🇺🇸 Muslim Americans and US liberal values | UpFront

After the recent attack in San Bernardino, California, US presidential frontrunner Donald Trump called for a "total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States."
Despite an outcry from some against the proposed ban, the US has seen a wave of Islamophobic incidents, leaving many Muslim-American communities under added scrutiny.
But outside of these attacks, what are the issues facing Muslim Americans? Is there something distinct that can be called "American Islam"? And do Muslims in the US see a clash between the country's liberal values and traditional religious belief?
In this web special, Linda Sarsour, an activist and executive director of the Arab American Association of New York, and leading Muslim scholar Yasir Qadhi discuss the key issues facing Muslim Americans today.
Editor's note: This Arena was recorded prior to US presidential frontrunner Donald Trump's calls to ban Muslims from entering the US and the attack in San Bernardino.
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[@Allahu_Akbar_the_one]

Something that really saddens me a lot is knowing that these “Muslim liberals” exist 💔

[@blueeeman]

Why does it sadden you?

[@mooncake6308]

Because we believe people deserve rights?

[@MsReader111]

Mehdi kept interrupting Yasir while he gave Linda free reign over her liberal/humanist wishy washy opinion. Also as a Palestinian she’ll raise her voice over the injustices being done to the Palestinians (rightly so) but everyone else should forget about issues in Iraq, Pakistan and Syria. Oppression is oppression anywhere, whether in the US or ME.

[@mahirrahman7]

Linda supports a two state solution shows how messes up she is

[@unseen8134]

This Linda is trying to push for gay rights lol??? Learn ur religion

[@zipjet7491]

This is kind of the whole point of the video and proves the point Islam is not compatible with western values (liberalism)

[@mg7056]

This linda sarsour is misguided. She needs to go back to the quran and hadith and learn what it says about lgbt

[@DHClips325]

Great job Dr yasir qadi! Respect the law but don't compromise on theology.

[@Therongunner]

Ace8395 You cannot do both.

[@anutpalgogoi9741]

Hypocrisy

[@holdshiftt2run308]

Yasir Qadhi is a clown. He falls in line with liberal values.

[@Therongunner]

@historypoliticsbb Because the law fundamentally requires you to put it first above all else, this involves compromising your religion. Liberal democratic societies are not compatible with Islamic teachings.

[@moeedshaikh1]

@@Therongunner True. Islamic Democracy is one thing though.

[@mianatwood]

Lmao so she wants “accused” sexual assaulters to be punished? I’m sorry but she is forgetting there is something called “innocent until proven guilty. And she is forgetting that we stand for the innocent, not for men or women but the one who is innocent of both! We stand for justice not your feministic rhetoric about standing for women no matter if she is innocent or not!

[@pakiprimetime]

Mehdi Hasan had an agenda in this interview

[@amarzizzy6466]

yeah that out of context quote he brought about respecting your husband was underhanded

[@Tarz2155]

@@amarzizzy6466 that’s his job that’s a literally his job no softball questions

[@kabirrubaiyat]

@@Tarz2155 What? Quoting out of context and cornering a guest on his show?

[@kenobi9532]

@@kabirrubaiyat How is that quoting out of context??? A woman should obey her husband in islam. Thats it. like what? Are u sure he's quoting out of context or are you just a triggered feminist?

[@RIMJANESSOHMALOOG]

he's just playing the devil's advocate

[@muhammadkhatwab]

We should practise islam to please Allah and not to please the creatures in the name of freedom or rights!

[@MainulWasTaken]

100% right

[@rakata1987]

Thats what I like to hear! So please stop crying islamophobia and begging for more rights than you already have

[@mattburns7597]

What creatures

[@zeewolf4027]

Then I don't respect the creatures that please Allah. Simple as that. You deserve no rights.

[@mdukasa]

I'm a simple guy I pray 5 times a day

[@chikeezebilo6545]

I can imagine Medhi Hassan arguing with his wife.. He always ends up sleeping on the couch

[@perpetualpolymath5961]

+Chike Ezebilo hahhaha or outside!

[@Baelish-fx7ew]

Chike Ezebilo naah most likey kicks her out and gets another of his wives to move in

[@AR-cx5yf]

it's not about hassan you miss the point

[@wezibonus]

as a non muslim this is a fantastic debate by educated muslims

[@successtrainer5215]

I pray for u to accept Islam.

