The Sufi Muslim Warrior Who Protected Christians

Discover the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Abd al-Qadir al-Jaza'iri. From his leadership during the Algerian resistance against French colonization to his commitment to his Islamic religious beliefs & sufi mysticism. Abd al-Qadir impact reverberates through history. Join us as we explore one of the most fascinating and inspiring figures of modern history.
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Sources/Recomended Reading:
Bouyerdene, Ahmed (2012). "Emir Abd El-Kader: Hero and Saint of Islam". World Wisdom Books.
Chittick, William (1989). "The Sufi Path of Knowledge: Ibn 'Arabi's Metaphysics of Imagination".
Chittick, William (1998). "The Self-Disclosure of God: Principles of Ibn al-'Arabi's Cosmology". State University of New York Press.
Chodkiewicz, Michel (ed.) (1995). "The Spiritual Writings of Amir ʿAbd al-Kader". State University of New York Press.
Caner Dagli (translated by) (2004). Ibn 'Arabi - "The Ringstones of Wisdom (Fusus al-Hikam)". Great Books of the Islamic World. Kazi Pubns Inc.
Kiser, John W (2015). "Commander of the Faithful: The Life and Times of Emir Abd El-Kader". Monkfish Book Publishing Company.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:35 Early Life & Education
4:20 French Invasion
5:56 War
10:11 Treatment of prisoners of war
12:59 War (cont.)
15:10 Islam & War
18:44 Abd al-Qadir Surrenders
20:24 Imprisonment in France
25:45 Damascus
26:30 Abd al-Qadir the Sufi
32:13 Ibn 'Arabi, Akbariyya & The Oneness of Being
35:31 Abd al-Qadir's Mystical Philosophy
41:25 Religious Tolerance?
46:50 Sufi Master
47:46 Saving Christians & Becoming a Hero
53:15 Final days & Death
55:43 Summary & Conclusions
#abdelkader #islam #sufism

[@nectanbo]

As a Coptic Christian originating from Egypt I have nothing but respect for Abdel Kader and his struggle against imperialism, and his tolerance and support for Christians in the middle east 🇪🇬❤️🇩🇿

[@lazarignjatovic7881]

I pray for my Coptic brothers in orthodox faith every single day. Stay strong and greetings from Serbia.

[@bouzaasaad4998]

Two weeks ago your compatriot da7ee7 did an amazing video, but this one hit some deep spots.

[@nectanbo]

@@lazarignjatovic7881 thank you my brother, we appreciate you ❤️✝️

[@nurulhudavijapurwala4936]

I love orthodox Christianity as a sufi Muslim , i love rabbi Judaism too. I don't like catholic Christians and hasidic Jews at all because of my experience

[@adnankagalwala6993]

​also plz make a video on Hazrat Nizamuddin Awliya of Delhi...also a very prominent figure in Sufism .India.

[@IdeoLogs]

Abraham Lincoln sending him two colt pistols is the most American thing I have ever heard

[@tangentreverent4821]

Fair

[@brago.gameplays]

Trully a very Murica moment

[@senorsombrero1275]

Reminds me of the end of Hidalgo

[@Kozkayn]

"Yo, we heard that you were a really cool guy... anyway, here's some guns"

[@whathell6t]

Maybe Lincoln gave colt pistol that Abd al-Qadir al-Jaza'iri since he was told the Sufi was a Vampire Hunter.

[@Toufiq-vo9gk]

I am Algerian. I am very happy that you made a video about the most important and greatest Sufi figures, our Sufi hero Amir Abdul Qadir

[@user-wc7ku7ud3e]

هواميرنا ايضا في مصر وكل بلد يتوق للتحرر والعدل

[@nurulhudavijapurwala4936]

હું ભારત ગુજરાતનો સુફી મુસ્લિમ છું, મને અલ્જીરિયા ગમે છે, સૂફીવાદ ઇસ્લામનું હૃદય છે, તે વહાબીવાદ આતંકવાદની જેમ શાંતિમાં માને છે.

[@edres7563]

This man's experience illustrates how the innate and universal divinity of human beings can shine through and manifest itself, inspite of the constraints of an inherently spiritually fascist religion such as islam, which he practiced, simply by accident of birth. All human beings, in spite of abrahamic religions (which are all spiritually fascist in essence) can eventually come to the realisation and knowledge of the Ultimate Reality, which always presents itself in the human personality, as peace, love, acceptance and pluralism of belief as the most valuable of all human experience and relation. There is no way to keep the divine nature and manifestation of love and goodness within the human heart, down or suppressed, by any spiritually fascist religion, such as the abrahamic ones. Eventually, the divine always shines through in spite of the constraints of man made religious teachings. Any person who turns within and meditates, will eventually find and come into contact with the infinite divinity within them, and experience ecstatic communion with the Ultimate Reality, often referred to as enlightenment in the older pluralistic spiritual traditions of the world, which discovered through millennia of inward spiritual exploration, that all is one, and that the divinity of the Ultimate Reality, permeates through all of creation, inspite of the efforts of certain recent religions which are spiritually fascist in nature, and essentially seek to seperate humans from the divine, and wrongly teach that divinity is something that is external and seperate from us, rather than something that is inherent within all, and simply needs to be reawakened and expereinced through internal spiritual exploration and various methodology.

[@user-ro1mu1ix6c]

تمام اخي​@@user-wc7ku7ud3e

[@belkacemF]

من نسل ادارسة ومتبع لسنة رسوله كيف يكون صوفي؟

[@TheBobbysPerspective]

Thank you for your Work.

[@saadkeani6604]

Great to find you here bobby :)

[@yazuka2023]

​@@saadkeani6604same 😂

[@jpmorganrunsthegame1064]

Qadir was a Freemason, not a Muslim.

