Raving in Riyadh - The New Saudi Arabia with Sami Hamdi

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From the war in Yemen to raves in Riyadh, political analyst Sami Hamdi analyses the ‘modern’ Saudi Arabia as a regional power. Many see the country to be a staunch ally, even stooge of the United States, yet others hail its recent strategic turn under Muhammad Bin Salman as a sign that at last the country is looking to forge an independent path. From moon sighting to Hajj, the country remains at the centre of Muslim religious life, yet we can’t but observe with horror the activities of its crown prince and de facto leader and his vanity infrastructure projects such as NEOM. So how do we analyse the country and its future?
Sami Hamdi is the Managing Director of the International Interest, a global risk and intelligence company. He advises governments on the geopolitical dynamics of Europe and the MENA region and has significant expertise in advising companies on commercial issues related to volatile political environments and their implications on market entry, market expansion, and managing of stakeholders. Sami is also featured as a commentator for Aljazeera (Arabic and English), Sky News, BBC, TRT World, and other outlets.
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The Thinking Muslim Podcast Episode 92
00:00 Introduction
01:37 Saudi's increasing liberalisation
03:41 Introduction of entertainment facilities
10:42 A reaction to Salafism?
13:28 Popularity of measures among Saudis
19:30 Foreign interventions
25:13 Vision 2030
26:57 Economic growth and religious reforms
31:22 New rules in masjids
41:37 What makes Islam a threat?
45:36 Keeping Muslims in the dark
51:16 Regional politics
51:51 Truce with Iran
1:00:00 China
1:02:41 Saudi and the US
1:07:21 MBS's genius statesmanship
1:12:10 Ties with Israel
1:21:50 The future of the Ummah in the region
1:28:00 Allah preserves his religion

[@TheThinkingMuslim]

Jazakallah khair for all your wonderful comments and ideas for future shows. Please remember to subscribe and click on notifications so you do not miss future shows.

[@thesaudiman2108]

Two people that live in the western world where they’re probably own a liquor store or a smoke shop talk about a country that they have zero connection too😂 This video is laughable propaganda The most profitable business on earth is hatred propaganda.

[@jameelaabduljabbar2557]

I’m sorry @ThinkingMuslim I find your videos insincere as your speakers indulge in Slander innuendo and gossip and really these acts bring disunity in Islam and are disliked intensely by Allah as he has stated in Quran See we Muslims are not like the West who act to get followers and likes we do everything to gain Allahs mercy and the west whom you so emulate looks to always create distrust division and hatred amongst the Muslims so I want people to know that These people who Slander others must seek Repentance as 2 wrong steps make the need for repentance great

[@jameelaabduljabbar2557]

@@KazAISaga firstly all the suppositions made by SAMI in his previous posts before RAMADAAN were false and now he makes many claims about KSA one of which that The Azan and Prayers were not on loud speakers which is false amongst many others as I’m proof of this lies We as Muslims are taught by our beloved Nabi صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم that when one comes with any news we must verify it before we amplify it This Sami specifically says these lies and Misinformation even in this video he makes all these claims and that in itself makes him a liar as he goes and insinuates so many things which is only to divide the Ummah and cause hatred against the saudi rulers Hey listen. He even says like he is someone who knows inner workings of Saudi people that BIN SALMAN told the West he wants to remove Islam from Saudi Arabia when we know that Allah protected the Kaaba from Abraha before islam and Allah will Protect the Kaaba n surrounding again I know one thing anyone who wants followers just starts spewing lies and nonsense about Kaaba islam and Nabi saw albeit in a concerned manner and see how muslims will want to listen n Sami n Muslims thinkers knows that and that’s why they come along and maki wild False accusations so it’s drama all the way

[@muhammadthibiyan4051]

Saudi puppet spotted. What Sami is speaking makes sense.

[@abdulkhaled5145]

@@thesaudiman2108 I 💯 agree with you. Only the most ignorant insincere of people would agree and like this video. It’s embarrassingly ignorant.

[@narutounleashed9374]

What is happening now in Saudi Arabia reminds me of the Hadith of the Prophet PBUH : "By Allah, I do not fear poverty for you, rather I fear that you will enjoy ease and plenty like those who came before you, and that you will compete with one another as they did, and you will be destroyed as they were"

[@ajam3086]

not just for Saudi - I would say the Ummah in the West too

[@narutounleashed9374]

@@ajam3086 i totally agree with you. The downfall of the islamic empire was because of losing interest in Akhirah and following Dunyah

[@AbcXyz-yf2hu]

Rasulullah ﷺ

[@user-re1ct2ok1w]

I would say that its ironic that you speak of ahadeeth yet not bring up the hadiths of the prophet citing and warning people from the khawarij and stay away from khurooj

[@sparklemotion8377]

​@@user-re1ct2ok1w You can rave anywhere you want. Why do you want it in Ryad?

[@samik3184]

I got shivers listening to Sami, never even heard of him before. He's quite frankly one of the Lions of the Ummah. PLEASE bring him more, cant get enough of his intellectual conversations.

[@abdulkhaled5145]

Whinging and ranting makes you a lion? 🤦🏻

[@phs8014]

how can't you discern ranting and knowledge? please analyze the words that goes to your head.

[@puyahtakaful4575]

true

[@nawazishkhan2080]

100% true ,ummah needs people like Sami hamdi

[@e.k874]

@@abdulkhaled5145 standing up for saudia & UAE DOES not make u a lion too

[@user-vu8pm4dw6d]

As a young muslim, I'm so glad that this podcast appeared on my feed. It's honestly refreshing to hear these important topics being discussed.

[@d.bcooper2271]

Share it with your peers

[@muhammadsuleman9328]

Ben Salman is a killer of khoshgi👹

[@wanistani]

It’s like the how ancient Roman Empire where the emperor used to distract people from politics by holding gladiator shows ..

[@azizaziz5621]

Excellent point 🎉

[@pearls1626]

I have been saying that a lot !!! I am glad to find this comment! ❤ It’s all by design! Meticulously planned! Nothing is a coincidence!

[@fatine88]

Same tactics, different times.

[@BloggingTheology]

Fascinating!

[@TheThinkingMuslim]

Jzk Thank you for your support.

[@blueskyy43]

I major sign that the ummah ( world muslim community) is dazed & confused the real mahdi has to clean this up may Allah (SWT) re-establish the Khalifa for all humanity, the only way non-muslims will respect us if we bring back a "True Khalifa".

[@shhaba6519]

Yes Fascinating but Paul it's also very scary as a Muslim aswel as Sad and unforgiving. He seems to be anti Islam with his policies. If having raves In Jedda isn't bad enough but to limit Islamic studies in schools , reducing the length of the tharavi prayers during Ramadan, lowering the volume of Quran resuscitation and no opening fast in mosques and many many more anti Islam policies.. by the way I'm a huge fan of your Paul I watch and learn from your speakers corner videos and your podcasts.. ur doing a wonderful works may ALLAH bless and reward u and shower u through his endless blessings. ❤️

[@komalafzal8004]

What a courageous, inspiring, outspoken personality Masha Allah! May God protect him for speaking the Truth. And may the Truth resonate throughout the lands, into the hearts of believers and potential believers too! Ameen. We desperately need people like him, reminding the Ummah that it's not all lost yet, despite the circumstances. Jazak Allahu Khairan for this podcast.

