The False Idol of Greed

This episode features two conversations on the corrosive effects of greed, the sin that has practically been transformed into a virtue in much of contemporary culture. To discuss this crisis, Hamza Yusuf is joined by prominent Catholic jurist and intellectual, Robert P. George, and then by Rabbi Michael Lerner, an activist and founder of Tikkun magazine.
THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS, A SPECIAL RENOVATIO SERIES HOSTED BY HAMZA YUSUF
Hamza Yusuf converses with scholars, leaders, and writers to explore one of religion's most enduring conceptual frameworks, the Seven Deadly Sins. These compelling conversations shed light on how the sins manifest themselves within us, illustrate their devastating consequences on our culture, and elucidate their corresponding virtues for all of us who struggle with sin.
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[@yahya2925]

Catholics and Muslims have a lot in common due to what I think is their similar sense of self-accountability, mere belief alone NOT being enough for salvation in the hereafter. May Allah ﷻ guide this Catholic brother in humanity and perfect His favor upon Him in Islam!😊

[@verucasalt6519]

Ameen ya rabb. I converted to Islam from Catholicism in my late 30s. The fitra inside me knew from a young age that there is only 1 god, but it took me several decades to discover the truth InshaAllah those who are guided will answer the call of Islam. There is so much about Islam that felt familiar to me having grown up in Catholicism.

[@ChicothemonkeyChicothemonkey]

Quran is the latest update to bible There's only one God.and we are all children of Adam and eve. Read the quran and u will be shocked ,thinking your reading the bible

[@aelbadrawy8324]

I learned a lot about the Jewish tradition from this discussion. Thanks Zaytuna for the valuable productions! May Allah always make you a voice for righteousness and knowledge.

[@aizazbhatti2506]

Thats something eye opening to me. What an amazing discussion between scholars of great traditions Islam, Christianity and Judaism. May God bless our Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, he is light for us in this modern time. ❤️

[@Maalik.]

Good video. I'm saying this as a muslim, but Hamza should have let the Rabbi talk more. He interrupted him alot of times, and was a bit more focused on saying what he wanted to say, instead of hearing what the rabbi had to say. Otherwise, a very wise and knowledgeable input from both sides.

[@zaitunpeace]

I thought so too while watching and was a tad disappointed that he kept on doing that. The Rabbi kept on smiling - he's a noble man. I hope that Shaykh Hamza becomes more aware in his future interviews. Great content, great questions, great quality.

[@cheryfajamal]

I believe a fundamental problem in Western Society, and it’s quickly being exported to Eastern societies, is the unbalanced over-empowerment of the youth. We’ve handed them the reigns rather than teaching them to take responsibility for their opinions and educating them in the subject of Value, on a personal level and on all the societal levels, (yes, the habits that maintain society). We are letting children follow children and youth follow criminals. I was the first generation of children that teachers first empowered, (early 1970s), and being given that power to speak up was not supported with guidance nor wisdom, rather we were used to validate the sexual revolution, and the cultural revolution THEY wanted, and now our children and grandchildren are drowning in the cesspool we espoused without ANY knowledge of what our life is really about. Not only did they teach us that God is fantasy, they taught us we were Gods ourselves, able to manifest destiny. Look at what we manifested!!! Utter ruin of our family unit. I was taught woman’s place was not stuck in the home. I was taught a housewife was a pathetic looser, a slave. It cost me everything when I lost it all trying to be a superwoman. I started to wake up after loosing everything. Now I’m a housewife again, raising another set of children and helping my husband in HIS business. I don’t need titles or degrees or status from outside; to be the backbone of my family, I just need love and respect from them.

[@nasreenkhan2716]

Thank goodness, good sense prevailed. Love and blessings from India a

[@hana.xplorz_GB]

I just don't know how my generation constantly exposed to social media is going to survive at this point in struggling to say the least

[@hurmetnoka9434]

Thats why I got rid of all social media.

[@mohamedkamara8225]

It’s hard but we will survive through Allah, inshallah

[@shakibahakim7057]

This conversation of both scholars of faith shows the share values that we have in our faiths. It's important for us to see how our scholars interact with each other. It opens door for good Conversation, respect and it removes the red tape that has been put by the ignorant to separate one from another. Only through such conversation we can bring the changes that can serve our faith and our societies. Thank you for sharing such valuable Conversation. May Allah guide us all on the straight path.

[@hamidh9637]

[deleted previous comment after further reflection thanks to someone below.]. Great discussion. May God guide and bless our students and scholars alike with a deeper understanding of our selves and our lives and our purification and development iA.

