muslims must not patronize the freedom of none muslim country if that freedom is against the islamic tradition and values,the true freedom is being a slave of ALLAH because being a slave of ALLAH means being free from the slavery of this materialistic world.saudi arabia has the lowest crime rate in the whole planet because it abides the shariah law,freedom of speech as hamza yusuf is so happy about is the root of anarchy it has small advantage i agree but it has more bade effects in the society
@Designedkid not really, I think he said he finds it much easier to live in the west, as a Muslim. I'm just saying, that not everyone finds it easy to live in the west as practicing Muslims, esp.families with lots of kids.
I don't agree with him on one point, which is that it's easier to practise Islam in the west, because it depends on which country you're in, the arab states are pretty much against freedom, but in the GCC this is not the case. We can do everything and more in Bahrain, and Qatar, or UAE, than in the west, and there is more safety for families and children, too.
The fact is there's religious division in the world. There's conflicts, wars in the name of God or religion. This is when everything went wrong, people who are very religious turned into psychopath because they feel the pain, humiliation. So what is the function of religion if it can not bring peace to one's mind?
haha,the interviewer has no idea who she is dealing with, she has no knowledge whatsoever about these subjects ,even less about how much hamza yusuf knows , trying to catch him offguard with silly questions.
Hamza Yusuf argues very well and provides real evidence instead of being presumptive and judgmental like the interviewer was. Another thing I like about him is he's not defensive when she attempted to push him to the corner...instead, he answers that with facts...praise God that we still have such great scholars today.
If he is a good shaik. he should up hold the teaching of Islam by not shaking her hands or before the interview he should have told her I will not shake hands with u.This incidence would uphold his credibility ass a sunni. Now no
he is a sunni sect right? 6v 159. As for those who divide[964] their religion and break up into sects, thou hast no part in them in the least: their affair is with God. He will in the end tell them the truth of all that they did.-quran
In the name of Allah, most gracious most merciful; If the western Governence did not promote shocking means of agreements in Muslim lands, then maybe there would be more freedoms from Muslim Governance whom govern their people themselves without Western "Aide" to promote otherwise. You can not call out wolf, when the wolf was put there by the west, and then call out dier need for influence from the west.Its hypocritical! Salaam,Shalom,Peace!
It's easy to talk abt the truth, the best journalist in the country won't be able to disagree with u or have an objection on the truth u r talking abt. Mashallah we Muslims are proud of such knowledgable sheikhs in Islam :) alhamdulellah
I would like to advice you that please do some research on brother hamza yusuf and see his qualifaction on islam and many other stuff then you will realize what kind of person he really is. You cant judge some one without fully knowing that person.
I would like to thank Hamza Yousef for doing this interview. It is obvious that many people in the West are misinformed on Islam, and many in the Islamic world are misinformed as to the intentions of the average Westerner. I would hope that in the future people on both sides will be able to have constructive conversations that are not full of silly arguments and hatred, like most of the posts in this youtube channel.
With all protests happening I hope the lady in the program now sees the truth in the dictatorships of the Arab world sponsored by western governments and the BBC not reveiling the truth by promoting propaganda of western governments!! What sort of journalism is that where you maintain deception by lies!!! Clean up your act!!
2:18 "I swear to God", he is so easy to invoke God's name, goes to show what respect he has toward any religion. He is an opportunist who converted to Islam to advance his career. What a sellout!
@musllm I could say that for you to make such a serious statement, with so much ease, demonstrates that you do not understand Islam or you have no fear of Allah.
@coralreefuk Are we to make him a hero of Islam because his skin in white? I wonder how much "funding" he receives and the palace, excuse me, I meant house, he lives in. Don't be fooled, he is not a saviour.
Firstly no body said he is a saviour.Secondly there are many Muslims of Turkish, Bosnian and Arabic origin that have the whitest of white skin and the blondest of blond hair so his skin being white is really not that big a deal.
The problem is, you are casually throwing around accusations, without any reference or evidence and not a shred of fear from Allah.
Please be kind enough to back up what you are saying. I await your evidence.
Firstly no body said he is a saviour.Secondly there are many Muslims of Turkish, Bosnian and Arabic origin that have the whitest of white skin and the blondest of blond hair so his skin being white is really not that big a deal.
The problem is, you are casually throwing around accusations, without any reference or evidence and not a shred of fear from Allah.
Please be kind enough to back up what you are saying. I await your evidence.
YOU are making the accusations. I am happy to accept that we do not know what lies in the hearts of men, only they know and their God knows.
YOU! YOU!! have made SERIOUS accusations against his character so the onus is on YOU to provide the evidence and if you can not do so,-it is SLANDER. This is extremely serious both from a legal and an Islamic point of view.
@coralreefuk How did I slander him? I gave my opinion of the man, based on him invoking God's name in such a casual manner, and I stand by it. I do believe he is an opportunist and if I cared enough to look into his life and collect the evidence of his wrongdoing, he'd be behind bars.
