Lesley Hazleton: A "tourist" reads the Koran

[@MingDynasty700]

2:09 So I decided to read them side by side, verse by verse, along with the transliteration, and the original 7th century Arabic" That's a respectable effort...

[@freeslave7503]

Daan892 Scholars do study. Here in India we have very intensive course.

[@freeslave7503]

Daan892 Yes, It takes about 15-20 years to become a scholar of Islam. Children start with memorization of Quran. After that they start with Arabic grammar then classical Arabic. and study lot of other things of Arabic language. While studying Arabic they also learn lot of thing about Islam parallely. After mastering Arabic language they again start studying Quran and Hadith in Arabic and in their own language (here in India mostly Urdu). They also study many other fields like fiqh, logic,science of hadith, history, tradition and many more. And I think same goes for most parts of world. So scholar do have knowledge but people just don't ask them. There is a gap between scholars and common man nowadays. Btw there are many scholars in my own family.

[@bessadok]

+Daan892 Really? Ever heard of Ibn Kathir? Of course you haven't.

[@bessadok]

+Daan892 The best biography of Muhammud ever written was written by a man from India. The sealed nectar. He won an award from Saudi Arabia. An Amazing scholar. Ibn Kathir historically has the best Tafsir. Islam is not about race/ethnicity since no one holds superiority or is 'God's chosen people'. Knowledge and wisdom comes from all walks of life in all countries when it comes to scholars in Islam. Read Muhammud's last sermon.

[@bessadok]

Daan892 Knowledge and historical accuracy. IBN Kathir.

[@perry5509]

I liked this woman instantly. Clearly a very intelligent, very well read and very confident academic.

[@bimmjim]

.. Now go to Mogadishu and experience the result .. Or, if you are not so adventurous, you can visit Lebanon, Bangladesh, Pakistan or the muslim areas of India. . Learn [Or, visit Turkey and Egypt which are experiencing a return to 'fundamentalism' now.] Learn by looking at the real world, the way it is today. [Be post Renaissance.] ..

[@bimmjim]

@@Donnybrook10 You are refreshingly truthful. Thank you.

[@maklangry5742]

@@bimmjim er... somebody has had too much of Rupert Murdoch, CNN and Fox cool aid...

[@bimmjim]

@@maklangry5742 My sources are entirely different from the ones you list in your StrawMan attack on me. You need to diversify your information sources. Try this: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_terrorist_incidents

[@bimmjim]

@@maklangry5742 Sources: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6e7k42FqMh7rM0

[@worshiponlyonecreatorrespe558]

I have heard, read, memorized first 7 verses of Quran of 1st chapter and these lines r r recited in every Prayer( Daily Salah Prayer five time a day) and I never felt Bored or uninterested: It is simply amazing

[@coldmow]

I know more than 40 :)

[@coldmow]

***** Rabbanaa ja'alnaa min alhaafidheen alQuraan al'adheemun ya Arhammu Rraahimeen.

[@zaag5997]

May Allah increase your love for the Qur'an.

[@fayaqun0]

Subhan Allah

[@bajigood2139]

U feel good while reciting it? Do u know the translation of those verses?if not then do it u will be more peaceful

[@reemhesham7139]

I love how the audience really respected her and what she said :)

[@gblade3809]

Eventhough what she says is a bunch of garbage? Have you read surah 9:5? I know the audience did'nt.

[@dodi1010]

@@gblade3809 did you read it within context? it talking about a specific event where Pagans broke the truce. if you have seen the video at 5:55 she explained it.

[@ygjt76v0-----]

Hi love u 😁

[@islamzaid9270]

I am from Saudi Arabia I see this woman is smart and respected non-racial and understand a large part of the real Islam is not like the others who have been deceived by the media

[@illyriandescendant7963]

She would be a much better imam than most islamic imams. Islam would be a much better religion if it was taught by non-religious people like her.

[@ashimov1970]

islam is a way of life, not a religion

[@hocinez834]

Saudi Arabia, or the land where all the evil began ! Your country through the Wahabi ideology was and still responsible for a lot of tragedies around the world. Wahhabism is a doctrine of stultifying the masses and a way for totalitarian regimes to submit their populations !

[@zigzagbigbag]

Oh please...we know the truth. Just because this idiot is capitulating to a group of nuts who believe a plagerized piece of garbage like the Koran.

[@KimAhrina11]

@@zigzagbigbag you're garbage moron

[@princeanon]

Thanks for this objective and clear presentation of the Koran. It makes someone who never read it, read it with an openminded point of view. That's what we need in a world divided by confusion and ignorance.

