Sh Abdal Hakim Murad | Existential Threats of Progress, the Modern Financial System, the Metaverse

In this hotly anticipated interview, we speak to Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad, dean at ‪@CambridgeMuslimCollege‬ on a variety of key topics including money, economics, British Muslim identities, climate change, AI and more.
You definitely don't want to miss this one. Tell us what you think in the comments below.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:26 - The introduction
00:56 - More money, more mental health issues
08:35 - Muslims and their relationship with money
11:28 - Should Muslims try to become wealthy?
16:07 - The progression of human civilisation
21:30 - Humanity will destroy itself
25:57 - Climate catastrophe
31:00 - The Banks
32:49 - Are Islamic banks Islamic?
36:54 - British Muslims and their ethnic culture
45:52 - The role of educational establishments
50:36 - Free speech and cancel culture
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[@BloggingTheology]

A wonderful interview

[@khaleelahmed9009]

lovely to see you here brother paul

[@IFGuru]

We'd love to get you on here as well :) We've emailed you

[@mclovin1071]

Just have so much love for Paul. May God bless him.

[@osmanalichaudhry4130]

Please have him back on Blogging Theology as well, brother Paul!

[@zoobear87]

I think your comment made me watch this video ..... definitely a good interview

[@bayreuth79]

I agree with Abdal Hakim Murad. I have lived in Thailand, Brazil, Dominican Republic and Peru (all poor countries) and I found for myself that the people in these countries were on average much kinder and more generous than in my own wealthy country (Britain). I have come to dislike the company of the rich and the well educated (with few exceptions) because they tend to have harder hearts and more arrogance than the poor and less well educated.

[@bayreuth79]

@@jellyfishi_ Of course. Every generalisation admits of exceptions.

[@MKTElM]

The sense of entitlement is hard to rid oneself of. It is only when one is rid of it than one becomes in touch with Reality.

[@teapot6711]

I'm not Muslim but I found this interview fascinating and I would want to invest in Muslim investments with these ethics.

[@alabbas_]

I love how humorous shaykh Murad was in this. It’s always a treat to listen to him speak, حفظه الله

[@shyman3000]

He drops these subtle zingers in his speeches all the time that just crack me up. It was fun to watch him make the interviewer laugh out loud here. He is such a heavyweight scholar, you never see them coming. :)

[@carowlawson7024]

@@shyman3000 love him

[@etheriumrise39]

What a snob! This Murad 🤢

[@aishahusain7842]

“Flog themselves”😂😂😂😂😅

[@karimb972]

I could listen to him for hours.

[@snakejuce]

I'm a simple man, I see our lovely brother and Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad, I click. May The Most High help us attain his love, nearness, and attain fulfillment in our dunyah, death, and akhirah. Jzk to all here and all involved.

[@MohammadAWaly]

Thank you for introducing me to this gem of a human being, a lighthouse of hope and enlightenment in a roaring sea… jazakum Allah khayran

[@IFGuru]

Nice imagery

[@kbmmaurbancombat]

Amazing to see such a scholar like Sheikh Abdul Hakeem Murad on your channel. In fact I will be heading to Cambridge Central masjid this Friday for iftar and taraweeh. Alhamdullilah

[@IFGuru]

He's an amazing scholar!

[@tariqhanif7676]

What an interview! Subhanallah. Mesmerised by the facts and common sense answers. I am going to watch it a few times with pen and paper in my hand.

[@ubaidullahsaand1864]

I m just done with that. 10 pages notes. alhamdulillah

[@aishahusain7842]

Yes, I as well

[@Rashrash1234]

He is a great scholar! With deep understanding and deep clarity and insight!

[@uraharasshop3547]

Had no idea you knew shaykh Abdul hakim Murad. Love that guy

[@blonderedheadish]

The best sheikh of our times

[@MuhammadAli-kv5oe]

We are so blessed to have Sheikh Murad amongst us today. Thank you Allah SWT for such generosity.

[@ebrahimgora9938]

Love the moving sofa at around 3:19

[@IFGuru]

Lol hadn't noticed this myself 😂

[@Oo786oO]

MashaAllaah at a Muslim Jinn joining into the conversation

[@nomad7060]

Subhanallah, the collab we never knew we needed.

[@IFGuru]

🎉🎉 jzk khyr

[@loso9920]

Shaykh Abdal Hakim is a river of knowledge. May Allah give him long and healthy life and reward him with a reward like no other. Aamiin. May He benefit us by his knowledge. Aamiin.

[@PeterBLaurence]

Always a pleasure to listen to the UK’s leading intellectual

[@muhammadhassan383]

Wisdom come from whom Allah chose s to... May Allah give Sheik Murad long life good health to provide his knowledge and wisdom to other brothers and sisters.

