhamit 2nd :)

[@malihaali5424]

There is a Turkish series called Payitaht Abdulhamid which is based on the life of Sultan Abdülhamid 2

[@AbuKhalid-Al-Hanafi]

👍👏

[@bill5931]

Wdym they were like pagans at the start?? 😂

[@n451a]

That's how the western academics portrayed the early ottomans

[@alp2ccc138]

Dr. Yakoob's entry here is terrible, they were not pagans in the start, I'm actually shocked he even says that, makes me a prof now. Where do you put Ahmed Yesevi and Naqshbandi? Where is the ehli-sunnet Seljuks who saved the Abbasid Caliphate? The entry is trash. A Texan Ottoman.

[@bill5931]

Ottoman Empire were producing 100s and 1000s of Awliyah a year

[@AbdulqadirJilani-cq2pw]

If you want to know why today such a mess learn ottoman mistakes !