[@memo00o92]

As a Muslim and Proud , i must say , Thank you .. :)

[@Kyra_of_Kerkyra]

f u

[@thevigilant266]

Rada S. You're just as stupid as a donkey

[@TSMK900]

I see there are a number of negative votes here perhaps from people who expected this Lady to speak ill of the quran yet she spoke good of it. This video is an NON-OBJECTIVE view of the quran.

[@robbieb2011]

Any interpretation from an outsider of another's religion, albeit as objective as it may seem, will always be met with criticism. Especially in a 10 minute clip.

[@AhmadO5k]

@@bimmjim I see you every where. If you don't like this video then please leave. Trolls are not welcome here

[@bimmjim]

@@AhmadO5k I am here to teach the truth. .. You need to learn. ..

[@bimmjim]

@@AhmadO5k Do you love death? You must to be proud of this behavior: .. 94% of all terrorism-related deaths happened in the Middle East and North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia. www.businessinsider.com/global-terrorism-terrorism-increased-deaths-from-terrorism-decreased-2017-11

[@ayazhasan6487]

@@bimmjim Not confident enough to answer my comment!

[@yasmeentarek1221]

Mashallah! One of the best talks on religion I've ever heard

[@bessadok]

+Yasmeen Tarek I suggest you read Ibn Kathir if you want 'big talk'.

[@halimaomar9820]

Completely agree.

[@nikhassan6148]

​@@bessadokis ibn kathir's not tainted with translations wrt corrupted Torah?

[@fleursdelilas9487]

All I can say to her for lack of words is "Thank you for this wonderful talk." The most inspiring I've seen.

[@saylonyousef236]

Lesley Hazleton .... Amazing I can listen her voice all day

[@steventhury8366]

saylon yousef And she will lead you straight to Satan's house.

[@AbdurRahman-nn5eo]

@@steventhury8366 because of course you know the location of it.

[@faizeladam1404]

People should listen to this lady and read the quran with an open heart and mind. It would change the way ignorant people comment on the quran. It seems she has an admirable knowledge of the quran. Alhamdulilah.

[@syedzubair7122]

This lady has put together efforts to understand Quran. Allah gives guidance to those who are willing, May Allah give Jaza for her efforts.

[@darkymus]

Super amazing thanks god someone spoke some truth about the Quran

[@WTA3]

What truth has she spoken about? This woman does not know A from B in Islam. She insulted the Virgin Mary the blessed mother of our Lord Jesus Christ. And in the same time she insulted your book the Quran! The Quran describes Mary as a Virgin, chosen by God to bring His Son Jesus Christ and a whole Surah in the Quran in her name. Read Surah 9:29 and its tafsir by Abn Kather, and read from these Muslims scholars, who know better than this ignorant woman.

[@splzxh4361]

W TL Wow keyboard warrior, all 0.0001 percent of us care.

[@marsdz2271]

W TL : she mocked the picture a random guy drew not the virgin marry plus the chapter in the Quran about mother marry never said Jesus was the son of god she just cleared the fake information that I heard so many times in the tongues of Americans about 70 virgins in heaven

[@Strivers-g4m]

@@WTA3 it's not Marry, they've tricked you. Nobody knows how Marry or Jesus look like, this pictures are just a truck and the woman knows more than you know, this is our religion not what the media or islamophobes show you. Read the Quran letter by letter and bring that what she did not know and put her down.

[@islamhome6360]

thanks Lesley lot of respect. I wish more people be open to read the Quran instead of reading newspapers who misquote the Quran.

[@دمحمدالحربي]

she's explained paradise better than muslim scholars as far as I know I thank this lady

[@Luka.shrekie]

agreed

[@yusufuabusufiyan4558]

Do not embarrass your scholars, no one can explain Islam more than those who have experienced it, read more n more, it's only you you couldn't understand.

[@SultanThePoD]

Respect Lesley, an amazing woman and a messenger of peace. From a Muslim.

[@syahziq95]

May Allah guide her to Islam. Ameen.

[@fayaqun0]

Ameen

[@saved-w6m]

Aameen

[@grintwitnewton4718]

I feel quite incredulous that anyone could think the talk was a 'hidden mockery'; to me it felt like she truly has an open mind, treating this delicate subject with a lot of respect and love. It felt like she was trying to open other people's minds, and show non-Muslim's that they are as mis-guided as some radical Muslims. We need more people like her, not people throwing verbal or physical stones from various sides. With more open and respectful minds, we could live in harmony.

[@za6287]

Amazed at how she managed to diminish all misconceptions of Islam in 10mins in such an eloquent manner is beyond me! 😍

[@azizbelkharmoudi2564]

Finally someone as an outsider truly read the Quran, instead to blame Islam and Quran for mad peoples like ISIS.