Hamza Yusuf spent over 10 years traveling the Muslim world, learning about Islam from traditional sources. To criticize him as an opportunist is a bold,unnecessary, and immature thing to do. We are sitting here on youtube, while he tries to propagate Islamic teaching. Why do you criticize someone based on such a minor statement?
Also, in Islam it is generally common, that if you are to swear (as in an oath), you swear by Allah swt alone. This is why you hear "wallahi"... (1 of 2)
@musllm (2 of 2) However, many people use the term too frequently and it thus loses meaning. Hamza Yusuf did not abuse the phrase, and merely used it for emphasis. Your complaint seems to be influenced by a dislike for him rather than a true criticism.
You also make accusations against his character claiming he is selfish. This slander is considered a serious sin and crime in Islamic law. We are not to respect him because he is white, but rather because he is an intelligent Muslim leader.
@ahmur50 My accusations are not unfounded; they are part of my opinion of him based on his behaviour and my understanding of how a good believer should be.
You accuse me of mean-spiritedly critising Yusuf when in fact this is your assessment based on my comment; this could also be misconstrued as slander and considered a serious crime under Islamic law.
@musllm By this standard, I could then say you accusing me of accusing you is slander!
You are right, I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions about your intentions. But you certainly should not have called a Muslim brother, who you do not even know personally, an "opportunist" and a "sell out". You can accuse me of slander if you'd like, but your harsh statements are the very definition of it. (part 1)
In the Qur'an, Allah says "Say to My servants that they should only say those things that are best, for Satan does sow dissensions among them, for Satan is to man an avowed enemy. (17:53)"
I think something you said is interesting. You said your accusations are part of YOUR opinion of him, based on YOUR understanding of how a good believer should be. But who are you, or any human for that matter, to judge someone's intentions?
Humans are complex beings. We often do not even fully understand our own intentions. Your accusations are unfounded because they are based on YOUR thoughts; what evidence do you have? Leave the judgment of intentions to Allah swt.
Again, Hamza Yusuf has devoted his entire life to propagating Islamic teaching. He is consistently ranked as an intellectual and influential Muslim leader. In modern times, such leaders do become like celebrities. But that is between him and Allah
@ahmur50 Similarly, your belief of the existence of God is based on YOUR thoughts; what evidence do you have? You have NO proof, but proof is not required to believe in God.
What have we done comparable to him? He has spent over ten years studying, has written books, and co-founded Zaytuna Institute. To accuse him based on simply your opinion is wrong. Look at the good he has done.
We, as Muslims, should not point out the flaws (especially those based only on opinion) of our fellow Muslims. Instead, we should focus on their good actions.
@musllm Without a doubt. That's what I've been saying. Don't judge someone's intentions, leave that to Allah swt.
My belief in God is based on the Qur'an and sunnah and what I've been taught. You are correct that I have no physical proof. But to judge someone else you need legitimate proof. You cannot criticize someone based merely on what you think or feel to be true, for Shaytan can sow hatred and dissension in our hearts. (part 1 or 2)
Saying that I believe in Allah without physical proof (which is of course arguable, as I'd say the wonders of heavens and the earth are certainly evidence) is one thing. But that does not suggest that we can criticize and judge others based only on what we FEEL or BELIEVE to be true about them. That is why the punishments in Shariah are based on and require solid evidence. By your logic, we don't need evidence to accuse others; however, Islam and the Shariah says otherwise.
@musllm Also, just a side note. I don't believe in criticizing non-Muslims more than we'd criticize Muslims.
We, as Muslims, must hold ourselves to higher standards than we hold others. As it says in surah 41:34, "Repel what is evil with what is better."
I never said we should criticize non-Muslims or Muslims did I? If there is solid grounds to do so, it is acceptable, if it is for the right intentions. But without any legitimate reasons, we can't criticize anyone.
@musllm You are mixing up the nature of faith and belief with the nature of worldly issues regarding accusations, crimes, etc. Faith and belief are achieved through rationality, and involve evidence of the heart and brain. But worldly issues require tangible evidence through the senses. In other words, a persons thoughts are not evidence in worldly issues. For example, I can't say, "I believe so and so committed adultery, punish them". These matters, such as your accusations, require evidence.
@ahmur50 Belief is belief, regardless of whether it is belief in God or belief in someone's wickedness. Naturally, it is feasible to provide evidence for the latter and impossible for the former. You proclaim to believe in God, yet you don't provide any evidence, since you there are none. Why should I provide evidence for my belief?
Further, the domain of rationality ends where faith begins. Believing in something of which you have no proof is by its very nature, irrational.
@musllm (part 1) Your philosophical explanation is certainly intersting, and not entirely inaccurate. However, what you're saying does not wholly apply in this situation. From an Islamic and moral perspective, we should not form negative opinions of others without reason. The prophet (sas) declared three times that a specific man would enter Jannah. When this man was asked what he did to deserve such praise, he said that every night before sleeping he rid himself of any ill will...
@musllm (part 2) ...or negative opinions regarding other Muslims.