[@sagarsorathia3726]

@@successtrainer5215 stfu

[@annacarrie269]

@@successtrainer5215 I pray that you will see the truth. Read different things, learn different things, and come up with your own values. Don't be sheep.

[@Just_logic]

In reality the mainstream media campaign of creating fear of Islam have worked. Keep the dialogues open the fear will go away when desperate discussions takes place.

[@Just_logic]

Anna Carrie Have you read about Islam? Don’t be sheep following the Fox News or alike.

[@sharps8726]

Mehdi Hassan is wack in this.

[@DASARITUTS]

mehdi sir all shows of your's are just great, i have a small question kindly name the company of the chairs you use in your shows,i just fell in love love with those.

[@hashmiarqam]

"No women in the mosque, no children in the mosque" Wait what..?!? Does not make sense.

[@killerbrt1154]

I said that too🤣

[@MrNisse-ef9by]

How hard is for people to understand, that every single human being is different from every other human being...you can't generalize us, you can't categorize us, you can't marginalize us, you can't identify us. We are not you, you are not us. What you see is the cover of the book...the story within is a mystery to all those but the author.

[@masterthonny3202]

We criticize your filthy disgusting backwards death cult Islam

[@Boss-313]

master Thonny | sane could be said about our western imperialist agenda, from what it looks like it’s head and shoulders above any other death cult? Why stop with just the critique of one?

[@hammadhussain3082]

You CAN categorise all of them together when they advocate throwing off gays, beating wives and killing apostates.

[@MisterSolitude]

@@hammadhussain3082 lol keep hating

[@raheelsarvana]

On the question of "Who speaks for Islam?" Main stream Islam is derived from the Quran and the life of the Prophet. So anyone who's not muslim and has question should look to the Quran and the life of the messenger. There may be slight difference of opinions between people but the Quran is the same everywhere unlike the Bible, so that should help with getting authentic, undisputed and original information for learning about what Islam says about a particular subject.

[@dinfakhrudin4055]

All three of these people need guidance from Allah

[@butterfly3737]

2 of them

[@DrCAS1964]

Agree for COMPROMISE. That speaks volumes.

[@truthseeker3293]

SHE IS SHIA. THAT EXPLAINS ALOT. SHE IS NOT MUSLIM.

[@aimtiaz_]

Wonder how many times he mispronounced Qadhi as Kazi

[@shehzadahmed1218]

Bcz it's pronouncd as Qazi in Pakistan.

[@rahatzaman8120]

In some muslim regions it's pronounced like that ( could be persian influence ) . Ramadan ... Ramzan . ( in the Indian subcontinent )

[@amareto5772]

I came from a country that is 100% Muslim. We had huge European community that was living with us. They had their own churches, schools , private clubs. Nobody told them or force them to integrate to the society and wear hijab or act like us. “To you your religion, and to me my religion”. Qur’an 109:06

[@HarpreetSingh-kj8ro]

Huge is tiny compared to Europe. You probably come from one of the Gulf nations. The Gulf nations need specialized labor and if they dont allow churches etc the special skilled people would not come. Also, they are only allowed to practice their religion is specialized areas like Compounds.

[@moojza]

Lots of claims without a drop of evidence ​@@HarpreetSingh-kj8ro

[@saabe6872]

Linda Sarssor: what you said is a hypocrisy to the fullest! and is described in the Quran as; "They bought words of Allah with a pathatic price" so Their Trade didn't profit and in the end they are the biggest loosers "

[@ottomatik79]

LET'S CHANGE OUR RELIGION BECAUSE LINDA DOSNT LIKE IT

[@abdallahmahjid283]

Both these guests are petty masqueraders trying to rebrand islam to become what it is principally not

[@desiboyh]

Mehdi Hasan trying so hard to impose an agenda here. Good on Dr. Qadhi for having a nuanced approach.

[@mokhali]

completely agree with you. He dealt with the questions mehdi fired at him well.

[@anikkhan4887]

what agenda? he raised some good questions, did he lie or anything? no. so whats the problem?

[@mhasancoder]

That's not about agenda, Mehedi want's clear understanding about that topics. Mehedi personally a practicing Muslim.

[@JerickaBingham]

a salaam aliakum Rahman tu Allah... this was an awesome interview! everyone got along n was underrtanding. good job evetyone. loves you all.. salaam peace سلام عسل-

[@genisug22]

Wa ali ku mus salam and thanks for such great comment

[@remylebor2]

SOme people are saying Mehdi has an agenda. Well true of course, he was pushing them to answer the questions, to show a clear line where they stand. If the answer seems to deviate in opinion, he presented past statements and reapplied the question.