[@zareegoraya1528]

iSIS was created by Israel had mostly Jews/zionists as it terrorists!! Devils

[@user-ki6id4vt8u]

Huge amount of respect to Lesley for spreading the Truth. May Allah bless and guide her.

[@chajinjili6705]

Islam is beautiful...and am so happy b/c am Muslim.... thanks allah for all

[@sideshowflow8679]

simply going to say that's the animal in people. Humans are apes my friend its our ability to surpass this attribute that drive use to see these events as disgusting. They are accompanied by many other people of many other races/religions. To simply suppress an idea or a religion based on the thought every human thinks the same or then honestly most religious redirect would dictate the hole image of everyone that fallows. In retrospect chajinji it isnt your faith that makes you beautiful but what you obtain from it. Peace for people is possible as long as we all know we are all people and are treated as such tell that happens bad things will always happen. this very same reasoning is why i have always seen religion as a hindrance. People get fixated on there thoughts being better then the last creating conflict previously to ever meeting.

[@KimAhrina11]

@@davidblackburn7090 lmaoo are you kidding?? Your pastor even sodomy/rape a lot of childs and christian man beat and killed thousand of people too.. wooww so double strandars and hypocrisy.. 😠💩

[@aftech2148]

@@sideshowflow8679 read quran And see beauty and laws

[@maklangry5742]

The lady is respectful, and brave to say positive things (which is the truth) in a world where Islam, Prophet Muhammed( Pbuh) the Quran and Muslims are being vilified and attacked everyday in the media. My wish Ma'am is that the Almighty reward you with Hidayah someday, as to become a Muslim, is only possible by the permission of Almighty Allah SWT.

[@0t0ku]

This woman is amazing! She helped change my view on Islamic faith. I loved when she said that a perverse person will seek out whatever they want in a holy book to find what they need to proclaim their view for or against a faith (and she was talking both about islamaphobes and fundamentalists). She is someone we should admire. I think if everyone truly tried their best to read and understand all faiths in this world, there would be less hate.

[@GoodOne4All]

Very awesome! Someone who actually studies!!

[@TheAMA911]

Thats how we all should study things, objectively and thoroughly looking for the truth. Bravo genius lady 👏

[@miralabualjadail4206]

i love her voice and the way she speaks

[@ThePutrta]

5:39 - *A special gift for our feminist sisters* Also _for those who's concern about how Islam see women_ "And while the Bible addresses exclusively to man using the first and third person as masculine, the Qur'an includes woman..." I love this agnostic Jew for how she had been quite objective towards the Qur'an..

[@fayaqun0]

Exactly! In Islam men and women are "differently equal" and "equally different". Islam do not deny the difference between men and women nor do Islam deny the equality between men and women. Islam acknowledges the equality and difference between men and women. Whereas, feminists almost deny or/and ignore the difference between men and women.

[@aftech2148]

Women and man are equll but they are not same physically Man are man women are women They are part of eachothers life .

[@SuhaibHussain37]

Marriage completed half the Deen

[@SuhaibHussain37]

And before Islam new born females would be buried

[@MingDynasty700]

I never heard of an round of applause louder than that in any other TED talk, and the audience went crazy...

[@vanlendl1]

I only can suggest to read the book by yourself. Then you understand immediately. Never trust anybody, who comes with a belief system. Never.

[@ssa6227]

Beautiful. This video kept poping on my You Tube for a while now. Finally I saw it and i am glad I did.

[@tenderious99]

Do you know why Ms. Hazleton can find positive values of The Quran..? It's because she read it with patience and open minded from cover to cover.. So if you've never read the Quran the way she did, just hold your negative comments and be humble..

[@dxsaqibdy]

After so many years again listening to this. This women changed by view of the world her books opened by mind and heart

[@PRSDNTCRISTINAGRAPPO]

It is not so bad being a tourist, reading the Koran. You inspire more readers from other religions who grasp the Koran differently. Your interpretation allows more inclusion for honorable men and women. Mecca allows mercy for the Koran to be flexible...

[@JohnSmith-nt9co]

she is an agnostic jew. May Allah reward you.

[@gmarifislam4312]

10 minutes only and she gained my vast amount of respect! Brilliant !

[@taydilarel27]

A good deed for humanity! Thank you Lesley Hazleton.

[@iFezzzz]

what i find in common that most insulting fake comments are related to fake names and profiles. haters keep hating Islam because your words cant reach it. Salam alykom!

[@Theomacho]

I like the idea that she could actually teach a lot of people about "their own" "holy book".

[@bltcrunchy]

"Nobody really knows, and that's the point," she says. YES!

