Islamic Pacifism in West Africa

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The concept of "jihad" in Islam is often oversimplified, and in this episode we explore one example of a "pacifist" tradition within Islam assoicated with Salim Suwari and the Suwarian tradition.
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Babou, Cheikh Anta (2007). "Fighting the Greater Jihad: Amadu Bamba and the founding of the Mouridiyya of Senegal, 1853-1913". Ohio University Press.
Clark, Andrew Francis (1999). "Imperialism, Independence, and Islam in Senegal and Mali". Africa Today, Volume 46, Number 3/4, Summer/Autumn. Indiana University Press.
Creevey, Lucy E. (1985). "Muslim Brotherhoods and Politics in Senegal in 1985". The Journal of Modern African Studies, Vol. 23, No. 4. Cambridge University Press.
Kimball, Michelle R. (2018). "Shaykh Ahmadou Bamba: A Peacemaker for Our Time". The Other Press Sdn. Bhd.
Mbacké, Khadim (2005). "Sufism and Religious Brotherhoods in Senegal". Markus Weiner Publishers.
Sanneh, Lamin O. (2018). "The Jakhanke: The History of an Islamic Clerical People of the Senegambia". Routledge.
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Willis, John Ralph (1970). The Jihād of al-Hajj cUmar al-Fūtī: Its Doctrinal Basis. . . Ph.D. thesis, Univ. of London.
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[@aggersoul23]

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[@LetsTalkReligion]

Very kind! Thank you!

[@servantofjesuschrist839]

surah 3 106

[@khosrowanushirwan7591]

​@@LetsTalkReligion Can you do a video on Ras Khan and Reheem?

[@yasst0034]

@@servantofjesuschrist839 please educate ur self and stop being ignorant . the verse is clear, it is talking about the day of judgement and how some of us faces will turn/be ,white or black according to what we have done(sins) . And dont forget that u are believing that jesus is god in flesh and he who have certain ethnicity.U are worshiping a "white" "man",, u have no right to point at others in this topic :)).

[@servantofjesuschrist839]

@@yasst0034 it's clear you understood the verse without even me explaining to you and Jesus wasn't white when you go to Ethiopia he was represented as black when you go to Europe he was represented as white when you go to Asian countries like China or Vietnam he was represented by the way they look But in Sirat Rasul allah it says if you say Muhammed was black you should be killed and that's the Sheria

[@Rydonittelo]

as a " person of the book " I can say that the most pacifist people I've ever met were Muslims, they are also some of my favourite people to have theological descusions with. I've had way worse experiences from Evangelical fundamentalists telling me I'm going at me about this rapture concept that the vast majority of Christians dont subscribe to. Muslims seem to have this ability to use such wonderfully grounded logic when they talk about God and I really enjoy " talking religion " with them ( name drop intended 👍🏻) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✝️🤝🏼☪️

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

They who have ears to hear, let them hear: Through the Holy Spirit, God has put it on me to preach to those lost in the devil's deceit! I tell ye, truly, Jesus of Nazareth is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. He is the anointed one, for he is, Jesus Christ. God the Father has raised him from the dead; who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God! Angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father, but by him. They who believe and are baptized with the Holy Spirit shall be saved; but they who believe not shall be damned. For they who believe not on him, shall die in their sins! I tell ye now to repent of your sins, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and you'll receive the gift of the Holy Spirit upon asking the Father! There are *NO* sub-divisions of Christianity. You're either a disciple of Christ or not. A Christian is someone who follows God's word, not a religion. Who obey the Father and follow his will; not man's nor their own heart's. Unless you keep Jesus' commandments, think not the Holy Spirit will dwell within you! They who heed this message and did what was stated with an open heart to God... Read the Holy Bible (KJV) daily and every time before you read, pray to the Father and ask: "Lord I ask that you give me understanding of your word, that I interpret it the way you want me to, and none of my own. I ask you in Jesus' name, amen." 1 John 2:2 KJV 2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. Acts 13:26-33 KJV 26 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, *and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.* 27 *For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.* 28 And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain. 29 *And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.* 30 *But God raised him from the dead:* 31 And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people. 32 *And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,* 33 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. 1 Peter 3:22 KJV 22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him. John 14:6 KJV 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Mark 16:16 KJV 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. John 8:24 KJV 24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. Acts 2:38 KJV 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Luke 11:13 KJV 13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? John 14:21-24 KJV 21 *He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.* 22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, *If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.* 24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and *the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.*

[@mabroukatis]

No pacifism any more with Salafists (Wahhabists). They're even fiercer against other Muslims like me. They excommunicated Sufis who were part of mainstream Islam for a millenia. If some attacked me here (and they will), that's your sign.

[@Rydonittelo]

@@mabroukatis Yes the Wahhabists are very brutal at times. I've never met any. I'm from Scotland and most of my Muslim friends are Persian and Pakistani. I know that Pakistan has some trouble with Wahhabism.

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

Bless you and your holy words...