[@soul_won1]

اسلام عليكم

[@davidsalman8362]

Wallahi it's good to see you here brother BOB The Builder! CAN HE DO SALAT? BOB The Builder! ALHAMDULILLAAAAH!!

[@verumillic1424]

Why have we regressed rather than progressed, when we've had lights of humanity like this from whom to learn? This video needs to be a required part of the curriculum when learning 19th century world history.

[@nalliug23]

Sapere Aude

[@dondouglass7555]

​@@Doctordog127I'm a Christian, and I 100% agree with you.

[@brenttrent8811]

Because people don't follow God anymore, they follow satanic jews and their money and propaganda

[@JaleelBeig]

Everyone calls the quest for spiritual excellence aka tasawwuf an innovation, why will anyone try?

[@verumillic1424]

Just to add ... my post hasn't the first thing to do with religion, and everything to do with education. It has to do with embodying a standard set of moral behaviors and actions that by and large we all recognize and agree on regardless of how and who we worship or even if one believes in a god at all. Here's to the GOOD in all of us.

[@cju1135]

I am from Iowa and never new that Elkader was named after this inspiring man. Everything i have watched on your channel is excellent but wow... this one really stands out for me. Thank you.

[@malikialgeriankabyleswag4200]

Salute to Chester Sage and the real American founders. You have your own Abd al Qadir, in terms of literature, his name is Ralph Waldo Emerson. He is the greatest American mind, and perhaps one of the greatest in human history. Salute to the real Americans (not zionists)

[@ryadmane]

​@@malikialgeriankabyleswag4200i love your username so much its hard to express

[@octaviawinter9768]

I’m from Iowa too! I never heard about this either. They should really do something about teaching that locally. I think it could give a new perspective to a lot of Iowans.

[@malikialgeriankabyleswag4200]

@@octaviawinter9768 But the Zionists need you to alienate Muslims and not relate to them, in order to keep you in a state of eternal war with us, because they need you to fight the resistance against their occupation.. Thats why you have this enmity against Islam and thats why you wont be taught about this, or about the fact that Emerson (your greatest literary mind) always quoted the Quran and the Prophet AS.. They name American institutes after Emerson, but they will never teach you his work, for this same reason. These are the facts.

[@YahiaMansouri]

@@octaviawinter9768 theres this youtube channel I discovered recently called "Emir-Stein Center" gets it name from Emir Abdelkader. They might be based in Iowa.

[@Anis307hdi]

I'm an Algerian and I'm ashamed that that only thought of him as a military leader, i really enjoyed this video, you've done an amazing job telling his story.

[@lastword8783]

Im Afghan and i knew about his piety and mercy during war. Another Mujahid figure similar to him was the Libyan Omar Al-Mukhtar who was also an Imam. He led his people in an uprising and fought against the Italians from 1911-1931 until they captured and executed him.There is a movie about him called 'Lion Of The Desert'.

[@ahmyk9190]

​@@lastword8783 Every Arab knows about Umar Al-Mukhtar rahimahullah, of course someone from the Maghreb would know him.

[@mlgdigimon]

what are you even saying... they still regarded their lands as colonies other then france, which regarded algeria as a part of france. islam has been there for a milinium at that point. search up what colonialism means@@quaesitor-scientiae

[@pepepepito623]

That surrender and went to live w/ the enemy...

[@Anis307hdi]

@@pepepepito623 did you even watch the video? i'm not gonna indulge someone who is blind to the this point, you're not even blind you just don't want to see the good in certain people.

[@jameswatson9641]

What a decent man, the world is in dire need of men like him.

[@hadtosaythis]

get a Quran and read it

[@bankaihadouken1180]

​​@@hadtosaythis I have the Quran, i have it in my room, i respect it, i also have the bible- and il always be christian no matter what- based on a message i got in my dream in april 2023, after that i knew christianity is my right path, however people who chose another path, thats gods will as he is everything, and us mere humans can never fathom how vast and changing he is. Amen 🙏🏽

[@bankaihadouken1180]

​@@hadtosaythisget a bible king james version 🙏🏽☦️✝️

[@hadtosaythis]

@@bankaihadouken1180 why king james? the bible was written in greek... doesnt matter jesus didnt speak either of those languages. neither did any of his disciples but seriously. king james literally removed parts of the bible he didnt like. you speak english. its your culture. so you like your version. you could care less what God had the Bible say for the first 1500 years. you just speak english so you worship the english. protestants. you were supposed to fix everything all you did was create a bunch of denominations based on ethnicity.

[@hadtosaythis]

@@bankaihadouken1180 you cant possibly respect both books if you have read both books. two religions cannot both be right. just like the 4 gospels in the bible cant all be right because they contradict eachother. but you havent even noticed that yet. nevermind. follow your dreams kid.

[@sonidoo5908]

Man I can't believe you're gonna make a video about a major character from my country. Can't wait.

[@pilartobala9901]

Saludos y bendiciones desde México Philip! As always excelent!

[@houssemhsm2358]

علاش you cant believe زعما هذا الإنسان واش يكون .....و أخطيكم من عقدة النقص لكل ما هو غربي

[@StoicHistorian]

I feel like abdelkader was one of the most polite leaders to go to war

[@subtitelingyou]

Muhammed PBBH

[@subtitelingyou]

Muhammed PBBH

[@bouzaasaad4998]

Not like nowadays' imPOLITicians

[@Grim_Azrael]

Anyone who wants to know how Abdel Qadir learned his manners and way to conduct himself should know this. It was Islam. It was the knowledge prophet Muhammad pbuh teached from our creator.