[@Suffer21]

saudi is going down the wrong way. it allowed Halloween and music this is not what sahaba and Rasul died for. the leaders of saudi are greedy and will be punished may Allah guide them i make dua for saudi it doesn't become corrupt like the west inshallah

[@farzana6676]

Loool this guy is a clown who has no clue what young Saudi people think. He has no idea the feelings on the ground.

[@saeedalghamdi6611]

It is sad you're inspired by a lier like this guy.

[@ozairkhan13]

I was raised in saudi arabia, MBC was on every screen even in my home, if i knew i would have never watched it

[@AlternateUniverseReality]

This conversation has changed my perspective on different levels and topics about my identity and role as a young Muslim living in Pakistan, the duty i need to fulfill wherever and whenever. I intend to move abroad for masters and the way Sami ended on an optimistic note is what has motivated me to be more presentable as a Muslim with positive influence in places where there are more non-muslims present. Jazak Allah Khair

[@skyejacques]

Dear brother or sister, the moment you spend time on healing your trauma from childhood and living in Pakistan (I'm from Karachi and massively traumatised from living there), there's a huge opening that occurs and one can be authentic and connected to Allah in a profound manner that the light you emanate speaks for itself. The Palestinians are living their lives and making a revolution of the mind and heart. You can too. Just do your best to heal trauma and release any indoctrination that isn't you and emotions need to be processed and released. I'm 40 years old and still having to deal with that. Ask Allah swt for help to open your heart to receive ❤

[@erumrahms7142]

​@@skyejacquesI am so sad about your trauma. I lived in Karachi and never experienced any trauma. Maybe you lived in a slum , and slums do cause a traumatized childhood. Alhamdulillah you are beyond that now. Do try to pull your area out of the poverty and give other children better childhood memories.

[@ausmuslimproject]

This podcast started like a wave of fresh air and finished like the fragrance of all the world's flowers.

[@snakejuce]

@@fullsendit292 Ahaha fobs never understand nuance or English and end up with silly comments like yours. It's funny because he even mentioned how some are going to take it wrong. He was alluding to the scale shifting from one "extreme" to another "extreme." All the way from a niqab to Nicki Minaj Twerking in Saudi. Please have Husn al Thann of our brothers before embarrassing yourself with silly comments.

[@Suffer21]

saudi is going down the wrong way. it allowed Halloween and music this is not what sahaba and Rasul died for. the leaders of saudi are greedy and will be punished may Allah guide them i make dua for saudi it doesn't become corrupt like the west inshallah

[@akhisalaam]

Couldn't have worded it better! Alhamdulillah

[@lilyrosesoul0077]

Maybe have alternative platforms in case the powers in charge do not like what is said?

[@saeedalghamdi6611]

It's sad when I see our Muslim brothers and sisters hates us in Saudi Arabia because someone has fabricated so many lies with no proof.

[@JamaicanVillan]

I'm not Muslim, but this was a very insightful podcast. Alot of perspective and food for thought about what is actually happening, not just in SA, but in the world in general, from a moral perspective.

[@marliahardy7755]

May Allah guide you Ameen Ya Rabb. The Qur’an is a book of guidance that appeals to both the mind and heart and lays down a unified ethical system anchored in eternally valid and life-enriching moral principles. A feature of the Qur’an is the blending of law and morality, as in the message on divorced women: “And so, when you divorce women and they reach the end of their waiting term, then either retain them in a fair manner or let them go in a fair manner. And do not retain them to their hurt or by way of transgression; whoever will do that will indeed wrong himself. Do not take the signs of God in jest and remember God’s favor upon you.” Thus, moral action is not only a personal matter but also a social concern and always connected to belief in God: Piety is not to turn your faces towards the East and the West; piety is he who believes in Allah, the Last Day, the angels, the Book and the Prophets; who gives of his money, in spite of loving it, to the near of kin, the orphans, the needy, the wayfarers and the beggars, and for the freeing of slaves. [And truly pious] are those who keep their word whenever they promise, and are patient in misfortune and hardship and in times of peril; it is they that have proved themselves true, and it is they who are conscious of God. Humbleness “And the servants of The Most Gracious (God) are those who walk on the earth in humbleness, and when the ignorant address them, they say: ‘Peace.’ ”Qur’an 25:63 The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to prevent people from standing up for him out of respect. He used to sit wherever there was a place available in an assembly and never sought a prominent or elevated place. He never wore anything to distinguish himself from his companions or appear in higher rank than them. He used to mix with the poor and the needy; he used to sit with the elderly and support the widows. People who did not know him could not tell him apart from the rest of the crowd. Addressing his companions, he said: “Allah has revealed to me, that you must be humble. No one should boast over one another, and no one should oppress another.” Such was his humbleness that he was fearful of being worshipped, a privilege only befitting God: “Do not exceed bounds in praising me as the Christians do in praising Jesus, Son of Mary. I am only the Lord’s servant; then call me the Servant of Allah and His Messenger.” The Ideal Husband “And live with them (your spouses) in kindness.”Qur’an 4:19 The Prophet’s beloved wife, Aa’isha, said of her noble husband: “He used to repair his shoes, sew or mend his clothes and do what ordinary men did in their houses.” Not only was he a devoted husband, he also encouraged his companions to follow his example: “The most perfect of the believers in faith are the best of them in morals. And the best among them are those who are best to their wives.” The Ideal Example “Indeed you (O Muhammad) are on an exalted standard of character.”Qur’an 68:4 What has preceded is only a glimpse of how Muhammad (peace be upon him) lived his life. The examples of kindness and mercy mentioned may come as a surprise to some people given the portrayal of Islam in the media and its constant misrepresentation. It is important when trying to understand Islam that one goes directly to its sources: The Qur’an, and the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and that anyone does not judge Islam based on the errant actions of a few Muslims. Comments from Non-Muslims Mahatma K Gandhi, a major political and spiritual leader of the Indian independence movement, remarked: “It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement of the Prophet, the scrupulous regard for his pledges, his intense devotion to his friends and followers, his intrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God and in his own mission. These and not the sword carried everything before them and surmounted every obstacle.” George Bernard Shaw, the British playwright, declared: “The world is in dire need of a man with the mind of Muhammad; religious people in the Middle Ages, due to their ignorance and prejudice, had pictured him in a very dark way as they used to consider him the enemy of Christianity. But after looking into the story of this man I found it to be an amazing and a miraculous one, and I came to the conclusion that he was never an enemy of Christianity, and must be called instead the saviour of humanity. In my opinion, if he was to be given control over the world today, he would solve our problems and secure the peace and happiness which the world is longing for.”