[@coldmow]

+bltcrunchy I hope that "YES!" you shouted wasn't for the sense of relief of not having to bother with the Quran anymore. Cuz you still do. The Quran says about the Prophet pbuh: "and we have sent you only but as a mercy to the whole world" The whole world, meaning even you have to adopt the good manners and behavior of the Prophet and his book. No it doesn't mean you should become Arab now Yes there are things that nobody really knows, but you still have an obligation (or it's best to) to read this supernatural book. You are human. Here are some good reasons to read from it: - One fifth, now coming close to one fourth of the human race believes it's from the one that is free of all, perfect, unlimited, omnipotent, omniscient and more real than anything we can 'just' see: The Almighty, nonphysically present in every atom at every single point in time. - It came to CONFIRM the old scriptures and old practices of the people of old. From Cherokee Indian elders to southern African tribes to Australian aboriginals, all confirmed this. Mystery befits Him, because you need to earn it to receive knowledge. - Linguistically it's no less than a masterpiece of the highest order, with every single word present with even it's own individual purpose. Forget words, even the single letters themselves. Ordered in a fashion that is Godlike. No human would be able to make something close to it and maintain an alibi with all the people of a whole country to be able to say "I got it from our maker". Read the Quran with your own doubts whether it can really be from your own description of your God, and do some research in what Muslims say about those so called hate verses. CUZ THERE ARE NONE for God's sake.

[@HARUN-yx6rh]

@@coldmow This....this is beautiful.

[@yasirafzal6920]

I am highly thankful to her for reading the Holy Quran and reading this in Arabic, English and with an open heart.

[@ziaulhasan6406]

And what do you think about it?

[@yasirafzal6920]

@@ziaulhasan6406 Dear Ziaul Hasan, in my personal view, this would open more people to read this book. May Allah open their hearts as they open this book. AMEEN

[@zold5]

Damn her voice is soothing

[@hanifrahman1487]

I don't regard myself to have faith in Islam nor do I believe Allah exists by FAITH, but the Qur'an offers me logical proof of believing that the Qur'an cannot be written by a man in the 7th century who was illiterate and in a society known to be uneducated

[@kahlon571]

One of the most honest and most accurate reviews..

[@joeyjojojnr1981]

This is all interesting, but it's meaningless when people will interpret the quaran how they want to anyway.

[@dcfarouk]

if you interpret any book the way you want not the way it meant to be, then you are the one who has a problem not the book

[@TheFacebooksuks]

Same goes with a d ck use it ot abuse it its yoir personal choice

[@illyriandescendant7963]

Exactly, and that's her interpretation. Because the quran is a super ambiguous book, and can be interpreted in hundreds of ways. Clearly whoever wrote it was not that smart.

[@peace514]

I paraphrase her words precisely: preverse hearts will interpret the text wrongly. God has put a moral compass in each one of us. For one to see good as bad and bad as good, one must have destroyed his moral compass very badly and must have treated plenty of people wrongly as well.

[@AFX-n9n]

@@illyriandescendant7963 the god who created you isn't that smart lol okay mate

[@rifat_syed]

Beautifully said!

[@abadisanaa5517]

I see a strong well learned and strong woman who actual said the quraan is the the completion of the toraa and ingill

[@JeanPereiraOfficial]

I could listen to this woman for hours! Best TED talk ever

[@amanih4410]

Wow she is amazing! Islam is truly from God the Quran is perfect and it's for everyone b/c God (Allah) loves everyone!!

[@marlogue53]

+Helwa91 91You are being sarcastic, Right?

[@avatarparadigms]

+Steve: You're an embarrassment to Christianity, masking your sarcasm behind asking if Helwa's being sarcastic.

[@marlogue53]

AVATAR PARADIGMS Where did I say I was a Christian?

[@avatarparadigms]

You didn't. Your moral values ARE Christian. And it's to those values that you betray.

[@marlogue53]

AVATAR PARADIGMS Where did I say my moral values were Christian?

[@helmipras6177]

In the end of the day people still don't realize that only open minded and intelligent people admit the greatness of quran

[@lindaholstensson7633]

Soubhanallah✨💎✨

[@ffmmain8673]

Are you muslim?

[@thatdevilguy]

Faith: Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. Equal to gullibility.

[@mae9230]

she's so open minded

[@abdelazizelmouden7977]

the way she talks is amazing !

[@masirbayjan2042]

I like this women speak clearly and explain how qur an is important and voice of God mashaAllah

[@adralia23]

There's a Quran app that displays word by word English translation along side the Arabic (with transliteration too), if only she knew..

[@kimsuamulol]

wish I could thank her for doing this she truly is amazing

[@sajy28]

Very Nice..A.lhamdoLIllah--it is good to listen to this soothing lecture. May Allah guide this woman to continue her "dawah". Ameen.

