What is Fitnah? | A Qur'anic Keyword

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[@arabianseagull]

Exactly! Sir, our whole existence is a "test" in the most pious and humble manner in the light of the Holy Qur'an and teachings/sunnah of our Holy Prophet ﷺ to benefit us in this life and in the lifeafter.

[@Astaqfirullah9]

@@srnp0007 Although Allah is absolutely All-Powerful and All-knowing God who knows the future and outcome of the test, he does the test for the purpose of Justice. Why do schools give exam although they already knew those who fail? Suppose if authority could see the future and know someone would commit a crime, it would still be somewhat unjust to punish and put that potential criminal in prison before he commits crime.

[@Astaqfirullah9]

@@srnp0007 What about the other example I gave you? You avoided commenting it because you've NO answer. By the way, before the test, teacher knows bad students will fail, but it's unjust preventing them to participate the exam.

[@kajs2875]

@@srnp0007 mallu being mallu

[@arabianseagull]

@@srnp0007 I don't want to argue with you, but you'll don't know anything about your own faith and live in a world of confusion and myth.

[@atiharsh1993]

I will be so glad to know Dr ehrman response after this video

[@arifsyed9688]

This channel is really very DIFFERENT and interesting. The presenter and the followers are both decent and respectful.

[@BloggingTheology]

I appreciate that!

[@yelbuck]

Hear, hear.

[@monkeymonk2081]

I agree!

[@shamselnahar45]

Perfect choice! A great wrap up of yesterday's discussion. May Allah grant you with wisdom Paul, and Dr Brown.

[@Nestln̈nnestle333]

Amen

[@jamesdoro7638]

Excellent, excellent may Allah rewards you and your family. I really love your work. We believe what is in the Quran 100 percent.

[@amineberi5696]

Thanks br Paul I always benefit when I listen to you ,you knowledgeable men and you love reading books🥰 and I like such person like this🙂😘😘👌👍👍👍

[@mohamedmesto7119]

Masha'Allah Brother Paul, Excellent and thank you so much for mentioning some proper meanings of fitna. Wish it was mentioned and explained more in the conversation. If you are the richest person on the earth, this could be a fitna/ balaa' (test) and if you were starving to death, this would also be a fitna/balaa' (test) and since this encompasses every soul then we should imagine this world to be the furnace of fitna, the pure will come out of it worthy of being in the presence of the CREATOR and the impure will end up in a real, physical furnace of HELL and with our own free will we have been given the opportunity to follow the guidance which was given to us by the Most Gracious, Most Merciful, Most Wise, Most Just , that will benefit us not just in this world of "fitna" but most importantly to live through it and come out pure to be in the presence of the CREATOR. But guess what, it doesn't just stop there, the CREATOR has prepared a paradise which no eye has seen, no ear has heard and has not been imagined by any heart as a BONUS for the pure souls. HE ALLAH IS THE MOST GRACIOUS AND MOST MERCIFUL AND HE ALLAH IS THE MOST SEVERE WITH PUNISHMENT, but just remember... HE ALLAH IS THE MOST WISE AND THE MOST JUST. Praise and glory be to the CREATOR- ALLAH.

[@abdulkarimaden2277]

🎉 allahu Akbar

[@qewbick2024]

in order to keep my thoughts virgin of any ideas from your guest. FITNA, to me when i think of it in english, i think of troubles, stress, harassment, and many other activities that are applied by a certain group on another. there are, of course, other explanations and situations where this key word may have alternative meanings but this is what comes first to my mind when i hear this word. the best argument supporting the meaning i propsed is the aya saying that "fitna is stonger than killing" . wa allahou aalam. thank you for keeping our minds and fate alive. Bless you

[@qewbick2024]

wow 4 likes. on one shot. thank you guys, that is really cools. however, i am wondering why i do not get LIKES with the little red heart from paul himself. maybe i am not ''wanted'' in this post.

[@gkagara]

Sometimes there is lot more comments to read, scrolling down you would see hundreds of comment and KZbin doesn't give notification to all.

