Dr Zudhi Jasser argues that Islam needs reform as its current form does not fit with democracy 3/8

[@Travellhubber]

Islam can never go aligning with the modern democracy 😑

[@ooffactor]

agreed.

[@slapjuice]

democracy doesn't exist.. so its not modern. We live in a pick your dictator model of the political system. Islam can't be reformed as you would have to reform Judaism, and thats never going to happen.

[@maxsever83]

Oxford should rename itself to the Islamists University of England.

[@VarunSarathy]

Why? This speaker just received a huge round of applause and widespread acclaim!

[@Abdulhayeeonlinestudy]

Why

[@Curiouzzz750]

@@VarunSarathy From who ? The ignorant

[@mrbharatiya1541]

I may not agree with him but he should have the right to speak. For that you should proud of if you're a brit don't get influenced by islamic ideology.. either my way or my way😊

[@indosanct-rn9sr]

@@Curiouzzz750 ignorant of what? you mean oxford students should support pedopphilia and stoning?

[@SAGAR_S_JADHAV]

commonsense is not islamophobic!

[@anassHYR]

you're still hurt that the arabs conquered your ancestors in india

[@amiramaz]

​@@anassHYRlol look how lovely it is in Pakistan and Bangladesh 🤣🤣🤣 so jealous

[@TheBjangles]

Islamophobia is common sense

[@khubaibking7061]

​@@TheBjanglesnot exactly your coping brother if you really wants to criticize something then come on live stage instead of b@rkïñg in comment

[@Zeep3]

@@anassHYR Hmmm Arabs calling Indians ‘hurt’ over Arab conquests, but they’re still fuming over losing wars to Israel.

[@Larsbor]

10:24 Why cant Muslims change and choose a peacefull religion as Hinduism, Buddism or some other peacefull religion, it would solve many problems!

[@newsocial1658]

Peaceful as Hinduism ? You comedy me Saar ?😂 I don’t think you been to India

[@RepistMuhamad]

Because of a Redical Book

[@akhiljayachandran3679]

​​@@newsocial1658If Hinduism was oppressive then minority population would have reduced like Pakistan and Bangladesh. But minority population growth rate is higher than Hindus. Hence proved there is no systemic oppression in India.

[@nick-l4o2z]

​@@newsocial1658why does muslim got an issue ubiquitous?

[@harsh6764]

​@newsocial1658 Hinduism is peaceful since thousands of years. Notice how it's always religion vs Islam wherever Islam follows. Hindus vs Muslims jews vs Muslims Christians vs Muslim

[@3brenm]

"You're confusing authoritarian states with Islam" (from the audience member). I wish he'd tell that to all the Islamists and Islamic states instead of the actual reformers trying to do something about it.

[@TheCryptoOptimist]

Islan throughout the history has been super brutal. It will never change, such reformers would come and go, Islam will stay the same

[@FreeYourImagination]

​@@TheCryptoOptimist Islam was started by a war lord. That's in their DNA.

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

Sure, but what did ISIS do that Mohammad didn’t?

[@ThePreparedMuslim]

@EmperorsNewWardrobe why don't you ask ChatGPT for an honest answer, if you actually want to see how ignorant you are.

[@websitemartian]

@@ThePreparedMuslimwhat muslim country did you flee from?

[@websitemartian]

@@ThePreparedMusliminfedel s3x slaves? thats in the quran do you know what "right hand possesses" means

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

@ThePreparedMuslim, and what’s your answer to my question?

[@websitemartian]

@@ThePreparedMuslim what muslim country did you flee from ?

[@md802-b1d]

Isl*am and humanity are incompatible

[@checkfactschecking]

I suggest that you actually watch the video and listen to what he has to say. I'm an atheist and yet his speech was quite bang on and a solution to what we are facing today.

[@Suha2914]

Yeap

[@ooffactor]

@@checkfactschecking what do you think about mohammad the founder of islam?

[@khubaibking7061]

​@@ooffactorhe was the most influential man in history

[@user-uq6ic8pw8x]

​@@ooffactorI think he is the first terrorist who showed the way to other crazy freaks.

[@vks704]

" While the Hindu elaborates his argument, the Moslem sharpens his sword." - Winston Churchill

[@Tattvavitt]

Wow thankyou much for that, what's the source of this?

[@vks704]

@Tattvavid Churchill by Himself: In His Own Words 😎

[@shakeelpkm]

Also remember the word of Ambedkar "Islam is divisive. Islam divides humans into two groups, Muslims and Non Muslims. It is brotherhood of Muslims only with hatred against non Muslims.

[@slapjuice]

That's because the Hindu only knows to be clever and subservient, the moslem won't take insults.Its probably why India was so easily invaded by empire after empire

[@slapjuice]

​​@@shakeelpkmThis is Judaism actually, we the gentiles are considered like the Hindu dalits. To be fair even jesus was jew and would have shared the same views

[@SAMMYMASIH-m7l]

Islam did not evolve, and sorry but there were Elon Musks in India and China at that time too. Arabic records show that most books were translated from India into Arabic. The prophet looted, raped and killed people who thought he was a joke which he was marrying a six year old girl. He was just a warlord khalifa who justified all his doings that Allah was telling him to do through Angel Gabrial. Prophets are men who have had divine experiences and which have been written down in extreme details. They are not a thin book where stories have been taken from other religions like the Jewish faith, Christianity, Zoroastrianism and the Pagan Arabic ancient faith and practices.