[@Iammram]

Hadith isn't the Qur'an my friend. She clearly said "There is no mention in the Qur'an of 72 virgins" I don't know where you got many authentic hadith, there is only 1 in Tirmidhi and that Hadith isn't considered a strong one because of the chain. And of course, Allah knows best.

[@shahadshd5165]

She never claimed that the Hadith is the Quran though

[@hassanabdul6707]

A RELIGION OF ISLAM THAT SAYS* Don't lie (Q22:30) Don't spy (Q49:12) Don't insult (Q49:11) Don't waste (Q17:26) Feed the poor (Q22:36) Don't backbite (Q49:12) Keep your oaths (Q5:89) Don't take bribes (Q27:36) Honour your treaties (Q9:4) Restrain your anger (Q3:134) Don't spread gossip (Q24:15) Think good of others (Q24:12) Be good to guests (Q51:24-27) Don't harm believers (Q33:58) Don't be rude to parents (Q17:23) Turn away from ill speech (Q23:3) Don't make fun of others (Q49:11) Walk in a humble manner (Q25:63) Respond to evil with good (Q41:34) Don't say what you don't do (Q62:2) Keep your trusts & promises (Q23:8) Don't insult others' false gods (Q6:108) Don't deceive people in trade (Q6:152) Don't take items without right (Q3:162) Don't ask unnecessary questions (Q5:101) Don't be miserly nor extravagant (Q25:67) Don't call others with bad names (Q49:11) Don't claim yourselves to be pure (Q53:32) Speak nicely, even to the ignorant (Q25:63) Don't ask for repayment for favours (Q76:9) Make room for others at gatherings (Q58:11) If enemy wants peace, then accept it (Q8:61) Return a greeting in a better manner (Q4:86) Don't remind others of the favours you done to them(Q2:264) Make peace between fighting groups (Q49:9) 👆Moral commands with references from the Qur'anic verses for reflections..👌👌👌

[@hassanabdul6707]

billy bell YES Sir Islam isn’t passive religion it has warfare to its limits and rules. Those disbelievers drove the Muslims and the prophet Mohammed from Makkah and followed them to Medina. Just like David and Solomon peace and blessing upon them, Mohammed led believing armies against their enemies! The biggest organization in the world the U.N. also recognizes self defense against any invading forces! Remember Islam won’t turn the other cheek!

[@hassanabdul6707]

billy bell I’m glad you’re reading the holy Quran I’ll encourage you to continue reading hopefully it will answer all your questions. Islam wasn’t meant for the Arabs only its heavenly system meant for the humanities. Leading them from darkness to the creator light by His will. From materialistic society to meaningful family oriented believers. Keep on reading May the mercy of Lord reach you brother.

[@hassanabdul6707]

billy bell Christianity gave us the Spanish Inquisition, the Crusaders, Justified the African/Asian colonies, murdered 6+ million Jews, two world wars. You’re telling others violent religion? Read your history a bit more before you accuse others!

[@hassanabdul6707]

billy bell You can criticize as much you want the religion of Islam. If it’s teaching and morals are working for the Muslims , mind your own business. Islam isn’t forcing you to believe read chapter 2.256. If Islam teaches Muslims to just kill the disbelievers, I guess the world would be in trouble. We’re 23% of the humanities, 1.7 billion strong and growing every minutes of the day. Jesus prophesied the coming of Muhammad but the early Jews in that area denied him just like they denied Jesus son of Mary. He said he who comes after me will glorify me. We’re the only faith group in the world who believe in his miracle birth without father through Virgin Mary. He was the word of God. Performed all the miracles like giving life to the dead by the permission of his master. Cured those born blind and with leper’s. He’s coming back not with New Testament but following the religion of Islam like every prophet did.

[@hassanabdul6707]

billy bell ask me specific questions I’ll try to answer Billy.

[@AmenaKhan]

Wow. Brilliant speaker and refreshing perspective from this 'tourist'. I like.

[@halimaomar9820]

Yeah I can never imagine reading the Quran with popcorn or in a relaxed setting. It’s like a roller coaster of emotions and stories. At times I feel read by God…guilty of being not a good steward of the planet or Gods creations and other times I feel relief because by the Qurans definition I’m a good person who is deserving of Gods Mercy. But mostly I’m in awe of Gods description of how God creates, all that God has created, the purpose of life and the detailed history of human beings. It’s interesting when I was a kid being taught to memorize verses but not to understand what I was memorizing. I was taught to be afraid of God, to fear what the Quran said which is to fear Gods words, and well it started a rocky anxious depressing relationship with God which created an unbalanced life for me. But when I got older, wiser and my life was a mess, I decided to read the Quran in translation. And instead of fear, I found peace and instead of depression I found relief and joy. I learned that everything that I fought for, advocated for and protested for was already detailed in the Quran as a noble and honorable right path to take. It blew me away because I had fought with fellow Muslims and non Muslims who all stood against my activism and my desire to fight in all forums that I could for this planet, for the beings who called it home and all of the innocent people who were victims of greed, racism, inequitable institutions that oppressed them and all forms of oppression and abuse. I now realize I was dealing with fundamentally inflexible minds and I am one of the rare people who have flexible minds.