[@user-td5ns7kr6f]

Fitnah isnt chaos after peace but is when the evil wears the skin of truth

[@qewbick2024]

@ExMslm. I do not have the time to read your long poem. but by the the title of your post EX Muslim you re not supposed to waste your time, neither, reading and answering Muslim related activities since you re an ex Muslim. my advise, use your time in what matters to you most now. in other words, if you re still around then you haven t left. take a decision and live your life accordingly.

[@elafkalsam9927]

Knowing this information as afact gives a person so much of peace even if we are in the depth of suffring

[@nonyelmossa4407]

Always alhamdullah , thnx Paul Allah bless ur days amen 🤲🏻🌺

[@BloggingTheology]

❤️🙏

[@mohammaddeenmohammadjamald6611]

Mashallah Alhamdhulillah may Allah bless you

[@DawahTrucker2024]

Beautiful brother Paul 👏👏👏 how beautiful ALLAH Almighty has made his words!! Mighty and powerful indeed. Allah had made it clear to the believers that He will test the believers by various means but if they remain patient upon their test or trials Allah will grant them a great reward!! Alhamdulillah for Islam, because the Qur'an truly provides the answers to life and it's why's? Alhamdulillah beautifully read, Allah is the most Just, Allah will never wrong any of His slaves because Allah has prohibited oppression against Himself!! Jazak Allahu khayran brother Paul and may Allah increase your understanding better than those who deny Allah or attribute injustice or lack of love or lack of mercy to Him!! Glory be to Allah Dr Bart Erhman failed to comprehend the mushroom of the Qur'an, may Allah guide him.

[@salyani1]

Spot on Paul, thankyou!👏🏼👏🏼 This concept was missing from yesterday’s discussion. Would be great if Dr. Ehrmann would view this video!

[@bella_m23]

Yes, it's a high heat temperature to purify gold, so it's the great trials & tests we go thro in this life, maybe to purify us & discipline us to qualify for Paradise

[@abduaitor]

Very useful this book of key words meanings, I am willing for more, God bless

[@lunarious87]

Inshallah kheir

[@TheMfbs17]

That is a good argument for Bart Erhman regarding suffering and starvation which he kept refering too.

[@ricks6500]

Thanks brother paul for spreading light.

[@anon_mari]

Hey I noticed you are pronouncing Arabic words in an extremely good manner,especially *Allah*. Way to go brother am so proud of you👏👏

[@sameerk7428]

MASHA ALLAH, TABARAK ALLAH, JAZAK ALLAH KHAIR BROTHER, may ALLAH ALMIGHTY guide us all to the straight path of pious Ameen respect from Hyderabad 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@mohammedaasim4881]

Alhamdulilah.

[@purplerain2205]

Thanks Paul, very helpful summary and relevance to this conversation between speakers. I think these key summary points are what Dr. Brown was trying to convey to Dr. Ehrman during discussion. Thanks for sharing

[@monikabelicin8928]

🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨♥️♥️♥️ I just had a chat about fitna with my family. Thank you for this reminder.

[@shueybosman2017]

Keep up with this series I really enjoy them.

[@samiahamami4115]

Very inspiring to understand this concept through you

[@AbuSabak77]

Jazakallah bil khair for the knowledge.

[@naturegirl4803]

Beautiful. Alhamdulillah. Absolutely.

[@abdallaismail2188]

Thank you Paul , this is the best and shortest way explaining the word Fitnah ,

[@SuspectZero22]

Thank you brother Paul, this is what I was thinking when he brought it up yesterday

[@peace4world84]

Ma sha Allah brother Paul well done

[@iizwni]

in awe seeing Paul clearly trying to grow his beard 🥺

[@mahmoodrafiq4405]

Jazak Allah brother Paul may Allah reward you

[@momoka863]

There is a Hadith and I'm paraphrasing : the prophet pbuh was asked who amang people is to be tested more ? The prophet answered : the prophets ,then those who are alike and those who are alike and the servant of God would be more tested and tested with trails and tribulations until he is walking on earth without carrying any sin .