[@AC-mp7cx]

you know nothing "thin book", you are jealous, and can't even spell

[@TamrajKilvish796]

Yes I knew it islam is a man made religion not by God. They never see the faces of Allah 😂 and they don't even know it's male or female

[@pahmancanteat2637]

give me the source too, I'd like to know where you read them from too!

[@TamrajKilvish796]

@pahmancanteat2637 Go and Read about al-Kindi. You will get your answer.

[@TamrajKilvish796]

@pahmancanteat2637 al-Kindi

[@DinkanFollower]

Its no longer Oxford Union. Its Is.lamist union.

[@umar7182]

just because they allowed a muslim scholar to counter an argument in a debate session?

[@special.agent.JeffreySteeleFBI]

Guy is literally saying islam isn't compatible with democracy mister

[@meni2410]

No, because the Islamic influence on Oxford is just crazy and disastrous. You'll find out. ​@@special.agent.JeffreySteeleFBI

[@shivas9600]

​@@umar7182 i agree they should invite ex muslims

[@uc6115]

All that Qatari money.

[@Harshit-dd4li]

They guy sitting back to him is trying to control his laugh 😂😂😂

[@RajaTech-u3z]

Yes the moment that speaker started saying about science contibutors from Islamic areas😂. The fact is we all are humans. Why's he trying to connect some mediocre inventions to Islam and trying to prove Islam is peaceful 🤐

[@benbsingh]

Why people are migrating to West from Islamic countries where no freedom/low education/factional fights/killing each other!!!

[@LayLoow]

Leaders in the Muslim world are corrupt

[@SS-dn1pu]

Their intention is to spread Islam every where. But foolishly europeans thought they are progressive and allowed these fellows as refugees . Now they are bearing the brunt of their barbarity

[@beats474]

Low education? Their literacy rates are higher than the west Palestine has one of the highest in the world

[@quotesdior686]

There's more Indians migrating to Canada, why?

[@shanunelson7161]

​@@quotesdior686most are Muslims

[@Sanatani-x9v]

Astronomy and number system comes from India before the birth of islam. Even the Arabs knows this.

[@mukundha7621]

Arabs traded more slaves than whites

[@andrew-x3n4r]

algebra was an Arab Egyptian creation, from a man who refused islam! and was forced to admit to being a muslim when Egypt was taken over my Muhammads fuck the world invasion

[@andrew-x3n4r]

and algebra, an Egyptian invention which the muslims claimed as there own after they re wrote history and forced the christian Arab who created it to say he was a muslim

[@Sanatani-x9v]

@ no algebra is not a invention of the Egyptians. Research about Aryabhatta. Even Plato took his knowledge from Indians and was vegetarian as well.

[@user-uq6ic8pw8x]

​@@andrew-x3n4reverything invented in india before any civilization.

[@ShangTsung69]

Politics and religion should be separated… there is no democracy for any religion that enforces their rules on the masses

[@farawayfromyourcountry]

i agree, but please for goverment from christians majority country or atheist stop stole our land and oil and stop killing our people and colonize our land. leave us alone!!!

[@ThePreparedMuslim]

@@ShangTsung69 classic secular liberalism, which is by nature atheistic and claims all religions are the same. Take your atheist principles and live by them, and stop your secular jihad against the world. You and others like you enforce your atheistic religion on the world, not seeing the hypocrisy of it when you tell others not to enforce their own religions. So absurd.

[@ThePreparedMuslim]

@ShangTsung69 that applies to Israel and to your secular liberalism as well, which ironically is enforced on the unwilling masses all over the world, to their detriment.

[@ShangTsung69]

@@ThePreparedMuslim let it apply then, enough of putting profit first and different Gods first, its time we focus on earth and its inhabitants

[@VikingCrusaders]

@@ThePreparedMuslim stop failing and begging for European technology first

[@greenpeace1474]

He is actually committing blasphemy by saying Islam needs reform

[@joolsv4125]

Then you are the problem he is talking about

[@user-wtj]

💯​@@joolsv4125

[@juliechurley2716]

And therein lies the problem for Islam.

[@kahumanu5022]

Oxford union- Islamic propaganda tool, what a sad end.

[@chaotic_player4729]

You read the title and came right to comment didn't ya ?

[@kahumanu5022]

@chaotic_player4729 nope

[@BareKnucklePolemic]

He doesn't believe in capital punishment for apostasy (I fully appreciate that as an ex-Muslim), but he started out by saying he prays 5 times per day. Both of which comes from the same corpus. In fact, capital punishment is more defined than 5 daily prayers. Both of which contradicts the main scripture, which contradicts itself. This dude is totally lost. Eight minutes in, and he's already arguing against himself.

[@indosanct-rn9sr]

lol exactly

[@amiramaz]

Lol you are so far gone you have no idea that you can believe and evolve your faith. It's a big reason why the arab world is so far behind (even the rich oil arabs have nothing to contribute)

[@Right1512]

The only way he can convince me is by calling Quran a fairy tale, and Mohammed a diabolically clever man.

[@khubaibking7061]

Bro are you high on something because capital punishment is no wear in Qur'an also the daily prayer is defined more then anything in islam this capital punishment things. Come from the misinterpretation of text

[@BareKnucklePolemic]

@@khubaibking7061 Wanna bet? I never made the claim that capital punishment for apostasy is in the Quran. Where did you get that from?

