Seeing Muhammad - and each other - whole: Lesley Hazleton at TEDxRainier

Lesley Hazleton's work focuses on the intersection of politics and religion, history and current affairs. She describes her blog The Accidental Theologist as "an agnostic eye on politics, religion, and existence." Her new book, The First Muslim: The Story of Muhammad, will be published in January 2013.
This talk was given at TEDxRainier in Seattle on November 10, 2012. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

[@qasion]

This woman is doing more for Islam than some Muslim leaders.

[@mindyourbusiness4440]

some == all

[@vaibhavroy1654]

Try to read bhagwad-gita ,it's not a relegious book but it's book of ocean if u dive once in this knowledge of ocean of this book u will never try to came back. So influential , its influence me at the level of spirituality.

[@Perbulagen_Kam]

@Solitary confirmed Shitzophrenic nonsence🤣

[@yellou2779]

I agree

[@nayeb2222]

@Solitary confirmed Shitzophrenic yeah I saw translation it says, "Pure spirit". And that's referring to Gabriel.

[@SaifKhan-ij3ge]

"How can so many of us Know so Little about him" (sallallahu alaihiwasallam)

[@engineerfromtf2879]

@1 KINGS yes

[@khansamohsin2107]

@1 KINGS 😂 what?

[@agent-bp9mq]

@1 KINGS Allah is god ffs so OFC HE IS THE ALL KNOWING

[@agent-bp9mq]

@b maj how do you know that the exmuslim vids are real and not something made to bring attention and views?

[@khansamohsin2107]

@@agent-bp9mq these are wierd desperate fan boys exmuslims are the most insecure people if they are so proud of their choice why dont they preach good about their choice but they stick onto ex religion of islam and satisfy themseleves with their idiotic claims😂 they are so weird

[@areenfatimah470]

“You may deny the existence of God. But how will you deny Muhammad S.A.W?” -Allama Muhammad Iqbal

[@truthoverhappiness7338]

Ma Sha Allah what a quote, Subhaan Allah

[@truthoverhappiness7338]

I never knew Allama Sahib said that, Allah have mercy on his soul

[@FredHandle1]

Yep thats their problem alright

[@mahmoodmoossavi243]

God bless you. I love him. Thank you.

[@bleirdo_dude]

You may deny the existence of God. But how will you deny Joseph Smith?

[@twentyonesailors8122]

This woman is more woken and aware than most of us muslims

[@tayeebhussain5014]

True.

[@kingshadal3899]

hqofjhrjeourhfrb ioqufhrjrr .....she went looking investigating searching for loop holes only to find out how perfect he was...she can't admit it but its all over her eyes.

[@funjoyknowledge3304]

Because she study and unfortunately this a right all most all of the muslims are deprived of, either by imposed wars , foreign back dictators , or by careless poluticians

[@beakay.1834]

Hope she bestowed with HIDAYAH.

[@ilhambahtiar6595]

so true

[@muhammednuhman5930]

"So be patient. Indeed, the promise of ALLAH is truth" - Quran 30:60

[@LucaHulot]

+Muhammed Nuhman proof ?

[@muhammednuhman5930]

+Luca Hulot (Akle) Prrof for God or Islam ? Look around with open eyes .. you are a logical person , you can find the answer. But once you find the answer , be sure to accept it.

[@LucaHulot]

Muhammed Nuhman "Prrof for God or Islam ?" *God first.* - - - - - "Look around with open eyes" *I see no God, and what is involved in the things I see is mere physics/chemistry.* *there's no God or beauty or magic involved in any of the things I see.* - - - - - "you are a logical person , you can find the answer." *well, I could say the exact same thing with you.* *and I know you won't change your point of view anyway. perhaps you should ask God to stop closing my heart to him, as mentioned in the Qur'an many time, otherwise it would be the fault of God if I go to hell.* - - - - - *also, why do you think I don't believe in God ?* *I believe you believe in God because you love him.* *You love his infinite strength and wisdom, his knowledge and his power. you rely a lot on him when you're in trouble, sad or lost.* *he gives you a clear path of what you have to do in life, and you show your respect by submitting to him.* *Am I right ?* - - - - - "But once you find the answer , be sure to accept it." *in any circumstances ?*

[@muhammednuhman5930]