[@ufh2101]

As someone who works with him, it’s sad to see a comment like this from a Muslim. He prefers the masters to his own ideas. He also always teaches us to assume the best about others. Sometimes we project our own sicknesses onto others. My experience at Zaytuna is the opposite of your opinion. This was done as an interfaith project to show similarities between traditions. One would think you’d want to quote from those traditions. Many Muslim scholars wrote entire books quoting other scholars. Part of todays problem is everyone feels their own view is best. I think it’s a hadith about the end of time. Allah knows best.

[@hamidh9637]

@@ufh2101 I've considered what you said (thank you) and re-read what I wrote and agree. I went too far in the wording and also wrote in haste :( I don't think it was a case of projecting own problem, but thanks for the candidness. I will try to retract it if possible. I do still feel there is a problem worth evaluating and considering. Especially after watching the discussion on Sloth. It was really good. I benefitted from the knowledge shared by the two. But I can't but notice something I think is worthy of reflection. I definitely do not want to pick faults and apologize if it comes out that way. It's like a family member trying to help our larger family grow and get better through one small conversation at a time. In the Sloth dialogue, Shaykh refers to Eva Bran multiple times as being a Master to him and he the student. It also came across that way. Interesting that she was asking the questions (tho they were questions only for reflection to awaken a better understanding) while Shaykh would just immediately answer each one with his conviction or those of other scholars. I don't recall him asking Eva any questions and at the end it appeared (reading deeper) a beautiful thing happened (whether intentional or not I don't know) but she in an elegant way seemed to show that too much talking on the pulpit, being dogmatic, or being too opposite of Sloth busy was not a good thing. Anyhow, very interesting. This is not my expertise and I know basically nothing. I am so so so glad Alhamdulillah there is something like Zaytuna in North America. God bless and guide its leaders and students and all of us iA.

[@imaginedhistory2993]

Thank you for these amazing much needed conversations.

[@PBTKaizen]

The very important clarity provided here was by Sheikh Hamza on “the Jewish tradition is my tradition… Muslims acknowledge the Jewish tradition … Muslims recognize the Jewish prophets as our prophets …” this was an important clarity and affirmation…I hope this continues to happen more often…

[@mirzarizwan1408]

extremely enlightening

[@zakzak613]

Whens Hamza Yusuf going to have a discussion with Jordan Peterson? That'd be a great discussion!

[@sklw2449]

It got cancelled br. Mohamed Hijab has had a discussion with him

[@MR-dm1gx]

A good book I read was called " Fields of Blood", Caren Armstrong. Quite extensive research. Thank You for the very interesting stimulating conversation. Hopefully not people will wake up to the higher value.

[@tarana9329]

It feels like Shaykh Hamza is saying it's human nature to want to keep and protect one's property and the Rabbi is saying the sabbatical year/jubilee aims to lessen that tie- that proves to me that it is human nature. If it weren't, there wouldn't be these interventions to try to lessen the tie.

[@yahya2925]

Not necessarily to lessen it, but to keep these desires away from becoming perverse, in a balance.

[@chadmuslims]

49:33 “maximize your wealth” 53:23

[@walidmariam1997]

These talks are necessary

[@mpramd]

i doubt all these 7 deadly sin are actually just popping up in the human sense in term of gaining the self justice which actually also happen as a form of fitrah. if that so, how's actually we ought to face it? while repent is usually kinda tricky, especially when it comes to organizational term.

[@deinnachbar8258]

nr. 1 Chanel on KZbin 🙏🙌❤️❤️❤️ a zaytina college sticker for my powerbook would be cool 😎 Pls make some shirts and stickers 🙏🙌🙌

[@Brata19]

I'm not so sure about the rabbi though... he sounded rather naive. Anyway if the approach of problem-solving in systemic manner, then it has to start from leadership. Any great leader must have greater advisers, that we all can observe the absent of 'religious' advisors in the modern seculer states. Even if we have such religious advisors, they're also have been corrupted by the system & have no independency.

[@omowhanre]

It’s a bit rich, that 2 men who’s families and ancestors and future generations have and will greatly benefited from the government “putting their hands on the scale” in their favor by institutionalizing and propping up whiteness- now have the audacity to talk about how they dislike and distrust government intervention. When the government was giving land and jobs and subsidies to white men (not Natives or Blacks or anyone that wasn’t white) there was no condemnation then. Ya Allah, guide us all and help us (myself included), because I’m lost.

[@omowhanre]

@@ponderingspirit Ameen. They are not saints, but people. People can be unaware. They don’t know everything about everything, and that’s ok. In Islam we worship Allah, not people.