[@sassafrasred6657]

It would be very wonderful if the people of the world would accept one another and live along side one another. Maybe just maybe there is just One Creator and it gives comfort and insight to different tribes in different ways. Love and acceptance should be the Law. For it is only you who faces whatever judgement you believe for yourself. There needs to be more vocal pacifists and peaceful people of all religions. Lest we shall see creation burn.

[@Bondebillforlife]

Sheikh Ahmadu Bamba, a legend of his time, Whose spirit and legacy still climb, To inspire the faithful, and to remind That love and peace, in Islam, shine.

[@LetsTalkReligion]

A truly inspirational figure!

[@servantofjesuschrist839]

surah 3 106

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

Be it known: Through the Holy Spirit, God has put it on me to preach to those lost in the devil's deceit! I tell ye, truly, Jesus of Nazareth is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. He is the anointed one, for he is, Jesus Christ. God the Father has raised him from the dead; who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God! Angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father, but by him. They who believe and are baptized with the Holy Spirit shall be saved; but they who believe not shall be damned. For they who believe not on him, shall die in their sins! I tell ye now to repent of your sins, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and you'll receive the gift of the Holy Spirit upon asking the Father! There are *NO* sub-divisions of Christianity. You're either a disciple of Christ or not. A Christian is someone who follows God's word, not a religion. Who obey the Father and follow his will; not man's nor their own heart's. Unless you keep Jesus' commandments, think not the Holy Spirit will dwell within you! They who heed this message and did what was stated with an open heart to God... Read the Holy Bible (KJV) daily and every time before you read, pray to the Father and ask: "Lord I ask that you give me understanding of your word, that I interpret it the way you want me to, and none of my own. I ask you in Jesus' name, amen." 1 John 2:2 KJV 2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. Acts 13:26-33 KJV 26 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, *and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.* 27 *For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.* 28 And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain. 29 *And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.* 30 *But God raised him from the dead:* 31 And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people. 32 *And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,* 33 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. 1 Peter 3:22 KJV 22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him. John 14:6 KJV 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Mark 16:16 KJV 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. John 8:24 KJV 24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. Acts 2:38 KJV 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Luke 11:13 KJV 13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? John 14:21-24 KJV 21 *He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.* 22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, *If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.* 24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and *the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.*

[@Sahelian]

@@servantofjesuschrist839 yeah as in enlightened by the light or fall into darkness due to no light, nothing to do with race. We humans arent even white and black lol we're tannish pink and brown

[@servantofjesuschrist839]

@@Sahelian do you even read Arabic??

[@ab.swa22henry34]

As a great grandson of Alhaji Salim Suwari, I feel blessed to have come from such humble family. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@TolerantAcceptingModernCommuni]

"Recourse to arms is permissible only in swlf defense" Wouldn't be proud of being a descendant of a heretic.

[@raul7628]

Asalam Alaikum! Brother where are you from?

[@timapeutic]

@@michaelthethinker7214 shut up

[@ab.swa22henry34]

@@michaelthethinker7214 Respectfully, you know more about Boko Haram than Suwari or Islam does. Islam is a peaceful submission to the will of Allah. Therefore, a Terrorist group cannot be an Islamic organization. Suwari stands for peace unity and respect for human existence.

[@brilicusgaming6922]

​@@ab.swa22henry34 I don't know if you had the chance to meet him but if you did. What was he like not as the leader of a peaceful movement but as a man if it's not to personal I mean?

[@GeneticallyModifiedSkeptic]

Oh heck yeah, I’ve been waiting for this topic! Thanks for the excellent work once again, Filip!

[@samwill7259]

Violence comes from any lack of empathy. When we forget that our fellow humans are just that, humans just as complex and unsure as the rest of us No group of humans is more capable of it than any other, we just like to pawn off the scapegoat on a new group every so often.

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

Be it known: Through the Holy Spirit, God has put it on me to preach to those lost in the devil's deceit! I tell ye, truly, Jesus of Nazareth is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. He is the anointed one, for he is, Jesus Christ. God the Father has raised him from the dead; who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God! Angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father, but by him. They who believe and are baptized with the Holy Spirit shall be saved; but they who believe not shall be damned. For they who believe not on him, shall die in their sins! I tell ye now to repent of your sins, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and you'll receive the gift of the Holy Spirit upon asking the Father! There are *NO* sub-divisions of Christianity. You're either a disciple of Christ or not. A Christian is someone who follows God's word, not a religion. Who obey the Father and follow his will; not man's nor their own heart's. Unless you keep Jesus' commandments, think not the Holy Spirit will dwell within you! They who heed this message and did what was stated with an open heart to God... Read the Holy Bible (KJV) daily and every time before you read, pray to the Father and ask: "Lord I ask that you give me understanding of your word, that I interpret it the way you want me to, and none of my own. I ask you in Jesus' name, amen." 1 John 2:2 KJV 2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. Acts 13:26-33 KJV 26 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, *and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.* 27 *For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.* 28 And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain. 29 *And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.* 30 *But God raised him from the dead:* 31 And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people. 32 *And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,* 33 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. 1 Peter 3:22 KJV 22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him. John 14:6 KJV 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Mark 16:16 KJV 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. John 8:24 KJV 24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. Acts 2:38 KJV 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Luke 11:13 KJV 13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? John 14:21-24 KJV 21 *He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.* 22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, *If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.* 24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and *the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.*

[@samwill7259]

@@Call_Upon_YAH My friend I hate to say that you're wasting your time but I am far too queer to be preached to.