[@mrsasad1114]

The quintessential British humour 😊

[@iggythedragon3980]

Wow such a great exchange! God bless you both

[@IFGuru]

Thank you so much!

[@TheThinkingMuslim]

Such a rich interview - Jazakallah

[@Manjra__]

We need a part 2!

[@nasudsy5485]

Allah swt bless u sheikh in both worlds ameen .. proper gem ❤😊

[@syedhusaini1566]

Amazing wisdom. How enlightening to hear the great shaikh.!!

[@plung3r]

Sheikh Abdal Hakim is on my list of top 3 living sheikhs.

[@asadsumbal]

Please share the list if you can. It’ll expand the blessings and faizan iA.

[@mash0000]

Among the English speaking Islamic scholars alive now, I like the following: 1. Shaykh Mukhtar Maghroui 2. Dr. Umar Farook Abdallah 3. Hamza Yusuf Hanson

[@ighfirlee]

Among others: -Shaykh Muhammad Al-Yaqoubi -Shaykh Nuh Keller -Shaykk Hamza Yusuf

[@plung3r]

Thanks for the interview. The climate issue is very serious.

[@faysal8597]

One of my favourite

[@IFGuru]

Jzk khyr!

[@rafailsyed7051]

Thanks for these interviews.. I've enjoyed every single one.

[@SM-ve1lm]

Great to see.

[@abdullahk8691]

Mashaallah Ibrahim is making some great videos.

[@lonelywhale19]

What a great interview, I wish it was longer. Thank you both!

[@zabirhussain]

Absolutely brilliant

[@asiffarouk7838]

Alhamdulillah wonderful to listen to

[@aazzarkani]

What a blessing to have Sheikh Abdul Hakim in our lifetime. May Allah preserve you sheikh.

[@UmmI943]

Jazakallah Khair, again fantastic interview mashallah

[@tabsrebel7192]

Thank you Shiekh Murad. ❤

[@naturegirl4803]

Mashallah. Enjoyed Sheikh. ❤

[@azimuddinansari9020]

Very valuable conversation indeed

[@pindigheb100]

There’s a lot to learn from this discussion, and a useful reminder of what’s actually needed to attain a happier life. Thanks

[@fethiali3862]

very intersting question asked,barakallah

[@filmore123]

Excellent interview, good questions.

[@MaskSwabe]

Very informative... Great topic. Not often covered ❤

[@noneyah9952]

We are so lucky to have this Man ! God bless him and thank you for bringing him on 💕

[@sharminiabbasi2511]

Assalamu Alaikum Brilliant. It covered a wide range with Very erudite view as always. In Bangladesh the poor ppl got into the net of micro credit riba( although they are poor & unaware but good Muslims) Whereas the affluent or educated ones are fearful About riba & atleadt wont put money unless its sharia based Jazakullah khairan From Bangladesh. By the way Moderator kids from Dhaka are Amazingly brilliant. So they are DOING fine in melting pot!!

[@abdelw]

15 years ago, a TV programme was announcing one would be able to grow olives in the region of Strasbourg in France. I'm still waiting.

[@fahadbutt1104]

This was a banger

[@revert2islam2005]

So refreshing mash'Allah tabark Allah

[@libertarian2718]

Jzkk for an enlightening interview

[@reereeasia333]

Alhamdulillah that i have been guided out of a long career in pharma and into non profit environmental justice despite a huge title and pay cut. This is not by accident and money no longer serves humanity.

[@doityourownway]

This is the 2nd time I watched the channel. Alhamdulillah. I've learned many things in just 2 videos.

[@kamranqureshi8290]

This man is a trust to the world.

[@oandsseedat]

One of the best interviews on IFG. Would really appreciate a second episode

[@fire.smok3]

Really enjoyed this talk

[@flymakena]

Word Shaykh!

[@mohibquadri4053]

Wonderfully Wise thoughts 💚

[@alirehman6937]

Two valuable personalities in one video.

[@shabbirabdulhussein8748]

awesome interview. thanks!

[@laylaali5977]

Excellent interview

[@bashirbulbulia8929]

Interesting interview touching on the challenges of modernity and the the Muslim mindset.

[@mash0000]

Assalamu Alaikum and Ramadan Mubarak. First time watching your interview. I am a regular listener of Shaykh s lectures. Overall, well thought-out, probing, and relevant questions. Potential for improvement: there is room for improvement in phrasing the question without convoluting it. Will subscribe to your channel.

[@mohammedyaseen966]

ما شاء الله الشيخ عبد الحكيم مراد قامة من قامات هذه الأمة اللهم بارك و جزا الله خيراً

[@ImranKhan-lp1if]

Alhamdulilah !!