[@edres7563]

@@Grim_Azrael This man was great, IN SPITE of islam, NOT because of it. His experience illustrates how the innate and universal divinity of human beings can shine through and manifest itself, inspite of the constraints of an inherently spiritually fascist religion such as islam, which he practiced, simply by accident of birth. All human beings, in spite of abrahamic religions (which are all spiritually fascist in essence) can eventually come to the realisation and knowledge of the Ultimate Reality, which always presents itself in the human personality, as peace, love, acceptance and pluralism of belief as the most valuable of all human experience and relation. There is no way to keep the divine nature and manifestation of love and goodness within the human heart, down or suppressed, by any spiritually fascist religion, such as the abrahamic ones. Eventually, the inherent divine presence within all hearts, always shines through in spite of the constraints of man made religious teachings. Its is somthing that human beings have known about and explored and come to realisation of, since the beginning of time, long before any of the abrahamic religions such as islam. In fact, I would argue that islam, chritianity and judaism, sought to disempower humanity by suppressing this innate divinity of all human beings, and their natural ability to discover the internal divine for themselves through direct spiritual contemplative expereince. But the innate divinity of human beings, always finds a way to shine through in the hearts of exceptional people such as this man, who is simply one among many who have been born into abrahamic religions, but yet through their own natural humanity and integrity of conscience, discover the eternal and Ultimate Reality for themselves through direct spriitual experience. This is why, you will find a few exceptional awakened people like him, even in spiritually fasisct traditions of the abrahamaic religions, because the divine cannot be suppressed nor obliterated by anything. Millennia of spiritual exploration by humanity, has revealed to us all, that any person who turns within and meditates, will eventually find and come into contact with the infinite divinity of the Ultimate Reality within them, and eventually experience ecstatic communion with the Ultimate Reality, often referred to as enlightenment in the older pluralistic spiritual traditions of the world, which discovered through millennia of inward spiritual exploration, that all is one, and that the divinity of the Ultimate Reality, permeates through all of creation, inspite of the efforts of certain recent religions, such as the abrahamic ones, which are spiritually fascist in nature, and teach only 'one way or the highway' approach to the divine, and which essentially seek to seperate humans from their innate divinity, and wrongly teach that divinity is something that is external and seperate from us, rather than something that is inherent within all, and simply needs to be reawakened and expereinced through internal spiritual exploration and various methodology. Humans that are spiritually suppressed are easier to control after all, so such religions, that seperate us from the divine, are attractive to those who manipulate and control humanity. You cannot control an awakened being, so you have to give the masses, religions that hamper and suppress the pathways to enlightenment and direct communion with the divine. And while this may work to keep the masses suppressed, it will not work with exceptional individuals, who will awaken inspite of whatever religion they are born into. SO we will always have people like this man who shine through regardless of the teachings of spiritually fascist religions.

[@malainineebnou7586]

I am Mauritanian (a neighbour of Algeria) and we study about his heroics against the French. I Also knew he was a great sufi influential but never knew this much about him. Thank you. Algeria has a very strong sufi culture but lately sufism in the country has been under huge attack and stigma in Algeria. Although it is also the birthplace of Cheikh Tijani (the founder of the Tijaniya sufi Taqriqa which is one of the largest sufi tariqs in north and western Africa), Algerians today really stigmatise sufism. Every Algerian I talk to about sufism and some of their famous figures seem to really looked down at anything related to it.

[@tachfinchiba05]

إذا اردت أن تقرأ عليه بعمق انصحك بكتاب تحفة الزائر في مآثر الأمير عبد لمؤلفه محمد بن الأمير عبد القادر وكتاب حياة الأمير عبد القادر لتشرتشل

[@manelnoula6870]

This is because the Sufism of today is not the same as the Sufism of the past. They have invented many things, such as their own prayers, types of dance, and many superstitions that they believe in. There is nothing wrong with learning about cultures, but we will remain on the foundations of our true religion and adhere to the Qur’an and the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet. We cherish the example of Abdul Qadir and pray for them. With mercy and forgiveness. We coexisted with the Shiites as well, and today look at what they do, insulting and attacking the honor of the Messenger and his companions, and even distorting Foundations of religion . All the sects that were created by some people were in the beginning simple disputes, perhaps over a rule or a political dispute such as the caliphate, but as time passes, we see strange things that we can hardly believe that they are muslims

[@thedstorm8922]

It's because starting from1900 the french started using the sufi imams to stop the Algerian regular uprisings basically making the imams menuplate the Algerians into thinking french colonialism is qda'a and qader from god and we do not need to fight against it

[@jakaditetoi3270]

Not a wrong but not a right assessment either. You have to know sufism in Algeria is still waving in the original mood, wisdom and discretion. The sufi tariqas such as Tijania, Qadiriya, Belkaidiya, Alaouia, Reggania, Rahmanie and so on are still very powerfull and deeply implemented. Those who stigmatise sufism are just a buncj of so called seculars that dont understand a word about what's a north african society means, they'e just a showing up shouting mo*rons who calls for a western obol, true beggars. All the time shouting make them look like really numerous but they're not, they're actually a showing off insignificant minority.

[@jpmorganrunsthegame1064]

This guy is not a hero, there are records of him selling the Muslims of Algeria and Morocco for 100,000 Francs and is honored in the books of the 📐🛠️ (word I cannot say without having comment removed)

[@achourfreepalestine]

As an Algerian iam very happy that abdel kader is getting more recognition One of the most heroic men to be born on our nation 🇩🇿♥️

[@FREEMAN....]

