How Lust Becomes a Counterfeit Love

The acclaimed Amir Sulaiman lends a poet’s sensibility to this discussion with Hamza Yusuf on lust, which Imam al-Ghazali called one of the two main desires that must be broken for spiritual health yet is widely celebrated today. How can we differentiate lust from love?
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[@HamzaKhan002]

May ALLAH protect and preserve Sheikh Hamza Yusuf. i get lost when he talks! he is asset to this ummah.

[@Emal789]

Ameen

[@taikamal8488]

Ameen! You are absolutely spot on about that.

[@MrF1rebolt]

Aameen sum aameen

[@zainabzuhasarafdeen4873]

Aameen

[@clarietee3043]

Beginning from timestamp 41:41 I think I kind of get his point exactly, and agree. Take for example most movie industries nowadays, or for someone like me, who watches *_japanese animes_* I can vouch and say with a lot of disappointment, that unfortunately in the last two or three years recently this japanese animation industry has been producing nothing but fanservice shows catering towards mens' viewing pleasure and it results in a *horrific downfall of creativity level* where *_original stories with greater depth value_* are too scarce and almost non-existant, nowadays. Its like, when a civilization gets stuck inside the thick luxuria of carnal pleasures, you cannot possibly ascend above and beyond in an effort to grasp the greater perspectives and values life can offer for you to discover, because you're too busy drowning in the thick throes of lust. What a waste of civilization, what a pure tragedy for humanity today. Civilizations today should understand the importance of the constitutions of a family, first and foremost. Why it should all begin (or get straightened out) from the family unit.

[@user-user-user-user.]

Salaam. Thanks for that insight. It is interesting that even in a specific genre culture has crept in.

[@aliyaspahic]

Good point

[@user-user-user-user.]

Sheyk Hamza….touches on Ghazali, Dylan, Huxley and Nietzsche within the span of 10 minutes. Mash’Allah

[@sjn6953]

and Shakespeare :P

[@phoenixgrove]

A video we don't deserve but need. Thanks for this Mr. Hamza Yusuf.

[@Hamza-GH-Hofmann]

Ameen. Thanks for this talk on one of the major challenges of our time. Thanks for bringing up some encouraging thoughts too. Sincerely from Germany.

[@OmarDaCosta-Shahid]

This has been a great series. Thank you to all who have helped put it together.

[@Desiklown]

This is one of the best things I’ve listened to for a long time. Third listen!

[@Anna-tj7mp]

As a woman I have never felt safer than in Morocco. I would walk without fear at night in Taroudant. And people blessed me and my friends on the way to Mass with the French fathers. I loved Morocco.

[@30251]

i had the opposite experience in Morocco i felt very unsafe, men constantly staring openly and jeering even though i was in full hijab and almost always accompanied by a mahram. i will not return there which is a shame as it is a beautiful country.

[@henrig8708]

This is an amazing get together, Amir Suleiman and Hamza Yusuf! Two people I love dearly speak truth as always, but together this time

[@shiadmajeed8524]

Love from Kerala South India

[@m.houdeib]

May allah preserve people like you. You are desperately needed by the Muslim youth, more than you can ever imagine

[@silahbasir6657]

Most women don't understand hijab for the same reason...we covering our adornment is actually HELPING MEN...and as a result helping ourselves

[@GordoEats98]

Great video, thanks to all who contributed

[@chrisdude2675]

Interesting how many of the points Shaykh makes during this series are in Steven Pinkers book "Better Angels of our Nature"

[@Hanifmv]

Amazing talk!!

[@topgabssunny]

I love u Shaikh More than me

[@sheikhskype]

51:00

[@allahisthegreatest6302]