[@alleballeism]

great camera work. 10/10 framing.

[@watermelonsalesman]

indeed, great audio too

[@F-Cornucopia]

Great interview bro, Masha Allah. Personally, I consider that you should amend the title to include his lengthy discussion regarding British identity. I found this discussion to be very important.

[@earlgrey3660]

Good conversation.

[@nomercyforthewicked]

Subhanallaha no matter what man wants or how much he wants he will surely have his mouth full of dust , Allah okbar, reality right there

[@fahimashher8620]

IFG did a great job in interviewing the shayekh, imo. I love the man for his brilliant talks and he just oozes a different class, but it is important to note that even deep philosophical or spiritual knowledge has to be translated into practicalities. Which is why both sufis and businessmen have their places in Islam and you cannot be sufficient with just the sufi anymore than you'd be with just the businessman. I think this is the first interview I've seen where shayekh Murad didn't have the necessary answer, and that in a sense is a credit to him and to Islam imo

[@tusharimdad9595]

Excellent point @fahim

[@YM-ov8df]

Phenomenal observation, thank you for sharing!

[@mash0000]

Historically, Sufism was not isolated from the realities of the practical life. It always was integrated with personal and professional world, and elevated both to a higher ethical and behavioral standard. Sufi tariqas and lodges have often been associated with certain professions. The accusation that authentic sufism is detached from practical realities of life is unfair and historically inaccurate.

[@fahimashher8620]

@@mash0000 didn't make any such accusation.

[@T_K_R_G]

Brother fahim. We need only Sufis who renounce the Dunya in their hearts. This is the goal of our religion. But in agreement to the spirit of your comment, some Sufis are encouraged to seek the Dunya to help others if they have the capacity/acumen to do so while striving to keep the Dunya away from their hearts. Others who are not suited are limited to what is obligated. Yes we need both, if that what was meant in your first comment. Many saints and friends of Allah were rich, but their wealth was truly primarily to help others and the Ummah. They said O Allah make the Dunya in our hands (so it could be an instrument to do good) not in our hearts (so we don't get attached to it).

[@bashirbulbulia8929]

A very enlightening interview on the challenges that face Muslims in the Morden world.

[@hippopole9657]

Very good informative video. Again and again we have to watch this video to get more understanding useful for every one .

[@muhammadhassan383]

Very true 👍

[@mine3693]

Such a lesson in change management and alternative proposals! Its fair to say that whoever holds onto the Quran words of the Eternal will not be bound by the fluctuations of time. And we should always see those fluctuations as a good opportunity to strive and do good. Allah is the greatest.

[@sagek114]

Shaykh Abdak Hakim and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf are a God send, May Allah give them long life, Jannah. They never back bite and call people out (who derived to be)

[@A.--.]

Ill answer the maximization question bro. In capitalism the driving principle is to maximize profits for the shareholders (stakeholders) at any cost. In Islamic economy the driving principle is to maximize benifit for the citizens. For example in an islamic system if govt decided on a project they would take survey and offer companies to propose. Once all the proposals and bids come in the community would choose that project which would most benifit the most number of citizens.

[@odeebob7826]

This interview captivated me with its wealth of knowledge and informative content. I want to express my gratitude to you brother, for delivering such a captivating interview.

[@Staerkebombe]

*Wa alaikum as Salam wa Rahmatullahi t'ala wa Barakatuhu sayyidi. Eid al Adha mubarak to everyone* ❤ 🤗

[@ha4641]

Some constructive criticism. Please practice your questions before asking. The questions took an age and were incoherent at some points. Should have got more out of such a great thinker of our times. I believe the interviewer was trying to ask if Muslims should take a lead in innovation, technology and finance in order to lead the way rather than taking a passive herd following approach. Bottom line is, Shaykh leans towards the akhira an not dunya.

[@IFGuru]

Ha - it would be fair criticism only there's one complication: the man opposite is a genius. So we were off the agenda by question 2 and operating on a philosophical plane that required me to have an early night that day. 😅

[@ha4641]

@@IFGuru no offense to the interviewer. His previous interviews were really good. Your content is always helpful and insightful to us that live in the West.

[@ssc4057]

I prefer the old thumbnail

[@user-bw1et1xl6d]

Great video Ibraheem! Fascinating insights! Could you make a video on the Saudi Arabia vision 2030 and whether or not you think it will succeed. Im especially interested in your opinion about the various megaprojects they are building such as NEOM.

[@IFGuru]

Cool!

