The Muslim Fighting Coach who STUNNED Joe Rogan - Firas Zahabi

Exclusive podcast with Tristar head Coach, Firas Zahabi. A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt and the trainer of arguably the best Mixed Martial Arts fighter Georges St. Pierre.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:09 Rapid Fire Questions
05:09 Affinity amongst MMA Fighters to Islam
09:21 Dagestani Fighters impact on promoting Islam
11:12 Meeting Abdulmanap Nurmagamedov
12:16 The Relationship between Islam and Makhachev
13:49 The fascination of Muslims towards Martial Arts
16:13 Have we misplaced maculinity
19:09 Why did you dive into Philosophy
20:16 Firas's reaction to Joe Rogan Podcast
21:40 How can Muslims utilise Philosophy for Dawah
25:31 The innate disposition we have towards Islam
26:37 The problem with infinite regress
28:33 Atheism is a form of polytheism
40:02 Do Muslims reject science
45:31 The problem of attributing blind forces
52:21 The best argument against liberalism
1:11:51 The unsustainable nature of liberalism
1:15:21 Firas describes the happiness from Islam
1:18:55 Advice for Muslim parents training their children
1:21:57 Should Muslim women learn self defence
1:22:59 How to protect your children's minds
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[@powerunleashed3789]

Firas is highly underrated. He is not only seasoned in the martial arts but also philosophy. He is a highly knowledgeable and wise individual.

[@AxaFin]

nah I think everyone who's in the know, knows. Zahabi's up there with the best when it comes to MMA strategies/coaching.

[@bigschlongdave3771]

@@AxaFinbut even as a father figure or friend, there is so much to learn from this man.

[@melvinyoungboyz7734]

Thats what the video said in the first minuten bro...

[@Starzig123]

What about the shorts

[@Starzig123]

​@TheologicalLogicwhat is your opinion of one path network interviewing him even though he doesn't observe his hijab requirement all the time.

[@justbeardiful]

Firas zahabi is a gem in the ummah Ma sha allah

[@Starzig123]

What about his shorts

[@elafzal5866]

What about him being engaged in a haram sport, knowing it and still being part of it?

[@justbeardiful]

@@elafzal5866 sorry I forgot I automatically became the spokesperson and defendant of firas zahabi the second I appreciated his vast knowledge in philosophy and sportscience. My apologies

[@basilballard2139]

I'm a huge fan of Firas. And an agnostic. We don't attribute the laws of the universe to blind forces. We don't know. And have the humility to admit that. We reject revealed wisdom not truth.

[@whitelion493]

One of the best persons of our time. A great and proud Muslim, knowledgeable, a great coach, and a fighter. Truly reminds us of how great a Muslim people can be.❤

[@Starzig123]

And the shorts?

[@whitelion493]

@TheologicalLogic Subbed. 😊

[@moonvenerable7897]

Firas Zahabi has one of the greatest minds in the MMA world 👊

[@Saber23]

True but Al Ghazali was a dog he claimed we couldn’t curse Yazid for murdering Hussein because it was “un-proven” even though it’s literally the polar opposite it is UNANIMOUS that Yazid and his evil goons killed Sayyidina al Hussein

[@Saber23]

True but Al Ghazali was a dog who said we weren’t allowed to curse Yazid the tyrant

[@CineRanter]

Don't know anything about MMA, but Firaz as a philosopher and Islamic intellectual is a gem

[@Starzig123]

What about the shorts

[@faridfc007]

I love how these two brothers let Firas speak rather than interrupt and interject!

[@itsAniQ]

“When life is full of suffering, death becomes beautiful. But when life is too beautiful, death becomes a scary thing and it’s hard to let go..” not verbatim but Mashallah, those are wise words. Makes me think about the Palestinians dying everyday. May Allah bless us all Muslims and grant us Jannah. Amin.

[@michaelherron4306]

It’s no small coincidence that two of the greatest coaches in martial arts are both philosophers, Firas and John Danaher.