[@ishxyzaak]

I'm glad a non muslim is exposed to some of the muslims' perspectives that is never represented in the media

[@khalidu201]

TOTAL BS, Go search for truth these people are getting paid from Biden

[@larcm3]

​@@marliahardy7755 you dont have to go full Dawah mode every time some non Muslim makes a nice comment about Muslims

[@marliahardy7755]

@@larcm3 It is duty every Muslims to convey the message they accept or not between them and God. I am the warner... May Allah guide them to the truth Ameen Ya Rabb "Son of God" Some Christians claim that Jesus is the Son of God. What does this actually mean? Surely God is far removed from having a physical and literal son. Humans have human children. Cats have kittens. What does it mean for God to have a child? Rather than being taken literally, we find the term "Son of God" is symbolically used in the earliest biblical languages for a "righteous person", and has been used for David, Solomon and Israel - not exclusively for Jesus: "...Israel is my firstborn son," (Exodus 4:22). In fact, anyone who is righteous is referred to as God's 'son' : "All who are led by God's Spirit are God's sons and daughters." (Romans 8:14)"It is not befitting to (the majesty of) Allah that He should beget a son. He is Perfect and Flawless! When He determines a matter, He only says to it, 'Be' and it is."Quran 19:35 "Father and Lord" In the same way, when the word 'Father' is used to refer to God it shouldn't be taken literally. Instead, it's a way of saying God is the creator, sustainer and supreme master of all. There are many verses for us to understand this symbolic meaning of the word 'Father', for example: "One God and Father of all." (Ephesians 4:6) Also, Jesus was sometimes called 'Lord' by the disciples. This term is used in the original languages of the Bible, for God as well as for people who are held in high esteem. For example, in the Greek New Testament, the term kyrios is used for both 'Lord' as well as to name the owner of the vineyard (Matthew 20:8), and the master who beat the disobedient servant (Luke 20.42-47). In other parts of the Bible, Jesus is even called a 'servant' of God by the disciples: "The God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus." (Acts 3:13) This clearly shows that when 'Lord' is used to refer to Jesus, it is a title of respect, not of divinity. Attempts are made to explain the complexity of the above issues of the nature of God and the nature of Jesus, which can be quite confusing or unsatisfying. However, the key point to ponder is: Why would God make it so hard to understand? How do these complicated teachings compare with the simple, clear and pure teachings of the concept of God in Islam? In Islam God is God, Jesus is Prophet, Holy Spirit is Angel Gabriel. No mystery no confusion required. Miraculous birth of Jesus Matthew mentioned Holy Spirit, Luke mentioned Angel Gabriel confirmed by the Holy Qur'an indeed Angel Gabriel. Angels and Jesus don't know the hour only God knows the hour, Clear Cut! Matthew 1:18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about[a]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Luke 1:26-27 The Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. Qur’an 19:16-17 And mention, [O Muhammad], in the Book [the story of] Mary, when she withdrew from her family to a place toward the east.then she used a barrier to hide herself from them. Then, We sent to her Our Spirit, (Jibra’īl) and he took before her the form of a perfect human being. Qur’an 5:110 As Allah said, "O Isa son of Maryam, (Jesus son of Mary) remember My favor upon you, and upon your (female) parent as I aided you with the Spirit of Holiness, Also called the Holy Spirit, i.e., the Angel Jibril) (so that) you speak to mankind in the cradle and in maturity; and as I taught you the Book, and (the) Wisdom and the Tawrah, (The Book revealed to Musa "Moses") and the Injil; (The Book revealed to Isa "Jesus") and as you create out of clay as the semblance of a bird, by My permission, so you blow into it, then it is a bird, by My permission; and you heal him who was born blind and the leper by My permission; and as you bring the dead out, by My permission; and as I restrained the Seeds (Or: sons) of Israel) from you as you came to them with the supreme evidences; then the ones who disbelieved among them said, "Decidedly this is nothing except evident sorcery." Matthew 24:36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Qur’an 31:34 Indeed, Allah [alone] has knowledge of the Hour and sends down the rain and knows what is in the wombs. And no soul perceives what it will earn tomorrow, and no soul perceives in what land it will die. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted. Note: Anyone and anything we can see isn't God. God at the Bible said: Exodus 33:20 I will not let you see my face, because no one can see me and stay alive. Qur’an 7:143 And when Musa (Moses) came at the time and place appointed by Us, and his Lord spoke to him, he said: "O my Lord! Show me (Yourself), that I may look upon You." Allah said: "You cannot see Me, but look upon the mountain if it stands still in its place then you shall see Me." So when his Lord appeared to the mountain, He made it collapse to dust, and Musa (Moses) fell down unconscious. Then when he recovered his senses he said: "Glory be to You, I turn to You in repentance and I am the first of the believers. Note: Jesus John 1:51 He then added, “Very truly I tell you, you will see ‘heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on’ the Son of Man.” Revelation 22: 8 I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had been showing them to me. 9 But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your fellow prophets and with all who keep the words of this scroll. Worship God! Qur’an 19:19 He said, “I am only the messenger of your Lord, to give you the gift of a pure son.” As we see Angels and Prophets are servant of God, not God themselves. Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus. Matthew 21:11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” Qur’an 19:30 [Jesus] said, "Indeed, I am the servant of Allah . He has given me the Scripture and made me a prophet. Qur’an 3:84 Say, "We have believed in Allah and in what was revealed to us and what was revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and the Descendants, and in what was given to Moses and Jesus and to the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and we are Muslims [submitting] to Him." If you don't like don't read, might be the message can benefit others why I am here. My beloved Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him said Convey from me even one Ayah.

[@keppros57]

May Allah protect our brothers & sisters in Palestine, Xinjing, Kahsmir, and everywhere else.

[@raven-dl3xo]

Don't forget Polisario, Darfor, Somalia, Kurd, Baloch, etc.

[@coolskool1.061]

Rohingya

[@sholeha9003]

Aamiin.

[@mangopudding5979]

Kashmiris are doing well in India. Kashmir was, is and will remain India's integral part forever.

[@muhsinkoorithodi4759]

@@mangopudding5979yesterday I saw a soldiers confession in kashmir, due to that he reverted.

[@AhmedAli-vt7wz]

My IQ has increased tenfold after watching this. May allah increase the knowledge and wisdom of brother Sami. He is a gem to the ummah. Any muslim ruler would be lucky to have him as an advisor

[@ibatan7243]