You are proud of the guy that became the most determined ally of France to the point he desavowed his own son for joining rebels refusing to give up the fight. You admire a guy granted big money by the French for the rest of his life as "Ami de la France", "Friend of France". You admire a guy that encouraged the French in their attack on my people and Kabylie my land. How can you shamelessly call a hero the one that bowed before the French and condemned those who, unlike him, kept the fight?

[@achourfreepalestine]

@@FREEMAN.... With all the respect to you my guy You have an English flag while being from Kabyle So I don't think you have a single right to speak

[@FREEMAN....]

@@achourfreepalestineUr yi-tewqiε ara rray-ik, d mmis n Ǧerǧer i lliɣ, yerna agdud-iw werǧin ad yeqvel agdud-ik. Ssufuɣ, ḥeqreɣ ddin-ik d Nnbi-inek. amcum.

[@FREEMAN....]

@@achourfreepalestine Also nice try but if you think your pitifully attempt to deny my right to voice my opinion on the basis of an avatar will affect me, you really believe Santa is real. Like all my fellows and brothers in arms in Kabylie and abroad, I'm proud to be 100% Kabyle, -100% Moslem and 200% fighting for my people's Independence. Ad ken-nsufeɣ si tmurt-nneɣ, ad nuɣal d ilelliyen.

[@minhakhaled7782]

​@@FREEMAN....100% muslim yet call for division.

[@owaisahussain]

How on Earth is this channel not past 1 million yet? What's wrong with people's sense of quality? This was the most spectacular piece I've seen in a while. I was completely unaware of the personality of Abd-al-Qadir, may Allah bless his soul.

[@pellesvansl]

I suppose most Sufis are Muslims and watch mostly videos by Muslims...this chanel is very informative for non Muslims who are not fullfilled with their own path

[@berdigylychrejepbayev7503]

i was going to write "exactly" then I remembered that I have not subscribed to this channel yet. it is done

[@user-on8jx3qr8w]

@@pellesvansl is this a dawah channel? is this guy a Muslim?

[@radical3868]

There's actually a town in America named Al Kader after him

[@elizabethnewton5817]

Elkader, Iowa

[@qjtvaddict]

@@elizabethnewton5817wow

[@jpmorganrunsthegame1064]

This guy is not a hero, there are records of him selling the Muslims of Algeria and Morocco for 100,000 Francs and is honored in the books of the 📐🛠️ (word I cannot say without having comment removed)

[@user-wn4rl5gp4e]

​@@jpmorganrunsthegame1064probably some enemies that france provided them wrote rumous about him every hero has enemies but most people know he was a great worrior

[@jpmorganrunsthegame1064]

@@user-wn4rl5gp4e compare how the colonialists treated Omar Mukhtar (assassinated and hung in front of people) To how Abdel Kader was honored and respected by the colonialists.

[@mattisvov]

Oh gosh. I cannot with words express how cool this guy is. A true role model of a righteous warrior. Able to act with great force, without losing sight of compassion. A true example to be inspired by.

[@jpmorganrunsthegame1064]

This guy was not a Muslim. He was a Freemason, honored in their books. He sold Muslims in Algeria and Morocco for 100,000 Francs. Look it up and you'll see the evidence.

[@ekillustsoebagja7499]

I'm tired of islamophobia cults, thank you for sharing bro

[@oneservant]

I'm from Algeria. Thanks for teaching people more about Sufism, including Algerians, because although Sufism was widespread in North Africa in the past, it's nowhere to be found anymore. Do you know Idries Shah? There is a lot to learn from his books too.

[@ayadc9896]

Actually, I believe it is still practiced although not as widespread but it now has more of a negative reputation mainly due to salafi's influence. I'm algerian too btw, would you please recommend me books of Idris shah? I'm interested.

[@oneservant]

@@ayadc9896 Hello, for Idries Shah, I recommend you start with "The Sufis" book. If you're interested then I'll be happy to discuss

[@HypostaticFridge]

Idries Shah was an orientalist snd sensationalist. His work does not represent Tasawwuf

[@LetsTalkReligion]

I do know Idres Shah!

[@sle279]

it's still practised where i live but its reputation as mentioned is bad. because those people enter someone's grave and start singing or praising or some shit and it's definitely shirk

[@0Baian0]

what a man, I live around 1km away from his palace in Damascus, may god rest his soul.

[@boredshrimp9425]

As an Algerian woman I'm excited to watch this with my sister, thank you

[@jpmorganrunsthegame1064]

This guy is not a hero, there are records of him selling the Muslims of Algeria and Morocco for 100,000 Francs and is honored in the books of the 📐🛠️ (word I cannot say without having comment removed) He opposed the Quran and Sunnah and did magic with the m4s0n$

[@endritloshi]

What a great man! A true example of a man.

[@ajaydalaya2195]

I love sufis. They are very balanced individuals. I feel peace and serenity in their presence.

[@moekim7947]

Sufism, in its beginning, was elitist, meaning the class of scholars and thinkers. However, after the fall of Baghdad at the hands of the Mongols, ignorance spread in society, Sufism mixed with the folklore of some Muslim peoples, and heresies and grave worship increased.

[@doflamingo5345]

​@@moekim7947worshipping graves, don't lie you khariji, learn before talking, sufism is the right way

[@doflamingo5345]

​@@Sassy-Samdon't care about the bullshit he said, sufism is the right way

[@jasemalhammadi4228]

I wish I could visit Algeria soon. The land of one million Martyrs.