[@ayzn3154]

It's not necessary for women to go to the mosques ..... I am not saying they shouldn't go there or we have to stop them from going to the mosques , I am just saying that it's not necessary and Allah will reward women who prays in their homes just as the man who prays in the mosques .

[@jonezmontenegro3916]

But why are'nt women allowed to pray like men in mosques?

[@ayzn3154]

@@jonezmontenegro3916 Who said it's not ALLOWED ??????? I said it's NOT NECESSARY !!!!! But they still CAN go to mosques !! It's just better and much comfortable for women anyway ! And you can guess why it's better and much comfortable for them , right ?

[@jonezmontenegro3916]

@@ayzn3154 No I cant why is it?

[@MichaelPetersFenwicks]

An honest debate.

[@MrUsama456]

Amazing display of knowledge, wisdom and of course courage. Mahdi

[@JeanineH]

This is such a great debate.

[@amado9056]

"I'm comparing a sin to a sin"........ I love YQ

[@salokhiddeen]

Your understanding is so shallow

[@mohamedamsyarimanmohamedra4543]

A great discussion. More of this is actually what we need. A healthy and representative exchange of ideas. Mehdi was great

[@codejunkes4607]

He clearly said that we should not call any sect non-Muslim still people will say Ahmediyya Muslim as such in USA.

[@arshodali2899]

@@codejunkes4607 lol Ahmed is are nowhere near Muslim. They aren’t even a sect

[@mohammadabdallah8132]

I’m not a politician but what certainly know and believe in and it is clear in our religion Islam is that there is no separation of church and state like Christians. You see, in Islam God have you complete guidance on all aspects of life. Islam is real that God ‘Allah’ is above absolutely everything. In Islam the state makes laws that are compatible with God’s will, compatible with the Quran and sunnah. God’s will is for humanity sake and well being. People who are raised on secular values need to study Islam to really understand what it is. The talk in this interview “”appears to me” is based on western man made laws and values for the most part rather than on Islam.

[@Theoneandonlyearthhuman]

But the constitution is separate from church and state. Thats the rule. He was asked what is your thought, of course someone that knows the constitution will say everything from devil worship to gay marriage should be allowed because...church and state is separate, constitution allows those freedoms...

[@ismailv4197]

Truth comes out of discussion. Discussion is very important in Islam.

[@helaluddin1361]

Alhamdulillah, last Friday I was present in Dr. Qadhi speech at International Islamic university Malaysia.

[@Musafeer360]

And you feel Proud?

[@programferris1018]

@@Musafeer360 why not?

[@brobro5724]

@@programferris1018 he’s kufir

[@programferris1018]

@@brobro5724 In Saheeh al-Bukhaari (6104) and Saheeh Muslim (60) it is narrated from ‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “If a man declares his brother to be a kaafir, it will apply to one of them.” According to another report: “Either it is as he said, otherwise it will come back to him.”

[@Dizzle72]

And when it is said to them, "Do not cause corruption on the earth," they say, "We are but reformers." Unquestionably, it is they who are the corrupters, but they perceive [it] not. Quran 2:11-12

[@Montana10mmLover]

There is only 1 Islam …GTFO

[@hafsah6823]

You watch muslim skeptic you tube channel about the hypocrisy of YQ

[@abdar-rahim1723]

Not letting dr khadi to speak properly

[@mianatwood]

“She acknowledges the fact that she isn’t an Islamic scholar” but still giving fatwas???? Fatwas is basically a word that means like if something is halal or haram or allowed not not allowed, for those who don’t know

[@khanapina7348]

Hypocrisy! It's not Islam that *"just goes with the flow"* is what haram it should be haram.

[@AllPraisebetoAllah60]

Is the host Muslim?

[@alexandernay5631]

We should challenge the notion, that non-white, non-christian, people need to assimilate. The left should be actively supporting, economically and through greater inclusiveness/and accessibility in wider institutions.