Brother, help me become muslim and answer my questions. Thank you very much. 1- How come the word: “Tawheed” does not exist in yr quran? 2- How come quran uses the 3rd person pronoun 'He' in almost every time alla talks to people? 3- If the quran is written by alla then he must use the 1st pronoun and say 'I' and not 'He'. 4- How come quran elevated muhammad to the level of alla? for example, obey alla and his apostle...listen to alla and his apostle...respect alla and his apostle etc...? isn't obeying alla enough? why do we have to obey 'his apostle' in addition to obey alla? are they partners? unless your profit...oops I meant prophet, is making his own commandments without the approval of alla? thus quran is not the word of alla. 5- How come on 4 different occasions (some Islamic sources say 20 ayats were requested by umar) alla revealed 4 ayats that matched 100% the wishes of khalifa umar bin-alkhattab? is umar also a prophet? or maybe alla did not have the great ideas of umar when he prepared the preserved tablets of quran, so he added the 4 verses later, when umar asked for them. 6- How come alla did not add the accents 'fatha, dammeh, kasra, fathatayn, dammatayn, kasratayn, Hammzah, alef mad, shaddeh, dots (tanquitt) etc... when he downloaded yr quran with jibril? did not he realize, with his stupid brain, that muslims will be confused without these necessary accents/vowels so he made hajjaj ben-yusuf to do it by himself without any, earthly or heavenly, approval or revelation? 7- How come you say that prophets do not sin while muhammad asked and was granted forgiveness on his past/future sins? If he's sinless then he must not ask for forgiveness. 8- How come muhammad says: I don't know what will happen to me or to you but only... if alla will include me in his tremendous mercy? how come you follow a prophet who does not know his destiny? 9- How come alla in quran swears by the stars, the sun, the moon, the sky, the clouds, the winds, the trees, the sea, etc... 1) alla is not supposed to swear at all because he only says the absolute truth, so -how come he is swearing? 2) when someone swears that he's saying the truth, he swears by something extremely valuable/precious for him...swearing by the Earth, winds, sea, rain, sun, etc... is like I am swearing to you by my stapler, desk, computer, paper-clip, etc..., would yous believe me if I swear to you by such items? 10- How come alla promised in yr quran to preserve yr quran and surat ‘al-rajem’ is lost and surat ‘irdaa alkabeer’ was eaten by Dajen (a goat)? Couldn’t alla fulfill his promise and keep these two ayats? 11- How come aisha confirms that one third of sura al-ahzab was lost? 12- How come qutum does not know who the Holy Spirit is? 13- How come he did not know exactly how many persons were 'asshab alkahf'? If quran is the word of alla, then he must know the answers instead of embarrassing himself and qutum by guessing.At the end of the verse it says only alla knows. He does not know if he does then he would have told his favourite prophet. 14- How come qutum ordered you to kiss the black-stone (and rukn yamani) as he kissed it himself too, so did kalifa umar and ali. Isn't kissing a stone is like kissing a statue(idolatery)? 15- How come the black-stone is capable to absorb the sins of the muslims who kissed/padded it? isn't forgiveness an attribute of alla alone? doesn't allah refuse to share any of his attributes with anyone? This is shirk. 16- How come a shahid (muslim martyr) can forgive the sins of 70 people of his own family? Isn't forgiveness an attribute of alla alone? This is shirk. 17- How come if I kill a lizard (Dhaber or Abu-breiss) from the first hit I get forty of my sins forgiven? isn't what qutum told you in his hadith? is a lizard-killing capable to forgive muslims sins when we kill it from 1st hit? obviously such abu-breiss is a partner with alla.-This is shirk. 18- How come muhammad, just before his death, cursed both the Jews and the Christians because they build their churches/synagogues on the graves of their prophets. Few years later, muslims built the ‘masjed alnabawi’ in Madina on the grave of Muhammad? 19- How come there is no commandment of circumcision in quran? 20- Can you provide any proof that muhamass got circumcised? I guess he exempted himself to avoid pain and staying without sex for at least 3 days? 21- How come there is no commandment of “eid al-adha” in quran? 22- How come the prayers are three times/day in quran but five times in hadith? 23- Where, in quran, it says that the adulterer and the adultress must be killed? 24- Where is the 2 ayats of breastfeeding adult men in quran? 1st aya was for five sucklings, the 2nd final was 10 sucklings? He man must feel full after each suckling. (not just a small suckling) 25- how come hajj details are not in quran? 26- He it is Who created for you all that is in the earth. Then turned He to the heaven, and fashioned it as seven heavens. And He is Knower of all things.Did alla forget the order of creation? the universe is 13.8B y old, Sun is 5B y, Earth is 4.5B y, life is 3.5b years. 27- When thy Lord said unto the angels: Lo! I am about to place a viceroy in the earth, they said: wilt Thou place therein one who will do harm therein and will shed blood, while we, we hymn Thy praise and sanctify Thee? He said: Surely I know that which ye know not. So Adam was already made for Earth. How did angels know about bloodshed and mischief? and how dare they question the allmighty alla (in anyway, alla was wrong as human shed lots of blood and the angels knew better than alla)? 28- Muslims, can you show me, in yr quran, one verse where alla declares, unequivocally, that the gospel has been corrupted? 29- How come when muhamad caught Ayesha following/spying on him, he did not first consul her, then admonish her in the bed, then hit her LIGHLY? IMMEDIATELY, he hit her with his fist on her chest causing her a sharp pain.

[@atifmanzoor63]

Imran khan should have had him

[@KhakhaKhakha-ds4ff]

@@ibatan7243 Mate, I have not had the energy and time to answer every point in your article. However, if read the first verse of Surah Al ikhlas you will find the answer of your first question. If you read the interpretations of Quran you will definitely find your rest inqueris. May Allah guide you.

[@bilsid]

​@@ibatan7243 Brother, these questions that you have googled, have already been answered over and over by muslims through centuries, and you can find them on Google.

[@user-user-user-user.]

We must protect Sami Hamidi at all costs.

[@Wise__guy]

Yes he’s an amazing fitnah maker

[@wowk7140]

May ALLAH protect him.

[@abdulkhaled5145]

@@Wise__guy 😂

[@thebeast09876]

​@@Wise__guy 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@d.bcooper2271]

​@@Wise__guy😅😅😅😅*We can all agree that these matters should be handled by scholars. I have a sincere question though... What if we live in a world where prominent scholars are being jailed merely for speaking haqq and advising the rulers? Why are you not recognizing this current problem?**It's been three years since Sheikh Fahd al-Qadi died in Saudi prison due to medical negligence by the authorities.* Sheikh al-Qadi was arrested in 2016 because of a PRIVATE letter of advice he sent to the Saudi Royal Court in which he described violations committed by the Ministry of Education. He was known for his work with the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice. *He was sent to prison because he advised the ruler PRIVATELY! What will Madkhalis say next? Advise the rulers in your hearts and dreams.*

[@MaturingDeen]

Please save our Ummah, not all Muslims are Saudi but Saudi is home to our beloved Islam it must be protected from US influence. As an American Palestinian I know how the “lifestyles” seem attractive but it’s shallow and that’s why Americans are lost and depressed, and why Muslims in America always feel homesick. We are so far from our Deen even tho we follow our deen. May Allah SWT guide us.

[@AhmadAlkinani]

He is lier, this first. Second Saudi Arabia is belong to only Saudi people.

[@shuiwahlee5836]

Go home and live in misery then

[@user-rd3ce8yk2t]

Then go home!

[@rosnahramly3197]

This is so Brilliant , May Bro Sami Hamdi be in Allah’s protection always . May every muslim has access to this podcast

[@sleeping_beauty8558]

SubhanAllah. I shared this video a few months ago but people seemed uninterested. I think more people are willing to wake up and listen now. I haven’t heard anyone speak so clearly about what’s happening. I’d always wonder why people are so silent about it all. Alhamdullah this man has the courage and faith to speak up! Jazak Allah Khair brother ❤️

[@saeedalghamdi6611]

Wake to a lier spreading lies about Muslim in a Muslim country. This is fitna

[@redihaderi8188]

It seems to be a sign of the people of the Quran that they end on a positive note. I say this because in the Quran, Allah always has a door open. We have a Lord which is worthy of worship, and a messenger worthy of following!

[@browntaint6916]

Wallah, I can only see this podcast growing, inspiring and benefiting alot of people Muslims or Non-Muslims

[@user-qx9zn2cj4e]

Fitnah podcast is beneficial to Israel and the sc*mbag host’s pockets

[@Suffer21]

saudi is going down the wrong way. it allowed Halloween and music this is not what sahaba and Rasul died for. the leaders of saudi are greedy and will be punished may Allah guide them i make dua for saudi it doesn't become corrupt like the west inshallah

[@moah9885]

I like how you are allowing your guest to thoroughly finished talking.calm productive talks

[@MohammedAjlan99]

I never knew about this man Sami Hamdi and I am going to watch him more.

[@Chaos4190]

Ending was an inspiring note, if we make ourselves better muslims we win by existing.