Quran symmetry Al hayat” (life), 145 times; “al mawt” (death), 145 times“al-dunya” (mundane life), 115 times; “al akhira” (the afterlife), 115 times“malaika” (angels), 88 times; “shayatin” (demons), 88 times“ar rajul (man), 24 times; “al mar’a (woman), 24 times“as salihat (good deeds), 167 times; “as sayya’at” (wrong doings), 167 times“qul” (say), 332 times; “qalu” (said), 332 times“an nas” (people), 50 times; “an nabiya” (prophets), 50 times“al muslimat” (Muslim women), 41 times; “al muslimin” (Muslim men), 41 times"yawma-izhin" (That day), 70 times; "qiyama" (Judgment day), 70 times"dunya" (near), 115 times; "akhira" (far), 115 times"shitaa" (winter), 1 time; "sayf" (summer), 1 time"Isa" (Yahushua), 25 times; "Adam", 25 times Iblis the devil is mentioned 11 times and seek refuge from iblis the devil is mentioned 11 times. Belief and disbelief 17 times Clay (teen and sperm (nutufa 112 times (how ALLAH says he made us) Charity (zakat and blessings (baraka same amount of times. The words "Sea" and "Land" are used 32 and 13 times respectively in the Quran. 32 plus 13 equals 45, and the two words make up 71.1 and 28.9 percent respectively of those 45. These percentages roughly correspond to what we today know the proportion of the Earth's surface made up of water and land to be."Human being" is used 65 times: the sum of the number of references to the stages of man's creation is the same: al-Fatihah in itself has 7 verses, 3.5 dedicated towards our praise of the Omnipotent, and the next 3.5 dedicated towards our prayers to the Omnipotent.The words “salawat” (prayers) and "aqimis-salah" (establish prayer) are mentioned 5 times in the Quran, the same as the number of mandatory daily prayers.The word "alwan" (colors) is written 7 times, the same as the number of colors of the rainbow.The words "samawat" + "sab" (heavens + seven) are written together 7 times, the same as the number of heavens described in the Quran.There are 365 days in a year. The word "yawm" (day in singular) is written exactly 365 times. Months written 12 times Muslims circumambulate around the Qibla, seven times during pilgrimage. The word ‘Qibla’ is used in the whole Quran exactly seven times: 2:142:8, 2:143:15, 2:144:8, 2:145:10, 2:145:14, 2:145:18, and 10:87:12" There are 12 months in a year. The word "shahr" (month in singular) is written exactly 12 times: [2:185] [2:194] [2:217] [5:2] [5:97] [9:36] [97:3]There are 19 years in the metonic cycle. The word "sanah" (year in singular) is written exactly 19 times www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symmetry_in_the_Quran&ved=2ahUKEwjC8KWIgbjxAhULQEEAHThcBFwQFjAAegQIAxAC&usg=AOvVaw0fvhfLuAaW4M9JHqnXti5h&cshid=1624803774708 ... .. .. .. .. .

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[@Retrogamer71]

04:40 Very good taxonomy on the third point.

[@suhailabdulla8195]

❤

[@AlIskanderZhao]

The temptations facing youth today are tremendous. It doesn't help that sexual licentiousness marches under the banner of civil rights, so those who promote chastity are seen as opponents of progress, as regressive, conservative, religious nutjobs. The pursuit of pleasure is ingrained into modern culture and is made infinitely accessible, infinitely affordable through mobile devices and the internet. There are movements that realise the harms of this openly available fornication, however, the industry is worth so much money, I seriously doubt they will give up without a fight. I realised that we can only rely on and seek refuge in Allah to aid us in our efforts to safeguard the youth and ourselves.

[@eggstravagent3801]

Yeah I agree 100%

[@norahanet5348]

Ameen

[@Usamakang61.9]

In my eyes You are one of the most beautiful person Shaykh.

[@liyanatassim1291]

Im so jelly you got a like 😂

[@shamselnahar45]

That is really beautiful guys. Amir Suliman's words about "longing to get close to God" are extremely powerful. Many thank Sh Hamza Yousuf.

[@TheTocacorazones]

As-Salaamu Alaikum! It would be greatly appreciated if future presentations be saved with CLOSED CAPTIONING IN DIVERSE LANGUAGES (i.e. Spanish), to shared their important messages. Internationally and domestically! May Allahu Ta'ala Continue To Provide You Both Greater Sound Life and Hereafter...! --------------------------------- ¡As-Salaamu Alaikum! Se agradecería mucho si las futuras presentaciones se guardaran y publiquen con SUBTÍTULOS EN DIVERSOS IDIOMAS (es decir, como Español), para compartir sus mensajes importantes. ¡A nivel nacional e internacional! Que Al-laju Ta'ala Les Otorgue Mas Saludable Vida y Mas Allå...!

[@Anna-tj7mp]

It saddens me so terribly that the young, who are directed towards hookup culture, have lost hope in romantic love. Perhaps the capacity for romantic love.