Of course, you know this and agree with its implications I'm sure. The statement you are making is that you CAN believe in something without proof. As I previously stated, for matters of faith, belief without sensory or scientific proof is reasonable. The word faith itself suggests "belief that is not based on proof". Again, as a Muslim I believe the wonders of the universe, along with the Qur'an and sunnah are proof...
@musllm (part 3)... but of course, scientifically, these things are not proof of Allah. Nor should their be scientific or sensory evidence of Allah, for he is beyond the limited comprehension of our current worldly state. Allah is the uncreated Creator; the creation of this dunya is ample evidence, but He Himself cannot be seen in this dunya.
However, as I stated before, we are not dealing with a matter of spirtual, intangible faith. Rather, we are dealing with a worldly, concrete issue...
@musllm (part 4)... In such issues, belief requires legitimate, tangible evidence. This, I think you'd agree, is sensible.
But for the sake of this argument, lets ignore the moral implications of believing in something. I want to address the difference between belief and what you wrote. Ignoring the moral aspect behind wrongly believing something, I agree with you in the sense that as a human you can believe in what you want. If you held these opinions you have of the Shaykh to yourself...
@musllm (part 5)... there would be no problem. From what I know of Islam, this would still be a weakness of the heart. But, as you said, no one can stop you from believing something. Nevertheless, by presenting these ideas publicly, you have taken an intangible, unsupported belief and attempted to verify it and publicize it.
This is what your philosophical musings fail to address. BELIEVE what you want to about the Shaykh, or any other human being, Muslim or non-Muslim...
@musllm (part 6)... I can't stop you, nor can any human stop any other human being from believing something in their mind and heart. But again, by PRESENTING your claims, you've taken negative opinions to the level of unwarranted, publicized criticism based on nonexistent (or not presented) evidence.
I'll give an example to illustrate: Imagine that I had unwarranted feelings about an Imam, who I believed was not trustworthy and was greedy. No one can stop me from believing this...
@musllm (part 7)... If I present my beliefs however and openly criticize him, people would have the natural inclination to ask, "where is your proof?" Again, if I held these beliefs in my heart, I would not necessarily require evidence (although I should still have it), but presenting the argument publicly does undoubtedly require evidence. Without evidence for accusations and punishment of crimes, our society would fall apart through mass hysteria. Examine the Salem Witch Trials as an example..
@musllm (part 8)... The philosophical argument you presented regarding belief fails to address the idea that worldly matters and matters of faith are not the same.
In the end, if you want to hold your beliefs do so; that is between you and Allah swt. But I think you'd agree that presenting these beliefs without evidence is not right. Imagine if I wrote something about you or you wrote about me based merely on unwarranted "feelings"; would this be correct? Are feelings evidence in this case?...
@musllm (part 9)... I think we all know that we should not harbor ill feelings toward each other. As Shaykh Yassir Fazaga put it, you can criticize the performance, but have no right to criticize the performer. Humans are too dignified to have their intentions and character judged. Actions can be judged, but not people. Only Allah swt can accurately judge a person with all of his or her complexities and intricacies.
@musllm (part 10).. I am sorry for writing such a long response. A message would have been much easier.
We have much knowledge to gain from Hamza Yusuf, and he is widely respected by much more knowledgeable people and scholars than us. I pray that Allah gives us knowledge and wisdom and forgives us for any mistakes we have committed in this argument. I pray that he rids us of any enmity we may have towards one another or any human being in general and fills us with peace. And Allah knows best.
@norrie007 isnt it don't touch women unappropriately?For the sake of westernised manners,wouldn't that be accepted since the context of which it was done in was only professional etc?
@biggidy1st i have read other comments you have made, please do not explain to me why you feel this way about islam please i dont want to know some of the lies that is going to come out of your mouth about islam. there are lots of people who feel hurt when you say unnecessary comments about islam, i understand you are claiming to have left islam just dont target muslims on the internet i mean what are you trying to prove i know it does not make you feel any better.. why do it?-
@1ronman786 i understand where your coming from, but when i get called kafir, infadel, etc of course im goin to bite back, not that im offended but i enjoy a pointless argument on youtube and watching poeple get so angry when i question there faith, this may upset u, but thats your problem not mine, u can say whatever u want about me, its called freedom of speech, u need to grow up, why get so hurt and offended, u cant tell me what to say and what not to say, your faith gives u no power over me
Hey, those who call our shaikh "Hamza Useless" how useless is he now? Where are your leaders? Are they willing to face tough interviews, build institutions, and speak to Western and Eastern Muslims in order to build bridges? I swear by Allah this man is worth ten of your so-called scholars.
@going2sleep This woman is obsessed with Yusufs race and ethnic background as a way of attacking him. She actually has no grounds for her questions everything is "Us" and "Them" She doesnt support anything she says with facts is just random rants about nothing.