[@aehong7332]

My favourite political commentator on my favourite podcast. I feel like I received my eid gift! I'm so happy that more Muslims get exposed to the finely calibrated insights and hopeful energy that Sami Hamdi brings to us. I hope more people will benefit from his gems inshaAllah! Thank you for bringing him in! I can't wait to see him again on this podcast. May Allah accept from you and put barakah in your efforts.

[@TheThinkingMuslim]

Jazakallah khair sister for your continued support and kind words.

[@Suffer21]

saudi is going down the wrong way. it allowed Halloween and music this is not what sahaba and Rasul died for. the leaders of saudi are greedy and will be punished may Allah guide them i make dua for saudi it doesn't become corrupt like the west inshallah

[@abdulkhaled5145]

Jeez you really do have low standards if he’s your favourite. Ignorance and emotion based speech.

[@AL-tg7li]

Aameen.

[@skyejacques]

Thank you for your dua. Allah swt finally guided me to this podcast due to Palestine injustices. He is indeed a fire.

[@joaomaria9825]

The analyst is absolutely brilliant. Its a rare sight to see one with this level of coherence and articulation of speech and ideas. This was a fascinating insight both in political science and sociology in Saudi Arabia. Fantastic. Cheers form Portugal , may God keep you safe or as we say where "ouxalá Deus te proteja" ( "ouxalá" comes from inshallah, even though we are Christians).

[@d.bcooper2271]

*The secular West’s double standards are glaringly evident from how they deal with “irrationality”. When this so-called irrationality is linked with religion it’s a problem. However, when it comes to things like “gender fluidity” it’s completely fine. Another example that can be mentioned is how the “clairvoyant” Edgar Cayce was extremely popular during the early 20th-century.* And it’s the same story when it comes to aliens. The secular West, unable to fight its innate tendency to believe in the ghayb, proposes the likely existence of a non-human species that could communicate with our world - the same way Muslims believe in the jinn Of course, all of this is done in the name of their own religion: science. They even have their own priests in the form of astrobiologists, etc. This belief of theirs is of the same nature as ours. Even if they try and add some pseudo-empiricist spice: there may be tangible elements pointing towards the existence of aliens They fail to grasp how we, too, say there are “tangible elements” regarding the influences of the jinn within our world.*

[@dss3362]

Mashallah very insightful, made me cry sometimes. Brother Sami is a gift to this ummah; we need more people like him. Thinking muslim platform made us think. Thank u for the initiative

[@sheenihaq5672]

Made me cry too what is happening to our ummah 😮😢

[@farleymarly2575]

Finally someone who has laid it out bare and intellectually i never worry about what the enemies of islam do, because in the end Allah protects this deen. No matter how much they try they will regret this move on the long term

[@nahidnoor6421]

Fabulous podcast . I believe the guest has given a balanced perspective whilst highlighting the worrying situation of Saudi Arabia

[@TheThinkingMuslim]

Jzk Thank you for your support.

[@user-iz4rx9zs4q]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 Do you believe this guy ?

[@keepgoing9013]

Trust me brother Saudi Arabia now is much better then the past. Do you know who destroy Muslims world? is not who want us to be bad people, but who wants us to be perfect. Who wants us to act like angels, and if we told them, we are humans, the throwing us with bad words And they may said that we are disbelievers 😢😢 They never know that no body perfect but Islam always perfect.

[@Suffer21]

saudi is going down the wrong way. it allowed Halloween and music this is not what sahaba and Rasul died for. the leaders of saudi are greedy and will be punished may Allah guide them i make dua for saudi it doesn't become corrupt like the west inshallah

[@sharetruth9010]

@@keepgoing9013 these bin Salman bots are sad

[@-iG-px1ij]

I'm from iok These talks truly hurt me in a way that the pious land is being dusted day by day with the things which r away from the Deen. My land is miles away from Saudi Arabia ,but we all love it & surely will as it is the home of our Beloved Nabi (saw) ,that's y our heart trembles on seeing these changes May Allah guide us all especially the rulers of the ummah Ameen

[@abusulaiman1]

Subhan'Allah! May Allah preserve leaders like Sami Hamdi - Such an eye-opening podcast! Please bring more scholars like him.

[@LaithHasanian]

Masha'Allah what an inspiring interview. Makes me realize all of the blessings from Allah that we take for granted. Allah, please accept our gratitude for your blessings that we are aware of and those we are unaware of as well. Please keep this podcast going, it has quickly become one of my favorite channels next to Blogging Theology.

[@TheThinkingMuslim]

Jzk Thank you brother for your support.

[@Suffer21]

saudi is going down the wrong way. it allowed Halloween and music this is not what sahaba and Rasul died for. the leaders of saudi are greedy and will be punished may Allah guide them i make dua for saudi it doesn't become corrupt like the west inshallah

[@meagain7669]

All love and respect from Algeria to our sisters and brothers in Tunisia

[@shab4652]

Your analysis are on a different level. I am learning a lot from you. God bless you, Sami

[@saeedalghamdi6611]

Analysis of lies and fake news.

[@imammamunu9537]

One of the most pulsating discussion I have ever watched. May Allah preserve you guys.

[@TheThinkingMuslim]

Jzk Thank you brother for your support.

[@bil986]

Aameen

[@quantum_encrypt]

Sami Hamdi needs his own KZbin channel. Mashallah Tabarakallah.

[@TheThinkingMuslim]

true!

[@quantum_encrypt]

​​@@TheThinkingMuslim You should definitely do a podcast on the latest AI hype and it's ramifications on the world including the Muslims. Lex Fridman has some interesting discussions on his channel but I haven't heard Muslims talk about this much yet. May Allah bless you.

[@siyovushm2317]

he has one www.youtube.com/@Intlinterest

[@xeedsenterprise505]

He does not have?

[@jonjuraev]

He is talking with clear knowledge. If I could I would press the like button million times. May Allah swt increase you in knowledge

[@googooboyy]

Astaghfirullah Al Azeem. This interview, with its steel-manning penchance and deep rhetorical quips from our prophet's saw seerah and surahs, gave me the chills even though I sleep cosily half a worlds away and speak neither arabic nor contain arabic blood within. MBS has embraced dunya and looks to have certainly believed that what he's doing is for the good of the muslim brotherhood. Even Thanos feels justified. The ending is a proud moment, outside looking in, and may Allah swt give the noble ones the strength, health and wealth to fight in his cause through goodness and righteousness.

[@TheShardulofAllah]

MashaAllah what a heart touching interview by brother Sami Hamdi. Bin Salman also reduced Taraweeh to 10 rakaat from 20 rakaat. And imams now recite at a fast pace. This year on 27th of Ramadan, I reached Haram after asr but the gates were closed due to crowd. I was happy to pray outside thinking Shaykh Juhany sounds even more beautiful from the minerats of Haram. By Allah, from where I stood, the sounds from minerats did not reach me. It has been reduced so much. Shaykh Shuraim did the right thing by resigning from Haram, even though our hearts bleed for not being able to listen to him. This Bin Salman may bring all the entertainers of the world, but in our heart of hearts, the Shuraims and the Juhanys shall always be our hero and our love.