[@lampad4549]

Seems Muslims are more capable of it than Buddhist or Christians, Muslims have it in their religious text that violence is necessary to defend themselves from the pegan beliefs and jews

[@samwill7259]

@@lampad4549 It was Catholic doctrine for a thousand years that all jews were personally responsible for the death of Jesus. Jog on, asshole

[@jacovawernett3077]

I'll teach you some Aramaic. Schlama means peace. Malkuth means heaven. Hubba means love. My covenant with God aka Elohim Adonai Hashem is to make Israel one. It means to bring peace and reconciliation between Jew,Christian, Muslim: cousins by Abraham. Jerusalem is my home. P.S. I was born March 11th in Bethlehem

[@hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156]

I live in Montréal, Québec, Canada. I unfortunately witness intolerance and anti-muslim sentiments, words and behaviours regularly, including inside my own family. Your videos are so appeasing to the social and familial unease I sometimes feel. The present one being about a pacifist strand of Islam among West African Peoples is especially soothing - and very interesting. The fact that many, if not most West African Peoples speak french means Québec has a special connection with them, we have welcomed many immigrants from that area. I also find the visual depictions you use of the "Black Muslim educator" figure, the ones that look like drawings or paintings, somehow endearing. They make Salim Suwari and Ahmadou Bamba seem like gentle and warm persons. Cheers, friend.

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

Be it known: Through the Holy Spirit, God has put it on me to preach to those lost in the devil's deceit! I tell ye, truly, Jesus of Nazareth is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. He is the anointed one, for he is, Jesus Christ. God the Father has raised him from the dead; who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God! Angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father, but by him. They who believe and are baptized with the Holy Spirit shall be saved; but they who believe not shall be damned. For they who believe not on him, shall die in their sins! I tell ye now to repent of your sins, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and you'll receive the gift of the Holy Spirit upon asking the Father! There are *NO* sub-divisions of Christianity. You're either a disciple of Christ or not. A Christian is someone who follows God's word, not a religion. Who obey the Father and follow his will; not man's nor their own heart's. Unless you keep Jesus' commandments, think not the Holy Spirit will dwell within you! They who heed this message and did what was stated with an open heart to God... Read the Holy Bible (KJV) daily and every time before you read, pray to the Father and ask: "Lord I ask that you give me understanding of your word, that I interpret it the way you want me to, and none of my own. I ask you in Jesus' name, amen." 1 John 2:2 KJV 2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. Acts 13:26-33 KJV 26 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, *and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.* 27 *For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.* 28 And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain. 29 *And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.* 30 *But God raised him from the dead:* 31 And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people. 32 *And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,* 33 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. 1 Peter 3:22 KJV 22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him. John 14:6 KJV 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Mark 16:16 KJV 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. John 8:24 KJV 24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. Acts 2:38 KJV 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Luke 11:13 KJV 13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? John 14:21-24 KJV 21 *He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.* 22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, *If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.* 24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and *the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.*

[@elfarlaur]

Agreed! I am also from Montreal and I have had the chance to work with and have very interesting conversations with people from West Africa.

[@donaldhysa4836]

Shit man you should move to an islamic country they are far more tolerant towards islam

[@zacharydurocher4085]

Tu te demandes pourquoi les gens aiment pas l’Islam ?

[@hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156]

@@zacharydurocher4085 Non.

[@aggersoul23]

Holy cow, 7 times...!!? And all the way from west Africa... That seems not only impressive and such a colossal feat... It's seems and sounds impossible. Even at this time. But he did it! Wow.

[@MrNenai]

Would Love to know the route je took

[@unsrescyldas9745]

There is no one Holy except God.

[@sonofJurell]

​@@unsrescyldas9745 Al-Quds means Holy. Ruh al-Qudus means Jibreal.

[@unsrescyldas9745]

@@sonofJurell No. in Arabic there are separate words for these. Quddus, Quds/Qudus. Quddus or Muqaddas are the adjectives which mean holy. Quds or Qudus are nouns, more like "Holiness". these are the same word, Quds is just a direct transliteration.

[@fadigausamamansour2415]

As a Djakanké of West Africa, also one of the lineage of Mbemba Salimou Souaré through his Cousin Fadiga. This documentary is 80% accurate.

[@Sikhou999]

From Gambia ?

[@fadigausamamansour2415]

@@Sikhou999 From Guinea Conakry.

[@miguelbrandao6705]

Are Diakhanke related to Mandinka or Soninke more?

[@alamintouray6434]

​@miguelbrandao6705 yes they all from thr same ancestral leanage

[@madXfad3542]

​@@miguelbrandao6705 Soninke

[@tomwoods1143]

Just wanted to say I find your videos extremely beautiful and interesting to the point. I am so glad I found this channel with such great explanations and covering up as many details as possible in a single video. You really put your heart and soul into these videos. Love your work and your videos. ❤

[@wrenlittle8826]

Young man, you give me hope for humanity. All your pieces no matter the subject make learning enjoyable.