I think we're jumping the gun on this woman. She's driving a point, not arguing with the Shaykh. I mean, the show is called 'Hardtalk', not 'Softtalk'. She's doing her job and Shaykh Yusuf went beyond and totally owned the questions she was asking. SubhanAllah.
she doesnt have realisation what a great scholar is sitting before him..She should learn to appreciate the truth which the great scholar Hamza Yusuf is telling her.
Oh....so you want to say all scholars of Islam are deluded but this Hamza Yusuf knows it all...! Plus what the hell is this wahabism, who are they, where do they come from, I can see clearly that if there is anyone deluded it is you and Hamza although he is a great speaker but having Sufi practices (Bid'as) puts him in the dark. Do you know Sheikh of Islam whose name is Ibin Teymeyya, find out what he said about Sufism or are you going to label as wahabi too..! He lived before Sheikh Wahhab.
Why can't people abstain from bad-mouthing a guy because of *alleged* theological "deviances" when he's being a great help for muslims? Wallah if it was a jew that was saying all this good stuff all the muslims would be ecstatic with "mashaAllah!!! What a wonderful man may Allah guide him to Islam"; full of praise and gratitude - but supporting a muslim they don't agree with? Absolutely not, we must rip him into pieces and backbite him to his grave.
@Oo786oO In the name of Allah, most gracious most merciful; I bet when he shook her hand he was thinking "oh god, I will at once commite Wadu" LOL. All joking aside. I would just Shake the womens hand and then commit Wadu. I am sure women put in this senerio with a man, in the west, would do the same. Salaam,Shalom,Peace!
@Oo786oO In the name of Allah, most gracious most merciful; thanks for your answer bro. I enjoy gain knowledge. Bro Islam is such a bueatiful religion. I hope people understand this before it is to late. I mean before they die and its use between right and wrong, and inspiration from god at every given point in discussion. It truly is a way of life. I wounder when the ones against use are going to relize we promote oneness and a colourless prespective like they did before(Governance changes).
State your claim, your proof and your evidence. If it is based on mere hearsay, and not on a recorded soundbite cited vis-a-vis a qualification of deviancy based on the Qur'an or the Sunna of the Messenger, then it is YOU who are a deviant.
Also, if you accept this challenge, please present to us your Ijaza in Arabic Language, its Morphology, Kalam, rhetoric, tafsir ul Quran, Usul il Fiqh and Hadith. If you lack ANY of this. Then I throw your argument out and your credibility too.
The BBC describes him as 'bush adviser' in this case. If the BBC or any other media company said 'islam is evil' or palestinians are terrorists' would you accept that. To be honest im quite uncomfortable with many media labels, and you using a media label as proof for your absurd claim. Which only shows how absurd you are.
@covertbabo12 Why can't people abstain from bad-mouthing a guy because of *alleged* theological "deviances" when he's being a great help for muslims? Wallah if it was a jew that was saying all this good stuff all the muslims would be ecstatic with "mashaAllah!!! What a wonderful man may Allah guide him to Islam"; full of praise and gratitude - but supporting a muslim they don't agree with? Absolutely not, we must rip him into pieces and backbite him to his grave.
Abu Huraim (ra) reported Allah's Messenger (SAW) as saying The deeds of people would be presented every week on two days, viz. Monday and Thursday, and every believing servant would be granted pardon except the one in whose (heart) there is rancor against his brother and it would he said: Leave them and put them off until they are turned to reconciliation
@covertbabo12 What kind of Muslim uses language like that? You are like an ant in comparison to this man, by any standard of judgment (including the pathetic display of character you have shown us).
For those of you (muslims) who insult Hamza Yusuf without a clue about him, let me remind you all of a hadith where the Prophet sws said : "That someone will say a WORD without any CONSIDERATION and it will get them throw into the Hell fire for 80 YEARS..." So please.... 8l 5ayr, am yas9mut.
salamu alaykum..Alhamdulilla..Hamza is a wonderfull shaykh and an amazing speaker..long may he continue doing such good work..who wouldnt want to shake his hand? this woman is good, watch some of her other interviews, and dont forget the programmes called HARD TALK!! she knows what buttons to press, Hamza did a great job in the time available. Masha Allah!!
Not sure about these new Muslims popping up everywhere, we have to be very careful, there is a total war against Islam by the Zionists and their supporters, guess what, where are their supporters? they are all in the west. Another thing, when he talks about the good things in the west he forgot that they are only for the west inside the west but the west slaughter other people they invade them and take what they have.
The issue is Faith, it looks to me like FAITH has being "object of business" for many many years... Muslim faith cannot be sold, you need NOBODY to pry and worship your creator.It set you FREE and makes you STRONG. So ATHEISTS want CONTROL.. and Muslims Individuals can't be controlled. ATHEISTS can control Muslim countries Presidents and leaders BUT NOT INDIVIDUALS!!!
Not need to remind anybody that RESISTANCE has always came from CIVILIANS..! THINKING IS ALLOWED, So, please Start thinking...