[@Curiouzzz750]

Here's the dilemma, he follows Quranic scripture then narrates about reformation. How is that going to work when Islamic ideology and theology is aligned to fascism . I found him contradictory. Certain verses of doctrine need to be removed or reworded but that's not going to happen. He mentions how Muslims were pioneers of maths , medicine and science which is absolutely not true . They were Persian , Hindus , Greeks and Christians who lead the world for betterment through discoveries not Muslims per se . He should of thought prior to his spiel

[@thegreatest1176]

So the Muslim golden age didn't existed? 😂😂

[@FahrulDin-j6h]

Mereka hanya pandai PROPAGANDA, isinya hanyalah kebohongan tentang Islam yang damai, bermartabat. Sementara fakta sebagai bukti negara-negara Islam di timur tengah mengembangkan pola kekerasan antara internal Islam dengan faksi-faksinya. Tidak memberi kebebasan rakyat menganut agama, kepercayaan lain di luar islam! Timur Tengah yang primitif, sementara muslim di eropa dan USA Menikmati kebebasan menjalankan agamanya!!!

[@omar_ali_000]

This is a controversial but necessary speech on reform. From my understanding however, the only way to be a Muslim and hold this position is to state that the Quran and the hadith are products of their time and therefore a lot of it's guidance is outdated and should not be followed in the modern age. As he mentions, Christianity did go through this process, so it is possible, no matter how unlikely and bleak it seems at this stage of human history

[@GoreBunny7]

Outdated? I see no difference in the Quranic concept of electing a leader among the people to govern the community with the modern concept of democracy. The true word here is liberalism. The West is very secular and un-Christian. They hate their own religion while claiming to follow it. Calling it reformed. How can you be Christian and un-Christian at the same time? And why now they have problems with Islam? The Crusader Kingdoms acknowledged the contributions of medieval Muslims during the Islamic Golden Age. All those Greek and Arabic terms we use today in food, science, medicals, physics, chemistry, astronomy, all came from the translated and preserved texts. Greek texts, Indian mathematics and Chinese medical texts. Those brown people, the Persians and Arabs that they hated were the ones preserving and translating ancient knowledge. But I kind of agree with you since we no longer have prophets or representatives of God who were “ma`sum” or incorruptible. We literally have muslim leaders nowadays that purposely misquoted the Quran and the Quranic concept of governance for selfish purposes and personal gains. Just like what Netanyahu did to rile up the soldiers to k*ll “Amalek.” Same thing, different stuff. So the Caliphate system is no longer compatible since none of us are angels. So, religion and politics must not be mixed. Edit: And if western democracy is better, why so much chaos in the world? I’m talking about Western interference in foreign elections.

[@omar_ali_000]

@nikky8466 Islam professes to be an unimpeachable body of divine guidance that if you follow without deviation, you cannot question or vote against, so by definition it's undemocratic. So all it's toxic content denigrating non-muslims and the abhorrent war filled rhetoric can essentially become a command. And we've seen that play out globally. It's not about democracy being amazing, it's about the freedom it gives to everyone to have a voice and for a system to not fall into tyranny or totalitarianism, which is commonly the case with systems based on divine edicts.

[@omar_ali_000]

@@GoreBunny7Islam professes to be an unimpeachable body of divine guidance that you should follow without deviation, so you cannot question or vote against it, so by definition it's undemocratic. So all it's toxic content denigrating non-muslims and the abhorrent war filled rhetoric can essentially become a command. And we've seen that play out globally. It's not about democracy being amazing, it's about the freedom it gives to everyone to have a voice and for a system to not fall into tyranny or totalitarianism, which is commonly the case with systems based on divine edicts.

[@Curiouzzz750]

@@GoreBunny7 Wrong , you're talking through a Muslim perspective and propagation. Muslims created nothing . Islam ruled Persia but there was never a golden age of Islam

[@indosanct-rn9sr]

it will be possible only if so called moderate muslims focus on the problems instead of their justifications

[@vinuaryan17]

No debate is required on this. Everybody knows the answer....

[@MrYuvalf]

Why is Oxford Union not publishing the latest full debate regarding Israel?

[@Arunh9-pw7lp]

It already has.

[@andrew-x3n4r]

@@Arunh9-pw7lp ive just watched it and I was very concerned with the bias towards palestine

[@ecowifey4603]

@@Arunh9-pw7lp Mosab's speech was highly edited.

[@kitkat253]

Maybe he should hop on a plane and hand out his speech in Arabic in Syria, Libya, etc., etc? Telling a crowd near London all this is amusing, they may not need telling, though!

[@cheesball96]

Oxford isn't near London, they are 60 miles apart.

[@ThePreparedMuslim]

You are so ignorant. They would laugh him out of the arena, because they're not as ignorant as you westerners. They know the contributions of Muslims, that the first great scientists and researchers were Muslims, that your entire so called Renaissance was built on the back of Muslims and their discoveries which you claimed for yourselves: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2XXXmR7jMt2osksi=oXw1Xs0B14pN88I2 Here are the Islamic scientists that gave rise to the West you know today, while simultaneously calling Islam backwards. You westerners are a plague, simply ignorant you have infected this poor fool. That is clear for the Arabs to see, because they know what their land was before you came.

[@samreads]

His handout would lead to a literal "hand out - and on the floor"

[@VikingCrusaders]

@ the entire Muslim golden age was created by European knowledge you translated in the House of Baghdad

[@og8263]

London is 40% muslim already

[@reallearner590]

Why is it such a big deal to be an ex-Muslim?