Luca Hulot Thanks for replying. "I see no God, and what is involved in the things I see is mere physics/chemistry. there's no God or beauty or magic involved in any of the things I see." -- You are right when you say chemistry and physics are involved but the same logic can be extended to prove that a creator designed it in this way. Just for example take the weight of an electron. The weight is so precise that it can't afford to have even a slight variation so as to exist. Or what about the distance between the sun and earth or the amazing factory inside a plant cell. As a logical person and student of probability my inner self says , "Hey man the design is so great that for sure there must be a designer". The probability of you finding an iPhone that was formed somehow when the nuts and bolts and software came together on its own is much higher compared to the origin of life on earth. "well, I could say the exact same thing with you. and I know you won't change your point of view anyway. perhaps you should ask God to stop closing my heart to him, as mentioned in the Qur'an many time, otherwise it would be the fault of God if I go to hell." --I still believe that you are a logical and sensible person as you resorted to have a neat discussion rather than posting abusive comments like many do here. And yes you are right. Allah does say that it is he who guides people : * "Then Allah sends whom He will astray, and guides whom He will" * 14:4 But is this understood well ? This should be understood in a way that befits it. First of all Allah has given humans free will. Allah says: * "Say: (It is) the truth from the Lord of you (all). Then whosoever will, let him believe, and whosoever will, let him disbelieve. * Allah also says : * " As for those who strive in Our (cause) , We will surely guide them to Our paths. for verily Allah is with those who do good " * God is clearly telling us that we need to struggle hard in order to find the path to God. Allah will only guide those who actually struggle to be guided. If God has already predetermined who would go to hell and heaven without giving us free will then it would be useless for Allah to tell us to strive to be good. So God guides those who strive and put an effort to want to be guided. Continue your quest for truth.Appreciate it brother. May Allah guide you to the right path.

[@LucaHulot]

+Muhammed Nuhman *hope you'll read it entirely, with not too much struggle or anger.* - - - - - "the same logic can be extended to prove that a creator designed it in this way" *well, not really...* - - - - - "Just for example take the weight of an electron. The weight is so precise that it can't afford to have even a slight variation so as to exist" *and so what ?* *if electrons didn't existed, we wouldn't be talking about their inexistence, since :* *a) we'd probably wouldn't exist.* *b) they would be inexistent, therefore their concept wouldn't be a precise one to talk about.* *I also believe they exist simply because the laws of physics made them stable in weight, not because Allah (god) made them perfectly stable.* - - - - - "Or what about the distance between the sun and earth" *hum... there's nothing extraordinary about it.* *- First and foremost, you can only call "Earth" the planet you live on.* *- Secondly, life couldn't appear, evolve and survive on a planet that is too close or too far from a sun.* *- Therefore, we, as living being, can only appear, evolve and survive on a planet which has a perfect distance between the Sun and the planet we'd appear on.* *The earth was one of these few planets.* - - - - - "the amazing factory inside a plant cell" *bunch of (dead) molecules which react very precisely to a big string of molecular information called DNA.* *DNA changes over time because of small error and of natural selection.* *that's a cell.* - - - - - "Hey man the design is so great that for sure there must be a designer" *but it's not great. it's just reality, there's nothing exceptional about it.* *the fantastic complexity and mechanism of life & the universe are only seen in your eyes.* *the thing itself just respect the laws of the universe.* *beauty and complexity only exist because of our limits. if humans had the knowledge of God, they would be unimpressed by everything.* *are you impressed by lamps ?* - - - - - "The probability of you (...) to the origin of life on earth." *no, no, no, no, no.* *that's not an argument.* *you don't create humans by extracting gold, steel, oil and copper, heating & refining these metals, making thin wire, wiring it all together and finally writes all the code to make it work.* *life is not based on electricity, because we're based on chemistry.* *we're soft, more malleable. we're made of carbon, oxygens, hydrogens, etc...* *you were created in the womb of your mother, from an ovule fertilized by one of your father spermatozoid.* *we are still working on the origin of life, and though it's hard, we're making slow progress.* - - - - - *to cut a long story short, **_every_** single living thing on this planet had a parent(s).* *the only exception was L.U.C.A (Last Universal Common Ancestor) which was the first living thing on this planet.* *he wasn't really... alive. he was just a short string of DNA which ran as follow :* *"copy yourself"* *and thus copying itself, he multiplied, without wanting it, but just because the code was in such a way that it just copied itself.* *some scientist say he appeared in the sea first, trough random chemistry reaction.* *(the sea is big, and 1 billion year is a lot of different combination of (specific) molecules)* *other scientist believe the structure of DNA was slowly constructed on clay (because clay has some special structure by itself) immersed in calm water such as puddle.* *the DNA would change, add or lose information according to the structure of the clay, and the DNA would "move around" thanks to rain, from puddle to lake, and etc...* - - - - - *well, of course, said like that it might sounds stupid to you.* *but... if God can be gentle for few weeks, try reading some evolutionist book, at least it's interesting for general culture (or to laugh at with your muslim friends after you'd read it)* *try Dawkins, he wrote good books on evolution.* - - - - - "I still believe that (...) many do here." *well, I shall thank you too then.* *you don't threaten me with things I don't believe in, which is much more effective than just satisfying yourself egocentrically.* - - - - - "And yes you are right. Allah does say that it is he who guides people : "Then Allah sends whom He will astray, and guides whom He will" 14:4" *well . . .* *perhaps I'm sending myself to hell ? I heard it many time.* *I'm not trying to be offensive, but I really have difficulty understanding where could any good come from this Hell.* - - - - - "But is this understood well ? (...) has given humans free will." *I certainly don't understand it, for it seems contradictory to me.* - - - - - "Allah says: "Say: (...) , let him believe, and whosoever will, let him disbelieve." *okay . . . but . . . I will strongly disappoint you, sorry.* *"Allah has set a seal upon their hearts and upon their hearing, and over their vision is a veil. And for them is a great punishment." 2:7* *these aren't just words.* - - - - - "Allah also says : "As for those who strive in Our (cause) , We will surely guide them to Our paths. for verily Allah is with those who do good" *then I don't have to worry too much, Allah is a good guy.* *well, okay :-)* - - - - - "God is clearly (...) struggle to be guided" *oh, okay then. I don't mind Hell, even if it's eternally painful.* *(I hope you won't take it badly)* - - - - - "If God has already (...) to be good" *yeah . . . but it's kind of his fault.* *we don't need this suffering, neither does he.* *can't we forgive each other or stop the test ?* *even if it broke my free will, I don't see who could complain or be sad about it. except Satan.* - - - - - *Also, why did God accepted the challenge of Satan ?* *you don't need to give an answer to every question I have, I know God can't tell everything about his plan.* - - - - - "So God guides those who strive and put an effort to want to be guided." *I would feel bad to not accept your invitation, it's as if you were a hardcore christian.* *okay, even if I probably won't be a muslim, I'd still do good things around me.* - - - - - "Continue your quest for truth.Appreciate it brother." *don't worry cousin.* - - - - - "May Allah guide you to the right path." *may you improve the society we live in.* *educate and work, those are the true things.*