[@sanamt4945]

Thank you, this was a perfect follow up for the discussion.

[@m7mdyahia]

To understand that life is a test is very central in Quran. Whom who understands this lives peacefully and correctly work on passing the test It is so important that God in the beginning of Surat al-ankaboot asks this question "did people thought that they will be left to say we believe without being tested??!"

[@Xcutioner82]

❌ I seek refuge with Allah from fitnah ✅ I seek refuge with Allah from "misleading" fitnah

[@sm43278z]

La illahi wa inna illahi rajaoon ❤

[@sm43278z]

Ankabut

[@sonbahar5296]

Thank you, Paul!👍👍👍

[@BloggingTheology]

Welcome!

[@pindigheb100]

Quite informative

[@samsungdevice909]

Mr Paul I can boldly say your reversion to Islam is not of man but God Himself chose you!!!

[@Beam_Teamer]

Thanks a lot for this, even a lot of us Arabs don't know about these things. I didn't knew myself about this.

[@hafiz5001]

Sobhanallah

[@iswallbanoo9843]

Salaam only one God and it's Allah SWT love here from South Africa Johnessburg pray 5 times a day

[@Nestln̈nnestle333]

احسنتم وبارك الله بوجودكم بين المؤمنين ،،،انت وجودك بركه اخي Paul

[@danh4435]

Perspective 🙌

[@Theirishmuslim]

Brother you shold do more of this understanding blogs there very informative

[@summertea4382]

What I find missed from last night debate about suffering and children starving is the pure natural explanation for this cause, namely cash crops like sugar, tea, coffee Opium and drugs, and even diesel oil in farm lands of southern hemisphere and these are then shipped to Western markets for low price. This is not God's fault but purely man made disasters.

[@SKfaf]

Sadly I will have to stop reading the comments. Too many disbelieves coming to try and tell us something. Thanks for your continued theological pursuit, Paul. I really enjoy hearing your scholarly research.

[@MhmdBDRD]

The first fitna was at the prophets death when a known someone said to the prophet "don't let him write his will he is hallucinating" after the prophet said "bring me a paper to write for you something that will guide you and won't ever make you go astray" and from that moment muslims became divided

[@LuqmansReacts]

Thank you paul❤

[@samimas4343]

Another point to make is the object term (maftoon) meaning the one whom (fitna) has fallen upon. Interestingly (maftoon) describes the person during a trail or after failing the trial. So to remind us that none who is inflected in fitna is safe until they pass. He is a maftoon until proven otherwise (najy) survivor or pure. Also, the general prophetic attitude is to never wish fitna and try to avoid it at all costs. Because to wish it is arrogant and ignorant and none is sure to pass a trial. If you're on a diet then best not to test yourself and go in a sweets shop at all. There's a book summarized as "willpower is for the stupid". Strengthen your willpower just in case but try not getting into situations were your willpower is to be tested.

[@The_sport7]

You are amazing paul ❤

[@BloggingTheology]

❤️🙏

[@mohammedrizk5189]

GOD BLESS YOU

[@mafatiacademy4061]

mashaallah

[@Mirror_Holder]

Interesting, I didn't know the connection between the word 'fitnah' and gold's purity before this however what I do know is that an attractive man or woman can be called 'fatin' or 'fatinah' which has the same root as the word 'fitnah'

[@ALKISAHINSPIRATIF]

Narrated AbuHurayrah: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: When Allah created Paradise, He said to Gabriel: Go and look at it. He went and looked at it, then came and said: O my Lord! By Thy might, no one who hears of it will fail to enter it. He then surrounded it with disagreeable things, and said: Go and look at it, Gabriel. He went and looked at it, then came and said: O my Lord! By Thy might, I am afraid that no one will enter it. When Allah created Hell, He said: Go and look at it, Gabriel. He went and looked at it, then came and said: O my Lord! By Thy might, no one who hears of it will enter it. He then surrounded it with desirable things and said: Go and look at it, Gabriel. He went, looked at it, then came and said: O my Lord! By Thy might and power, I am afraid that no one will remain who does not enter it. (Sunan Abi Dawud 4744)

[@Mohammedalhaj89]

Very very very powerful

[@hartwigdiener5487]

'Fitnah' is referred to another meaning in some verses. for example 8:39. please read widely excepted Tafseer of the Quran for its explanation, i.e. Tafseer Ibn Katheer.