[@zakme5638]

Was waiting the episode of lust, I know this cardinal sin a lot will be discussed about it ,As soon as I hear Sheikh Hamza voice ,the inner calm overwhelms me to take me to a world of tranquility and spiritual elevation, his wisdom and knowledge are much lacking in this day and age. We need such true guiding light, in this modern age where all forms of humanity and virtues were lost. may Allah make you among his righteous Servants and grant u and all believers from His mercy.

[@TheTocacorazones]

SALAAMS TO YOUR FELLOW PRESENTER, AND WANT TO EXPRESS TO YOU MY BELOVED HAMZA, THAT I TESTIFY OF MY ISLAMIC LOVE, FOR YOU HAVING ALWAYS BEEN BLESSED BY ALLAHU TA'ALA, WITH LEAVING US WITH WORTHY CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRUE ISLAMIC UNDERSTANDINGS AND REFLEXIONS, AND UPON WHAT OTHER THINKERS HAVE ALSO SHARED WITH HUMANITY OF THEIR VISIONS AND PERCEPTIONS! -------------------------------------- SALAAMS A SU COMPAÑERO PRESENTADOR, MAS QUIERO A USTED, AMADO HERMANO HAMZA, TESTIFICO MI AMOR ISLÁMICO POR USTED, QUE SIEMPRE SEA BENDECIDO POR ALLAHU TA'ALA, ¡AL COMPARTIR CON NOSOTROS ESAS CONTRIBUCIONES FIDEDIGNAS DE VERDADEROS ENTENDIMIENTOS Y REFLEXIONES ISLÁMICAS, MAS SOBRE LO QUE OTROS PENSADORES TAMBIÉN HAN COMPARTIDO CON LA HUMANIDAD DESDE SUS VISIONES Y PERCEPCIONES! AS-SALAAMU ALAYKUM!

[@Alamin_Alhassan]

Brother Amir seamlessly transitioned into reciting a poem 🥺

[@islombekabdullaev4692]

Assalamu alaykum brothers and sisters

[@septacular7]

Waalaykum salam brother. May you are blessed always

[@ebaamomani1221]

Young Muslims need to watch this! Thank you Shiekh Hamza! Your amount of knowledge is exquisite. زادك الله من نعيم المعرفة و ادام لك الصحة و العافية لنشرها

[@masjidattaqwabrooklyn4906]

Yes! If this discourse was watered down a bit to feel a bit more relatable to our youth, it would be very beneficial. Opening for them!

[@ebaamomani1221]

@@masjidattaqwabrooklyn4906 our youth is smart. They reflect and admire their religion more when presented intellectually, just like this.

[@rolandhasansharpe3034]

It is the emptiness which drives us, our desire for unsatisfiable fulfillment is urging us towards Allah's Greatness.

[@fahziahameed3612]

List 😂 what a subject especially for this day an age both men and women can’t distinguish between love and lust and it’s scary you have to be modest in everything ever way both men and women the rest inshallah may Allah guide them possessive behaviour from both sides don’t make sense ❤ if you truly love somebody there’s no need but if you feel like that then walk away civil and don’t put a burden on each other ❤ opinions ❤️🙏😂 sorry for being blunt ❤

[@edisonc6080]

SubhanAllah, Sheykh Hamza Yusuf I’m so thankful for your words and sharing that wisdom

[@kaeshurphysicist]

Sheikh Hamza is a real treasure. He is among very few scholars, atleast that I know, who take on very roots of the problems in Muslim Ummah today. Like him Sheikh Abd al Hakim Murad.

[@Angela_1438]

Mashallah tabarak'allah may Allah preserve the knowledge of our dear sheikh hamza yusuf, he truly has many gifts and perseveres in drawing us near to Allah swta and his messenger saw...alhamdulillah I was guided to islam and alhamdulillah for all of us being able to be apart of this beautiful ummah...♥️

[@ryhms8914]

That poem of Abu Nuwas 💔

[@maicolm.6896]

SubhanAllah I needed this reminder , in sha Allah we get more of this reminders that are truly a jewel for our existence in this hard times.. thanks you both for such an enlightening lecture. Beautiful things were said may Allah engrave them in my heart. May Allah bless you sheikh hamza and idk the other gentleman's man may Allah bless these two brothers ameen

[@zahidanoor5340]

Br Amir Sulaiman

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49:30

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[@MR_Money_Bags]

This needs more views❤ya Rab I am in need of your help

[@DarioHaruni]

These series are just amazing. Mashaallah.