[@CaesarDicax]

Her voice, her charisma, her balance, and sense of humor along with many things make me fond of this respected lady..she is a lady not a regular woman..i hope to meet her even for one day and just listen to her while she talks

[@pramkatwal1501]

She is writer

[@almahadzic9939]

So have you hear anything she was talking about?

[@jenniraisovna5698]

She has other talks about Qur'an and recently reflected on Aisha on Emir Einstein channel. (If spelled right) Her books are incredible, read them if you can. Loved the book she presented. I must say as a non Muslim she brought her objective perspective while not idolizing Muhammad like many Islamic sources do. It was so refreshing to read it. Highly recommended :) Peace

[@karthikmunishamaiah2689]

Me too

[@Fakhori.M]

I think you're in love buddy

[@infomagnat]

Muhammad PBUH was a man who would visit his enemies even if they want to kill him we can mimic to be like him but he is remarkable human being.

[@abuabdoalwaheed9967]

When a person is fair and very educated the truth will come out the way it should be, thank you Leslie.

[@Junuu]

Muhammad wasn’t the first muslim tho, he was the final messenger of Allah (According to Islamic Faith) but the first muslim was the first man, and a muslim before the Prophet Muhammads message, was a person that believed in one God and followed his commands relative to what the command was at that time. Eg during the Prophet Esas time and Musas times etc. But Since Muhammad is the final messenger us muslims believe that we follow his teachings as it is the final message to whole of humanity *Muslim= one who submits to the will of God. Hence, today a Muslim isn’t just some one that believes in the oneness of God but also believes that Muhammad in his messenger. Thank you for taking your time to read this, I hope peace is bestowed upon you!

[@aala61]

The first Muslim was Adam

[@sabrinabeldjouher2349]

asalam alaikum jazaka allahu khayran

[@InfiniteLoveLightAllah]

So TRUE! THANK you!

[@baky5372]

There's so many books titled Muhammad last messenger or last prophet and she probably thought she was being clever. She just didnt realize muslims dont consider muhammad the first muslim lollol

[@roscirulez3285]

Allah's first creation as per the Hadiths is the "Nur" (the light) of Muhammad (PBUH).

[@mohammedyonis4078]

In her approach to the prophet Mohammed she is fair . Thank you lesley

[@jenniraisovna5698]

Yes she is, I'm glad she produced her work. Muslims need to reat it first. Many of them get only one biased narrative about his glory but not his humanness.

[@Just_logic]

Jenni Raisovna we read all aspects of his life. Most of Muslims know his way of life. But not necessarily have the discipline to implement it. Because it is difficult. That is why we have Jihad. Self struggle.

[@jenniraisovna5698]

@@Just_logic I understand your point and agree, though my point was that Islamic literature idolizes Muhammad whereas LH's book provides more of an objective angle. Her approach in making Muhammad's character relatable to our lives makes it unique because it removes these boundaries of him being a perfect man, which he wasn't clearly. When you have a prophet who had experienced human problems makes it accessible for general public. Therefore you won't struggle much in implementing once you understand who he was as a human outside of being a "prophet" (which he also wasn't, but that's another topic). Peace

[@Just_logic]

Jenni Raisovna tell why he wasn’t a perfect man? And that he wasn’t a prophet? To answer these two questions, you must bring deep analysis and knowledge to the table. That means not opinion. You are having a claim. Back your claim up. A perfect man does not mean he didn’t make mistake.