[@mianatwood]

Lmao this dude asked who are we to listen to to get our Islam, is it the scholar or is it the activist lmao! Put this question into any other category and she how freakin stupid it sounds! “Are we to listen to medical doctors, or activists that are going out for medical rights.” Lmao

[@selinan3077]

very arrogant interviewer, doesn't let people finish their sentences, he hates it when yasir qadhi is right and immediately switches to linda

[@stevenmurphy8864]

From our dearest Brother's including Me. As far away as as Melbourne Australia

[@cshanky1]

Hassan always has his one sided opinion

[@triggerhapp0990]

Id love to someone like Anjem Choudry thrown into this conversation it would be so much more entertaining haha

[@HarpreetSingh-kj8ro]

i actually respect Anjem Choudry for being honest and not being full of Taqiyya unlike Yasir Qadhi and Sarsour.

[@Khan-zr6vj]

Scholar will talk about Islam , And activist can talk about people who define their selves as Muslim. Every namely Muslim does not represent İslam

[@mannahchzzandriahh6337]

Proud Filipino muslim

[@delpthepath127]

Very interesting perspectives. I’m not Muslim, but I value the open-mindedness and the thirst for continuous growth displayed throughout this debate. Quite refreshing! More please! 🙏🏾

[@imac2682]

Mehdi is a much tamer beast when he's in the company of a couple of fellow travellers. Would be interesting to hear Yasir Qadhi in a real interview.

[@Radknafeh]

Look up Dilly Blood brothers yasir Qadhi interview

[@Dibran9mm]

Sarsour dont kno wtf she saying

[@st3gamefarm]

muslim' in America should be called American muslim NOT muslim American's

[@vandidandi]

Shame on her being a muslim and saying what she says in support of homosexuality.

[@truthseeker3293]

Her views tell us she is a lot of things Muslim is not one of them.

[@mustafizkhan6030]

@@truthseeker3293 i don't agree with her at all but be careful doing takfir on people

[@bobsmith4819]

If you support homosexuality you aren't muslim but you are a good human being, and its unfortunate that it's not possible to be both

[@rakata1987]

There's a difference between "supporting" homosexuality and having basic human decency and letting homosexuals live. Science has proven people don't choose their sexuality. Just live and let live. It's none of your business.

[@vandidandi]

@@rakata1987 As a muslim, yes IT IS my business, and btw there is no science prove what you claim, in fact science proved the opposite. And she is supporting them, not just letting them live.

[@albensmaine3057]

I knoooow this voice from merciful servant's videos ! What a charismatic voice mister Yasir Qadhi

[@Bulayla1426]

I would recommend not watching him. Unfortunately recently he has changed many views and the merciful servant videos aren't checked factually

[@Radknafeh]

@@Bulayla1426 spreading fitnah, Muhtasim?

[@Bulayla1426]

@@Radknafeh defending the sunnah from the innovations Isn't spreading fitnah in my books? Hbu

[@princeofpersia5782]

I am not a scholar she says but I want to share my perspective as an American Muslim. Lol

[@NazifAhmad]

More dialogue needs to be encouraged; working together brings a collective efficacy and a better understanding of our diversity which can potentially help inhibit some of the extreme sided views which plague "American Islam".

[@adambenn8890]

I was not aware that Islam was a nationalistic religion

[@harrycharalambous3477]

My god another Channell using Linda Sarsour as a debater . This woman is a Hamas sympathiser and fan shame on you Al Jazeera

[@jessica2575]

Mehdi is such a great journalist!

[@Nonsynthet1c]

Unbelievably & Utterly disturbing. Selling your deen isn't worth your Akhira.

[@nasiruddinrony5552]

Mehedi hasan is a biased journalist .

[@ottomatik79]

LINDA SAME KIND OF PERSON THAT WOULD ADVOCATE FOR HOOKERS

[@cherryfairyy]

You don't think they should have rights? Is it okay for them to die? Police actually say no humans are involved when prostitutes are killed

[@chikeezebilo6545]

Never say you are going through phases in a debate.. Never ever do that..

[@TheeThee22]

Why is that? Plus this isn't a "debate".

[@chikeezebilo6545]

BugsByte !! With mehdi Hasan, Its always a debate

[@TheeThee22]

Chike Ezebilo I like him because he doesn't give his guests a free pass if they speak bullshit but confront them even if they felt uncomfortable, I rarely see journalists actually press their guests for answers instead of vague sentences or outright lies.

[@chikeezebilo6545]

BugsByte !! I like him too. But you gotta admit.. It's a debate

[@TheeThee22]

Chike Ezebilo It does resemble a debate a bit, but with whom was the debate?

[@kalijasin]

Islam made me Liberal so I disagree.