[@srobinson157]

Alhamdulillah, What profound discussions. Absolutely worth listening to and learning from !!! I truly appreciate the work the Sheikh does. May Allah swt allow this good work to continue. Amin

[@ilvanajacqueline1282]

This is precious. Thank you for sharing these wonderful interfaith conversations.

[@kgenfkenbrjfr]

Great videos, Zaytuna College is a great institution.

[@ibtissamelyaziji5941]

Loved how the disagreement was beautifully handled by both parties.

[@ua1514]

Aside from the great educational content of this video, the editing is masterful.

[@parvezakhter1153]

Salaam only a few minutes in and already really happy with the discussion and the knowledge being shared. Also the production is really good quality. They've made a video conference look great! 👌

[@mosawermomand8697]

Masha Allah to the intelligence of our shiekh Hamza Yusuf may Allah swa preserve him for this Ummah and benefit many more through his wisdom and knowledge.

[@TravelingPhilosopher]

Listening to this felt very therapeutic to me by the Grace of God. I'm glad we had these wonderful Scholars of their traditions coming together to have this beautiful conversation.

[@nozimaboboeva7393]

this is a great conversation of both scholars of different faith shows that we have the shared values in our faiths.We can learn from our scholars the right interaction ,courtesy .It shows the right path how to have ggod conversation ,respect to each other .However there are some ignorant poeple that we can't deny, I believe with such conversations we can bring harmony understanding warmth kindness to each other .As well we serve our faith and society correctly.I am so happy to watch such valuable converstaion May Allah guide us all on the right path.

[@sklw2449]

Hamza with long hair looks like a calm lion

[@robotnitchka]

I really wanted to hear about that patriarchy argument. I wonder if the rabbi has written about it elsewhere.

[@dirtguyedmonton]

Great conversation and I am truly grateful for this series…..wonderful way to self reflect on areas I can improve. Interesting to see Rabbi Learner’s clear beliefs in Postmodern Neo-Marxist ideology seep through his world/religious view and colour his perceptions. Fascinating to see this corrosive way of thinking manifest in so many areas of modern society since the late 70s and accelerating so fast the last 7-10 years.

[@Angela_1438]

Interfaith communication is superb. Truly the essence of preserving faith and continual bonds as the Quran states the Muslims and the Christians are our brothers...alhamdulillah Allah guided me from catholism... wonderful series of the 7 deadly sins

[@PBTKaizen]

Wow I cannot tell you how long I’ve waited for something like this to come out… Sheikh Hamza sitting down with other religious leaders from other faiths and bridging the very necessary gaps through these kinds of open and honest discussions that represent unity ,similarity as opposed to division and separation… this is amazing … I’m so thankful to Zaytuna College for creating such platforms and I await to see many more discussions that help bring clarity and provide free education to the public on all of the religions which at the end of the day all speak to One ☝🏽 God , One Universal Force that guides this universe . Each one does so in their own unique way … I can’t wait for the day where i have my financial freedom so that I can give and support platforms like yours that spread unconditional love and support and help clear the misguided and misrepresented view that currently exists within our modern day culture.

[@dnd4074]

First hit the like button, alhamdulillah🥰

[@farhan00]

At minute 40, Shaykh Hamza Interviews an older, Jewish version of himself. (When I saw him with the walker, I wanted to jump through the screen and offer him my arm)

[@MaryamShamsWayMaryamShams]

Zaytuna college used to be my dream place for me to go. I so don't say it was still the love my sorry to say I lost hope from the government I’m done voting the presidents of today they’re not for people they’re more corporate this is sad, but the truth for the first time I feel like I’m not going to vote

[@sklw2449]

Change is good remember that. Especially if its afters years, its inner growth

[@ashleyavinger4736]

I'm so delighted to see and feel the joy and purity WITHIN the space between all of these external shells we call religion....for The Way, The Path....is One. Perhaps it is the real way forward, for those of the Light, as our world becomes increasingly lost. Alhamdulillah. Perhaps in the external oppression, the core within our faith is being found for some. (I have great respect for the holiness deep within Judaism, Islam and Christianity....It is there. It is there, for those throughout history -seen and unseen- have become it.) May those who seek, find. And may Allah guide.

[@codesmall6953]

Sheikh, you are doing the work that matters, may Allah reward you immensely for every millisecond that you spend on reviving the great teachings that saves all of mankind.

[@tarana9329]

What the Tsar did to the Jews is really sad.

[@fareshtak.touhami412]

What an enlightening discussion. Especially found the focus on civil institutions segment very interesting.