[@robotnitchka]

That final poem of Sulaiman was beautiful

[@dawdadarboe3548]

Papa Hamza ❤

[@fache2452]

Great content 🙌

[@mohamadeliwa8526]

Isnt music haram?

[@theexplorers4182]

MashaAllah

[@RayOfHope8]

❤️❤️❤️

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🇰🇿🤲🏽👍

[@nomad7060]

4:45

[@norahanet5348]

Alhamdullilah for another banquet of thought provoking discussion.May Allah bless Sheikh Hamza and preserve his health and keep him in His protective shade. Allah hu akbar. Thank you immensely for sharing such insights and pearls of wisdom.

[@joshuawheatley2055]

Allahu akbar! What an insightful discussion. May Allah reward you both for sharing this with all of us. May Allah guide us and protect us. Jazakallah, Joshua

[@saleseastheritage]

Why they want to be equal man, coz they are setting the bar away too low. Subhanallah.......

[@ebr8510]

Thank you Sheikh and thank you to your guest for this brilliant talk. May Allah grant you life and health so you continue to enlighten us🙏🤲

[@Angela_1438]

Mashallah tabarak'allah speechless

[@fasihabatoolarifi428]

God immensely bless you guys, amen. ❤🤲🏽

[@carlsmith3709]

The last poem was amazing ana muslimu ya rabb

[@Zaid26127]

Alhamdulillah what a video

[@ZM-et7zt]

A much needed discussion, so insightful. Jazakumullah khairan. I pray that Allah allows this knowledge to reach those with parched souls and dissipated hearts.

[@skknnn1859]

Ameen. This is a beautiful dua

[@suhaylabd-salaam1563]

امين يا رب العالمين 🤲🏾

[@shizanizam5817]

Beautiful, eye opening!

[@Sleepboyhours]

Ma Sha Allah

[@Tash2749]

Thank you.

[@SaintNektarios]

Incredible. This should be listened to by everyone.

[@shumonhaq658]

😎

[@lifemaverick6427]

It's pretty hard to speak against lust based on the Qur'an or hadith, when Mahomet engaged in it on a daily basis. (11+ wives, concubines, lusting after women, sleeping with Mariyah, lusting after his own son's wife, etc, etc) It's like speaking against war using Sun Tzu as a guide.

[@eggstravagent3801]

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[@eggstravagent3801]

Watch that video that I have sent you with the link, and be mindful of what you say. Surely, you are in need of guidance. Get debunked 😹

[@eggstravagent3801]

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[@lifemaverick6427]

@@eggstravagent3801 I watched the video. It is utter nonsense and a weak defense for the immoral behavior of a lustful, narcissistic warlord. Mahomet lusted after women and even had a solution to his lustful behavior. Basically, if you see a woman you lust for, go back home and sleep with one of your many wives or concubines to quell your thirst for the women you lusted after. Sahih Muslim 1407: Interesting even the hadith have chapters on Mahomet’s lust. Chapter: Recommendation to the one who sees a woman and is attracted to her, to go to his wife or slave woman and have intercourse with her Jabir reported that Mahomet saw a woman, and so he came to his wife, Zainab, as she was tanning a leather and had sexual intercourse with her. Interesting the hadith refers to Zainab, the ex-wife of his son, whom Mahomet desired so much, he had Zaid divorce her so he could have her. Mahomet lusted after his own son’s wife. (This despite having 11 wives and countless concubines and slave girls). *Tafsir al-Jalalayn* But you had hidden in your heart what God was to disclose what He was to manifest of your LOVE for her. and of the fact that should Zayd part with her you would marry her and you feared people would say ‘He has married his son’s wife!’ though God is worthier that you should fear Him in all things so take her in marriage and do not be concerned with what people say. *Tasfir Tanwir al-Miqbas* (And thou didst hide in your mind) her LOVE and the DESIRE to marry her (that which allah was to bring to light) in the Qur'an, (and thou didst fear mankind) and you feel ashamed of people because of this (whereas allah had a better right that thou shouldst fear Him) whereas you should be ashamed of allah. How many brain cells do you have to discard to ignore that this is pure lust? May reason guide you to the Truth. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3KxpISDmKqies0