[@NadDew]

2:25 One important note here, Allah doesn't need to test us to know who is the best of us God already knows the writer is mistaken here, Allah test us to proof to us that we deserve to enter heaven or not, how many times you or anyone else thought something is an easy task and can do it but when you try to do it you failed? Or the other way around? The test is for us to accept our destiny in the day of judgment. this my understanding in this matter because I really was in very skeptical phase because of this to the point I became agnostic until one day I came across this verse in the Quran "Allah alone has the conclusive proof. Had He willed, He would have guided you all" 6:149

[@sheikhsphere3163]

Uncle Paul when are you going to invite Sheik Abu khadeeja ? Looking forward to it.

[@BloggingTheology]

one day God willing!

[@kennethwhite8045]

DEAR PAUL, what English translation of the Quran are you reading? Secondly, in terms of poetry and prose, which translation of the Quran would you suggest? Salaam.

[@kaifyusufzai8622]

Seems like sir Paul is growing beard ❤️❤️

[@ej8530]

I believe you should cover the word “jaahiliyah” - has much depth

[@doghun4416]

(I seek refuge in God, from the accursed satan. In the name of God the most merciful the ever-merciful) "Do you suppose that you will enter the Garden without first having suffered like those before you? They were afflicted by misfortune and hardship, and they were so shaken that even [their] messenger and the believers with him cried, ‘When will God’s help arrive?’ Truly, God’s help is near." (Quran 2:214) Salam/Peace.

[@thsalim966]

The profet said you may live here like traveller resting under a tree or like a foreigner .The reporter lbun Umer said you may not expect night as you ender inthe day and not the day if you enter at night.

[@AS-jj4dv]

The non-believers are also tested, especially if they are rich. That is a way to satisfy and comfort the masses of the poor believers, those who had nothing and should be converted or should stay in islam (at the time of the “prophet” as well as today) in accepting the godly tests. Allah is clearly indifferent to the suffering of people and sadistic.

[@europg81]

The issue of suffering and trials is not a easy issue. Has to do with the Qadr of Allah. It was narrated that Ibn Dailami said: "I was confused about this Divine Decree (Qadar), and I was afraid lest that adversely affect my religion and my affairs. So I went to Ubayy bin Ka'b and said: 'O Abu Mundhir! I am confused about the Divine Decree, and I fear for my religion and my affairs, so tell me something about that through which Allah may benefit me.' He said: 'If Allah were to punish the inhabitants of His heavens and of his earth, He would do so and He would not be unjust towards them. And if He were to have mercy on them, His mercy would be better for them than their own deeds. Sunan Ibn majah 77 And decree for us in this world [that which is] good and [also] in the Hereafter; indeed, we have turned back to You." [Allah] said, "My punishment - I afflict with it whom I will, but My mercy encompasses all things." So I will decree it [especially] for those who fear Me and give zakah and those who believe in Our verses Qur'an 7:156 So Allah is the owner of everything and if He were to punish humans would not be unjust. And showing mercy and giving them respite is better for them. Also cannot blame Allah for our shortcomings, with all the wealth and food in the world no one should be left without food an help. But it is the stinginess and the unwillingness to help which led to people starving, and the evil of people in power people dying in wars etc. No one should blame God for people's evil

[@a.k.9182]

As-Salaamu alaykum Paul. I appreciate your work very much, but be careful not to delve too deeply into such big subjects because they are not subjects that are suitable for everyone to talk about because these subjects are usually done by the great scholars and then their students explain.

[@shamaselahi5606]

Bro.very interesting..