[@awanbiru-ride]

Her voice caliber is like V from Vendetta

[@mrboombastic_69420]

This lady knows more about the Quran then most Muslims Edit: I'm not joking, that's true

[@AliYKesen]

Madam, you really deserve a ''congratulations''. I will pray for you to reach truth. One who finds Allah, he is in paradise even if he is in a jail.

[@amirmalik6028]

Being an agnaustic jew she explained the context of Quran in a good way on a lighter mood ❤

[@tinotrivino]

I RESPECT THIS WOMAN

[@syedkabirm.j3009]

As a Muslim,i read Quran with understanding.n i was amazed reading/understanding it.i found our Allaha/God truly all knowing.

[@fynali]

Always inspiring to listen to this particular talk. A beautiful presentation in 10 minutes. Amazing.

[@MounirBarka]

"Indeed, those who disbelieve - it is all the same for them whether you warn them or do not warn them - they will not believe". Verse 2:6 Peace:)

[@locossanity]

So much class! I stood for the ovation here at home

[@solomonroasthead7914]

{إِنَّ فِي ذَٰلِكَ لَذِكْرَىٰ لِمَن كَانَ لَهُ قَلْبٌ أَوْ أَلْقَى السَّمْعَ وَهُوَ شَهِيدٌ (37) وَلَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا فِي سِتَّةِ أَيَّامٍ وَمَا مَسَّنَا مِن لُّغُوبٍ (38) فَاصْبِرْ عَلَىٰ مَا يَقُولُونَ وَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ قَبْلَ طُلُوعِ الشَّمْسِ وَقَبْلَ الْغُرُوبِ (39) وَمِنَ اللَّيْلِ فَسَبِّحْهُ وَأَدْبَارَ السُّجُودِ (40) وَاسْتَمِعْ يَوْمَ يُنَادِ الْمُنَادِ مِن مَّكَانٍ قَرِيبٍ (41) يَوْمَ يَسْمَعُونَ الصَّيْحَةَ بِالْحَقِّ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ يَوْمُ الْخُرُوجِ (42) إِنَّا نَحْنُ نُحْيِي وَنُمِيتُ وَإِلَيْنَا الْمَصِيرُ (43) يَوْمَ تَشَقَّقُ الْأَرْضُ عَنْهُمْ سِرَاعًا ۚ ذَٰلِكَ حَشْرٌ عَلَيْنَا يَسِيرٌ (44) نَّحْنُ أَعْلَمُ بِمَا يَقُولُونَ ۖ وَمَا أَنتَ عَلَيْهِم بِجَبَّارٍ ۖ فَذَكِّرْ بِالْقُرْآنِ مَن يَخَافُ وَعِيدِ (45)} [ق : 37-45] Transliteration: ( 37 ) Indeed in that is a reminder for whoever has a heart or who listens while he is present [in mind]. ( 38 ) And We did certainly create the heavens and earth and what is between them in six days, and there touched Us no weariness. ( 39 ) So be patient, [O Muhammad], over what they say and exalt [Allah] with praise of your Lord before the rising of the sun and before its setting, ( 40 ) And [in part] of the night exalt Him and after prostration. ( 41 ) And listen on the Day when the Caller will call out from a place that is near - ( 42 ) The Day they will hear the blast [of the Horn] in truth. That is the Day of Emergence [from the graves]. ( 43 ) Indeed, it is We who give life and cause death, and to Us is the destination ( 44 ) On the Day the earth breaks away from them [and they emerge] rapidly; that is a gathering easy for Us. ( 45 ) We are most knowing of what they say, and you are not over them a tyrant. But remind by the Qur'an whoever fears My threat.

[@StreamTech1]

It's a pity she chose the 72 virgin story, which was well debunked, and it wasn't even from the Quran, it was from a Hadith. I wish she talked about treatment of homosexuals, women, slavery, apostacy, etc and tried to defend the quran, the reason she didn't mention any of those was that a proper reading of the text does not go well with modern secular morality.