MashAllah i liked the way you answer all stupid questions....But you shouldnt give your hands to her, because it is not allowed in Islam to touch a woman except you blood relation like wife,sis etc. please keep away next time. becz you said in your talk it is a religion of action...Barakallahu feekum
Returning evil for evil is the trait of a dog; returning good for good is the trait of a donkey; returning good for evil is the work of Khwajah 'Abd Allah al-'Ansari.
Alhamdulillah...Sheikh Hamza Yusuf has done a fair job by pointing things in a higher intellectual point of view. He criticized what is to be criticized be it his own people or the other. Thats what the leaders need to address, the problems within to be accepted
I just wished him to avoid the handshake to a non mahram women. he could have put his terms on that before the interview. But anyway a great effort in explaining things at its best
@saqib09 appreciate your concern but I hope my iman can guide me to the halal and i always believe in the intention. If you looking for haram then you will the haram but if you want the halal Allah will gives you the halal. Jazakallahu khairan.
does anyone think that this is ambush journalism? its almost like the woman wants to trick the speaker into saying something that is anti-humanity or anti-western world and put him as a poster boy to condemn islam as a religion.
I think it was too quick of you to judge him. If there are 5 seconds left in the interview and the interviewer suddenly plants her hands forward.. your automatic reaction is to respond. He simply didn't have the time to stop. So don't judge him on these simple matters. Instead you require deeper thought on what he said in the 30 min interview. And I think he did a brilliant job Masha'Allah
she was way out of her league. Just listen to the man. May Allah be pleased with his pure intentions for good. if there was anyone qualified to speak about middle east and west, this is your man. Thank you Allah for bringing us good teachers, may he live a healthy and long life
hamza yusuf had statistic up his sleeve almost made the interviewer look dumb to come up with questions he could easily answer, love u man u epitomise the muslims of 2010
@ruggedboy27 You are right. It seemed the interviewer was deeply upset that Yusuf did not fit the stereotype of the "Muslim" Even when she tried to play the race card on him for being a white Muslim he didnt rise to it.
@7jem331 thats coz islam doesnt teach that the prophet sas remind this in the last sermon to us that : "a white isnt superior to a black, a rich to poor and an arab to a non arab and best among you is one who has piety or Good conciousness"
I don't appreciate the tone and manipulation of this woman. she repeatedly manipulated the Shaykhs words and she repeatedly used subjects that were absolutely irrelevant to try to prove her point. Props to the Shaykh for his answeres and tone.
i think she did well, remember she asking questions for herself, shes merely saying on television the questions that the public will have.. therefore giving our teachers the oppurtunity to answer them and allowing us to spread our way of life
She really did try hard to scrutinse him just to pull out a a statement that would serve her and the organisations agenda, even tried to put words in his mouth but Sheikh Hamza Yusuf what can I say, u speak the truth, ur an honourable man and u stand against oppression while uniting the ppl, she gave up in the end b'cos i think she found that this man cant be manipulated and saw the power/blessings he has. LOL Sheikh is a genuine heavy weight and charismatic leader. may Allah swt bless him more
wow mashallah sheikh hamza yusuf does sooo much for the sake of islam and were gonna bash him about something so stupid! really we muslims need to unite were always looking at the bad things that ppl do and just ignore the good. when Allah is the best of judges not us
obviously is wrong that he shook her hand from a religious context, but You have understand he is in a difficuilt position, and lets say he commited a small evil for the greater good of islam. Why do we like to bring eache other down, The good he did for islam and muslims in this interview far outweighs a trivial handshake, why dont we stand together brothers. This man for me is one of the greatest assets to islam we have today and probably the leader of islam in the west, SUPPORT HIM PLZ
I agree with super360z, ihs898, abdullah shareef
Those slandering Hamza yusuf if they would have been in the same position, I swear they burst into anger, resulting in futile end, Brother YUSUF tried his level best to control his anger (as the host has a combative approach) at the same tine convey the true image of Muslim thoughts
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chrlsnewsom5 1 week ago
muslims must not patronize the freedom of none muslim country if that freedom is against the islamic tradition and values,the true freedom is being a slave of ALLAH because being a slave of ALLAH means being free from the slavery of this materialistic world.saudi arabia has the lowest crime rate in the whole planet because it abides the shariah law,freedom of speech as hamza yusuf is so happy about is the root of anarchy it has small advantage i agree but it has more bade effects in the society
zarduz73 1 week ago
This video is a favorite on Iraq
jesscarey411 4 weeks ago
muslims did die in the world trade centre
RAGSTAluvsDA90z 1 month ago
@Designedkid not really, I think he said he finds it much easier to live in the west, as a Muslim. I'm just saying, that not everyone finds it easy to live in the west as practicing Muslims, esp.families with lots of kids.
Diamondraw4Real 1 month ago
I don't agree with him on one point, which is that it's easier to practise Islam in the west, because it depends on which country you're in, the arab states are pretty much against freedom, but in the GCC this is not the case. We can do everything and more in Bahrain, and Qatar, or UAE, than in the west, and there is more safety for families and children, too.