[@BloggingTheology]

🙏

[@doodysun]

I doubte yesterday debate of any benefits

[@mas586pr]

Salam Paul, please read the Quran surah Kahf 18:60-82. The story of Moses (a.s) and his teacher. There might be other reasons why we are tested.

[@anonymous-tn4zz]

@@srnp0007 freewill remember, only human have freewill, there are fate that can be change, there are fate that cannot be change, death is certain it cannot be change, however happines in life or achivement can be change depends on individual, different individuals different test, there are test for the rich, there are test for the poor. Even for non muslim, they also will have test, their test will be, when truth revealed, will they accept or not, if they accept, their next test probably can they maintain their iman or not..in other words Allah knows where is our direction, but still give chance for us human to decide(freewill). Unlike angels, they do not have free will. Human are very special. For me, Free will is like a double edge sword, use properly it will benefits us, it can harm us if use it the wrong way.

[@Az_Zubur_Theologian]

@@srnp0007 🤣🤣🤣🤣 now p@jeet will teach us islam

[@Az_Zubur_Theologian]

@@srnp0007 bete first learn your own religion then talk to us

[@Az_Zubur_Theologian]

@@srnp0007 deen also means Way of life and islam is deen i dont personally use religion for islam

[@daud7004]

Question : Why does Allah test us when he is all knowing?

[@Lander02]

Has Paul embraced Islam yet?! I saw his video from 8 months ago where he was explaining why he was no longer Christian.

[@tahirm8628]

I thought 29:3 Had a broader meaning where Allah will make it known to the actual person himself

[@falsehoodexterminator2336]

Please get sheikh Uthman speak to Dr Ehrman. Please contact one message foundation. Their info is on their website

[@wasigupito5736]

Fitnah is crueler than murder

[@أبوعبدالله-ث1م2ص]

test for both humans and jinns

[@Water4Thoughts]

Wish I could cut this video and paste it on Dr Bart Erman's timeline.

[@somayyamughal8313]

Very true .. this world is trial test and self development

[@osmantuce4069]

👍🏻

Fair enough.

[@hanahnff]

1:20

[@summertea4382]

I hope Paul Williams will do video on the natural explanation for starvation - the cash crops being cultivated like sugar, tea, coffee, Opium in Afghanistan, drugs and even diesel oil in Indonesia and being shipped to Western markets for low price instead of using the lands for food crops people can eat in those own countries. This is man made disaster and not God.

[@muratm1407]

The world is sweet,dazzling and charming.God will give it to you to use and will see how you behave.Bewave of being deceived by the world.Avoid getting caught by women.Because the first fitnah among the Israelites was caused by women. Hadith Muslim,Tirmidhi,Ibn Majah

[@kakabawani4212]

Brother Paul The ayyat you mention was at the time of The prophet AS ALLAH SWT is saying to companion of Prophet AS ALLAH SWT said to them indeed ALLAH SWT will test you with your life and your wealth and your children and exactly it happen to companion the went to battle with pagan they lost their life their wealth their property it was Only to companion and Every one today we have different test they were the one who fought against pagan with PROPHET AS that's why ALLAH SWT SAID DO NOT CALL THEM DEAD THEY ARE ALIVE before GOD and they are given provision .ALLAH SWT IS HAPPY WITH THEM AND THEY ARE HAPPY WITH ALLAH SWT .please read Quran with it's context SALAM .

[@kakabawani4212]

@@srnp0007 READ QURAN AND IT'S CONTEXT ALLAH SWT WILL TEST US WHEN WE BELIEVE IN HIM .when prophet is there it's totally different law When Jesus came to Jews they did not accept him except small group of people that was test for Jews.

[@kakabawani4212]

@@srnp0007 Salem brother you are reading out of context read story of Adam AS and tell me what happen to them from Quran kareem .

[@kakabawani4212]

Salam and what you think about SUNNAH of Prophet SA?

[@arifsatriyo3871]

beware from NAMIMAH.

[@HamZaHamZa-fj3js]

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[@Infidelx]

Fitnah is sedition, it is to be seduced.

[@MohamadMohamad-hv7dd]

Fitnah = Spaltung Hass