[@freemind6981]

Actually apostasy is nor mentioned in the Qur'an, neither is any punishment for homosexuals, women's rights are equal in the Qur'an as well. Stoning homosexuals and burning witches are mentioned in the bible, also inequality is huge in the bible, I believe a women is not allowed to talk in church... Her talk was about the Qur'an, not the hadiths which I as a Muslim completely reject as its more similar to the bible and seems barbaric, not to mention write 300 years after the prophet. I've read the Qur'an multiple times now and it has benefited me very well. Also in the Qur'an anyone can get to heaven, Jews, Christians etc, and people who make a statement are not guaranteed it either, we are told not to judge if we sincerely are believers as God is the best to judge

[@aboodghamdi]

modern secular morality that found out World War I & II, that killed many people in Vietnam, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Afghanistan , Iraq, Egypt, Somalia..etc. modern secular morality that created financial capital in western countries and a famine of other countries. modern secular morality that planted Israel on bodies of Palestinian

[@StreamTech1]

Modern secular morality *stopped* world wars. It's modern secular morality that was against wars in Middle East. It's modern secular morality that's against what Israel does.

[@aboodghamdi]

if this your logic, I agree with you. I would like to tell you that real Islam is support these ideas but those Freemasons distort these facts as what did with other religions

[@StreamTech1]

Yeah, it's always the fault of others. #ConspiracyTheory

[@3rabsalimush]

Wow it's great to see a non Muslim to actuall read the Quran and judge for herself instead of just intrinsically flooding her mind with stereotypes and misjudgement. She is a very well educated and a speaker who captivated me with her smooth and humourous speech. Much love and respect for her. We need more non Muslims as well as Muslims to follow her example

[@amirkhanscm]

Islam gave rights to women, freed slaves, advised people to take care of poor and less fortunate. Please read the whole Quran and do not quote a sentences without context. Or better yet read Quran and Bible side by side to see what does Bible say about women, slavery, homosexuality, etc. and compare that to Quran. If that's to much work then watch some videos of Ahmed Deedat.

[@sabrysamsudeen7034]

Madam, you understood Islam mamothly in a very short time that's amazing. The little that you reflect on depth understanding. You're somebody!

[@aboodghamdi]

you can't know basics of an Islamic state except if it simulates Prophet Muhammad's regimes that he built. First state, that he did, accept every one. he wrote a constitution for the people of the city "Madina" was included Muslims, Jews and Berbers. you can look it in the Internet and understand it. Isis in Iraq is manufacture of Oil countries.

[@amalteser]

Luke 1:42 In a loud voice she exclaimed: ‘Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!

[@quinius173]

That doesn't bless or even address women at large, just the virgin Mary. BTW, Mary is the best of all women in Islam, too. Imagine an Arab man with hostile Jewish neighbours saying a Jewess is the best of all women. Not his own mother, or daughter, or wife.

[@ehmudomer5444]

may she become muslim i dearly pray so. i wish she find her home in janah by the streams and live there forever

[@misbahuddinahmadi6557]

Rest in peace lesley hazelton 1945-2024

[@357MagnumBob]

Lost all credibility when she used the word "Islamophobe". This is a primary school name-calling, not a legitimate use of language and denigrates / insults people with real phobias.

[@coldmow]

Whoooa Islamophobic defending hypocrite alert. Why insist on language when it takes a few people to repeat something to create language. Islamophobia is about to be a real phobia in the next years.

[@bltcrunchy]

+357MagnumBob People have phobias, if you have them, admit them to yourself, be honest to yourself at least.

[@357MagnumBob]

I have had brief bouts with phobias in college when sleep-deprived and know EXACTLY what a phobia is. This use of phobia is raping the language and trivializing real medical conditions, for political usage. It is totally illegitimate and tantamount to verbal grade-school playground bullying. Do you know what Taquiyya is? Can you read Arabic? Can you fill me in on any details of the assault on Constantinople? I thought not. You are a liberal shill who runs around believing everyone else is as clueless and as ignorant of history as you are and then childishly gives them verbal abuse. Wake up.

[@357MagnumBob]

Coldmow I have had brief bouts with phobias in college when sleep-deprived and know EXACTLY what a phobia is. This use of phobia is raping the language and trivializing real medical conditions, for political usage. It is totally illegitimate and tantamount to verbal grade-school playground bullying. Do you know what Taquiyya is? Can you read Arabic? Can you fill me in on any details of the assault on Constantinople? I thought not. You are a liberal shill who runs around believing everyone else is as clueless and as ignorant of history as you are and then childishly gives them verbal abuse. Wake up.

[@coldmow]

357MagnumBob O shut up, as if any of the nonsense they feed you is even remotely based on truth. Tell me, how many times did you just swallow the pill, believing these "professors" knew what they were doing. And how many times did you ask further and did you do your own research without any assumptions. Sorry to say bud, your counter is highly likely on zero. And please shut up about history, are you kidding me? History of the victor is the only history available in our ignorant schools, libraries and even our heads. Propaganda initially spread by politics, but now taught by ignorant honest citizens.