[@ronin5614]

+Jason C. It made me a conservative

[@kalijasin]

Park Yoo Nothing Islamic about prejudice, narrow-mindedness, and bad manners.

[@pylianpbappe8898]

Jason C. Except for not letting women drive, throwing gays of off building, and believing in sharia law, other than that yeah.

[@naeemshaikh7981]

@@pylianpbappe8898 Tell me where in the Quran or Hadith it says to throw gays of building or not let women ride in vehicles

[@MisterSolitude]

@@naeemshaikh7981 he cannot say because its not there. This is what ignorant bigotry looks like

[@RGNSS-jz1zl]

This was a perfect example of why educated female Muslims need to be empowered. It might be the only way to save the better parts of their culture from apologists and dullards like this man.

[@RGNSS-jz1zl]

+I Mean Business Sure, nothing wrong with headscarves. Burkas on the other hand...

[@RGNSS-jz1zl]

+najiha mumera I'm constantly baffled about how most religions (and many non-religious organisations) are either overtly or covertly anti-women. All religions must change if they are to survive, if humanity is to survive. They must evolve, urgently.

[@RGNSS-jz1zl]

+najiha mumera What is your concept of 'empowerment'? How does female empowerment relate to things like voting rights, sexual freedom and obeying your husband for example?

[@RGNSS-jz1zl]

+I Mean Business I think you're missing the point. How many women who grew up in the 'west' wear burkas (burqas)? Burkas are simply nothing more than a Stone-Age dress code for women. This is not the Stone-Age. Time to evolve...or go extinct.

[@RGNSS-jz1zl]

+I Mean Business I 'definitely' agree that women wearing Burkas are valuble, equal citizens. The problem is that the Muslim men forcing them to wear these potato sacks don't agree. If they did, they wouldn't kill their wives, sisters and daughters for daring to show their face. Surely, as a smart Muslim, you must agree with this? Choose your answer carefully my friend.

[@munir2020ful]

Linda supports and Gays and LGBTs rights? is that not against islamic core belief ? How can you be muslim and support what Allah made forbidden? I say respect the law of the land and respect everyone but don't go out of your way to support something that is clearly forbidden in your religion ? ...

[@moonsam6065]

her face has evil gestures

[@funchannel1526]

Omar Sulaiman would be great to join the discussion.

[@asavlogsalltruthrevealed7483]

not happy with mehndi hasan on this,why ask another muslim questions some of these questions?

[@ahlamayassin]

MashaALLAH TebarekALLAH i love the honesty keep on being so .Islam is a realigion of Peace i always try to become the muslim that islam wants me to be which a complete logical way of living in this world (Dunnia) i can sometimes be good or bad which doesn't change what islam is all about but which show i am a human being and i can be either of the two .Islam is a way of life i am so productive in my work, education ,my neighbours ,my marriage i have a wonderful husband MashALLAH i always try to show people in my suroundings how islam contributed to my well being Alhamduliah i respect other religions and also other beliefs .....

[@deborawilliams6390]

Good works will never open the doors of heaven. Only those whose sins have been washed by the blood of Jesus Christ the only begotten son of God.

[@nazirh100]

Islam empowers women ?🧐

[@truthseekerBVC]

Lol nope maybe 1400 years ago certainly not anymore

[@KakashiH318]

@@truthseekerBVC why because it protects them in today’s world in which women are targeted more than ever. If anything it empowers them more than ever before

[@truthseeker3293]

She wants the problem in her backyard sorted out. 🤣

[@christianhernandez3379]

What’s wrong with being an American Muslim?

[@mahirrahman7]

Same thing as Muslim American

[@sukuvar]

There is nothing like Muslim or islam...Yes, Globally countries with all religions exist & USA is also one of the country with all religions with American values which defines freedom, liberty, secularism and equality.

[@kadinomadhuretno1400]

Dear Al Jazeera Author, thank for the debate. Could you once present Speaks or Discussion a Scholar Muslim/Dai from Indonesia, the biggest Muslim country in the world, bigger than all Arabian country population. Such Ust. Abdul Somad Lc MA or Ust Adi Hidayat Lc MA. Cause most of speakers came from Arab Scholar, even that was in USA, like Nouman Khan which tend to Saudis Hanbali madzab perspective. It is good get the perspective from Syafii Madzab which mostly follow by Asean Country.