Diamondraw4Real 2 months ago
@Diamondraw4Real
He denied that it is like that in all of the muslim countries didn't he?
Designedkid 2 months ago
religion I mean Islam, brings peace. but ppl claim to be religious who are not, those are the ones who get into trouble, become extremist, etc.
Diamondraw4Real 2 months ago
The fact is there's religious division in the world. There's conflicts, wars in the name of God or religion. This is when everything went wrong, people who are very religious turned into psychopath because they feel the pain, humiliation. So what is the function of religion if it can not bring peace to one's mind?
ninadesianti 2 months ago
this woman interviewer should be more educated ! what a eye sore!
jasmine11799 3 months ago
Truth is only stranger that fiction when truth is concealed or when people dont know the truth
omerfarook 4 months ago
2:24 - He meant she is not, lol. Go go Hamza Yusuf! :D
SlowY00 4 months ago
mashallah
vash411 4 months ago
haha,the interviewer has no idea who she is dealing with, she has no knowledge whatsoever about these subjects ,even less about how much hamza yusuf knows , trying to catch him offguard with silly questions.
nhrahi 5 months ago 2
This women is a simpleton in terms of common sense
YamaKazoo 5 months ago
Hamza Yusuf argues very well and provides real evidence instead of being presumptive and judgmental like the interviewer was. Another thing I like about him is he's not defensive when she attempted to push him to the corner...instead, he answers that with facts...praise God that we still have such great scholars today.
gloriousrose00 5 months ago 2
We need a million more Hamaza Yusuf's.
blueeagleTFL 5 months ago 7
@blueeagleTFL LOL, so true.
SlowY00 4 months ago
That was a straight uppercut from the shaykh...lets go to the 3rd round!
dinsahify 6 months ago
If he is a good shaik. he should up hold the teaching of Islam by not shaking her hands or before the interview he should have told her I will not shake hands with u.This incidence would uphold his credibility ass a sunni. Now no
oyapahala 6 months ago
@oyapahala You think that ONE THING discredits him? You've got to be kidding me. . .
hatimali04 5 months ago
he is a sunni sect right? 6v 159. As for those who divide[964] their religion and break up into sects, thou hast no part in them in the least: their affair is with God. He will in the end tell them the truth of all that they did.-quran
that goes for all sects
strictlyafghan 7 months ago
@strictlyafghan
- do u know what sunni means ??
wiki:
The word "Sunni" comes from the term Sunnah (Arabic: سنة), which refers to the sayings and actions of Muhammad
malik1988 4 months ago
The interviewer is so dumb.
goknur1977 7 months ago
In the name of Allah, most gracious most merciful; If the western Governence did not promote shocking means of agreements in Muslim lands, then maybe there would be more freedoms from Muslim Governance whom govern their people themselves without Western "Aide" to promote otherwise. You can not call out wolf, when the wolf was put there by the west, and then call out dier need for influence from the west.Its hypocritical! Salaam,Shalom,Peace!
wess2583 7 months ago
hamza yusuf owned that interview because he spoke the truth and is so well versed in history and religion
MissStrawberryDolly 7 months ago
hamza yusuf owned that interview because he spoke the truth and is so well versed in history and religion
MissStrawberryDolly 7 months ago
It's easy to talk abt the truth, the best journalist in the country won't be able to disagree with u or have an objection on the truth u r talking abt. Mashallah we Muslims are proud of such knowledgable sheikhs in Islam :) alhamdulellah
kajlool 8 months ago
Poor interview.. I think once she's about to cry
johnmakota 9 months ago
Geez this guy is to much to handle, we need more of these Muslims on tv
hudfadz 9 months ago
@muslim
I would like to advice you that please do some research on brother hamza yusuf and see his qualifaction on islam and many other stuff then you will realize what kind of person he really is. You cant judge some one without fully knowing that person.
5830862 9 months ago
no wonder they dont put hamza yusuf on interviews a lot, they can't take him...
thinker6236 9 months ago 2
I would like to thank Hamza Yousef for doing this interview. It is obvious that many people in the West are misinformed on Islam, and many in the Islamic world are misinformed as to the intentions of the average Westerner. I would hope that in the future people on both sides will be able to have constructive conversations that are not full of silly arguments and hatred, like most of the posts in this youtube channel.
drunkensoul 9 months ago
she tried hard, at the end she gave in! don't blame her folks, blame whoever wrote her script! haha
waj06 11 months ago 14
@waj06 Well said! Even if she knew better, she still has to ask questions appropriate for the audience who (probably) will know very little of Islam.