[@sharazkhan.3120]

Firas bhai is absouletly right that greatest blessing is certainity

[@dominicdarmanin9866]

As an Orthodox Christian, I have massive respect for Firas Zahabi. There are only a handful of individuals who can command the spotlight for 95% of a conversation and still keep everyone engaged. He possesses a unique talent for taking the profound wisdom of great minds from the past and presenting it in a digestible manner for the layman. We traditional Christians agree about the modern day leftist-liberal and atheism. Let us engage in more of these discussions to enlighten the unbelievers and challenge one another, with love, in uncovering the true nature of God.

[@bakarspecialboy8816]

Liberalism destroyed ur traditionalism 💪

[@dominicdarmanin9866]

@@bakarspecialboy8816 the orthodox church is still alive and well my friend. I acknowledge the deviation of the faith, but the true Christian faith lives on.

[@HarunalRashide123]

​@@dominicdarmanin9866respect for orthodox people. ❤

[@Dancerjspa887]

we need a part 2 👏🏻

[@entireto8997]

A collab we didn't expect but definitely needed! Thank you very much, the rest hour and a half will go perfectly!

[@Starzig123]

What about his shorts

[@faisalfaruque2849]

Had fhe pleasure of attending a wrestling seminar with Firas in the UK - an absolute gem

[@poopyabdulkadir2673]

Assalamu alaykum..Where was it and where do we obtain this info jzk

[@faisalfaruque2849]

Was just a one off last year during UFC London when he was cornering a fighter. This was at 313 gym in East London

[@thephantomterence9211]

@@faisalfaruque2849Subhaan Allah(SWT) 313 gym in London…we’ve got a Muay Thai gym in Birmingham called Camp 313 referencing Battle of Badr

[@IbnThabitVerlag]

He is one of my favourite speakers for a reason 😪 I get emotional every time I listen to him philosophising about the Fitra subhanAllah. His talk on Blogging Theology was a game-changer for me and I loved translating every second

[@TruRedCRIME]

WOWSERS I have waited months for a new firas talk on philosophy. Thank you.

[@AGaye-vs8fn]

It is nearly midnight. I am a scientist and I am writing code for some analysis and because that code does not require my full attention I am listening to this brillant brother. Brother Firas thank you, thank you thank you. May Allah grant you the best reward. Hopefully, I will meet you one day. WHY THANK YOU? Because you said “Muslim should be the masters of science”. It saddens me everyday to see many in our community turning away from science and knowledge and following all kind of conspiracies. I found it beautiful that the great Ghazali used the word ‘demonstration’ …indeed science is demonstration. It is our job (you and scientists) to explain the scientific method to our people so they know our valuable it should be to us and why we should be the ‘masters of science’ because if we are not we will fall into the darkness of conspiracies.

[@abdullahkhan-qk3lk]

Firas zahabi should write a book

[@adnanabdull4h]

Agreed!

[@Burakismus]

i love listening to firas and i dont lie when i say that i at least have listened to the joe rogan podcast 20 times. and its getting clearer and clearer when rewatching

[@mohamedalahmadani5174]

That podcast always has another gem to discover every time I rewatch it!

[@stryderlucien]

He’s an ambassador of human excellence

[@Amish07]

Subhaanallah may Allah grant us more Muslim intellectuals as this brother 🤲🏾😌

[@kairyu7825]

Surah Al-Ikhlas, he went straight to tawheed.

[@tameemahmadi]

I saw Br Firas’s podcast with JR when it first came out… I knew from then, that Firas Zahabi is a different breed. He schooled JR on the philosophical aspects of science to such an extent that you could clearly see that he wasn’t even in charge of the podcast anymore. Much love to brother Firas. ❤ Allah bless you brothers for having this interview

[@gts013]

Firas is the best!!!! Love hearing him talk about almost anything.

[@hush7514]

Thankyou for letting brother Firas speak freely. I sense that he’s getting more comprehensive and better with his explanations with time. He probably does a lot of self analysis to simplify his knowledge for the common man. May Allah reward you brother. I find Firas to be an elite intellectual. If he was white, he’d be there instead of Jordan Peterson. Jordan makes simple things sound complicated. And Jordan is limited in his range of topics and depth of discussion. Firas on the other hand makes complex things seem simple and has a broad range of knowledge. And speaks with clarity. Seems like the west is on its way down. They’re only holding on to power with the barrel of their gun. The west only came out of the dark ages because of Islamic sciences. The quicker they realise that the quicker they can get back on track. The Muslims lost their way because they reduced their Islam from the complete code of life that it used to be, to the mere 5 pillars they are left with today. Not sure whose mischief that was. The west took the rest of Islam it seems. Interesting exchange over the last 1400 years.