[@arthurmartinson4370]

If only all of his generation were as tolerant and educated. I live in the south of the USA. I don't have to explain.

[@ilfatmaatouk1195]

Growing up in Senegal, there was a mural next to my aunt's house of who I now (thanks to you) know to be Ahmadou Bamba. For a long time as a kid I thought it was a depiction of God. I'm not sure why, but that's just how my young mind conceptualized it. Anyway, this brought up a lovely memory. Your video taught me so much about the different peoples and traditions of the region. Great stuff!

[@vittoriotropiano3621]

The history about Serigne Touba is incredible

[@muha5593]

Am West African Muslim . Thanks for taking about 'karang' Salim 💓

[@EbikeAdventures667]

" West African Muslim "

[@habibturay9930]

@@EbikeAdventures667 Convert to Catholicism and be saved.

[@Skrill10]

​@@habibturay9930😂can you please check your churches scandal upon scandal am sorry pass. We content with Allah alone the creator of The Heavens and the Earth. To whom we shall all return to.

[@habibturay9930]

@@Skrill10 We christians also worship God(Allah) alone no shirk however muslims misinterpreted the Holy Koran that's why we're different.

[@vaqaarazad4872]

what at intriguing topic, thank you for bringing light to such unheard of parts of history, especially of Africa which is often overlooked

[@davelauerman6865]

Another fascinating story. I don’t know how you keep doing such consistently fine work, but I hope you continue.

[@GjaP_242]

Islamicization of West and East Africa followed trade routes, presenting its language and culture as a useful lingua franca among merchants from diverse ethnic groups. 1:48 [Oxford Academic]

[@Sundar...]

1:20 I'm eagerly looking forward to this episode. Please do it ASAP. Thanks for the present one.

[@TimareeMccormack]

Thank you Filip, as always. Nothing changes! So much wisdom has come before us. And here we are still struggling with the same intolerance and ignorance that inspired these mystics and scholars and who left us with their knowledge and direction. I am blessed with have had lived in Islamic countries and had all my ignorance and beliefs challenged. And I changed.

[@Hangrier]

I always get excited and joyful when I see a new video from you!

[@Buurba_Jolof]

I love more your channel since you made videos about west African Islamic scholars like Shaykh Ahmadu Bamba. Great thanks for this work. Where do you get this wonderful illustrations ?

[@laoukhtdusang7994]

AI art

[@cheri238]

One of the best informative KZbin videos is " Let's Talk Religion." May I again thank you for the intelligence and wisdom your program brings to our world. Excellent work today on West Africa and Islamic teachings of Islam, before and after al-Sahm Suwaii.

[@scrdakarbrown5712]

Thank you, I forwarded this to my friends in Touba and to South Africa because of the clarity.

[@root81]

bai fall!!! mourid dey topa ndigal

[@AfricanTvFilmaker]

I've engaged in extensive research into Medieval West African history and did not find any mention of Al Hajj Salim Suwari. Thank you for providing insight into his person, which does provide a probably explanation for a very unique historical West African phenomenon I call "WAGING PEACE" that occurred twice in the Senegambia Kingdom of Baol Cayor (1600 - 1610 under Ma Khouredia Kouli, and 1763 - 1769 under Mba Compasse). During this time in this place, all disputes where settled and no aggression occurred, giving us a model for the future. I will do more research to find if Al Hajj ir his followers spoke to these Leaders, let me know if you find any connections. Peace to you all.

[@theemirofjaffa2266]

I'm actually from the senegambia region and never heard of him outside of our local scholarship. This is refreshing. And thanks for your contribution btw.

[@D.N..]

Why was the slave trade a main source of business if west Africa was peaceful?

[@AfricanTvFilmaker]

@Civitatuccillo It would be instructive to exchange the term "Slave" with "Serf", in medieval Africa a slave was essentially an economic status that maintained many social liberties. As a matter of fact, many African "Slaves" had climbed to very high social status while still being a "Slave". Also in many folk tales, Slaves were known to leave their Masters and later return to work at their own comfort. The institution of African slavery was inherently different from European "Chattle Slavery" which removed personhood and reduced the individual to the status of an animal.

[@AfricanTvFilmaker]

*Slave was Social Status, not economic, hence a Slave could be as wealthy as a Master (which regularly happened)

[@D.N..]

@@AfricanTvFilmaker Mohammad owned and sold slaves . Slaves is the term used in the Quran and slavery was part of the indigenous tribes long before Islam swept west Africa, slavery was a natural continuous practice . Since Mohammad is " the perfect man" and a Muslim is to follow and practice all Mohammad did in life, slavery is still practiced today in Islamic countries .

[@ousmand27]

Hello Filiip love your channel and a great fan of your work. Can you do a video on the Sufi stages? The sufis have written books highlighting the experience of each level leading to the attainment of enlightenment. Also they talk about the side affects of intense meditation like astral body projections, telepathy, psychic powers and other capabilities.