[@faycelhd9616]

I am an Algerian and I confirm to you that it isn't the land of one million martyr just rumors

[@Algeriawindows69]

a million and a half

[@Toufiq-vo9gk]

@@faycelhd9616 You are not Algerian

[@faycelhd9616]

@@Toufiq-vo9gk i wish. But don't worry soon I won't be Algerian anymore I am leaving this shithole country with all its lies and corruption. BTW even El emir abdelkader isn't really Algerian lmao he left this shit hole and lived his best life

[@faycelhd9616]

@@Toufiq-vo9gk i wish. Unfortunately for now I am still living in Algeria. Soon enough I will leave it and believe me I will never say again that I am Algerian for this is not something to be proud of at all 😊

[@sonofsophia]

Thanks for making this video. I am a Christian who has found inspiration from ibn-Arabi's life story and book "the infinite mercifier" and was glad to hear how his student abdelkader helped to shelter christians in the house of ibn-Arabi. Beautiful story. Also beautiful paintings and music.

[@ijazkhan3335]

I am from northwest of Pakistan. I first heard about him in a history book in school. There was a brief chapter about him, since then I was so interested to know more and always wondered why his life is not explained in more detail.

[@toseef777]

The Sufis were not just mystics. Most of the early Islamic resistance groups and leaders against colonial powers were Sufis. Like imam Shamil of Dagestan, who fought against Russian imperialism and sheikh izzudin al Qasim. The first to stand up and fight for Palestinians against Zionists. It angers me when Muslims mock them arrogantly today instead of doing thier homework. Thank you for sharing this story.

[@nurulhudavijapurwala4936]

I am sufi Muslim from Kashmir. Only we don't fight against wahabism of Pakistani terrorist. Otherwise we save our kashmir from wahabism terrorist

[@shahzebshahzad3893]

Infact their history shines greater than all other in my opinion 1.Imam Shamil Naqshabandi sufi fought against Russia from chechnya, dagestan. 2. Abdul kadir al jazari from 🇩🇿 algeria fought against french, he even has a statue in america for his jihad lol ( jihad wasn't terrorism back then). 3. Anglo afghan wars against British. The large number of Afghans were sufi muslims. 4. Said nursi was a kurdish sufi who fought against soviet union. He preached islam in secular turkey. He is the reason why Islam exists in turkey today. 5. Omar Al-Mukhtar from Libya from senouusi order fought against mussolini fascist Italy. Back in the days of ottoman empire. Omar al mukhtar was called ameer al mujahideen. Commander of mujahideen. 6.Sheikh ahamdu bamba he rejected the jihad of sword or gun per se but adopted jihad of pen. He preached islam taught great social cohesion stability. He emerged as great inspiration for west Africans especially for our Senegalese brothers. There are examples in Indonesia and Malaysia. People who fought against Dutch colonialism and either fought against it or like ahmedu bamba they preached islam

[@MinhazulArefinAbtahi]

Also Omar al Mukhtar from Libyan Senousi Sufi Order who fought against Italian colonialists. May Allah be Pleased with them

[@KashifAli-ws4qm]

Not Muslims but wahabis who are British product

[@WaraniWanua]

Indonesia (Java) we have Prince Diponegoro of Java, a Shattari Sufi Master and Javanese Royal Prince that lead biggest war against Dutch Colonial that ever happened in Indonesia archipelago.

[@zohayerhossain55555]

Watching from Bangladesh 🇧🇩.Thank you

[@x_griffin_x]

I work in an Algerian restaurant and we have a portrait of al-Qader on the wall, so it’s both fun and super educational to randomly find a video about him (and also I have family in Elkader, Iowa too lol)

[@yahiaasiri2748]

It seems one sign of God is not enough for you 😂

[@anessacimi3360]

There's a Algerian restaurant in Iowa???

[@x_griffin_x]

@@anessacimi3360no (well probably, idk), in Madison, WI; our food is pretty good, and I'm not saying that just bc I work there lol

[@sofiansky1]

How cool is that:) what’s the name of the restaurant?

[@RKGrizz]

I have come to know of Abd al-Qadir al-Jaza'iri later than I should have in my time on Earth, but I am glad of knowing his message. Even as an atheist I respect his wishes and practices, he is truly a man worthy of reverence and respect. Rest in peace brother.

[@antoniovittorio4686]

Many thanks for this great video on one of the greatest figures of Arabic civilization. I follow many channels to learn Arabic, and I find that your pronunciation of Arabic is the same as those who teach Arabic. So, by watching your channel, I learn on religion but also the Arabic language when it comes to Sufism, for instance, or videos like this one.

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Thank you!

[@jpmorganrunsthegame1064]

Sufism + Freemasonry = 🤝🏼

[@habibo7185]

​@@jpmorganrunsthegame1064لا حول ولا قوة الا با الله ، تبا لك ايها الكاذب

[@John-pk9rw]

arap civilization whahahahahahahaha😂😂😂 1. Araps aren’t civilized 2. Sorry to disappoint you but he was not an arap lol

[@whitecomet3036]

You can see his passion on the subject through his pronunciation. He even forces out the hardest letter in Arabic to sound accurate. Applauds!

[@darshansingh4375]

I am a French born British national who converted to Sikhism, settled in India since 1997 . Thanks a lot for this beautiful video. As a Sikh I have high regard for Sufi traditions. I knew Amir Abdul Kader by name but wasn’t familiar with the spiritual and ethical aspects of this great man. As usual we don’t learn anything about such beautiful souls in French schools Sat Sri Akal, Salam, Shalom, Shanti.

[@revenger8744]

Yes the man whom the french feared the most at the time 😂

[@Shreggs]

This video is literally David Wood & Bens Shapiro's kryptonite.

[@jacquesstrapp3219]

You might be surprised at how much they would agree. If more people followed his teachings, there would be much less conflict. You should give it a try sometime. You would probably find yourself less inclined to be critical of people you don't understand fully.

[@betagabriel5348]

Hahaha, nah

[@rehan3600]

@@jacquesstrapp3219it’s amazing how blind you are.