Viljarism 3 months ago
may allah bless hamza yusuf.
mabo612 11 months ago
With all protests happening I hope the lady in the program now sees the truth in the dictatorships of the Arab world sponsored by western governments and the BBC not reveiling the truth by promoting propaganda of western governments!! What sort of journalism is that where you maintain deception by lies!!! Clean up your act!!
kirbeyz 11 months ago
2:18 "I swear to God", he is so easy to invoke God's name, goes to show what respect he has toward any religion. He is an opportunist who converted to Islam to advance his career. What a sellout!
musllm 11 months ago
@musllm I could say that for you to make such a serious statement, with so much ease, demonstrates that you do not understand Islam or you have no fear of Allah.
coralreefuk 11 months ago
@coralreefuk Are we to make him a hero of Islam because his skin in white? I wonder how much "funding" he receives and the palace, excuse me, I meant house, he lives in. Don't be fooled, he is not a saviour.
musllm 11 months ago
@musllm
Firstly no body said he is a saviour.Secondly there are many Muslims of Turkish, Bosnian and Arabic origin that have the whitest of white skin and the blondest of blond hair so his skin being white is really not that big a deal.
The problem is, you are casually throwing around accusations, without any reference or evidence and not a shred of fear from Allah.
Please be kind enough to back up what you are saying. I await your evidence.
coralreefuk 11 months ago
@musllm
Firstly no body said he is a saviour.Secondly there are many Muslims of Turkish, Bosnian and Arabic origin that have the whitest of white skin and the blondest of blond hair so his skin being white is really not that big a deal.
The problem is, you are casually throwing around accusations, without any reference or evidence and not a shred of fear from Allah.
Please be kind enough to back up what you are saying. I await your evidence.
coralreefuk 11 months ago
@coralreefuk You ask for evidence, yet you provide none.
musllm 10 months ago
@musllm
YOU are making the accusations. I am happy to accept that we do not know what lies in the hearts of men, only they know and their God knows.
YOU! YOU!! have made SERIOUS accusations against his character so the onus is on YOU to provide the evidence and if you can not do so,-it is SLANDER. This is extremely serious both from a legal and an Islamic point of view.
coralreefuk 10 months ago
@coralreefuk How did I slander him? I gave my opinion of the man, based on him invoking God's name in such a casual manner, and I stand by it. I do believe he is an opportunist and if I cared enough to look into his life and collect the evidence of his wrongdoing, he'd be behind bars.
musllm 10 months ago
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@musllm ''How did I slander him?''
YOU SAID: ''I wonder how much "funding" he receives and the palace, excuse me, I meant house, he lives in''.
'I do believe he is an opportunist and if I cared enough to look into his life and collect the evidence of his wrongdoing, he'd be behind bars''.
WRONGDOING??? BEHIND BARS???
How can you believe he is all of that when you have never even looked into his life? Still you are convinced he'd be behind bars??
Very dangerous person.
coralreefuk 10 months ago
@musllm
Hamza Yusuf spent over 10 years traveling the Muslim world, learning about Islam from traditional sources. To criticize him as an opportunist is a bold,unnecessary, and immature thing to do. We are sitting here on youtube, while he tries to propagate Islamic teaching. Why do you criticize someone based on such a minor statement?
Also, in Islam it is generally common, that if you are to swear (as in an oath), you swear by Allah swt alone. This is why you hear "wallahi"... (1 of 2)
ahmur50 8 months ago
@musllm (2 of 2) However, many people use the term too frequently and it thus loses meaning. Hamza Yusuf did not abuse the phrase, and merely used it for emphasis. Your complaint seems to be influenced by a dislike for him rather than a true criticism.
You also make accusations against his character claiming he is selfish. This slander is considered a serious sin and crime in Islamic law. We are not to respect him because he is white, but rather because he is an intelligent Muslim leader.
ahmur50 8 months ago
@ahmur50 My accusations are not unfounded; they are part of my opinion of him based on his behaviour and my understanding of how a good believer should be.
You accuse me of mean-spiritedly critising Yusuf when in fact this is your assessment based on my comment; this could also be misconstrued as slander and considered a serious crime under Islamic law.
musllm 8 months ago
@musllm By this standard, I could then say you accusing me of accusing you is slander!
You are right, I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions about your intentions. But you certainly should not have called a Muslim brother, who you do not even know personally, an "opportunist" and a "sell out". You can accuse me of slander if you'd like, but your harsh statements are the very definition of it. (part 1)
ahmur50 8 months ago
@musllm (part 2)
In the Qur'an, Allah says "Say to My servants that they should only say those things that are best, for Satan does sow dissensions among them, for Satan is to man an avowed enemy. (17:53)"
I think something you said is interesting. You said your accusations are part of YOUR opinion of him, based on YOUR understanding of how a good believer should be. But who are you, or any human for that matter, to judge someone's intentions?
ahmur50 8 months ago
@ahmur50 In that respect, who are you to judge me and call me slanderous?
musllm 8 months ago
@musllm (part 3)
Humans are complex beings. We often do not even fully understand our own intentions. Your accusations are unfounded because they are based on YOUR thoughts; what evidence do you have? Leave the judgment of intentions to Allah swt.