[@farisahmedbhatti7423]

And be not like those who forgot Allah and so He made them oblivious of themselves. They are the wicked ones. Quran (59:19)

[@neverunderestimatemybeing]

What camera do ya'll use its quite cinematic

[@Aoudhubillahi]

Proverbs 1:19 NLT "Such is the fate of all who are greedy for gain. It ends up robbing them of life." ~ Nabi Sulaimon (epbuh) [I'd argue that the word used for "gain" may also connote "life". Where another's greed for life must eclipse/infringe/sap the life of an innocent other.]

[@miralabualjadail4206]

So happy to see Robert George with Shaykh Hamza again! Now in a Zaytuna based discussion with the 7 deadly sins! So perfect. Remarkable! I love the idea. Alhamduliah

[@odetoazam]

Please do as many of these podcasts as possible while you are here on his planet Shaykh. This is extremely important.

[@zebawasay8156]

Excess of everything is vice…

[@asad-kc8zf]

Excess of anything is not good .

[@mohamedzahir2975]

We can't associate any thing with creator...because allah is above your ...over 7 sky...people why are you not thinking....we will be either in hell or in paradise hereafter...we will not die...so how down to your creator allah

[@Ensaret1]

Ma sha Allah shaikh, Allah, the Pure, the Exalted, He certainly legislates with love and mercy. Almost all chapters in the Qur’an start with His name of mercy. When Allah teala asked our prophet alaihe salam if he wanted to be ‘a king prophet’ or ‘a slave prophet’, our beloved prophet alaihe salam answered ‘a slave prophet’. He salallahu alaihe we salam, he had the greatest knowledge for Allah.

[@germeshkrimi7384]

May God bless you both! ...removing the welfare from the government is the healthiest way to avoid the corruption in political election phenomena too...humbly☝🏻

[@datodrali3998]

Jazakallah...fully packed knowledge and wisdom.

[@mondir16]

Salam Aleykoum. It is possible to put french subtitle? Jazak Allah ou Khayran

[@akhmadbaiquni2023]

Assalamualaykum, looking forward to the convo

[@kawakib743]

I just love this dialogue. Both scholars are real erudites. Much love to both and to all abrahamic people of faiths.

[@usmanfaraz2057]

So glad to see sheikh on KZbin Alhamdulillah

[@somayyamughal8313]

A productive discussion..

[@sameerkhan-qg3qi]

Assalmu alykum sir , sir it's my genuine request can you please give a brief lecture on your brief Biography from childhood to converting to Islam to struggle for knowledge it will be really helpful for young people like us who wants to get into this journey to.🍁

[@sklw2449]

Here's the link to his conversion, i have seen it 3 or more times lol 😄 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKOthaOrpp5rrLc

[@kaif5713]

Really excited!!

[@Ginchan27]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sumiahb]

In Singapore, all working muslims contribute to Mosque Building Fund monthly from our salaries, in addition to 20% deduction from our salaries to compulsory saving. Muslims here have been building mosques in suburbs for our religious activities. Come to Singapore to visit our beautiful mosques.

[@lostlegacy333]

Great stream

[@ms-zo3zb]

Just a polite question, Greed is not a quality to have Humans knew before the beginning of your particular set of believe ,because people who don't believe in God or believe in any other religions know that or in fact people who existed before the start of any religion infact animal behaviour show that ,, why do you need to believe in your religion to understand that ? Is it not part of human moral compass?

[@miralabualjadail4206]

Your confusing religious dogma ideology with inherent nature that precedes religion as you know it from anthropological history.

[@miralabualjadail4206]

The moral compass you mention that is religion in our regard. I can point you to another video by shaykh Hamza where he talks about this in detail so you may get a better understanding.

[@miralabualjadail4206]

Type in Hamza Yusuf debates Humanist Atheists. On KZbin. He talks exactly about what your saying.

[@mobinurrahman4377]

You ran out of Muslim clerics so you had to borrow some non Muslims?

[@dan138zig]

Maybe it's to entice people to Islam?

[@mobinurrahman4377]

@@dan138zig I'll give him the benefit of doubt since he is muslim after all.but most interfaith dialogues have close to zero intention of propagating Islam.rther they are friendly chit chat talking about similar issues

[@browntaint6916]

@@mobinurrahman4377 what's wrong with that

[@browntaint6916]

@@mobinurrahman4377 If you don't like Sh. Hamza Yusuf.. Don't click on his videos.. that's probably best for your heart so shaytan doesn't whisper to your ears and tell you to write something stupid in the comment and cause confusion..

[@mobinurrahman4377]

@@browntaint6916 i don’t like him.ok you tell me. What's beneficial in sitting with kuffar not propagating Islam to them.not giving them direct dawah and calling them out straight on their false ideologies.instead just being friendly and chit chat without any direct motive to propagate Islam and trying to show it is better then what they believe.