[@picklerick1948]

Do you think David wood thinks there has never been a good Muslim?

[@angelozikantas484]

its an irrelevant point@@picklerick1948

[@YoucefKhetib266]

🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿 I Love this channel and proude of being Algerian. Emir Abdelkader is considered one of our country's founding fathers.

[@jpmorganrunsthegame1064]

This guy was a deviated magician who opposed the Quran, Sunnah and sold the Muslim Algerians out for 100,000 Francs a year.

[@jpmorganrunsthegame1064]

There are records of him selling the Muslims of Algeria and Morocco for 100,000 Francs and is honored in the books of the 📐🛠️ (word I cannot say without having the comment removed)

[@adam1_1_1]

​@@jpmorganrunsthegame1064 morrocans, you mean the ones who fought him and caused him to enter French territories which caused him to surrender and being departed to Damascus!!!!! Give me a break

[@jpmorganrunsthegame1064]

@@adam1_1_1 Lodge of Saint Patrick: Abd al-Qadir al-Jaza’iri, Sufi (1808-1883) - A Sufi (Islamic mystic), scholar and political leader, Abd al-Qadir or Abd al-Qadir al-Jaza’iri, was an Algerian who led a struggle against the French invasion in the mid-nineteenth century, for which he is seen by some Algerians as their national hero. In 1864 he was a Freemason in Lodge Henri IV in Paris, but his degree work was conducted at the Lodge of the Pyramids, Alexandria, Egypt

[@adam1_1_1]

@@jpmorganrunsthegame1064 do you know what free Masons are🤦🏻 And why you running from what I said about morrocans, huh?,afraid to admit??

[@secretspy69]

Was waiting for Sufi contents for so long ❤

[@jpmorganrunsthegame1064]

This guy is not a hero, there are records of him selling the Muslims of Algeria and Morocco for 100,000 Francs and is honored in the books of the 📐🛠️ (word I cannot say without having comment removed) He opposed the Quran and Sunnah and did magic with the m4s0n$

[@phoenix31015]

A Netflix series about El Amir Abdelkader El Djazaïri would be Glorious 🇩🇿🎥🧠👌

[@LetsTalkReligion]

I don't know... Netflix doesn't have the best track record with historical accuracy and nuance...

[@carlosalbuquerque22]

They better make him black

[@Mutazili]

Netflix would probably cast Kevin Hart as lead actor and give the Emir some Haram relationships to keep the attention of the viewers lol

[@carlosalbuquerque22]

@@Mutazili Homosexuality wasn't always Haram. Muslim poetry frequently features lust and love after boys, the Siwa Oasis allowed same-sex marriage and the Ottoman decriminalized homosexuality long before Europe did it

[@Mutazili]

@@carlosalbuquerque22 Some Muslim cultures had different attitudes towards it, that was not the point of my comment though...

[@cherfeddine9159]

Many thanks for sharing the story of one of the most great algerian leaders; Prince Abdelkader ❤ Salutations from Algeria 🇩🇿

[@chappellroseholt5740]

Good morning from the rainy SF Bay Area. I recognized bits of this story but hearing the whole thing was wonderful. Thank you for sharing this inspiring man's life.

[@SohaibAbid-cl1hs]

Rest in peace sir Abdelkader, thank you for this valuable video Filip)

[@jpmorganrunsthegame1064]

This guy was not a Muslim. He was a Freemason, honored in their books. He sold Muslims in Algeria and Morocco for 100,000 Francs. Look it up and you'll see the evidence.

[@benbott3974]

God it’s so funny I was thinking “they gotta make a movie set during this guy’s time in France or Damascus” and just as I’m thinking that you started saying the same thing. I deeply appreciate your work and they better call you to consult on the script when they make it (and the music, too!)

[@MrNenai]

This is gonna be very interesting. Still would be happy so see more videos about female famous figures in Muslim history

[@melchoraslez1689]

Leila Khaled, Jamila Bouhired, Jamila Bouazza All of them were fighting against settler colonialism in Palestine and Algeria

[@snaddy]

⁠@@melchoraslez1689thank you for sharing their names :) I too was interested and will look into these figures now

[@narine5830]

​@@snaddyThere is this one aswell "Lalla Fatma N'soumer" she's an Algerian freedom fighter and a great Muslim woman that fought against the French occupation of Algeria and won countless battles..

[@whym6438]

​@@melchoraslez1689 I would add Djamila Boupacha to that list, but she's still alive. So instead, I will add Aisha Taymur, an Egyptian poet who argued for the rights of women using the Quran.

[@wonderer2632]

Khawla bint al-Azwar is the more known name among the Arab female fighters. She had schools and such named after her.

[@TarninTheGreat]

Every time you cover a Sufi, I end up moved to tears, agreeing with 95% of what they say, and needing to spend the rest of the day in contemplation. Thanks so much for teaching us all, Filip. 🙏

[@malikialgeriankabyleswag4200]

Read the Quran bro and you can also read Abd al Qadir, he wrote works. There is an english translation of some of his works called "The Spiritual Writings of Emir Abdel Kader"

[@FREEMAN....]

@@malikialgeriankabyleswag4200 Your guru was a Freemason.

[@malikialgeriankabyleswag4200]

@@FREEMAN.... Ok Rabbi

[@FREEMAN....]

@@malikialgeriankabyleswag4200 OK Jihadist

[@AManWithNoName]

@@FREEMAN.... Rabbi found, opinion denied

[@LoudWaffle]

What a beautiful person, thank you for teaching us about him. I might have vaguely heard of him when I did a little research into French Algeria for a paper years ago in my undergrad, but he was definitely not central to what I was looking in to so I've practically forgotten him, and never knew particularly much about him.