[@FirstNameLastName-ut4zo]

And if she isn't you gonna wage war against her.

[@samaviaazib3845]

Muhammad ﷺ - the greatest human being to ever exist. ❤️

[@aftabahmad8658]

Beshaq, ofcourse😊 For knowing more about our dearest prophet and islam must watch -: Emir - Stein centre(hers many videos are there) , let the Qur'an speak, al muqadimmah(for islamic history), Lets talk about Religions......

[@kimkimikiki3234]

worst human to ever lived

[@samaviaazib3845]

@@kimkimikiki3234 for ignorants and arrogants, undoubtedly.

[@kimkimikiki3234]

@Byron Perry he existed but he live such a cruel life and its even written in the quran but Muslim people still follow him.....idk why

[@samaviaazib3845]

@@kimkimikiki3234 for starters, His (PBUH) life events aren't in the Quran. They are in the books of ahadith. You can stop pretending like you know what you're talking about.

[@shagufthahaider4911]

Read her book: The First Muslim. Have to admit that I cried at the end. A remarkable book!

[@arifmunshi6833]

Read the meaning of the quran, undoubtedly you will cry more hearing the words of our lord.

[@mohammedhafeez6064]

Indeed prophet Muhammed is the Mercy On Mankind!

[@Thelittlelionprince]

@@vervoid73 Rather he was caring towards children and useful to society now. Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “(It happens that) I start the prayer intending to prolong it, but on hearing the cries of a child, I shorten the prayer because I know that the cries of the child will incite its mother’s passions.” (Al-Bukhari)

[@bellatrixlestrange6704]

@@vervoid73 noobs

[@pramkatwal1501]

@Yusuf patel haha case u r Quran said? How innocent r u? In this day human can make more than Allah does. So innocent

[@mm-qu3ht]

@@vervoid73 i can believe people like you are still alive in this era. Such a backward.

[@mohamedadam2001]

@@pramkatwal1501 lol if i ask you to go make the sea can you make it? what about if i asked you to create a sheep in real life, where it has a life, is eating grass, and that, can you?

[@zaneosborne259]

What an amazing author. She has so much respect and glory for Islam. Her views are researched and expertly verified. Her prose and affinity for her work is a credit to the writing profession. I am a fan, well done Lesley. Respect of the highest.

[@mahmudabdullah1517]

SEGALA PUJI HANYA BAGI ALLAH TUHAN SELURUH ALAM TIADA TUHAN'YANG LAYAK DISEMBAH DENGAN SEBENAR NYA MELAIKAN ALLAH YANG MAHA PENYANTUN LAGI MAHA MULIA 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@chennakhaled3122]

I am a muslim and I never thought of reading the Seerah of my prophet PBUH in English but after watching such an erudite unbiased expert like you ma'am I will inshaallah 💗

[@abdelhaykabani8264]

هل قرأتي السيرة أختي الكريمة؟

[@madihaaurangzeb8046]

this is so powerful. She spoke so humble yet so powerful.

[@allahm-ast3mnlywlatstbdlny164]

Ur pic can lead to sins, I think it would be better to change it

[@mohammadfaizan2814]

@@allahm-ast3mnlywlatstbdlny164 stop using internet if it bothers you that much

[@AmyeBeth4ever]

I know many well-intentioned non-Muslims who've begun reading the Koran, but given up, disconcerted by its otherness. The historian Thomas Carlyle considered Muhammad one of the world's greatest heroes, yet even he called the Koran, "As toilsome reading as I ever undertook, a wearisome, confused jumble". Part of the problem, I think, is that we imagine the Koran can be read as we usually read a book - as though we can curl up with it on a rainy afternoon with a bowl of popcorn within reach, as though God - and the Koran is entirely in the voice of God speaking to Muhammad - were just another author on the best-seller list. Yet the fact that so few people do actually read the Koran is precisely why it's so easy to quote - that is, to misquote. Phrases and snippets taken out of context in what I call the highlighter version, which is the one favoured by both Muslim fundamentalists and anti-Muslim Islamophobes. So this past spring, as I was gearing up to begin writing a biography of Muhammad, I realised I needed to read the Koran properly - as properly as I could, that is.

[@saeedvazirian]

Yes but there is nothing being serious in the faith. There is nothing wrong in being a fundamentalists. In my eyes it is the CORRECT COMPLETE RIGHT WAY FOR ANY HUMAN TO LIVE. Bye.

[@Nehmi]

I'm reading it now. It's not user-friendly. It's totally different from the Bible. I was surprised how many curses against non-Muslims there were. It's kind of chauvinist.

[@saeedvazirian]

Nehmi lmao there are none

[@saeedvazirian]

Nehmi lol I think you haven't read a single verse.