[@redman6790]

Sheikh Shuraim leaving really does epitomise the end of an era. I grew up and loved Sh Shuraim move than any Sheikh, the love I have for him is immeasurable given how much I listen(ed) to him. Him leaving signifies severe change…

[@jameelaabduljabbar2557]

Strange I was in front of hotel Elaf n I heard the Imam n I was so inspired that I stayed till Tahajjud and loved Sudais and his dua

[@snakejuce]

@@redman6790 Extreme measures require extreme changes. This is merely a natural progression of the course of the countries current condition.

[@Suffer21]

saudi is going down the wrong way. it allowed Halloween and music this is not what sahaba and Rasul died for. the leaders of saudi are greedy and will be punished may Allah guide them i make dua for saudi it doesn't become corrupt like the west inshallah

[@d.bcooper2271]

There's an ikhtilaf between classical scholars (not a modern day issue) about the number rakaats in tarawih

[@glasgowblackchigowski6117]

This interview is incredibly eye opening, now I'm concerned about sami hamdi's life.

[@safi456]

I grew up in Saudi Arabia and honestly, I dont recognise the stifling religious restrictions you talk about. I was never forced to cover my face, and I really appreciated the swift, strict actions of the law in keeping women like me safe. I was able to go out alone or with other girlfriends late at night knowing that I would not come to any danger -- while the Saudi men flirted like there was no tomorrow, not one of them ever dared to take it any further. I could get in a cab at 2AM and get home safe and sound. Of course I knew that there were plenty of girls and boys who were getting up to no good; shaytan is everywhere after all. But it was easy to be a good practising Muslim in a country where the entertainment was clean, where the environment was clean, where the billboards were clean, and where the adhan could be heard at all hours of the day from any part of any city. I long for an environment like that now that I am a mother, and my kids are growing up surrounded by every kind of filth imaginable. I so wish Saudi had stayed the way it was, I would happily raise my kids there if that were the case.

[@safi456]

@@LMNM800 Stifling is a matter of opinion, not a matter of fact. Your opinion being different from mine doesn't make my opinion an untruth. I absolutely loved my childhood in saudi. As for the difference between private and public life, in Islam the state is supposed to regulate public life according to the teachings of Islam but it does not have the right to barge into people's homes and regulate their private lives. Whatever sharia laws they're breaking in their homes only become a crime if they take their actions into the public sphere. People in saudi who drink privately are sinning, and God will judge them, but when they get caught outside with the booze they're also breaking the law, and the judiciary will judge them.

[@shayanahmed7132]

Maybe you didn't feel that things were bad for you, but that doesn't mean others felt the same way. Notably South Asians (Pakistani/Indian) who are still heavily discriminated against in KSA and are still treated like crap even till today. I've seen it there myself.

[@aminaosman5094]

Thank you Sami, we love you for the sake of Allah. جزاك الله خيرا.

[@nahidparvez7346]

It’s not about asking how can I revive Islam, is that Allah has preserved it, give me the honor of being the tool through Islam is preserved and encouraged. SubhanAllah! What was that? Especially the last 20~30 minutes were so much optimistic and motivating. I didn’t know this guy before, become a fan of him. Lesson: Have to learn about Seerah more and more. Do whatever you can. Even a Facebook post can bring a revolution. And finally being PIOUS in real life is the key. Color yourself by the Color of ALLAH. May Allah make us a part of the victory of this DEEn In sha Allah.

[@d.bcooper2271]

Indeed, those who disbelieve spend their wealth to avert [people] from the way of Allāh. So they will spend it; then it will be for them a [source of] regret; then they will be overcome. And those who have disbelieved - unto Hell they will be gathered. Qur'aan [8:36]

[@toto0999990]

😅😅😅😅21 الله تبارك 😅

[@toto0999990]

95 الله 😅

[@a4482921]

Always insightful to listen to brother Hamdi. Regarding the direction KSA is heading now, Allah is the best of planners. His house is under His dominion, and I trust Allah’s wisdom in protecting and giving us access to the holy cities. The custodians may sometimes grow too big for their boots and feel a sense of ownership towards the Haramain, but Allah can easily replace them as He wishes. Y’all better watch your back the next time you go for umrah though 😂

[@TheThinkingMuslim]

Jzk Thank you for your support.

[@mhamed1432]

Despite the grim situation, there is a light on the end of the tannel. No one can harm Allah's deen. May Allah make victorious those who want to raise his word, and destroy those who want otherwise. Thank you for the intereseting talk.

[@Milamuum]

What makes Sami Hamdi particularly refreshing is his use of and his reference to the Qur’an to point out and highlight how today’s political and social issues are clearly expressed within the context of divine revelation. The Qur’an is forever a guide and a healing for mankind.

[@hotpot4170]

According some videos I have seen, the Quran exhorts Muslims to kill the rest of mankind. So the meaning of the message appears unclear.

[@mindfulart2640]

First time hearing Sami Hamdi. I am thoroughly impressed by how nuanced his words are and how accurate his insightful observations are about the sinister paradigm shift that is currently taking place in S.A. May Allah increase him in knowledge. The closing statement also filled me with hope for the future; As Allah (SWT) Says : "“When truth is hurled against falsehood, falsehood perishes, for falsehood is by its nature bound to perish.” Quran 17:81 Jazakoum Allah(SWT) khir immensely for this informative and beneficial podcast.

[@puyahtakaful4575]

me too

[@d.bcooper2271]

​@@puyahtakaful4575For all of those who think it is ideal if Muslim women are not financially dependent on men: Would it be ideal if Muslim men were not sexually dependent on their women? For example would it be ideal if men could purchase (at low cost) harems of docile life-like forever-young sex robots? How would you respond to Muslim men who justified this by saying such robots are necessary to give men true independence, such that they are not forced to stay in relationships with women who are rude, jealous, controlling, manipulative, fat, old, or ugly? How would you respond to Muslim men who said that Muslim women need to "step up their game" such that men choose to be with them instead of a robot that is more friendly, beautiful, young, and thin? The cop out answer is to say sex robots are haram, but there are other conceivable halal alternatives that would do the same thing: flood men with cheap alternatives. Obviously such alternatives would weaken and ultimately destroy marriage because it takes away the dependence that men have on women for sex. But that is literally what giving women financial independence does; it makes them independent from men. And that's why no society or religion ever did give women that independence, except for our current dystopia. .

[@albayaanTamil]

Allahu Akbar, I can't discribe the happiness of mine when I listened to this podcast. This clip covered the best hope and message to the true Muslims. May Allah reward all the people behind this noble work. Thank you both the guest and the host

[@ummnusaybah7106]

Ma shaa Allah, I'm so happy that I came across this podcast, I knew something horrible was happening in saudi after the new king took over and alhamdulillah you've explained in depth about MBS....Subhanallah

[@sumirahjack4917]

Masha Allah, he's Truly the lion of the ummah ❤❤❤

[@hanadn1433]

Sami Barakallahu fiik, I’m so proud of you. You’ve clarified many of my misunderstandings and gave me vast insight on how to cherish small victories. Much love from your brother all the way from PMHS. Allahu Akbar

[@TheRealBeeBzZ]

I am not Muslim however I found this video very informative and insightful

[@Larm002]

Which are all bunch of lies

[@abdulkhaled5145]

Lies, upon lies, upon lies. It’s basically the psychological problem of having deep seated jealousy and hate that many Muslims in the west have of Muslims in the Muslim lands.

[@Larm002]

@@soulsmouls bark more

[@Larm002]

@@soulsmouls we know Islam better than y’all keep barking

[@delshahid8971]

You don’t have to be muslim to learn n grow your knowledge on the Arab peninsula 😁

[@moally4696]

May Allah bless this brother for speaking up on these issues.