[@TheMagicofJava]

Wonderful introduction Filip and a great topic, thank you.

[@MrNenai]

Looooooooove that Topic ❤💚❤💚❤💚❤💚

[@elamingadim3724]

Great video! I'd love to see a video on Ustaz Mahmoud Taha's "Second Message of Islam" and Alfikra Jumhurin. I believe Ustaz Mahmoud was a sufi so I think it would make an interesting video on how his sufi beliefs may have led to the previously mentioned ideas from him.

[@SomasAcademy]

If anyone is interested in the earlier presence of Islam in West Africa, I just released a video on the Wagadu Empire, which had a strong Islamic presence alongside its non-Muslim population, even when the kings of the country were still Pagan (they converted to Islam late in the 11th century).

[@user-lq7qj8ue1x]

Exactly, Arabs never fought a battle in subsaharan Africa

[@AfricanMaverick]

The people who built ancient Ghana were ANIMISTS. However, Muslims are trying to sell a lie that Islam made the Ghana Empire great. What rubbish. All the greatest empires in Africa were founded by animists.

[@SomasAcademy]

​@@AfricanMaverick I discuss Wagadu's pre-Islamic religion in my video as well!

[@mahzarX]

Absolutely love this. Always wanted to learn more about pre-wahabist Islam of west Africa which was uniquely cosmopolitan. Thanks a lot for the upload.

[@manofwar2354]

Hmmmmmm you seem misinformed You think sufis are some hippies 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ibrahimmohammedibrahim9273]

There's nothing called wahhabism

[@jwilson544]

I would love to hear what you have to teach on Islam and war further in future videos. I think they are topics well needed for people to understand the wealth of knowledge Muslim schools have to offer the world

[@nasirben4112]

Oh my god , you absolutely know what you are talking about . It’s incredible, not many people are educated about these histories, thank you to teach my history in your Chanel. God blessed

[@MatthewDoye]

I find contemporary quietist approaches in Islam incredibly interesting so learning about this medieval precursor is exciting.

[@rasheedjalloul]

Incredible work, thanks for all the enrichment. You do work for Islam, very few Muslims actually do. More importantly I think is how you present religion in a contemporary spiritual eclectic model, moving it from a bygone dogma to a modern cerebral exercise. Forgive me for dropping in a minor criticism, it's just because I really love this channel and the musicality/rhythm of your narration. I don't think you need to fast-forwarded your speech, it can remain at natural pace _/\_

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Thank you! Although, I have not fast-forwarded my speech at all. Are you sure it's not your video settings?

[@FOOTSHOTS1]

we are doing the work.. it just the loud voice are the islamophobes.. news and the big platforms are showing a fake image.. but the truth will preveil

[@lampad4549]

How do few Muslims do?

[@FOOTSHOTS1]

@@lampad4549 actually muslims do alot of work.. it just not shown in the big liberal platforms.. and news.. ofc cuz islam is anti liberalism.. if he just search in youtube itself, using any language he want.. he will find answers and work muslims doing..

[@rasheedjalloul]

@@LetsTalkReligion hehe apologies for that then

[@robertschlesinger1342]

Excellent video. Very interesting,informative and worthwhile video.

[@Placesofbliss]

No words have enough gratitude to convey how thankful I am of you illuminating our minds, of people we would barely know otherwise. I would also request of The Kashmiri Reshi order of Sufism , lal ded and Sheikh nooruddin wali. A union of ideas between Hindu Shaivism and Islam.

[@user-ll8pw9eb4b]

Those images are amazing!

[@mayorjoshua]

Great video as always! I was wondering where I could find the artwork (particularly the coloured paintings) of the West African Muslims that you used in this video. I'd really appreciate your response!

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Some of them are actually generated by AI. Which one(s) are you thinking about?

[@mayorjoshua]

@@LetsTalkReligion Ah, now that you mention it, I can see it now. I was thinking about the ones in 5:13-5:26, 8:46-9:02, 9:09-10:38

[@lucasgoncalves9281]

Amazing video!

[@alhassanosman934]

Your content are always the best 🥰

[@bannasouarez8243]

He was my great grandfather and his first surname was Cisse before being called Souare during his 7th pilgrimage.

[@grandmakkah]

I would love to hear your insight on Dr. Moustafa Mahmoud the Egyptian thinker

[@Uzair_Of_Babylon465]

Fantastic video keep it up you're doing amazing job

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Thanks!

[@Uzair_Of_Babylon465]

@@LetsTalkReligion you're welcome i started uploading videos myself on KZbin about Islam as I have got inspired by your channel and other channels and Muslim imams I follow on KZbin may Allah guide all of us to the right path ameen 🙏

[@Uzair_Of_Babylon465]

@@LetsTalkReligion Also are you son of Imam abdul murad hakim as you totally look like him

[@aggersoul23]

"Which way I flie is Hell, my self am Hell..." Violence can never be escaped, it became a part of their daily lives but not who they are. Just gotta live with it.