[@Nehmi]

I've read about one-quarter of it. I started from the back since the shorter suurahs are there. I'm currently on Surah 50.

[@coffeecup7]

Thank You Lesley..Thank you. In this world of distortions like ISIS and islampohobia..All I can say is Thank you.

[@sam7748]

+Sheena Shah You Muslims need a Jewish lady to defend you?

[@coffeecup7]

+sam7748 A voice of reason, be it Jewish or not.

[@coffeecup7]

I've read it. I didn't read any such idea, not even between the lines. All I see is someone logically explaining why the Prophet Mohammad ( p.b.u.h) is the greatest one that was ever born and ever lived.

[@coffeecup7]

I've read it. I didn't read any such idea, not even between the lines. All I see is someone logically explaining why the Prophet Mohammad ( p.b.u.h) is the greatest one that was ever born and ever lived.

[@rumaabba8875]

there is nothin about islamphobia... al-qaeda kill people using islam, people fear to alqaeda , not discuss islam

[@ufc5148]

Who thinks she is a good storyteller 😍 she had me the whole video.

[@Justmewobylu]

If all the people in the world knew the real Islam would know there is nothing more beautiful then this religion I respect your words and your efforts as a Muslim

[@brcbrc4667]

Yes, absolutely right. The terrorism and they are not İslam. They killed Müslims the most SO it cant be a part of İslam its sources are from somewhere else and its hands are parts of cunning planning People!! Of they know Dear prophet... He is whole Light, LOVE...

[@ElifNurMuhammad]

Truee

[@TheSaudist]

I can listen to her voice all day

[@anoniem012]

@Adil sidd Nevermind brother, no fitna insha'Allah :)

[@lh2988]

It’s so calming ❤️

[@tasinal-hassan8268]

Majority of the haters over here haven't read her books yet, and most probably never will.

[@tasinal-hassan8268]

***** Eh,no.She has criticized Muhammad.Read her books.It's pretty easy to hop into the net and read half-truth articles on Muhammad(SAW).her books are extensively detailed on the desultory warfare and also the pre-islamic era.The reviews of that book are positive. She doesn't "love" Muhammad.She admires him,like other theological writers and biographers like Martin Lings and W.Montgomerry Watt,as a political leader.But they have all criticized too.

[@tasinal-hassan8268]

***** Then I guess,the historians are crazy,and the ones who haven't even studied him are right.

[@tasinal-hassan8268]

*****​ Al-BigDaddy is a self-proclaimed caliph.We've had people like him for centuries.

[@tasinal-hassan8268]

*****​ Our local drug dealer's a Muslim too.So? Don't be so excited, please.

[@tasinal-hassan8268]

***** Drug dealing itself is prohibited,so you can guess why I used the line there. I know that many criminals and racists have blended with Hajj pilgrims to camouflage themselves, but the Hajj itself is no KKK rally.

[@YAS.94]

I've listened to a lot of alims/scholars and none of them drew me in as much as this beautiful lady! With an amazing voice!👌🏻✌🏻❤

[@aftabahmad8658]

Yes same but some people's also ,,, I wanna suggest you dear brother/sister to watch Yt channels-: Let the Qur'an speak(Dr Shabir ally) , Emir-stein , lets talk about Religions, Al muqadimmah.... 😊

[@user-ks4rf9us2u]

May the peace and blessings of God be upon prophet Muhammad

[@karencontestabile6125]

She is sublime! Her depth of understanding is awe inspiring! One request: the audio is one-sided. Please do stereo and boost volume.

[@ivarolsen3841]

No, if you speak in a certain way, like Margaret Thatcher also learned to do, people cling to the voice and get a feeling if this voice is of a higher being with enlightened knowledge and perfect truth.

[@maswudurrahman7896]

Yeah man.. Seriously blessed with knowledge.

[@ivarolsen3841]

Maswudur Rahman, Too pity that Lezleys mind is not quite what it should be. Imagine what knowledge we would hear if her mind was in sound order!

[@jenniraisovna5698]

@@ivarolsen3841 just because her mind and thinking does not match yours, doesn't mean her mind isn't in sound order. Just get over it even if you don't like it. Why does it bother you personally so bad that you show your negligence to her approach?

[@Metallization]

hhhhh the audio has a problem you're right, I thought my ear-phones aren't functioning well :D

[@omarelemam3080]

9:10 "وما محمد الا رسول قد خلت من قبله الرسل" Qura'n tells us that Mohammed is just a man, a prophet like many other prophets who came before him

[@SiliconBong]

Well said.Have a nice 2020 from new zealand.

[@EmS-sm4qj]

ممكن ترجمة المقطع

[@muhammadamirasyraf5728]

He is a human, but not like any of us. We dont have angels came down to earth to teach us about life and death

[@nabeelafathima5891]

@Amir Asyraf Oh please we are not prophets to receive devine revelations BUT yes Muhammad (pbuh) was a mortal human being with problems, challenges and suffered pain, loss and happiness etc Just like all sons of Adam (as).