[@rameezsahabodien3620]

Allah is great, and spreads his msg to whom and where he pleases. Mashallah may Allah continue to guide her. Ameen

[@sumayyasunshine95]

Salam,Brilliantly said.

[@brightgeistmovies]

i thought only people with rational and relevant views were allowed on TED talks... how disappointing

[@fav-jm3hm]

she's amazing

[@sara95526]

Surat Alanfal (8:2) The believers are only those who, when Allah is mentioned, their hearts become fearful, and when His verses are recited to them, it increases them in faith; and upon their Lord they rely - Quran.

[@salmahaque1662]

why is she not a muslim yet?

[@pauldenhertog256]

Hidayah is a gift directly from Allah.

[@musings2134]

The way she talks, I could listen to her all day !

[@kubrasth2760]

This woman is the real alive model of the idea 'you do not have to be a muslim to understand the Quran properly'. "But, only pure minded people can comprehend it"

[@darkregions]

"...the women should keep silence in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be subordinate, as even the law says. If there is anything they desire to know, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church." 1 Corinthians 14:34-35

[@nunyabidness1667]

So glad to learn that the Qur'an, Allah's perfect description of himself, is only truly understandable to him (by Lesley's account, time: 7:12, "...Only god knows the true meaning..."). Almost makes one wonder why Allah allowed it to be written as, according to Lesley's account, it does not enlighten anyone. Nonetheless, it is easily used for divisive purposes. This is somewhat less than one would hope from a perfect document as it makes it seem only perfect for Allah, and decidedly imperfect for mere men.

[@yuzuf1180]

you clearly didnt listen or are somehow stuck in something. maybe ignorance.

[@bensoliman8326]

No doubt she is a master of her own language and an honest researcher. If she reads my comment here, I am offering her some very surprising proofs of the holiness of the Quran. I am an Egyptian, Arabic is my native tongue and my profession is Engineering.

[@carolerichard1228]

ONE thing I can actually agree with her about is that "ONLY GOD" knows the real intended messages in the scriptures....that being said, people should NOT take the book at face value as people perceive things differently and under no circumstances should people even try and translate it for that matter, herself include as she clearly stated herself that only God knows the real message.

[@coldmow]

+Steve God knows everything. HE knows you better than you know yourself. Not everything is concealed in the Quran. GOD gave you logic to find things out and call it truth. How is it a bad thing to use logic to find things out for yourself instead of listening to everything that is not? Too hard a task for people who aren't accustomed to logic? Don't be scared, it's easy.

[@coldmow]

+Carole Richard I think you're trying the defensive card here. You have to get it through your head that you are a human as well and that you also have a soul which can be corrupted with perversions from your society. It's your own responsibility to read the Quran and try to understand it as best as you can, even the supposed violent verses. Ask yourself if any of those verses are fair or not, once you've understood the details. Spoiler: You won't even find one verse that is unjust, to your own standards even. Not even one. That is if you read the Quran with doubt in your heart instead of a suspicion about your Almighty Maker.

[@marlogue53]

+Coldmow God knows everything and yet He is unable to communicate clearly through the Koran. His words have caused nothing but dissent and disharmony which, of course, reinforces the fact it is written by the fallible hand of Mohammed.

[@Luka.shrekie]

ty

[@coldmow]

Steve You're going to find out about Islam eventually. You're only lying to yourself now when you say that it is a false religion. You'll get to know it when it is the #1 practiced religion of humanity. Coming close today. Even your popes and bishops are having doubts. Eventually they'll give up and admit it.

[@heidiyacine1405]

Mash’Allah May Allah guide her heart to Islam

[@salvatoreserhani7441]

Beautifuly said!

[@thanaaaqiqi9570]

May God bless her❤ I think this way of analysis is a God gift to humanity🎉

[@utsukuiyojoro1943]

you' re a true lady speaking the rightful truth👍👍

[@darkregions]

"Let a woman learn in silence with all submissiveness. I permit no woman to teach or have authority over men; she is to keep silent. For Adam was formed first, then Eve; and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. Yet woman will be saved through bearing children, if she continues in faith and love and holiness, with modesty." 1 Timothy 11:15

[@fayaqun0]

May Allah bless you abundantly for your sincere efforts to seek knowledge and wisdom of the God

[@repulsiverasputia3586]

@@Kyra_of_Kerkyra What about all the children being abused by Christian priests in our own western community's there's evil in every aspect of this world it's gross to blame it on one group or religion