[@AseeF]

Brother Zahabi is one of the best people on the microphone. His understanding of Islamic theology and modern science, allows him to bridge so many gaps. Masha'Allah. Been a fan of his work outside of MMA, for a long time. Check out his prior talks (he has a youtube channel and book reviews) May Allah elevate him further here and hereafter. Amen!

[@Starzig123]

What about his shorts

[@elafzal5866]

Understanding of islamic theology? You think kalam is islamic theology? SubhanAllah what a fitnah

[@MT-ej5bf]

I love it when people are able to explain things in very simple words/ways. I knew he was able to explain mma related stuff like that. But I never knew he is a muslim. Huge respect for him! Awesome interview

[@person81045]

Wow bro, give firas the mic more often. This was amazing. It was like listening to hijab talk.

[@ryojs4286]

Those that follow the word *IQRAA (READ, RECITE AND STUDY)*

[@043ash]

I find hijab.... Is a little egotistical... Whereas first isn't

[@abdullaherol6836]

very eloquently put by firas, and a great reminder.

[@KHABIB-TIME]

"Four years after the death of Justinian, A.D. 569, was born at Mecca, in Arabia, the man who, of all men, has exercised the greatest influence upon the human race… To the declaration that there is but one God, he added, “and Mohammed is his Prophet.” Whoever desires to know whether the event of things answered to the boldness of such an announcement, will do well to examine a map of the world in our own times. He will find the marks of something more than an imposture. To be the religious head of many empires, to guide the daily life of one-third of the human race, may perhaps justify the title of a messenger of God." *John W. Draper, A History of the Intellectual Development of Europe (London: G. Bell and Sons, 1875), 329-30.*

[@muhammaddaniyal4966]

I love his ability to simply complex philosophical concepts

[@TheHamza300]

50:20 What an amazing example subhanallah!! This unlocked 🔓 something in my mind that I’ve never ever thought of before!!

[@nazshah5263]

You cannot expect anything more then humility from a philosopher who knows how to fkng fight to RESPECT

[@realreality2232]

Firas, you forgot the unbeatable warrior and commander Khalid bin Waleed

[@EscapingTheMatrix007]

Coach Firas you are gentleman & a scholar, a GEM💎 to the world! ALHAMDULLILAH

[@user-lw4gy9yz2b]

MashAllah, brother Firas is a brilliant gem and it's always pleasure listening to him.

[@habshi]

Is this guy a fighter or a philosophy student. Amaaaaazing mind. Such a great role model for young guys. May Allah bless you with more success and happiness. Ameen.

[@Pakawra]

Love OnePath and this was great interview!!! Need more representers like Firas!!!

[@PBz420]

MashaAllah - AllahumaBarik to the OnePath Network and Ustaad Zahabi. 😍❤🤲

[@xxslears2xx]

I am a mixed martial artist myself, and have watched 1000's of hours of this sport. I have seen many of Coach Zahabi's fighters and his impact on them fighting before and afterwards. I can honestly say that it is my opinion and is a hard argument to counter that he is the best coach in MMA. I may like other coaches or think they did good jobs esp. with certain fighters IE Coach Nicksick with Ngannou and Strickland, but I've known this guy was goated for a long time.

[@quintopartido3991]

Firas Zahabi Canadian of Lebanese descent Muslim World Class MMA Coach! Great mind!

[@ailmlvr5905]

Barakallah Feek for sharing your wisdom

[@Traveler012]

Amazing conversation i learned some new things 🎉

[@Mia-ud4mf]

This is an amazing introduction to philosophy I’m so happy I follow this podcast alx

[@AbdulKhan-cy3vq]

Subhanallah very informative. Keep doing wat you doing. May allah give more knowledge and ability and bless you brothers. This is wat we need right now.