[@uzairmehran8542]

@@nabeelafathima5891 I think you should read Quran bukhari and Muslim. And you should read the biography again. And stop reading Ibn teemia for a while. And shame on all the Muslims who consider Beloved Prophet Muhammad a human being just like us. Yes it's true that He was human as a specie but He was not like an ordinary human being. I can speak on this for hours. Not from any book but from Quran and sahih hadiths.

[@sirmarisa]

"So endure patiently, with a beautiful patience"

[@neo7538]

and this is what she's doing and being, waow

[@RhazCastillon]

Whenever I hear stories about the Prophet (SAW), i can't help my self but shed a tear. Thank you for this beautiful story about our Prophet(SAW)

[@SP-qi8ur]

Absurd

[@yasmeentarek1221]

Mashallah what an eloquently delivered and captivating talk. Well done!

[@soldier1661]

Thank you Lesley Hazleton! Its a fresh of breath air seeing you speak with good judgment and tolerance toward such a routinely distorted, simplified and caricaturized historical figure.

[@jenniraisovna5698]

Indeed, it was so refreshing 🤗

[@luislacasa4041]

She is very intellectual women and wise women love her works

[@OkkyHan]

A respectable lady, chosen by Allah as one of the few persons who are touched by and willingly talk about Islam, through her admiration and respect to Prophet Muhammad Salallahu Alaihi Wassalam. May she be granted health, happiness and hidaya.

[@vervoid73]

Allah can not choose! He is not real or valid in this day and age.

[@muhammadkhalid85]

@@vervoid73 you know nothing, you are blind. I pray that you don’t die in blindness amen 🙏

[@abuhaneefa7422]

Madam ure such a humble soul. May Allah bestow upon u His guidance/hidayah ameen

[@abdikheirosman6795]

I can listen to her all day, her eloquence is just commanding.

[@khaledrashad5000]

Lesley, you're truly a wonderful person and a blessing to humanity. We stand for you and your beautiful mind. Awesome speech. Simply awesome

[@realtalk3054]

From a Muslim to you my dear sister Lesley THANK YOU!!! Assalamualaikum! Peace to you, and mankind. ✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️.

[@Johnsmith-fm3oh]

seeing each other whole in Good Faith....WOW...awesome

[@solusbelmont]

I'm amazed by her charisma and how she present...

[@sonofagun00]

My right ear enjoyed this lecture. My left ear enjoyed her previous one.

[@pan.africafairtradenigltd]

Masha Allah, I have always love listening to Madam Lesley due to her profound knowledge, willingness to learn, objectivity, speak against injustice, corruption, oppression and most of all her love for humanity. Our beloved Prophet Muhammed SAW says : We should correct wrongs with our mouth, hand( pen) and the heart. Thanks Ma for sharing and imparting knowledge on us. I would love to read your book about our beloved Prophet Muhammed SAW and recommend it to others. May Almighty God bless you in abundance.

[@KamranSKhan]

Allah says in QURAN "Allah guides whom He wills".

[@vervoid73]

And David Bowie says 'Let's dance'. They are both dead now.

[@jenniraisovna5698]

@@vervoid73 your joke didn't slide through. ReTHINK!

[@hassanking4275]

God damn so we just gonna ignore that he literally said there's no free will and he does whatever he like

[@AbdulBasit-it7ff]

@@hassanking4275 You have free will. But Allah knows everything. Peace.

[@AbdulBasit-it7ff]

@@default1432 Allah guides those who strive. Peace.

[@Tamilanban.T]

When intellectual mind opens up, it showers with wisdom and knowledge....Amazing

[@Drugvigil]

அருமை

[@saralam2008]

How great 😊 explained from her side about our prophet PBUH . Peace be upon him

[@arhamkazi5568]

I'm reading her book, The First Muslim: The Story of Muhammad pbuh by Lezley Hazelton...enjoying the splendid narration and gripping storytelling!

[@RK-ep8qy]

I'd give up my place in heaven for this woman, she seems so nice

[@exposurevisual4624]

Ropsana Khanom your statement melt my heart. Assalamualaikum, Peace be Upon You.

[@abdelkader8999]

@ Ropsana Khanom Ain't worry about that, for there is room for everybody in heaven, except for those who aren't interested in going to heaven or those who wouldn't have gathered enough good actions to gain the necessary pass...

[@PineNutButter]

There is no god but Allah and mohammed is his messanger

[@kde439]

Allah is a fake god, Islam is nothing but a death cult. People need to wake the hell up!!! Islam teaches its followers to take over the world. NO different than what ADOLF HITLER wanted !!