[@josef2012]

Thanks again for your service 🙏💓

[@Abyssaracnis]

Great video as always Filip, although I have a few bits of concern, did you by any chance use AI generated imagery? As the images you shown in this video look slightly off, especially the buildings and crowds

[@1stDRAGonLINE]

I live in a region where islamic spread through trading. I've never heard about this man but his vision of islam is what i always believe to be true.

[@kingmow504]

Thank You Sir….I am myself an Elhadj Salim Souare grand son and I named my son after him….I when he grow up I will be happy to show him your Video to let him know who his ancestor was….Salaam to you. I will add that Salim in Arabic means the safe so He (Salim Souare) couldn’t do other than spread peace.

[@adelakinagbonbioka2696]

Beautiful art!!! Could you share where you found the art that you used or even the artist?

[@louverture905]

Alhamdulillah. This is a good history. We need more stories like this, Inshallah. However, I am always baffled as to why people feel compelled to get additional guidance on how to be Muslim outside of the Qur'an, which is thorough on these subjects... It seems that men, even we Muslims, prefer to follow a man.

[@hanonomiri]

I appreciate the effort you put in trying to explain religion.. I just hope no one takes it as the truth or fact I have I have I have

[@pantelimon03]

Great video. Would be nice if you could posted more about unusual religion branches.

[@pantelimon03]

And their history

[@Remembering1453]

Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the [a]earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

[@pinkyring1587]

when will u make a video on mesoamerica, mayan, aztec, etc. any of them

[@diabetesasia8261]

Excellent 👍

[@beyondgalaxies3960]

Jihad doesn't mean to kill someone who is not Muslim. Jihad means fight against murderers or other criminals who are dangerous to peace. These criminals can be among Muslims as well. While only state can take armed action against criminals. Individual can't take any action. Its clearly mentioned in Quran. There are many kinds of Jihad. For instance Quran says the biggest jihad is to clean one's own heart. Telling and speaking the truth before a cruel Ruler is also a Jihad. Jihaad is driven from the word Jehd, jehd means to work hard to get something.

[@schorpioen7466]

Lesser jihad is defensive or offensive

[@beyondgalaxies3960]

@@schorpioen7466 lesser jihad is: if you see kind of injustice or evil deed, just think thats bad in your heart. Hate the negativity from your heart if you don't have courage or power to speak. This is explanation of prophet's words, I'm not saying from myself. Now its on you what name you give to this I;e offensive or defensive

[@lampad4549]

Jihad means kill your enemies in context of the Quran, which is non Muslims. Non Muslims are framed as murderers or criminal.

[@schorpioen7466]

@@beyondgalaxies3960 isn't that greater jihad?

[@beyondgalaxies3960]

@@lampad4549 never, its your ignorance and lack of study. Just write any Qur'anic verse to support your statement. During prophet's own rule Christian, Jews, pagan used to live in the same state. No one killed them.

[@TitanTribble]

Jakhanke in the west 🇸🇳 🇬🇲 🇬🇳, Dyula in the south 🇨🇮 🇬🇭 🇧🇫, Wangara in the east 🇳🇪 🇳🇬 🇧🇯 Soninke in the north 🇲🇷 🇲🇱.

[@Lalalala22537]

hey filip , I have read a book recently which I would like to recommend you. The book is ' Infinite paths to infinite reality' by Medhananda . This book is about a very unique type of philosophy which can be called ' vijnana vedanta '. You should definitely give it a try .

[@laylaali5977]

Excellent program

[@juniorjames7076]

Thank you for this!

[@some1350]

When it's all said and done I don't think religion really makes people do anything. The reason why Suwari had a peaceful interpretation is because he was a peaceful man, violent people will have a violent interpretation of Islam. That being said I do think that proselytizing is still wrong. It is better than violence because you're not physically hurting anyone, but you are still imposing yourself on people. Unless your religion is actually evil who somebody prays to is nobody's business. Also, you don't do good deeds so that you can convert people to your religion you do good deeds because it's the right thing to do and you care about people. Being nice to people so that you can convert them is hypocritical. Great video, I have now subscribed to your channel.

[@SomasAcademy]

~5:23 I wouldn't put a lot of stock into Ivor Wilks' dates, he also estimated that people in modern day Ghana didn't become sedantary farmers until after the 15th century, which was so unfounded that it's extraordinary lmao

[@someofmyvideos774]

Wonderful video as alway.

[@Bigbudda12]

Thank you. You are appreciated.

[@africansinger129]

I really appreciate this video, it is very instructive. I want to respectfully reject the notion that under the Tijaniyya brotherhood, they shifted more into the physical jihad like Cheikhou Oumar Foutiwou Tall. God chose that path for Cheikhou Omar, there’s other Tijaniyya islamic scholars that came after him and that chose different paths. There’s another islamic scholar named Seydi Hadji Malick Sy, known as the khalif of Cheikhou Oumar, and one of the biggest figures of the Tijaniyya brotherhood that also chose the pacific Jihad to fight colonialism of the french. Senegal saw an abundance of islamic scholars in the 19th century like Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba and Seydi Hadji Malick etc. and each had its own philosophical view of how to take on the French. Thank you for the video.

[@stevenv6463]

Thanks for covering Islam in west Africa. Really curious about how Islamic scholarship developed there.