[@LabibKhan2024]

Hes not an ex-muslim

[@shyamprasad7362]

Coz as per sheria law apostasy will be punishable by death

[@indosanct-rn9sr]

because islam is insecure in a big way

[@khubaibking7061]

​@@shyamprasad7362cope there is nothing like capital punishment in islam only wahabism believe this also Qur'an never mentioned such thing although its says there is no compulsion in religion

[@khubaibking7061]

Because there is no such thing as ech-muchlim you either muslim or non muslim if your saying why its a big deal to leave their religion then remember its there choice you cannot force them for something

[@Xen-wy6bo]

Amazing words... It's high time Muslims need to look inwards & start reforms

[@mathking2890]

you get cancelled. and punished

[@virendraSingh-je3sx]

What happens to minorities ask hindus of Pakistan or Bangladesh or Afganistan

[@gavriloprincip11]

......and how may hundreds of verses in the Qran,Sira ,Hadith call for the murder of anyone that doesn't submit?

[@farawayfromyourcountry]

The Quran and Hadith do not promote indiscriminate violence against non-Muslims or those who do not submit to Islam. The Quranic verses and Hadiths often cited in this context are specific to historical situations, typically related to warfare or self-defense. They are frequently misunderstood or taken out of context. Quranic Verses Often Cited 1. Surah At-Tawbah (9:5): Known as the "verse of the sword," it says: > "Kill the polytheists wherever you find them..." This verse is often quoted without context. Historically, it refers to a specific period during which treaties were broken by certain groups hostile to the Muslim community. The verse is surrounded by conditions of peace and amnesty for those who cease hostilities. 2. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:190): > "Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress. Indeed, Allah does not like transgressors." This verse emphasizes self-defense and explicitly forbids transgression or aggression. 3. Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:32): > "Whoever kills a soul...it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And whoever saves one, it is as if he had saved mankind entirely." This verse underscores the sanctity of life and the severe prohibition against unjust killing. Context in the Hadith While there are Hadiths discussing war, they must be understood in the context of defensive or just warfare. For example: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) prohibited killing non-combatants, women, children, and religious clergy during war. He instructed: > "Do not kill women, children, or non-combatants, and do not cut down fruit-bearing trees." (Sunan Abu Dawood, 2614) Misconceptions and Selective Interpretation The claim of "hundreds of verses" calling for violence against non-Muslims is an exaggeration rooted in misinterpretations or deliberate misrepresentations. Most verses in the Quran focus on moral guidance, spirituality, and community building. When discussing warfare, they are almost always in the context of defense, justice, or response to aggression. Scholarly Understanding Islamic scholars emphasize understanding the Quran and Hadith within their historical, linguistic, and situational contexts. Any interpretation advocating indiscriminate violence contradicts the broader principles of justice, mercy, and peace central to Islamic teachings. i know maybe you're not muslim and of course you do not read the quran or hadith, so i can excuse your ignorant ❤

[@MyNameisWatt9]

A lottttt, like actually hundreds, The Fire comes for us all apparently

[@louisdeniau8571]

@@MyNameisWatt9its none. you just lied. you are describing christianity

[@ThePreparedMuslim]

You both are shockingly ignorant. Please quote just one for me, with context. I'll wait.

[@gavriloprincip11]

@@MyNameisWatt9 123 alls to violene actualy (...and the hadiths and Sari are even more barbaric )

[@carlbuzz9087]

Muslims need Hinduism and Buddhism philosophy of tolerance, acceptance & faith is completely personal matter..

[@Stand663]

All religions preach love and peace except you know who.

[@ChristelvPost]

In Germany Hamed Abbel-Samad would agree 100% to this speach!! And we German must protect this man from radical Islamist. 🇺🇸🇩🇪❤

[@samsongebrihiwot4589]

Zu spät die radikal Islam sind unsere kleine Kinder die deutsche Regierung behandelt den Islam besonders gut

[@khubaibking7061]

Finally i found a genuine christian who respect other faith

[@shazadiqbal7800]

"i try to pray 5 times a day" thats enough to switch off

[@uc6115]

And your comment is enough to know that Islam will never work in democratic states.

[@merlin8514]

Wherever Islamists go trouble follows 🥴

[@raymondjensen4603]

It cannot be reformed because their founding documents are believed to be the exact word of God and therefore none of it can be ignored or amended by man. Truth is that it is the word of man and desperately needs to be recognized as such.

[@KawsarKurban-g2t]

Talking to a Muslim is like talking to a wall, they love to play mental gymnastics with you

[@user-uq6ic8pw8x]

​@@KawsarKurban-g2tmouzlaam is always a 3rd class fellow by default

[@marieliewpekyee1706]

Wives need to give TOTAL SUBMISSION to their husbands even though he betrayed her with an affair & allowed to beat their wives. Wives cannot beat their husbands if she finds her husband cheated on her. So unfair

[@random-g9f8k]

Nothing you said here was correct

[@juliechurley2716]

Treatment of women is one of many things that make Islam incompatible with western democracy. No thanks- women have fought for decades for equality!

[@rationalhindufromIndia]

​@random-g9f8kIt is correct.

[@howardroark9123]

An Apologist who thinks he understands Islam better than the real Momins. These kind of Ms are the most ignorant, most disillusioned and most dangerous.