[@kde439]

I am well read , well researched. Islam is a death cult, Islam is far from perfect. you sound like a typical weak willed brainwashed cult victim. The quran is a rag that should be burned . Quran (8:12) - "I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them". there is No peace in Islam only the teaching of hate & violence. Look at the history of Islam.

[@Somnivers]

First 4 words were the truth

[@kde439]

watch what you write here, they remove your comment if it does not fit their agenda.

[@mirajanestrauss2678]

mohannad zidane when u say there is no god, do u really believe it? U say Allah and Mohammed is his messanger. But if u say there is no God, how can u believe that his messanger exist?

[@tahirmahmood6796]

Gifted eloquence, gifted truthfulness, gifted voice; Oh Allah grant her the gift of ultimate truth as well . Ameen summa Aameen

[@toobaaaapi]

I have gained so much respect for this lady... The way she talked about hijab specially.... And how she said we need to look at each other as a whole... Beyond headscarves... The way she said Mohammad's SAW reaction was the only sane reaction one could think of when he SAW reiceved the first revelation... I have gained so much respect for this lady... Alhamdolillah...

[@jenniraisovna5698]

Read her books, you will understand her even more 🤗

[@MoroccoUnfiltred]

Great Presentation, I love her sense of fairness and balance

[@SCRUFFY_OMARO]

The way you ask questions,prompting the audience to consciousness,and the way one feels you are addressing not a person but the feeling within the body, not the shell covering the brain but the brain itself-one well versed in the Qur'an can tell you have read it,perhaps in it's original Arabic form...you are poetic in speech...respect🙏

[@SCRUFFY_OMARO]

@green2reef yow am born Muslim

[@FireFox-er7qj]

This women’s voice is enchanting. Every time she said anything I feel like I got smarter.

[@syedbari5205]

AwSuM Speech from the "Great Lady" .:. May God will bless and guide her and all of us ((Ameen))

[@SummerJ200]

I loved her book on Muhammad pbuh. Her interpretation is refreshingly human rather than romanticised.

[@shaheedulislam1937]

Thank you dear respected Madam,

[@Grmario85]

Excellent speaker and a noble spirit.

[@dibamohamed6885]

Her eloquence, grammatical ability, story telling, soft, polite and attention capturing voice, not to mention her in depth understanding of the Quran and Hadiths and delivery of the same is absolutely fascinating.

[@QuranicSystems]

This amazing sister of Leopol Weiss and her hurdled road to Mecca! My prayers for her Hidaya.

[@ivarolsen3841]

اذهبي الى مكة وهناك الشيطان الاكبر

[@jenniraisovna5698]

@@ivarolsen3841 you mean in Mecca? May I know your reasoning behind this claim? I have similar thoughts, but curious in learning why you think this way. Thanks in advance

[@takiaidoudi7527]

@@ivarolsen3841 اتمنى ان تكون حيا وان لا تكون ممن قال عنهم رب العالمين: "ختم الله على قلوبهم وعلى سمعهم وعلى ابصارهم غشاوة ولهم عذاب عظيم"...الله يهديك من كل قلبي

[@gowent]

That Voice... She needs to be the next Narrator for the Discovery Channel

[@abbosakramov1316]

Muhammad who is the messanger of Allah is the best person ever . La ilaha illaloh Muhammadir rasullulloh!

[@jawadalinaqvi9265]

This is one of the best things I have ever watched on youtube. I don't think I met someone who is more humble and intellectual than Lesley. Approach of the words reveals that her tongue corresponds with her heart. See the way she stands with austerity and demonstrates something highly disliked in her society. This consequently opens millions of eyes and changes perceptions about something you used to knew in a one particular dimension. World deserves to know more about Muhammad p.b.u.h as he is meant for humanity.

[@laibaali2297]

It was all described so beautifully! Not see him as a symbol or subject but as a human!

[@rozalindastories2842]

This woman came from a far level... 👀👀👀 what a speech ! What a great lady ! 💙

[@dannieee333]

I can listen to her voice for hours!! ❤❤❤✡

[@TanzeelHaider]

Masha Allah!!! This was very well done. I will definitely look to get a hold of your book

[@redhammer9273]

This video is one of the most relaxing videos I have ever seen

[@KamranSKhan]

this lady have a beautiful voice and accent with great personality.

[@acemax2803]

This one is on the right ear.. I enjoyed the talk so much thiugh. Thank you Lesley.. much love and may God bless you

[@yub2.045]

Her speech is captivating, I felt hypnotized throughout. Bravo 👏👏👏

[@wf.setiyawan5796]

i do respect of you.... thanks for giving this lecturer

[@Theogturbo]

God bless you.

[@funabyss4488]

foto profil ganti dulu

[@wf.setiyawan5796]

@green2reef i am muslim already (since i was born✌😅)

[@nassermj7671]

Love listening to her.

[@drmel1802]

Thank you for your searches and thought-provoking videos.