[@BlondeManNoName]

A wonderful presentation. I'm grateful to learn about this great man!

[@ritaspeelman1750]

He was and... is a great figure in our history 🌹🙏✨️in lots of religions, a big influencer, and deserves more honor... for his peace and commitment that he brought into this world. Sending this with the power of Love ❤and the forces of our Lights ☀️🌔✨️

[@env0x]

bro you channel is so good i wish it was bigger and i wish more people talked about it you seriously deserve WAY more views

[@hodor1689]

Yo Idk why but I have a memory that you are swedish so im gonna wright in swedish hoping i was right otherwise ill translate. Jo, jag vill bara tacka för din kanal broder. För att du fördjupar dig i relgion och låter oss följa med på resan. Jag själv som muslim tycker detta är intressant och viktigt. Jag menar det är en del av vår männslika historia precis som allt annat. Och framförallt speciellt i dagens läge där religon är väldigt missförstådd enligt mig. Om jag föstod det rätt så var du ateist, agnostiker ? vilken i mina ögon gör det bara så himla bra, så tack o keep it up

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Stämmer att jag är svensk! Tack så mycket! 😊

[@emp96ElminD]

Just wow, shivers down my spine. Awesome video, never heard about the guy before, love learning about such great individuals! This hour long video flew by in a moment.

[@Kaliphate]

I swear I literally learned about this guy about a week ago and suddenly I see this video 😅

[@mervatalhaffar4469]

This episode is one of your finest ! Thanks a million

[@rickiikaka]

Thank you for this video, I'll watch all of it tonight

[@edward2175]

An epic vid. A truly inspiring and educational hour, your readings in the original language are very moving, followed by the translation. A timely reading for these troubled times, a glimmer of hope, dare I say, from out of the chaos a moderating voice. Great work Filip.

[@reisudesu]

Thank you for representing Tasawwuf more accurately than most. The reality is, tasawwuf in its popular practise (and accepted definition from within) is not seperate from Islam (as you've said in previous videos), Sufis too accept Islamic Law and people should understand this. Unfortunately, due to mistranslations of Mawlana Rumi (Qaddas Allahu Sirrah), for example, we get people thinking not only is "Sufism" a different religion from Islam but some sort of syncretic religion or something (we seek refuge in God from such an allegation). You've also represented Mawlana Rumi pretty well and that is another thing I appreciate. You're breaking the strange perceptions about tasawwuf from those out of it looking in. Always found your content to be quality, and like I said it is appreciated from the Muslim community and those involved in tasawwuf. May the Truth grant us all guidance to Him, amin.

[@noniegyachtet]

Did the prophet (pbuh) teach sufism? is sufism mentioned in the quran? did the sahaba practice sufism? no? then its not part of islam... simple as that. Its an innovation and some practices go completely against islamic teachings...

[@quadraoq4478]

​@@noniegyachtetnonono, the essence of tasawuf is whatever the prophet actually taught. Many historical people from all over the world sees the prophet as a 'sage'. I'm no follower of tasawuf but I can exactly see their values. It's just sad people nowadays acclaiming themselves as a tasawuf follower but skipping the basics of practicing Islam in whatever reason they made up. The great people of Sufism are actually a stern conservatists who fully practice Islam, even before starting studying to think Sufism.

[@reo5092]

this is showing the true love we must share with everyone ❤❤ thanks for the great video

[@kanjaikhumtaveeporn3003]

Really amazing being. Thank you so much for bringing this to us. I have never heard about him before

[@nutriphilo.ayurveda]

I absolutely loved thid episode ! Thank you for all of them, and in particular this one !

[@EmmanuelKosadinos-xw1el]

Thanks a lot for narrating this formidable man and formidable page of history. Thanks again!

[@Dickens76]

Fantastic job on the great story of a most admirable man. It was a pleasure to watch and learn about this. Thank you.

[@userMB1]

What a remarkable man! Thank you so much for this video

[@jiaj-]

My history syllabus only talked about his Jihad against the French. Thank you for teaching me about more of this fascinating man!

[@flamencocristobal]

Outstanding video Filip....couldn't agree more that his life should be made into a series....but until then....we have this video you've made.....great job!! Thanks so much....loved it!!!

[@theselfcaremaven]

Listening again! Thank you Filip

[@Mjg503]

Very informative. Thank you for the work that you put into this subject. God bless.

[@72marshflower15]

Thanks for the history lesson ✨✊✨

[@nowshadkhan4333]

Wow! As always a great video. Learnt so much more today. Thank you for the video. Looking forward to see your next video.

[@Jacob.blackk]

May his soul rest in peace 🕊️ he was great man

[@WishboneWoody]

How absolutely fascinating! Thank you for this video.

[@eaubuoy1]

great episode, friend!

[@richardagar7830]

A stunning tour to force documentary on unknown aspect of Sufism! Thank you so much for a great documentary I'm in your debt!

[@faiezaebrahim7772]

I'm in Sufism for 14yrs now. Its amazing how a person becomes ALLAH conscious. The love for ALLAH and wanting to.learn more everyday. How humble and appreciative one becomes

[@unmothered333]

How do I connect with Allah? I feel like my life got worse and I became cursed the more I tried praying to Allah. I sort of gave up because none of my prayers were being answered, even though I maintain an interest in Sufism.

[@faiezaebrahim7772]

@@unmothered333 The day I took Bayat with my spiritual Sheikh- my journey started. It was a very rough journey. You need to fight the Deakin within you and not give up. Some people looses hope. Majority fight the battle and succeed. India are well known for spiritual Sheikh-. In case you seek one. Mine is in Mauritius

[@danf4635]

fascinating episode! thanks filip

[@paulcharpentier7095]

Thank you so much for this presentation.