[@tazboy1934]

Gangnam city

[@Mei-dz]

❤

[@leokir9095]

Jordan Peterson and Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad should have a dialogue in Cambridge. Their combined insights would be greatly appreciated by many, similar to the impact of the Hamza Yusuf interview. Discussing the "religion of nature" (dīn al-fiṭrah) with Jordan, especially in relation to our inherent nature and understanding of evolutionary history and archetypes, would be enlightening. They can explore the balance of psychology, spirituality, and philosophy. The points made by Shaykh Murad on 'The Nature of Nature' delving into the philosophical and psychological implications of human understanding of the self from an islamic point of view would resonate with and potentially complement Jordan's expertise, bridging any gaps in his islamic understanding of Fitra and Submission.

[@dr.muhammadabubakar6094]

The sheikh is very cool, he remind of my Prof. The late Muhammad al Mahdi. may Allah grand him Jannah

[@akanke715]

I just started watching and I'm looking forward to watching the entire interview. What is the translation of the quote that is referred to in the very beginning?

[@faisalsheikh7426]

A bit surprised that although Zakat was mentioned very briefly, the importance of using wealth to help aid so many millions of Muslims living in poverty. Mothers who see their children crying with hunger daily. The importance for vastly wealthy going behind just Zakat. Instead poverty was talked of as a kind of ascetic ideal😮

[@SilverLion567]

Can you provide the translation for the things Ibrahim is saying in Arabic? I have no clue what he's saying when he drops these hadith or verses of Quran

[@far06c]

18:45 I agree

[@redhotcpep]

Very Interesting and Stimulating conversation mA. Ibrahim kept trying to press the Shaik on the validity of wealth seeking for Muslims but shaik seemed to keep putting it off as a not so noble pursuit. I still wonder though if Muslims take the backseat on wealth creation wouldn't we be always the people of the lower hand rather than the upper hand. It would be good to summarise some of the key takeaways from this chat.

[@haseef]

The very first of shaykh's Contentions reads "Activism will only succeed when it remembers that history is in Good Hands."

[@mash0000]

Haroon, you are making a very important point. I wish there was a hour long substantive panel discussion just on this point probing it from various angles. There is a statement attributed to Ali(RA) on this (I am paraphrasing) : "as long as wealth is in your hand, and not in your heart, it is ok" However, the discussion needs to delve into the tangible realities of today's world, including how much time one should spend daily towards acquiring wealth, to what extent and for what purpose we can depend on the credit mechanism of modern banking system, etc.

[@ighfirlee]

But wealth is dependent on the heart, not money and assets.

[@farshahashim2888]

Salam. Great interview/conversation/discussion. May I understand more on what the Sheikh meant when he said ‘women in mosque’ and the other guy responded with ‘god forbid’. Thanks.

[@hishamosman4341]

The muslim ummah nowdays have few scholars like Sheikh Murad. Just how many scholars do we know now are so well educated, so articulate and has rich knowledge like him? You ask a youngster what Fikh is they will ask you if its some kind of clothing brand? What I see now is that muslims worldwide, or the majority of them don't dive deep about Islam is all about? About the many facets that Islam governs? More so in Islamic Finance and the dangers of riba!

[@tazboy1934]

Mufti taqi usmani is a great scholar with Islamic finance knowledge

[@hishamosman4341]

@@tazboy1934 Thank you brother for the update

[@alminafirman5168]

​​@@hishamosman4341 the problem is language like me in indonesia. How many syekh in here do you think?

[@abdelw]

I'm shocked about the sheikh's views on renewables. He has no idea. These are not renewables. They are first and foremost unreliables. Fossil fuels are needed and in greater quantities. That's the reality. Solar and wind energy is a dead-end. Too expensive, and very poor in terms of yield.

[@spamemail6598]

Does anybody know the name of the survey that Sheikh Abdul Hakim was referring to in the beginning?

[@adamgafaar4812]

31:00 What should happen to greedy bankers 33:05 Islamic banks

[@AxmedBahjad]

Salaam Alaykum Ibrahim, Three things: thanks for conducting the good interview. I usually disagree with some of his analysis of the Umah. I like the way you start it. Second, could you provide the link of the global survey on mental health the Sheelh Abdul Hakim Murad refers to. And lastly, what year were you at Oxford, and what college? Cheers,

[@IFGuru]

Not sure on the survey he referenced. Brasenose 2010-13

[@OmniTranscend]

These are messages that should be in the forefront of the youths mind

[@MKTElM]

Hagiographic stories of phenomenal generosity in the culture are probably only meant as examples, with exaggeration stressing the point.

[@salemmady1497]

Thank you for changing the videos image text

[@mesmer1355]

please do subtitles

[@atharwatch]

Can someone point me to the mental health survey cited at the start of the conversation?

[@sarahsamaria8283]

The modern obsession of accumulating things. Wasting our precious time on stuffs that only provide temporary joy.

[@hassan.almrrakchi710]

👍👍👍

[@RayOfHope8]

❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