[@bizhanpictures4901]

Muhammad wasn't a first Muslim. Adam was. But he was the first Muslim that could change the whole world. Muhammad was the last messenger and the most loved by God.

[@user-rs2ic5gv1t]

Yes he was the last prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) and he bought a beautiful change in the world by the will of ALLAH And by the strength that ALLAH gave him.

[@Son-of-Krypton]

All Prophets were Muslims. What is Islam ? La Ilaha IlAllah ❤️🙏

[@user-nb9ol2tk4y]

It's obvious you haven't got an insight of the narrations and your looking at things outwardly

[@iambaza4028]

Thank you for your effort but Muhammad (SAW) was not the first Muslim. Adam (as) was.

[@aria7083]

Any evidence?

[@lifestory2223]

@@aria7083 read the koran

[@aria7083]

@@lifestory2223 quran is an abrahamic book not a book of science The quran for every thinking huemn being is a science fiction story And yes I have read it so what It isn't the unbroken truth

[@lifestory2223]

@@aria7083 it will take too much words if the Quran says a lot of science. Therefore Muslims have the one understand tafsir, they called mufassir. Just search for it and you'll find the truth.

[@sabihahmed1237]

@@aria7083 mm you have read the Quran... Then tell me any mistake of Quran or some thing bad that Quran says (you will not be able to)

[@YusufMatcheswala]

Beautifully presented and a wonderful topic to be initiated. I wish we had more broad-minded, thinking people like Lesley Hazleton. I will definitely be reading your book. One point I would like to add is when The Prophet experienced The Revelation, the first person he confided in was his beloved wife Khadijah who is also the first person to accept Islam.

[@judemorales4U]

Lesley, you are without a doubt, the most eloquent speakers that I have seen. Absolutely perfect delivery and a wonderfully presented topic. I am in awe and will look for more of your videos.

[@honeybees1820]

This is so beautiful! Such an outstanding presentation and content!

[@sirajkhan5343]

Totally impressed by her justice... From the the bottom of my heart may Allah grant you guidance

[@meriemmazar]

Summa ameen 🙏

[@khushbakht6630]

May Allah's Mercy and Blessings be upon Muhammad.

[@rahmanakhlaquar]

Try to buy quran and read it....and read about rasool-allah....

[@dhiarnugraha]

Her voice is absolutely pleased my heart... So comforting...

[@JJ-zq3tt]

The way you speak and the way you are trying to tell the world about the Prophet pbuh is beautiful. Thank you! Just ordered your book as well

[@alibabi7648]

that ending was just amazing

[@redabenazza9840]

"We know that you, [O Muhammad], are saddened by what they say. And indeed, they do not call you untruthful, but it is the verses of Allah that the wrongdoers reject."quran 6.33

[@Irzani938]

Just accidentally came across her talk. So nice and genuine.

great work and explanation by Lesley Hazleton, she is great woman really, and her way in speech is persuading and so mesmerizing

[@waqartahir9402]

Wonderful work Lasely Hazleton.

[@TheDobroFan]

God bless your heart Lesley =)

[@arifashaikh6791]

Thank you Lesly for a great book and lots of great talks.

[@alieubah9951]

maa shaa Allah, probably one of the best speeches on ted

[@778889999]

Mind-blowing...... how she really conveys the real essence of prophecy and revelation

[@dypdyp4376]

Bless her heart

[@nahidhossain280]

Thank you....what a wonderful... thought for islam.....lots of love... from Bangladesh

[@veronawazir2407]

Thank you Leslie. I love your voice and your storytelling 💜💜💜

[@roxolanathor48]

I am watching this in 2019 before listening to the author tomorrow!

[@jenniraisovna5698]

She was at your town? How was it? Well you're blessed, it's an honor to meet people like her in person in our contemporary society.

[@faisam9244]

That’s my fav humanbeing Muhammed ya rasullaha 💕💕💕

[@user-by2cl4ep6e]

Done a great great job,I felt myself sitting in that hall and listening her live. A powerful message, not destroy our peace for the benefits of some haters.

[@rosaliavitale2013]

Wonderful speach! Thank you, Lesley!

[@ahcenedjebbes119]

May god bless you and accept this words on the day of judgement

[@user-rs2ic5gv1t]

ALLAH accepts good deeds only from the people who have true faith in him and who are true muslims.

[@salimlaher1144]

Thank you Lesley for enlightening and reminding me of the origin of my faith. You are an amazing human being with such grace , charm and wisdom. It is a pity that so few people have such compassion , love, understanding and knowledge of the world outside their little world. I am most Most Grateful that I have come across your presentation.

[@jenniraisovna5698]

And read her books, highly recommended 🤗 Peace from a faithful human fellow.

[@qalbi-s_Ahnfy2095]

Will definitely consider that, Jenny.

[@keeganibrahim4930]

May Allah give us all Taufiq n Hidayah Aameen..

[@kabirrubaiyat]

A very eloquent academic - love listening to her speak.