[@199compound]

Thank you brother what a wonderfully well spoken and edited documentary. Your channel is much appreciated ☺️👍🏼. Salaamualaykam wa rahmantallahi wa barakatu.

[@aliceinaddiction]

Enriching. Glad you created this content. Truly a historic individual. Pleasure to become acquainted with the Amir.

[@innerpeace8581]

Thank you for this amazing piece!

[@Ynot101]

What an insightful episode.👆. Many thanks! 👍👏👏

[@maadmoode]

Amazing work! I can't help but notice the painting at 49:14 by Jan-Baptist Huysmans and how the Christian priest figure is kissing the hand of Abd al-Qadir. Almost shadowing the painting by Ange Tissier where the mother of Abd el-Qadir is kissing the hand of Napoleon III at 24:23. I wonder if it was deliberate by the artist sort of artistic comeback at the first painting. Also at 50:45 that gift from Abraham Lincoln couldn't be more american.😂

[@xoxovinsaint]

You always do it. It's absurd. You manage to get straight at the most important and interesting figures in my studies and views just in real time as I approach them. From doing Lal Ded as I was considering writing my thesis on her, to this now that I'm studying liberation movements in Islam and focusing on Christian-Muslim dialogue. I'm shocked. Thank you for your amazing work! God bless you!

[@tachfinchiba05]

If you want to research and delve more deeply into the prince’s exciting personality, I advise you to read two books written closely about him، The book “tuḥfat al-zāʼir fī tārīkh al-Jazāʼir wa-al-Amīr ʻAbd al-Qādir,” is، by the author Muhammad, son of Prince Abdel kader , and the second book is by the British author Charles Henry Churchill, under the title “ The Life of Abdel Kader, ”

[@tesserakt54]

Beautiful compositions. Thank you.

[@sajitmohammad9168]

Thank you for giving us this story.

[@magickmagazine7675]

I love this story - thank you for sharing - also shows me where Gregory David Roberts got his inspiration for the name of his protagonist in Shantatam

[@heruka369]

This was utterly amazing!

[@donnaglenrossi7458]

Thank you so much for your scholarly presentation.

[@user-mj9sp4xc1c]

Thank you. Salem from Kazakhstan.

[@tommyschmierer4627]

What an amazing and impressive human being 💯... Thank you sooo very much for making this video Philip 🙏🏼... I think that today's world leaders should try to emulate Abd al-Qadir!!! ... I PRAY that they WILL 🙏🏼... Regardless of which religious tradition they currently belong to or participate in... Btw..., I am Eastern Orthodox (specifically Serbian Orthodox) and I must say that I think Abd al-Qadir is like a SAINT... SURELY this man's life was pleasing to God and the way he behaved throughout his life was an outstanding example of a life well-lived ... Again, thank you for this video and for all your other videos as well 🙏🏼... I really enjoy watching your channel 💯... God Bless ...

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Fascinating account! Your deep dive into Abdul Qader Al-Jazari's life sheds light on an often misunderstood figure. Your thorough exploration of his spiritual journey alongside his historical significance is commendable. Well done!

[@AmineRahmani_]

Thank you so much and hi from Algeria

[@brunokiraly7121]

Very happy with the subject of this video!

[@charlottesimonin2551]

Excellent presentation. Illustrates the value of devoted faith when founded of deep ethical and humanistic principals.

[@Delhi_Sultan]

Thank you Filip on this video on this great and pious Islamic leader! A very inspiring person with such an admirable character. Even his enemies respected him.

[@AncientMonarch]

I am an Algerian and I am glad that you covered him 😄

[@jpmorganrunsthegame1064]

This guy was not a Muslim. He was a Freemason, honored in their books. He sold Muslims in Algeria and Morocco for 100,000 Francs. Look it up and you'll see the evidence.

[@aak5297]

Thankyou brother for this great work.

[@user-wc7ku7ud3e]

شكرا لجهودك رحم الله الامير عبد القادر ومعلمه العظيم ابن عربي

[@pbuh448]

معلمه كان القاضي الشيخ أحمد بن الطاهر البطيوي والعالم الفقيه أحمد بن خوجة وليس إبن عربي

[@user-wc7ku7ud3e]

ابن عربي معلم للبشريه ليتنا تعلمنا منه بدلا ان نتعلم للغوغاء الجهال كالشافعي ومالك وابن تيميه عليهم من الله مايستحقه الفسقه الفجره @@pbuh448

[@jpmorganrunsthegame1064]

This guy is not a hero, there are records of him selling the Muslims of Algeria and Morocco for 100,000 Francs and is honored in the books of the 📐🛠️ (word I cannot say without having comment removed) He opposed the Quran and Sunnah and did magic with the m4s0n$

[@musguit]

Excellent video. Hope they make a film about Abd al-Qadir --and you be the most competent adviser.

[@FREEMAN....]

Great idea. Do it and show how he became the vassal number one of France , was awarded by France (Légion d'Honneur...), was granted an important pension and opposed those who kept the fight including one of his own sons. I long to see such a movie.

[@paulheydarian1281]

Who's they? 🤔

[@josef2012]

Thank you Filip for all your contributions to making the world a better place 🙏💗

[@kiren3168]

Amazing video as always. Awe inspiring

[@kassimtufail9061]

Great work by you again really big fan of your work! Thanks 🙏 😊

[@Obeli.sk6]

Thank you ❤

[@farhatara4551]

Very valuable information,!!

[@catslover1405]

Thanks a million for the good presentation❤️

[@mikimilostnic2366]

Goosebumps the whole video.. amazing!