[@OneGoalTV]

Islam and humanity are very different 😢

[@khubaibking7061]

Cope instead of mocking Prove that

[@shacharlavi8556]

Much love from Israel brother🇮🇱💪

[@khubaibking7061]

Whats your opinion on childrens and women dyīng in gaza?? (don't say oct 7 i know its wrong but there is a difference between 2k casuality and 40k casuality so stay on topic)

[@krishnaveganathar]

“Just like Hamas was voted in…”

[@JanmejayaMohanty727]

Islam in Brain out

[@khubaibking7061]

Or more like you don't have bràíñ to understand it

[@JanmejayaMohanty727]

@khubaibking7061 Sura tawbah ayat 29 😎

[@Larsbor]

8:26 The Quaran does say that, but it is up to who will act upon it. It is part of the word of Allah his god, that wrote the quaran, that the words cannot be changed, it is gods words, and thus there can be no reform of Islam ever. He is a going against his own faith and should be treated according to his own Sharia law according to Islam. Or else he should change religion.

[@gherkamum]

So Very Proud To Be A Peaceful Christian love to all..❤

[@Kalle-z1o]

like this guy, but he is soo far away from islam that it dont make any sens why he is in this debate...

[@extanegautham8950]

Islamist University of Oxford.

[@carefir]

I like the "don't kill apostates" part

[@Truthurts-s9t]

Islam out of the UK

[@Lonsdaleitehard]

"It may be a reflection on human nature, that such devices should be necessary to control the abuses of government. But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on Government would be necessary." The Federalist Papers. This problem with mixing religion with the government, is that the person who gets to speak for God, really can't be questioned, because to go against them, is to go against God. "Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely" -Lord Acton

[@antun88]

Separation of religion and government is a fantasy. Western governments are not really separated from Christianity. In the 18th century Western philosophers just secularized and clumsily rationalized Christian morality. Instead of saying "we hold these truths as sacred" they said "self-evident". But the truths are still echoes of Sermon on the Mount and ideas generated by centuries of Christian theology.

[@perfectjudematt]

Islam and democracy contradicting itself

[@anjotheweezky215]

This is what a honest Muslim sounds like. I give credit to truth tellers. I am not interested in pretenders.

[@mk71b]

The problem he isn't totally honest about islam and the qur'an and hadiths.

[@khubaibking7061]

​@@mk71bhe is bro instead of coping prove him wrong

[@harjinderbharaj2055]

How can you reform Islam when Islam can not allow anyone to leave peacefully in their own country, under sharia a non Muslim will never get any justice. Islam is a religion that distinguish between believer and non believer … This very statement make Islam violent,and the non believers are put to death, you can reform a human but how can you eliminate verses from the Koran, when you believe that the verses descend from heaven? The very Allah you pray to demand from the believer to carry out Allah’s laws and punish the unbeliever.

[@random-g9f8k]

Nothing you said here was correct. Shari’ah doesn’t even apply to non Muslims😂

[@Alhilohe6336]

Study who is Muhammad and what are his teaching and deeds.

[@rationalhindufromIndia]

A delusional dude who had a dream then waged wars with other tribes for fulfilling his dreams, married a 6 yo while he was 50+, had slaves including sex slaves and was gifted s*x slaves by muslim puppet rulers, converted thousands with swords. I don't know which PROPHET will have such fetish.

[@darrenpick8919]

Islam should not be in Oxford. Full stop.

[@missluna]

Amazing speech doc

[@joelreidy2585]

This guy is the most sensible Muslim around

[@Whatsinaname423]

Quran is a complete document and any update to it is blasphemous. It is editing god’s word.. editing Quran means there were issues with the book. Which in itself is blasphemy .

[@Asphyxia-l8i]

And yet there are different versions of the Qu’ran.

[@andrew-x3n4r]

@@Asphyxia-l8i 27 in total and only 1 final version given to the world 200 years after Muhammad when they had taken over most of the world by the sword and the war lords pretending to know him finalised the last version! funny that! oh and by that time they had also killed over 270 million christians, hindus, Druze etc the world over

[@khubaibking7061]

​@@Asphyxia-l8inot version but context and background

[@khubaibking7061]

He says muslim need reconstruction not islam or quran

[@kenhutley971]

But do we really need religion and 'belief' to live an honourable life? Personally, I think not. And the result of that would be an immediate cessation of bigotry, hatred and... division. Just live a life of an honourable Human being. Please!

[@user-uq6ic8pw8x]

That is not what yaallah wants.

[@Etty21914]

No Islam doesn’t need any reformation

[@NightsideOfParadise]

His not wrong.

[@Zimbabweclips]

Oxford iis islamitised qatar funds them..

[@khubaibking7061]

They do debate on every topic fr

[@kitkat253]

This guy seems unaware the Texts are the same for all of them. Haven’t watched beyond 2 minutes. So here is the test for him. Go to Trafalgar Square and tell your brethren the natives want them out, so go home and pack. Prudent he gets a couple of warships standing by when he makes this call. There is no reform permitted. Simple as that. The imams decide what is right. End of story. Happy Wednesday.

[@louisdeniau8571]

you must think this country is a dictatorship. adapt or leave

[@andrew-x3n4r]

your either a muslim or not, there is no compromise, thats the problem, you can't have your cake and not eat it

[@vtmuslim]

Tell Malaysia and Indonesia, 2 of the largest Muslim dominated countries, that Islam is not compatible with democracy. The premise of this debate is silly.

[@juliechurley2716]

Not really. You’ll find those countries are not especially democratic

[@MW20017]

Great speech!

[@greenpeace1474]

This man is practicing Al taqyia

[@felixdim3977]

I suppose Muslims need to invest into research, find their own path and figure out how to contribute to the world. They could come up with something new and better.