[@mohammadmishkat6874]

Couldn't they find someone who is rather, connectable. Who's opinion the people would accept. Someone with neutral and literate views. Maybe sister Yasmin or Amal. They are more aware on this topic as they interact with the youth and the mass. Or a sister who's a scholar.

[@farzana6676]

They can't. Because that will expose the huge cultural gulf between Islamic values and American values.

[@thethe6232]

The question is always aggressively subverted, when you ask people who follow Islam anything about their religion! The question was , is there a brand of American Islam . Neither really wanted to answer this , but preferred to preach and describe what their faith means and why it should be listens too! Why do people that follow Islam always see Islam, as a global identity first instead of putting their own country first , before their faith . Integration and inclusion should be their goal They need to stop telling people what everyone should except about their faith , without any tolerance, or expectance of any other values, or life styles .

[@killerbrt1154]

Did she know about what happen to Luth people?

[@triggerhapp0990]

Islam is not an identity its a religion!

[@saferah2246]

There is no suni and shuia in Quran so why ask this question

[@bassamalshaha4972]

So according to her point of view, Islam should compromise to fit her cause wtf is that

[@mentor24x7]

HUMANITY LOVER FROM INDIA ASLAM ALIQUM EVERYBODY ❤

[@moonsam6065]

I'm sure if she was without makeup, she must be like Bonnie Aarons ( conjuring nun of that horror Movie )

[@Allahu_Akbar_the_one]

They brought a liberal and a Muslim reformist together to debate. Of course there agreeing more than disagreeing.

[@DipakBose-bq1vv]

I am from India, We have suffered for the last 1400 years in the hands of invaders like Arab, Turks, Mongols, Iranian etc. They partitioned my country with the help of the British upper class. During the time of the partition, millions were killed and millions were expelled from their home. If the white British allow these Pakistanis to grow and grow, in 100 years time, they will demand a separate country for themselves from which the white British will be expelled or killed.

[@qarimohammed2141]

Misguidance upon misguidance

[@richardschroepfer5357]

Respect is a two way street. You come into OUR country and impose your ways on us. We like our ways. We like our pork, our beer and our dogs. WE allow our women to show their facesitin public. Your ways of ignorance are not welcome here. WE like speaking our minds.. calling a spade a spade. WE like our civilizatioin. which is second to none. Don't impose your sharia on us. WE are not obligated to obey Ramamadam. WE can eat a ham sandwich at high noon in Ramadam without any guilt. Your moongod has no sway over us. Sharia is man made law. It is not divine. OUr Common law is. GEt it?

[@mumblrr]

May peace and blessings be upon you. Sir, you are absolutely correct in saying that respect is a two way street. In fact, Islam respects the right of people to choose who and what they believe in. Our holy book The Qur'an states: {Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error…} (Al-Baqarah 2:256) Therefore, one who is truly practicing Islam will respect everyone's rights to practice their faith as they please. So eat your pork sandwich, and practice your beliefs in the way you prefer. No good Muslim will try to 'force Shari' ah' on you. Further, we do not follow a 'moongod', our Islamic calendar is simply based on the phases of the moon where each month begins and ends with a full moon. And Allah (God) knows best.

[@genisug22]

If the same question were asked by a white male or female from any other religion this would have been given encouragement but sadly as all three of them are Muslims so every one start producing their own judgements. Thanks Mehdi Hassan

[@stephenlosch2015]

Islam is not only a spiritual/religious doctrine, highly prescriptive socially, behavior and judicially. All encompassing and has become inflexible, as manifest in many places where it prevails in the modern world.

[@kamtransportllc1518]

You can’t have a class of different Islam, when there is only one BOOK…

[@ian8084]

Honestly his philosophy is more consistent with western values than hers.

[@nadianoorzad7846]

Is mahdi Hassan Muslim?

[@mnizam84]

Great talk sk yasir qhadhi ...

[@muhammadabarkhadle3877]

I support integration however; I am against assimilation

[@pakhtooni]

the challenge for Muslim are is to fix your own country ..

[@CarrierWoman]

I say as she said....SUBCATEGORIES ARE GOOD....

[@saroshsolkar6465]

Ask her yhat does she remove the nail polish before praying bcoz ur wudu is not complete if its there

[@Mdnowsath]

Every individual is different from each other. Why the people are not understanding this? Just because, two persons come from same family, same country, same religion, same race, same ethnicity, they don't think in the same way. Stop generalising!!

[@raviranjan-wc8xm]

MD Noushad And the religion thinks and wants there followers to be monolithic and moulds everyone in same fold.