[@ozdenburla198]

Sami Hamdi is a very knowledgeable real intellectual. I just got to know him through youtube and I will try to follow him from now on.

[@saeedalghamdi6611]

Follow him for more lies and hate toward other Muslims. What a shame

[@abdurashidwampamba8769]

I have never seen an interviewer who listens like this man Masha Allah.., he can listen to the interviewee for 10mins

[@abdulkhaled5145]

That’s not the point of an interview 🙄. The point of an interview is to ask. It was a speech

[@SomaliPeninsula]

This is extremely extremely good analysis of MBS. I love Sami Hamdi

[@Naif-wo3iq]

Agree 👍👍

[@AAAzee92]

So glad this podcast appeared in my feed. What a delightfully intelligent host and speaker. Keep up the great work brothers

[@MisterNoName7]

I never comment but props needs to be given to Sami for his crystal clear display and explanation but ALSO for the interviewer. I rarely saw an interviewer with such listening skills. Jazakallahu khairan to both !

[@axis2312]

Very informative podcast... but why do I feel like Sami won't be around for long. May Allah protect him

[@bil986]

Aameen

[@akewlereharoon6589]

May Allah continue to guide and protect Sami Hamdi

[@motivationformuslims1214]

WOW! WOW! WOW! MASHA'ALLAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Perhaps one of the best videos of 2023 (If seen from the beginning to the end). Amazing analysis, masterclass conclusion. A strong confident Muslim, showcasing what bravery can bring about for the Muslims.

[@fayomar8369]

what people fail to understand is that power and authority is given and taken by Allah ! This world belongs to Allah and Islam is the last true religion and guided by Him. I am not worried so should you!

[@fahadn2002]

As someone who can magically see dislikes, this video has 1 to 6 dislike ratio despite the video being so informative. I really don't know who are these people who would dislike such great content.

[@jameelaabduljabbar2557]

I didn’t dislike the video I just did not like the lies I was in Makka visiting my family and I can see how they have become so near to Allah Living in Makka so I’m sure SAMI is a heresay n needs to experience Makka so he will stop lying about Ahle Makkah

[@Suffer21]

saudi is going down the wrong way. it allowed Halloween and music this is not what sahaba and Rasul died for. the leaders of saudi are greedy and will be punished may Allah guide them i make dua for saudi it doesn't become corrupt like the west inshallah

[@sharetruth9010]

@@jameelaabduljabbar2557 Another brain dead Saudi bot spotted

[@BlueBlue23]

​@@jameelaabduljabbar2557 your understanding of what has been said is very poor. If you fear Allah try to understand first and then pass judgement

[@jameelaabduljabbar2557]

@@BlueBlue23 I understand one thing This guy is trying to assassinate the Character of MBS and his people and use his innuendo to divide Muslims-which is against Islamic teachings so Get the facts and prove it them come And Make Pronouncements as I still say That Allah is In charge and I firm On ‎لآ اِلَهَ اِلّا اللّهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُوُل اللّه

[@unknownpng650]

this Ustadh is my favorite journalist i love him for the sake of Allah, i love tunisian people even more now . may Allah protect him and increase him in beneficial knowledge , love from Morocco . we are one Ummah one nation , from Xinjiang to Somalia.

[@user-qx9zn2cj4e]

“Ustadh” and “journalist” lost its meaning after your comment.

[@TheThinkingMuslim]

Ameen

[@servantofthemerciful3511]

​@@user-qx9zn2cj4e Ustadh can be of any field.

[@bil986]

Aameen

[@muhammadthibiyan4051]

​@@user-qx9zn2cj4e Shows the level of degeneracy the world has become

[@cmsacademy1673]

Really good analysis. Saudi will try to become a second Dubai but it will fail. Places like Morocco become corrupt due to poverty. Saudis eventually will see their values corrupted and rebel

[@base5896]

It won’t happen the same way the Moroccans didn’t rebel .. it’s scary where we r heading

[@atiqueatiqullah6079]

Saudi family is destroying Islam

[@simpleoldsoul]

I’m a new subscriber watched this episode after watching sister Lauren booth which was truly amazing really enjoyed it, may Allah reward her and bless her Ameen. I had never heard of brother Sami before but subhan’Allah what an amazing brother really enjoyed this episode and I learnt so much alhumdulillah, didn’t want it to end, may Allah SWT protect and bless brother Sami Ameen. I’m now watching previous episodes and I’m truly enjoying and learning a lot alhumdulillah, may Allah SWT protect the ummah Ameen

[@hidhaa]

Thanks for the 360 degree view of ME politics. Loved it. Kudos to both.

[@TheThinkingMuslim]

Jzk Thank you brother for your support.

[@abdulkhaled5145]

More like deep seated hate and jealousy rant.

[@Ak-wv2gw]

@@abdulkhaled5145jealousy towards who?

[@SinisterSkip]

I don't know how I got here, but I am super impressed by Sami Hamdi. His knowledge, wisdom, verbal fluency and enthusiasm is inspiring. I do see that in the West, a lot of non religious people can get lost in finding meaning in life and get lonely. They see that Islam is growing and brings a much stronger social bond through religion, family, brotherhood. This is also what you see in many Latino spheres with christianity. It's exactly these family oriented people that create - the biggest families - the most new born. I think this is how religion will survive and thrive. Muslims just get more kids than the rest. When people see that this is the 'winning' religion, I think a lot of non religious people may start to consider. I got shocked when I heard someone say that Islam will simply 'outbreed' everyone else in Europe, and statistics are indeed on his side.

[@d.bcooper2271]

*Let's offer a course on Western/liberal marriage:* *_Lesson #1: Don't ever argue with your wife because that is emotional abuse, and she will call the police and accuse you of hurting her. Police don't need any evidence to arrest you, so enjoy your stay in prison._* Lesson #2: Don't you ever dare to deny your wife having sex with others. You don't own her. If you're a real man, you'll help her find a boyfriend or two and let them use your bed while you sleep on the couch. *Lesson #3: Be fair to each other, but remember, she can accuse you of abuse at any time and destroy your life.* _Lesson #4. Your wife is tilth for all men (and women). They will use her as they, please. Enjoy your married celibacy._ Lesson #5: If your spouse wants to change "their" gender, don't argue. Just be happy for "them," you transphobe. *_Lesson #6: Want a divorce? Don't want a divorce? Doesn't matter. She can leave you for any reason or no reason at all. She gets to take at least half your wealth and custody of your children, and you pay all her legal fees. She might even end up living with her boyfriends in the house you bought with your kids._*

[@CM-gz1if]

the point is not about “breeding” but raising, and raiisng good pious people who put high morals and ethics above power and money and similar challenges without selling their souls.

[@Jsid369]

I have not seen anyone with that level of clarity of thought and expression. I am glad I found this video. This video is like a treat. Thank you for this!

[@farhanatimol615]

Sami Hamdi - great insight into current affairs of the ummah. Allah reward and protect you for your uplifting encouraging views.