[@lucasmilone5902]

It immediately jumped out to me, and seemed extremely interesting, that excluding points 2 and 3, the 7 points that Ivor Wilkes has identified as showing Suwari's position on Muslim-non-Muslim relations are identical to modern Catholic thought on the matter. Edit: and it seems that point 3 might not even reflect his actual position, which would make the coincidence even larger. Interesting!

[@LetsTalkReligion]

That is indeed interesting!

[@muhammadbushrakeshinro2578]

Please do a video on Uthman Dan Fodio too

[@mysticbeastproductions6811]

The music of that region is wonderful.

[@Mika-El-]

Filip - or anyone - what is the best translations of Rumi and Hafiz to the english language?

[@chendaforest]

Very interesting Filip, I hope you return to West Africa soon : ))

[@LetsTalkReligion]

God willing! I long to go back.

[@chendaforest]

@@LetsTalkReligion 🙏

[@maxattacks25]

Honestly, I’m not very surprised that this way of thinking originated in Africa, and I can’t help but think Suwari’s perspective was informed by the tumult he, his people, and continent faced. Suwari was, clearly, a very learned man and a firsthand witness to the continual assaults on the African continent and people. He seemed to choose to try and break that cycle. Beautiful!

[@TheGuiltsOfUs]

Thanks, I appreciate this.

[@ibbyseed]

Amazing video

[@anonymlulz8273]

10:14 Ai Art is now in KZbin videos

[@edward9674]

Thank you for these videos! It's so sad islam is so generalized when it's a very widespread and thus diverse religion with lots of different people and ideas.

[@trmp9923]

Then why didn't Sweden become a more peaceful country after mass Islamic migration? Who's to blame? The swedes?

[@sumayyafatma3307]

Your Channel is working for Mankind.

[@quantumresonance8201]

Am I Suwareh, and yes, we hold true to our tradition. My 2 brothers are hafizul Quran, A decendent of Suwareh came to the Gambia to the Soninkes ( formerly: pagans) he converted and taught them Islam, h today we are in the imams of this town in the Gambia.

[@137Trimethylpurine26dione]

Hey man I really appreciate the Islamic content as I can see it's a peak interest of yours but can you do more eastern content such as Buddhism, Hinduism ,daoism , Jainism , Shintoism, tengrism etc . I have binge watched most of your videos and would love more expansion on eastern Esotericism.

[@MSS-nt9ko]

Islam is the primary eastern content on this channel. Islam is just way more interesting than these other things you have mentioned. I know hindus have a tendency of a sort of “competition” with Islam, even though Muslims don’t seem to care about hinduism at all. I know this because i am a Muslim indian. There are some videos on this channel on your things… go and watch those and see if that makes you happy

[@MSS-nt9ko]

Perhaps you could find a lot of hinduism related stuff on RSS and BJP related KZbin channels. These 2 orgs run this religion so i am damn sure their affiliated KZbin channels have high quality stuff on Hinduism. I never understood this tendency among devout politically minded hindus who on seeing any Islam related content online where Islam is discussed in positive light, swarm on that content and start expressing either their dismay and start using expletives OR start demanding creators of such content to also talk about Hinduism 😂😂 … always hilarious

[@137Trimethylpurine26dione]

@@MSS-nt9ko I'm interested in eastern faith's because I want to further understand my local lands beleifs I also mentioned other philosophies such as tengrism, Jainism , daoism , Buddhism and Shintoism I would love to learn about in depth. At no point did I shower hate on Islam in my comment , I merely asked one of my favourite youtubers to make more eastern content out of interest. Also as stated before I have watched nearly all his videos from Platonism , to ibn Sina , dead sea scrolls , esoteric Christianity, Islamic esoteric geometric symbol etc

[@MSS-nt9ko]

@@137Trimethylpurine26dione i checked out your channels subscribed list. Filled with hindu nationalist stuff. I know your ilk all too well ☺️ … anyways let’s give you the benefit of doubt and let you go…

[@137Trimethylpurine26dione]

@@MSS-nt9ko there's not much all you've probably found is abhijit chavda but he makes content on geo politics and history.

[@zacka9438]

"Say oh Muhammad the truth is from your lord let him who wills believe and he who will let him disbelieve"- Quran 16.

[@quantumresonance8201]

Many thanks brother!

[@abdulrahmanabdulkadri4825]

Where do you find these beautiful paintings?

[@mothman7270]

theyre stolen through ai images

[@SioBarasat]

Nice information

[@jamilaabbas2701]

i just want to point out that it can also play into racist stereotypes of black Africans as easily subjected by paining them solely as pacifists. not that i think this is intentional but you also have a video on sheikh ahmadou bamba, but no videos on armed resistance to colonial forces. i know this may not be your topic of focus but i hope the followers of this channel do still seek out this information because west africans have also engaged in violent struggles for freedom and this effort must also be honored. As Malcom X said: "there has never been a bloodless revolution" thank you for continuing to do such good, and i can imagine time consuming, research to give us videos on these understudied topics

[@comradeblin256]

Wow its amazing. Westerners loved to see africa as backward barbarians while this Suwari dude, is truly a based muslim judge, that is based on peace (islam).