[@farawayfromyourcountry]

This opinion offers a valuable perspective, and from an Islamic point of view, it aligns with key teachings about the pursuit of knowledge and contributing positively to the world. Islam encourages the pursuit of knowledge, innovation, and contributing to the betterment of humanity. The Qur'an repeatedly calls on believers to reflect, ponder, and seek understanding of the world. For instance, the verse: > "He raises the ranks of those who believe and those who have been given knowledge." (Qur'an 58:11) This highlights the importance of intellectual growth and its value in Islam. 1. Islam’s Historical Contributions Throughout history, Muslims have significantly contributed to various fields such as science, medicine, mathematics, philosophy, and the arts. The Islamic Golden Age (8th-13th centuries) serves as a prime example, where scholars like Al-Khwarizmi (mathematics), Ibn Sina (medicine), and Al-Farabi (philosophy) laid foundational work that shaped modern disciplines. This legacy demonstrates that Islamic teachings are not a barrier to innovation but a catalyst for it. Muslims today can draw inspiration from this heritage to lead in contemporary fields. 2. Pursuing Research and Innovation Modern challenges require Muslims to engage in cutting-edge research and find solutions rooted in both ethical principles and scientific rigor. This means not only catching up with advancements in areas like technology, renewable energy, and medicine but also leading with innovations that prioritize social equity and environmental stewardship-values deeply embedded in Islam. 3. Developing Unique Contributions Muslims have a unique opportunity to contribute to the world by integrating spiritual and moral frameworks with technological progress. This could involve: Promoting ethical artificial intelligence that respects human dignity. Innovating in sustainable practices, as environmental stewardship is a key Islamic value. Contributing to peacebuilding and justice, inspired by Islamic teachings on equality and compassion. 4. Investing in Education and Collaboration For these contributions to become a reality, investment in education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and creating environments that nurture curiosity and creativity are essential. Islam encourages working collectively for the common good (ta’awun), making global partnerships a natural extension of Islamic values. In summary, the opinion is both valid and constructive. Islam not only supports but mandates the pursuit of knowledge and contributing to human progress. By embracing this call, Muslims can indeed create new and better pathways for themselves and for the world.

[@paulthomas281]

@felixdim3977 "I suppose Muslims ..." There is no such thing as a mass of Muslims. They are all different and don't agree on anything.

[@felixdim3977]

@ So you mean they are not capable of doing anything worthwhile!

[@paulthomas281]

@@felixdim3977 There is no "they".

[@felixdim3977]

@@paulthomas281 But you have used ‘they’ in your comment!

[@jacontreras04]

He is absolutely right. He is saying history is given him the needed proved, or evidence to assessed that Islam is what it is today as he puts it “ a brand”. Reform is needed.

[@VikingCrusaders]

The entire Muslim golden age is completely based on European Roman and Greek knowledge that Arabs discovered and learnt

[@Oneflyingchair]

Those were Persians. They didn't draw on European inventions.

[@VikingCrusaders]

@@Oneflyingchair yea many were Persian. An Indo-European ethnic group

[@VikingCrusaders]

@@Oneflyingchair yes they most certainly did. Not as much, but they also did.

[@VikingCrusaders]

@@Oneflyingchair The Arabs employed European and Persian scholars to both translate works into Arabic and to develop new knowledge. These were fundamental elements that contributed directly to the flourishing of scholarship in the Arab world.

[@VikingCrusaders]

@@Oneflyingchair Persians were part of the Arab world then. Persians have significant contributions. But during this time they overlap with Arabs

[@user-vz8bl]

Islam is not going to experience reform, it's going to experience reinterpretation

[@agnellogeorge]

Democracy is come out straight from biblical values... So there you go without Jesus ... We will soon be another Iran.

[@bhaskar2894]

Democracy: Do whatever you want if it harms no one (human, animal , or Nature). Islam: You CAN NOT do anything that harms the Qura'an or Allah written in it. And the way you eat, dress, friendship with kafirs etc. harm Allah. How can Allah be harmed?

[@its_atre]

This.

[@deanchadwick7443]

We need more Muslim’s talking about reform of Islam, like this courageous muslim says it’s theocratic. More people need to get to the roots of Islam and call it for what it is, it’s a cult

[@moneycurious5]

Proud to be muslim❤

[@Religiondebunker]

While living in non moose land and enjoying the be benefits?

[@harry.flashman]

can you be more specific. proud of what exactly?

[@VikingCrusaders]

@@moneycurious5 you are so ashamed, don’t lie. All you do is fail and beg

[@VikingCrusaders]

Muslim scholars in institutions such as 'The House of Wisdom' in Baghdad translated many important works from Greek, Latin and other languages.

[@moneycurious5]

@@Religiondebunker but we didn't make porn like you guys

[@steveygee1]

You can see the people squirming when the truth (or at least closer to it) is delivered.

[@mohamedrogers3391]

This guy is talking rubbish with good English.

[@juliechurley2716]

You think it’s rubbish because you disagree. You’ve proved his point perfectly!

[@Larsbor]

9:55 He clearly dont know the bible. Jesus was asked how the jews should be taxed, and he defined the spilt of religion from Politics.. give Cecar what is his coins … (dont trust a Muslim! as Monty Python says in a scetch).

[@ZafarRiaz-h4c]

I'm Muslim . I highly regard the views of Dr Zuhdi . Islam needs to reform in order to fit for 21st century . However , at the same time, believing that they are inferior creature is also despicable. For instance , genocide in Gaza will make every Muslim a militant. As they can't see massacring of their innconet babies . So , with reforms in Islam , world also needs a new world order , encorporating inclusively and diversity .