[@Starzig123]

What about his shorts

[@khalidm.3038]

Thank bro for these insights. Jazak allahu khairan

[@PeacefulUniverse-mx4kz]

Powerful... jazakaahallahukhair....let's spread the Deen...

[@magnuserectus1]

Great episode. Feel inspired to be a better person

[@TobinFrost]

Mashallah Jazak Allah Khairun Ahkis

[@rocketdogticker]

never knew that was Firas with Devon. Devon is a Beast, may Allah swt guide him as well

[@hdadam203]

Firas is a Great Coach and a humble human being

[@aromafromheaven]

Ma Shaa Allah

[@BakiWho]

i love this! keep on exploring other peoples cultures and inventions, we have nothing without them.

[@dopenet11]

Brother firas is a library mashallah

[@Husnacom]

Mashallah this was amazing!

[@Ismail-Yahya]

Love coach Firas, super super intelligent Allahumma barik

[@NoOne-cb5ud]

In human history, Prophet ﷺ is the world's best hand-to-hand combat person period.

[@Cobra_Khan]

Assalamu Alaikum akhi. Would like to read these Hadiths about our Prophet ﷺ. Please provide, Jazak’Allah Khair

[@alminsabanovic3322]

Akhi don't say philosopher barakAllaahu feek

[@bz829]

Definitely. He (saw) was the best of the prophets, best of the warriors, best of the thinkers, best of the rulers, the best husband, the list goes on. No doubt

[@ooolol]

It was narrated that ‘Ali (RA) said: When the fighting grew intense on the day of Badr, we sought shelter by drawing close to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), who was one of the strongest of the people, and no one was closer to the mushrikeen than him. (Musnad Ahmad 1042: Book 5, Hadith 462) And he(pbuh) was not a philosopher he was a messenger.

[@abdelhakyac7285]

One day perhaps, people will learn their religion and understand philosophy as a field IS NOT greek metaphysics..... 1400 years after.... giants studied philosophy and kalam..... yet simple lads stick to simpleton neosalafis who are complete noobs of this religion

[@TheOrionOracle]

O Allah, Support our brothers and sisters in Palestine,✨🙌👏👆 O Allah, Grant them victory, honour, triumph, and empowerment,🙌👏👆 O Allah, Help them all, Grant them assistance, Support, and protection,✌💯

[@straightpath9953]

Ameen

[@IslemBoutamine]

Excellent poddcassst , firas is a real genius as joe rogan said

[@sabbuofggh1629]

Beautiful episode

[@ajikanExe]

he's also first foreigner disciple of the legendary sagat street fighter real life sakad petchinyadee no wonder his striking as muay thai coach really legendary

[@islamalamrikee]

It's not that using logic is haram, but using philosophical arguments (particularly those established by the kuffaar) as a primary source for da'wah that is innovative and not the way of the messengers. He sounds sincere though, may Allah guide him.

[@amydesai4292]

Firas Zahabi is our khabib as a UFC Mix Martial Arts World.

[@shahali6743]

MashaAllah tabarakallah. May Allah preserve and increase our dear brother Firas.

[@PerspectiveMuse]

Mashallah, what an honor it would be to converse with this man and pick his brain. I feel as though being a Muslim it’s hard to find open minded thinkers who don’t fall into the liberal mindset, most of the brothers I have met usually keep it to the basic teachings of Islam without pondering. It’s hard to find people who can understand so many vast topics and actually enjoy philosophy. Need more content like this!!

[@Starzig123]

What is your opinion about his shorts

[@jaguarpawww]

I could listen to him all day Mashallah, he's excellent at breaking down complex things

[@mmamultiverse75]

Like what? He states philosophical concepts like it's a fact. And you guys just believe it.

[@AbdulAziz-nb3iw]

Some serious knowledge - may Allah Azzawa'jaal preserve the brother and grant him Jannantul Firdous.

[@Free..Palestine....]

MashAllah...Very good video quality...May Allah help you guys become the best of KZbin!

[@tanimyasirazad9774]

I love Firas!

[@flyingfeathers_]

more of firas zahabi!