[@rally7358]

*Alhamdoulillah for political analysis from bro Sami. I always enjoy his tweets, comments and interviews. May Allah reward him, especially that he is someone who can't even go to do Umrah or Hajj in Saudi or else he might be made to disappear.*

[@bil986]

Aameen

[@Suffer21]

saudi is going down the wrong way. it allowed Halloween and music this is not what sahaba and Rasul died for. the leaders of saudi are greedy and will be punished may Allah guide them i make dua for saudi it doesn't become corrupt like the west inshallah

[@theepicologist8811]

This pod was so good that I literally watched it twice (no kidding)! Please invite brother Sami back on again inshAllah.

[@zamirkhan271]

Great insight about Arab and Islamic world, very enlighting talk.. Positivity galore.. Confidence at it's peak.. JazakAllah khair for the show.. Was need of the hour for discussion

[@shabkhal]

Jazakallahu Khair for the riveting analysis of the current state of affairs in KSA and the Muslim world. Loved every moment of it especially the hopeful note on which this podcast concluded. May Allah protect Brother Sami Hamdi for his truthfulness and courage in bringing things to the proper perspective. Looking forward to hearing more from the brother.

[@shamimazad007]

Jazaak Allah Khair brothers for such a beautiful and informative podcast. As a Muslim my hearts aches what's happening to Saudi Arabia the land of our beloved Rasool ﷺ. I can only pray for Bin Salman that he be guided towards the straight path, if not then he may die one day and the grave is very very bad place for a sinner, evildoers.

[@SaudiAramcoofficial]

Where are you from

[@Suffer21]

saudi is going down the wrong way. it allowed Halloween and music this is not what sahaba and Rasul died for. the leaders of saudi are greedy and will be punished may Allah guide them i make dua for saudi it doesn't become corrupt like the west inshallah

[@ABN_Youtube]

Really does it ache? Why don't you ache for your own country ? The Custodian of the two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz AlSaud is a leader you wish that you had. We are proud of our wonderful country since its establishment in 1744 it was truly the only Arab Muslim country that was unified by the swords of its own people to protect the legacy of Islam. You must remember that our leaders were not given governance by ottoman or British never were we a vassal to anyone there rule was given by the people of Arabia and the legitimacy they hold to protect Islam

[@Lucy-iy9ni]

You only have claim to two cities, outside of that mind your own business.

[@zaidaly5039]

@@Lucy-iy9niare you advocating for the fisq and fasad to spread across the land that the sahaba had died for it so that islam can spread across that land?

[@NaijaBoii613]

Mashallah I’ve seen this in my recommendation for a few days now and finally sat down to listen and Alhamdulillah this was a breath of fresh air I had never heard of brother Hamdi but may Allah be pleased with him we need more strong people like him very articulate brother too

[@worldlyviewer]

most thoughtful and insightful talk about these subjects for a while.

[@sheeny1710]

Left me speechless… Amazing speaker. Bring him back! 👌🏼

[@abdullah8913]

Eye opening, thought-provoking, and very eloquently put ... islam is Allah's deen ❤

[@IAM-ii4nq]

This guy is very smart. Such a smart man. Knows both religion and geopolitics. Joy to watch

[@hussanaful]

I have started listen to Sami and am truly happy to listen to his analytical information and his own insights. He is Mash'Allah so knowledgeable

[@peacenow6618]

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

[@sadammohamed7450]

Amazing podcasts, may Allah reward brother Sami abundantly and evelate him in this dunya and more importantly in the akhira and gather us with the righteous and make us firm on His deen. May Allah plant your feet firm.

[@mohamedyusuf4777]

May Allah swt bless Sami and protect his family from evil. As well as the host.

[@24YT07]

I only recently found out about the history of Al Ula and how it was forbidden 🚫 for Muslims to enter. Also recently learned about the prophet of that time. Now I see so many events taking place in that city I truly have no words.

[@AJusticeWarrior]

What an astute analysis of the state of Ummah by the intellectual giant, Brother Sami Hadi. I can only say "....and Allah is the best of planners"

[@Suffer21]

saudi is going down the wrong way. it allowed Halloween and music this is not what sahaba and Rasul died for. the leaders of saudi are greedy and will be punished may Allah guide them i make dua for saudi it doesn't become corrupt like the west inshallah

[@travellerme2401]

Just for that title, take this sub. Keep up the good work brothers.

[@MichelMawon4982]

I'm glad to see that after JK, people aren't fearful to criticize MBS.

[@MrBlackCanvas]

Sami Hamdi it is a pleassure to listen to you talk ❤ Please keep outting these brilliant people on the podcast ❤

[@TehreemAyesha]

Jazakallahu qair for inviting him. He is very knowledgeable and energetic. Loved this episode.

[@asadjahmed]

Thanks to the thinking muslim podcast. Excited to watch this episode

[@TheThinkingMuslim]

Let us know your thoughts iA

[@abdulkhaled5145]

@@TheThinkingMuslim sure. Utter nonsense of a guy (like many Muslims in the west) who has deep seated hate and jealousy issues regarding the Middle East.

[@ilhamdahir9915]

it's really really very sad to hear that what happened Saudi Arabia with out azan and khuthbah Allah akbar Allah akbar 💔

[@vasiq100]

The best video my algorithm has led me into.masha allah sami bhai❤

[@skywalkersohan8656]

Best one from the Thinking muslim podcast.

[@imtiazemanjra596]

Fantastic! So hopeful n encouraging. Well presented both of you. Allaho Akber!

[@TheThinkingMuslim]

Jzk Thank you for your support.

[@kasekendemorgan4235]

Can only thank Allah I've listened to this. The Closing Remarks for me have breathed a fresh soul in me for how bright the future is as regards our Ummah. I really believed we had failed as the younger generation of the Ummah but AlhamduliLLAH, God bless U both MaashaaAllah. Love From A Muslim Brother In Africa-Uganda

[@TheThinkingMuslim]

Alhamdulillah thank you very much

[@khalif2030]

One of the most insightful thoughts from politics/Islam in the Middle East. Jazaukallah khairan to both gentlemen

[@d.bcooper2271]

*The secular West’s double standards are glaringly evident from how they deal with “irrationality”. When this so-called irrationality is linked with religion it’s a problem. However, when it comes to things like “gender fluidity” it’s completely fine. Another example that can be mentioned is how the “clairvoyant” Edgar Cayce was extremely popular during the early 20th-century.* And it’s the same story when it comes to aliens. The secular West, unable to fight its innate tendency to believe in the ghayb, proposes the likely existence of a non-human species that could communicate with our world - the same way Muslims believe in the jinn Of course, all of this is done in the name of their own religion: science. They even have their own priests in the form of astrobiologists, etc. This belief of theirs is of the same nature as ours. Even if they try and add some pseudo-empiricist spice: there may be tangible elements pointing towards the existence of aliens They fail to grasp how we, too, say there are “tangible elements” regarding the influences of the jinn within our world.*

[@omerghorizai6352]

Today I got listen to a side of Sami I didn't have a clue of. Glad that we can relate to a like minded person .

[@hameratahir]

This is compelling listening for all Muslims. For those of us outside Saudi, it's unbelievable!

[@r4riaz]

Jazakallah Khair. Such insightful video. I got so much information about Saudi from this video. Looking forward to more from analysts around the world. Future only looks brighter.

[@fahadshaikh2756]

Wonderfull interview and very informative and I think every Muslim should watch this video, Jazakallah khair brother

[@user-bi3xn8dj7y]

Wow i just woke up to this half way through and now I'm re-watching it amazing amount of knowledge being shared definitely gonna binge this channel! Alhamdulillah