[@TheConquest88]

You do realise there are numerous other conflicts happening right now where many times more people are being killed by Muslims. Why are you so focused on the conflict in Gaza and Israel? Yes it's horrific but the 50,000 odd deaths in Gaza pales in comparison to the 500,000 dead in Syria, 500,000 dead in Yemen, 60,000 - 150,000 dead in Sudan in the last year and nearly 400,000 dead in South Sudan in the last decade, not to mention many other conflicts and situations. Why is there no focus on these?

[@DC3Refom]

therea no genocide i was about to say you seem like a intelligent logical person till that hig fail! do you research get off al jizza and the islmofcyst bbc etc

[@mukundha7621]

Impossible being Hindu Islam cannot reform it can implode to new world wars my friends

[@andrew-x3n4r]

get past using the word genocide, it simply is not true, its a war and a fight for survival and the numbers seriously outweigh the citizens of Israel, along with the very negative quatar funded main stream media we have in the west, courtesy of al Jazeera. many innocent people are dying on both sides, but the one thing that is fueling it all is the teachings of the Quran, no matter how you interpret them. islam teaches to divide and conquer and to make all the infidels submit, most western religion is based on turn the other cheek and learn to live with each other. diversity is not an option when the most diverse countries in the world are being taken over by the least diverse religion currently in the world. the followers of islam need to be given the freedom to question their faith and leave if not happy with their findings, but the faith stops them from doing so. western culture would allow them to do that!

[@Asphyxia-l8i]

Gaza has had one of the highest population growth in the world for decades, despite of a moderate birth rate of three children per woman. How does this align with your claim of genocide? Gazans would be the first population in history to grow at a record rate while experiencing genocide. To put this in context, there are still fewer Jews today than in 1936, this gives you an idea of what a true genocide looks like.

[@renejr.parzan5931]

This is when Economic ideology collides with Religious Ideology...

[@michaelmichael6980]

This guy is trying to sell a dead horse called Islam as a new brand 😂😂

[@andrew-x3n4r]

choose which side of the bed to sleep in, no middle space

[@_osiris]

İslam = snake + Chameleon

[@khubaibking7061]

Instead of mocking Prove him wrong the problem is you guys only see wahabism interpretation of islam you don't know about quranist and other sects

[@ukmeyer9730]

3:50 He forgot to mention anglozionist imperialism and colonialism... how convenient haha

[@felixdim3977]

Exactly

[@alyskabb]

Well the Arab colonization of the Levant and North Africa, and the enslavement of millions of Africans is obviously an inconvenient truth you don't seem keen to mention, either.

[@NightsideOfParadise]

Muslims, always pointing fingers at other people. Muslims are still causing problems in balkans after decolonisation.

[@felixdim3977]

@@alyskabbEnslavement of millions of Africans! Cotton plantations in the USA! Ahem!!!

[@MyNameisWatt9]

No he didnt, its just not relevant. I know you think islam would be beautiful if it could just wipe out all its enemies but the leaders would just choose new enemies and you would hate them instead.

[@enigmabletchley6936]

Wow! I admit to low expectations about the ability of Islam to reform and become compatible with liberal democracy but this man shows us some hope for the future.

[@ThePreparedMuslim]

Anyone who says that Islam needs to be reformed is a disbeliever who doesn't believe Islam comes from Allah (and therefore they disbelievers in Allah and that Islam is perfect). That's all.

[@VikingCrusaders]

@@ThePreparedMuslim The Arabs employed European and Persian scholars to both translate works into Arabic and to develop new knowledge. These were fundamental elements that contributed directly to the flourishing of scholarship in the Arab world.

[@VikingCrusaders]

@@ThePreparedMuslim the muslim golden age all comes from translating European knowledge into Arabic. You are bare minimum dependent failures

[@rians6930]

Reform Islam while keeping the beliefs written in the book supposedly word of God? It's the word of God. How do you change that. The word of God says to hate Jews and non believers. The word of God says to treat women differently. The word of God allows to keep slaves. It is also said the book is for ever. Not for that time but for all times. Muslims are just practicing that. Some others try to distort what is written. Whatever is written is written. When you say it's word of God and that people will endure the wrath of God if they don't listen how can you reform while staying within Islam. Those who follow the book will never follow democracy. So what can we do who believe in liberties and western ideologies. Only welcome people who are willing to or show that they like West. You cannot reform Islam and it's believers who learn the book with much more priority over sciences and maths.

[@kk22kk96]

Not it doesn't. Stop smoking weed

[@SunithNeerajaNair]

​@@kk22kk96what? The only person hallucinating appears to be you. Keep your advice to yourself

[@regularshiftrs3676]

Detail: revolutions are meant not to install open democracy but the democracy that the revolutionary want. And the latter doesent include the reactionary neither other moderate thinkers but may include moderates and extermes of the revolutionary.

[@felixdim3977]

How come the Americans are not letting their students protest if their democracy is so perfect!

[@megandenison6593]

Where are they not allowed to protest?

[@felixdim3977]

@ Just google: US universities intensify crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism. You will find your answer!

[@felixdim3977]

@ And if that is not enough for you, perhaps you can search for the news articles about the police brutality against these students. ‘At Emerson College in Boston, local media reported classes were cancelled Thursday after police clashed with protesters overnight, tearing down a pro-Palestinian encampment and arresting 108 people.’

[@felixdim3977]

@ Utube is another shining example of free speech! Most of the pro Palestinian comments vanish instantly!

[@megandenison6593]

@@felixdim3977 yes because you can’t violate city ordinances by setting up “encampments” in areas designated for public right of way. There are ways to legally and peacefully protest in the United States, but setting up in and refusing to leave a public alleyway is not one of them.