[@deleogbondeminu5108]

Am yet to know what makes shia to be muslim

[@bsaver5942]

She says that Islam empowers women..........really??? Define empower.

[@comb528491]

B Saver A glimpse at the subject of Women in Islam: I must state that this whole "Oppress Women" thing is not Islamic. Nor are they 2nd class. There are many proofs for this. 1) The Prophet Mohammed's first Wife, Khadija, was his BOSS. HE used to WORK FOR HER. She was his EMPLOYER. 2) BEFORE ISLAM, men used to Marry many, MANY WIVES, MISTREAT them, DISRESPECT them, and they could divorce them whenever. The WIFE had to COMPLY with everything her husband told her and COULDN'T REFUSE or DIVORCE. That was BEFORE ISLAM. HOWEVER, ISLAM put LIMITS on POLYGAMY, gave women DIGNITY, RESPECT, and made them TREATED PROPERLY. Women were given the RIGHT to DIVORCE. Women were also supposed to consent in marriage, as the MARRIAGE ISN'T COMPLETE without the BRIDE ACCEPTING. And either way, Muslim men have a financial responsibility for each wife, so if he decides to marry multiple wives, he would never stop working. That's why 1 wife is recommended. But there's nothing wrong with marrying more as long as it's within the limit of 4. 3) Women are NOT to be BEATEN according to Islam. The bigots and radicals pick out verse 4:34, and say it allows them to beat their wives. However, they are wrong. That verse says if you fear that your wife is CHEATING, you must ask her to stop. If she persists, you must not sleep in her bed. If you catch her cheating, the worst you can do is TAP HER in a way DOESN'T HURT, people mistranslate this as "Beat" even though it says TAP LIGHTLY (with a toothbrush according to scholars), and that is permissible only AFTER the PREVIOUS TWO didn't work. The verse starts off saying to protect/preserve them. 4) BEFORE ISLAM, men used to consider having DAUGHTERS and no sons as an EMBARRASSMENT. They used to BURY their NEWBORN DAUGHTERS in hope that the "gods would grant them a son". ISLAM STOPPED THIS. Surah 81 was revealed in order to put an end to this. In fact, the Prophet Mohammed only had daughters and no sons. I suggest you read SURAH 81, with this piece of knowledge. (It's not a long Surah) 5) Mohammed's Wives and other WOMEN RODE their own CAMELS in the same land where Women can't drive today. 6) Before you bring up the inheritance difference, you might as well know that in Islam, women have more monetary freedom than men. Men are limited in their spending, as they have to spend on the family. Women can use their own money on whatever they want. (Ask any man which deal he would rather have, they'd want the woman's deal) 7) The reason why 2 women are required in the place of 1 man during a property case is because we burden our wives and mothers so many responsibilities, and being a witness is a huge responsibility. We wish to not burden them so that they may enjoy. And yes, it's a burden, as jury duty is a burden. People often then bring a Hadith, claiming that it says that women are defective in intellect and religion, when all it says is that they have a DECREASED RESPONSIBILITY. The Word Naqis means that the woman has a decreased responsibility. And, even here, women get the better deal. 8) Women are NOT to get punished for being raped The rapist is to be punished while the victim is to be given money by the government. In fact, 4 witnesses aren't even required for rape cases. Rape is never excused, according to Islam. 9) In Islam, Concubinage requires consent of the concubine. Rape of a concubine automatically makes her free, and gets the rapist punished. Also, children of concubines are considered legitimate, and set the concubine automatically free, even if stillborn. Either way, it doesn't really exist to that degree today. 10) The Prophet Mohammed had more wives due to sociopolitical reasons. Usually they were to end conflicts. Also, he only had one recorded concubine, though some sources include her as a wife. Again, this was okay, and there was nothing wrong with it. This mistreatment of Women is due to people mixing their Pre-Islamic culture with Islam, the BLAME belongs to the CULTURE, NOT the RELIGION. Also good to know: at a time when people followed Sharia Law, the FIRST degree-granting UNIVERSITY was FOUNDED in Morocco BY a MUSLIM WOMAN at 859. STUDENTS of this university INCLUDED many Muslims, but also included the JEWISH Philosopher Maimonodes, POPE Sylvester II, as well as many other non-Muslims. As the Prophet Mohammed said, "women are the twins of men"

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Islam empowered women way before The western countries women were acknowledged that they were Human beings.