[@faisalniazi1899]

Ma Shah Allah

[@Alpha4you.]

Zahabi is phenomenal

[@khalidelmaziani6664]

If you turn Firas Zahabi on... all you can do is listen bro

[@MosmMAli]

Firas is a leader of youth🎉🎉

[@aminulmizi6275]

Can anyone tell me the spelling of the surah he mentioned in the rapid-fire questions at 3:15. Thank you

[@ts4095]

Alhamdulillah awesome !!!

[@Truth_Seeker-79]

‏اللهم بارك

[@rajasegaranaswinsami2195]

A gentleman and a scholar.

[@Starzig123]

What about his shorts

[@MrSongib]

1:16:00 well said. nothing compare to this knowledge.

[@user-yd1pb2uo7w]

Salam alaikum if you’re a Muslim say Alhamdolilah, guys if it looks like we are loosing for whatever is happening now By Allah the end what matters and let’s keep the endings strong

[@user-fz8rp7ed3f]

Masha Allah

[@mikecast1525]

MashaAllah hes in the country. Welcome brother. Come down to Melbourne

[@donotdisturb6597]

Guys the bg sounds like music and pls cover the awrahs shown. jazakum Allahu khairan

[@ChiefAsian]

Well knees shown for males is difference of opinion. But about bg ehh yeah I'm personally unsure. But this channel has made a disclaimer somewhere that all bg is vocals only.

[@donotdisturb6597]

@@ChiefAsian yea but when it sounds like music or mimics it then it has the same ruling if I remember correctly. So In’Shaa’Allah they change it to vocals that don’t sound like music. Also things like beatboxing is haram from what I’ve heard. And yes there’s a difference of opinion abt the knees but I think the thighs showed as well. Not sure since I watched this hours ago and I don’t wanna go back n check.

[@issoopdilloo8905]

MashaaAllah bro

[@violetrose6014]

Can anyone give me time stomp where they talk about khabib Nurmagomedov ?

[@mkb2420]

Firas is a top g

[@Albayyinah013]

I feel smarter after this podcast

[@tylerpierce544]

Mainly because it is believed that we can fight fire with a tamer fire but the fire loves fire in any form put that fire out and let him show us the way.

[@raudi2072]

I did not have to see the full interview, I tried to skip some parts of it but couldn't do it. What a wonderful episode. Gi bless you all, and free Palestine 🇵🇸 in Shaa Allah

[@brandonlicrotty]

I could listen to Firas fold laundry

[@naheemhaneef123]

1:15:01 very wise words from this gentleman…

[@Turkmenhanogly]

Notes for self: 00:00 Index 19:29 Philosophy 21:50 what’s philosophy

[@theeagle2375]

The Goat is khabib, THE MOST DOMININAT FIGHT IN ALL OF COMPAT SPORT OF ALL TIME - Not Gsp, but great fighter The western media will unjustly not put a muslim as the Goat even khabib make a strong case for it but it is disappointing to see muslim not putting Khabib as the Goat If you don't know mma don't talk about it brother

[@qiraat8032]

The only practicing Muslim guest who on The so called open minded most popular talk show host Joe Rogan

[@MegaDreamOo]

Has nothing to do with his faith, Jo is a UFC commentator and massive fan of martial arts and Firas is well know coach.

[@TeeMaaL-TV]

3v1, one of the 3 has a weapon, and he won't run... It's not a strategy, it's pure pride. The safiest, most wise and smartest way to survive and keep on taking care of your family, is to run.

[@alisammak9081]

Yes I agree with Muhammad pbuh And imam Ali as our beloved Muhammad pbuh had Gabriel as protecting him and helping him in many ways

[@JusstReels]

Khalid Ibn Al-Walid ☝🏼 The real undefeated undisputed champion. 🐎⚔️

[@summer5145]

Are the 2 presenters brothers? They look very similar. I think the brother that does the spoken word is on the left hand side?

[@donotdisturb6597]

U mean right hand side??

[@teamsour3498]

please please brother what is the nasheed in the beginning

[@user-ed1dr4nj2r]

💯 SubhanaAllah ...true Allah hu Akbar ...