[@Mountain24665]

Great speech, doctor. The world needs people like you. God bless you🙏🙏

[@straight_8]

Allah determines what is Islam not a few trillionaires. There is no killing of apostates you know that. People who deliberately try to cause corruption against Islam maybe but not for disbelieving. Some people develop doubts, Especially in the west, then leave the fall of Islam but Allah in his mercy brings them back doesn't he?

[@AMPLIFIYAH]

A simple Google search of apostate sentenced in Saudi shows your completely wrong

[@sweeneyadair2952]

You gaslight yourself with defence/pride of religion. ALL Theocracies function the same outcome 🪝🥕>🧠🚔>⚔️⚰️ Ie carrot>Thought Police>Capital Punishment Just because the 3rd child religion is more open/demonstrative about it doesn’t mean it’s better.

[@omar_ali_000]

Cool story bro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3-VcphmnteiiKssi=ksdgPF1XC9QBSdBk

[@D-E-S_8559]

Why is "democracy“ essential, whom does this democracy benefit and why do other people who have democracy, have to unalive others who don't-is democracy a religion, compulsion or a choice...???

[@nitantjoon1975]

Simple don’t demand democracy when your are in non Muslim majority countries then

[@FahrulDin-j6h]

@D-E-S-8559 Substansi Demokrasi: Pengakuan dan Penghormatan Terhadap Hak Asasi Manusia (Hak Hidup, Hak Bebas beragama dan menjalankannya, Hak Politik memilih dan dipilih sebagai pemimpin dalam semua tingkatan sosial, Hak akses Ekonomi yang berkeadilan, Kesetaraan perlakuan terhadap perempuan, Hak Mendapat Pekerjaan yang layak, Menghapus Praktek Perbudakan, Perlindungan hak Anak, hak pengembangan diri dan akses pendidikan yang layak, hak berserikat dan berkumpul, hak mengeluarkan pendapat tanpa ancaman, negara harus menjamin kesejahteraan bagi rakyat di negaranya) Ujilah substansi Demokrasi itu dengan fakta yang terjadi di negara-negara timur tengah! Sementara Islam dalam idiologi dan pandanganya masih berusaha menolak Hak Asasi Manusia!?? Banyak imigran Muslim dan non muslim dari timur tengah berdatangan ke Eropa, USA, Amerika Latin, Indonesia, Australia; karena negara ditimur tengah mempraktekkan kekerasan antara faksi-faksi Islam, pemerintahan kerajaan yang diktator. Cermati situasi Suriah November 2024!

[@RajaTech-u3z]

The moment somebody says he's a believer is the moment you should understand that he's a blind guy, because we only believe something we don't know. So, don't believe anything blindly and don't judge anything on the cover

[@R1chbloke12]

Bravo. At last, a learned Moslem who has assimilated successfully into Western civilisation, is speaking sense. As Christianity had, and has to, evolve, so must the followers of the Koran.

[@franskhan8477]

That it needs a serious reformation is beyond contention & doubt. Much of its call to violence and bigotry has to be discarded.

[@sandytatham3592]

Throw it all out. Islam ☪️ is NOT able to be modernised. It codifies 7th century Bedouin Arab culture and it will never compatible with the 21st century. Find another religion if you insist in having a doctrine to follow.

[@sd_pc]

Religious reform is a thing that islam needs the most... otherwise it's going to be a pandemic.

[@bufon63]

Awesome.👏Well said Dr Jasser.

[@ariarad2858]

Please, forget the debate! Who is that indelibly handsome gentleman, wearing glasses sitting in the second row back seats?! His tuxedo suits are singing tunes to my ears! His shoulders - Ben Nevis!

[@JanmejayaMohanty727]

Mohammed saw 54 Ayisha 9 😊

[@khubaibking7061]

Cope the hadith is weak so she is not 9 if you want debate then tell me

[@abdulmalikabubakar6097]

Can't believe this, crazy!

[@benbsingh]

Why people are migrating to West from Islamic countries where no freedom/low education/factional fights/killing each other.

[@khubaibking7061]

Wahabism is the reason fr

[@Qamar_lune]

To begin with there is NO democraty in this world so who is he to lecture us on what to do with Islam

[@World4kvid]

#Exmuslim Debate With Bangladeshi Ex Muslims 🇧🇩

[@khubaibking7061]

How many rakats in wudu??

[@World4kvid]

@khubaibking7061 bruh I'm not ex muslim I just said them to debate

[@terranaxiomuk]

Islam never lost its way. It's just more peaceful in the West. There wouldn't be an oxoford University or anything but islamic madras school and Sharia law if it were possible.

[@clergy3]

What a joke and hypocrisy. Oxford Union promoting this is disgusting.

[@FahrulDin-j6h]

Banyak Oknum Islama migrasi ke USA dan Eropa. Di benua ini mereka berusaha berdakwah dan mengembangkan islam dengan bebas! Mereka berusaha "taqiah" mengaku islam sebagai agama yang mulia, benar, bermartabat! Tetapi mereka tidak bersedia ketika dikritik tentang isi buku basis idiologinya. Apakah muslim di Eropa dan USA bisa menjelaskan apa Maksud dari: Al Quran Surah 5 Ayat 33 "Setiap Muslim Wajib Memerangi Orang Yahudi dan Kristen". Bagaimana Opini Mahasiswa muslim??

[@rockitchevy]

Well done Dr Zuhdi Jasser