[@syedmaricar9946]

Fascinating to know.

[@filmnoir67]

I request that you please do one on Abdul Ghaffar Khan. he was a Pashtun independence activist, known for his passive and non-violent resistance,

[@swimmingmantis22]

When I was younger I heard stories of Suwari and Thierno Bocar. It brings me comfort today to understand why peace was important to promote and why the image of many religions are marred in our time as none of them bring peace in fact. I understand now that Islam is what it is based upon the disposition of the people who bring it, Court it, develop it and spread it. It is interesting to note that the French sponsored many African Muslims to go to Mecca, it is interesting that all the movements by Muslims Brotherhoods were allowed to be simply because they served the agenda of the colonial powers. Pacifism then benefits the rulers at the expense of the ruled.

[@abrarqadir503]

good episode

[@harshitasingh601]

Can you make debate videos with different religions people

[@tiktokviralchallenge288]

Can I dub your content in urdu language?

[@gabriellawrence6598]

Great as always, bro. BTW, did you used AI to generate images of the African Muslims? That's totally Halaal with be, and I understand that sadly there are not many human-made images of them.

[@LetsTalkReligion]

I did! This was a particularly difficult episode to find relevant images for, so I decided to try the AI thing.

[@khosrowanushirwan7591]

​@@LetsTalkReligion Which AI software did you use?

[@UbermenschOst]

Halal an image for a video... 🤡 Peaceful community as always

[@jacovawernett3077]

I recommend Rabbi Jacobson and his Lao Tzu KZbin video. L'chaim..My middle name is Sue aka Tzu..Nett..Fish..

[@babasaho5787]

Amazing video about shiekh Salim Jabbi and shiekh Amadou bamba. In order to understand the influence of jabbi on Bamba. Look at the name he gave to the city he found Touba. The Touba in fouta Guinea was name by or the home of Karamba Touba Jabbi. Also a jahanke and follower of suwareh Even shiekh Bamba real last name is mbacke however bamba is Malinke word Also used by the jahankes.

[@historyalwayslie]

Al- Quran / (Al-Imran 3:133-134) “… A garden as wide as the heavens and earth, prepared for the righteous. Who donate in prosperity and adversity, and who restrain anger and pardon others. And Allah loves the good-doers.

[@habhoub2112]

Did you read the famous book al ibrizالابريز من كلام سيدي عبد العزيز الدباغ؟ I think you should if you haven t. I think this book answer many misunderstanding of awliaa. And the book reveals many surprising details about awliaa and about Alam al mithal عالم المثال. Indeed if you seek a good journey in wilaya knowledge you must read this book

[@glennisholcomb592]

John Zuma talked about this. In where you’re coming to the end of some of the most violent jihad‘s or the most violent forms of the jihad‘s that were happening in central tropical Africa at this. And examining this a lot of the caliphs and the clerics around that time were viewing all of the jihad‘s, and the subsequent slave, reading as very negative so this was the thing that was motivating them to lean more towards pacifism, in the name of preservation

[@hababalmahi5684]

As an Arab, your pronunciation amazes me.

[@ataraxia7439]

It’s sweet how similar ideas seem to pop up every where at different times in very different cultures. There’s always some fraction of a group of people who want to find nonviolent solutions.

[@kevinholmes1237]

I have lived in the Middle East for 15 years and have many wonderful Muslim friends...but perhaps rather than trying to accommodate the problems within Islam, it would be better to recognize that Islam doesn't contain the Truth? Would any judge exonerate a person who has committed crimes...simply because they had done other good things? Neither would a perfect God. Might it be better to continue your search for the Truth rather than trying to manipulate the religion?

[@ertuncdelikaya8237]

No religion contains "the truth" whatever that may be. All religions are man-made and false.

[@azwerafran1786]

It is a strange thing that because the West invaded countries in the Middle East and killed millions of civilians, and you were not called terrorists, and because after an attack, between 4 and 10 thousand were killed, knowing that it was proven that an intrusion process was carried out by architects, even though the Jewish employees coincidentally took their leave on that day. Fabricated by the Israeli Allabi to support expansion against Palestine

[@macknelldsouza9160]

It's payback to what mo did to khaybar jews, measure for measure

[@guts-sama4258]

Thank you for making a video on islamic pacifism. Sometimes Islam is synonymous with killing and abuse. We need to make narrow views of religions disappear.

[@stevenallen5039]

How many battles did Muhammed order, and following him the 4 guided rulers? Early Islam was conquest.

[@guts-sama4258]

@@stevenallen5039 it is undeniable that islam has had aspects of war in it. The prophet was supposed be a man with a life, so he had a family, had companions, etc. and waged war when needed, some have said offensive war is also okay, but generally I've only seen defensive war as valid. The same is true for the four Caliphs.

[@Jareers-ef8hp]

@@guts-sama4258 Offensive war is valid to

[@JessTarn]

God doesn't need religions at all. Hopefully these stone age cults will disappear. I'm not holding my breath...

[@Jareers-ef8hp]

@@JessTarn Keep hoping fool