Again, Hamza Yusuf has devoted his entire life to propagating Islamic teaching. He is consistently ranked as an intellectual and influential Muslim leader. In modern times, such leaders do become like celebrities. But that is between him and Allah
ahmur50 8 months ago
@ahmur50 Similarly, your belief of the existence of God is based on YOUR thoughts; what evidence do you have? You have NO proof, but proof is not required to believe in God.
musllm 8 months ago
@musllm (part 4)
What have we done comparable to him? He has spent over ten years studying, has written books, and co-founded Zaytuna Institute. To accuse him based on simply your opinion is wrong. Look at the good he has done.
We, as Muslims, should not point out the flaws (especially those based only on opinion) of our fellow Muslims. Instead, we should focus on their good actions.
ahmur50 8 months ago
@ahmur50 We are all equal in the eyes of God; never forget that. Non-muslims are not more deservant of critism than any other religious persons.
musllm 8 months ago
@musllm Without a doubt. That's what I've been saying. Don't judge someone's intentions, leave that to Allah swt.
My belief in God is based on the Qur'an and sunnah and what I've been taught. You are correct that I have no physical proof. But to judge someone else you need legitimate proof. You cannot criticize someone based merely on what you think or feel to be true, for Shaytan can sow hatred and dissension in our hearts. (part 1 or 2)
ahmur50 8 months ago
@musllm (2 of 2)
Saying that I believe in Allah without physical proof (which is of course arguable, as I'd say the wonders of heavens and the earth are certainly evidence) is one thing. But that does not suggest that we can criticize and judge others based only on what we FEEL or BELIEVE to be true about them. That is why the punishments in Shariah are based on and require solid evidence. By your logic, we don't need evidence to accuse others; however, Islam and the Shariah says otherwise.
ahmur50 8 months ago
@musllm Also, just a side note. I don't believe in criticizing non-Muslims more than we'd criticize Muslims.
We, as Muslims, must hold ourselves to higher standards than we hold others. As it says in surah 41:34, "Repel what is evil with what is better."
I never said we should criticize non-Muslims or Muslims did I? If there is solid grounds to do so, it is acceptable, if it is for the right intentions. But without any legitimate reasons, we can't criticize anyone.
ahmur50 8 months ago
@musllm You are mixing up the nature of faith and belief with the nature of worldly issues regarding accusations, crimes, etc. Faith and belief are achieved through rationality, and involve evidence of the heart and brain. But worldly issues require tangible evidence through the senses. In other words, a persons thoughts are not evidence in worldly issues. For example, I can't say, "I believe so and so committed adultery, punish them". These matters, such as your accusations, require evidence.
ahmur50 8 months ago
@ahmur50 Belief is belief, regardless of whether it is belief in God or belief in someone's wickedness. Naturally, it is feasible to provide evidence for the latter and impossible for the former. You proclaim to believe in God, yet you don't provide any evidence, since you there are none. Why should I provide evidence for my belief?
Further, the domain of rationality ends where faith begins. Believing in something of which you have no proof is by its very nature, irrational.
musllm 8 months ago
@musllm (part 1) Your philosophical explanation is certainly intersting, and not entirely inaccurate. However, what you're saying does not wholly apply in this situation. From an Islamic and moral perspective, we should not form negative opinions of others without reason. The prophet (sas) declared three times that a specific man would enter Jannah. When this man was asked what he did to deserve such praise, he said that every night before sleeping he rid himself of any ill will...
ahmur50 8 months ago
@musllm (part 2) ...or negative opinions regarding other Muslims.
Of course, you know this and agree with its implications I'm sure. The statement you are making is that you CAN believe in something without proof. As I previously stated, for matters of faith, belief without sensory or scientific proof is reasonable. The word faith itself suggests "belief that is not based on proof". Again, as a Muslim I believe the wonders of the universe, along with the Qur'an and sunnah are proof...
ahmur50 8 months ago
@musllm (part 3)... but of course, scientifically, these things are not proof of Allah. Nor should their be scientific or sensory evidence of Allah, for he is beyond the limited comprehension of our current worldly state. Allah is the uncreated Creator; the creation of this dunya is ample evidence, but He Himself cannot be seen in this dunya.
However, as I stated before, we are not dealing with a matter of spirtual, intangible faith. Rather, we are dealing with a worldly, concrete issue...
ahmur50 8 months ago
@musllm (part 4)... In such issues, belief requires legitimate, tangible evidence. This, I think you'd agree, is sensible.
But for the sake of this argument, lets ignore the moral implications of believing in something. I want to address the difference between belief and what you wrote. Ignoring the moral aspect behind wrongly believing something, I agree with you in the sense that as a human you can believe in what you want. If you held these opinions you have of the Shaykh to yourself...
ahmur50 8 months ago
@musllm (part 5)... there would be no problem. From what I know of Islam, this would still be a weakness of the heart. But, as you said, no one can stop you from believing something. Nevertheless, by presenting these ideas publicly, you have taken an intangible, unsupported belief and attempted to verify it and publicize it.
This is what your philosophical musings fail to address. BELIEVE what you want to about the Shaykh, or any other human being, Muslim or non-Muslim...
ahmur50 8 months ago
@musllm (part 6)... I can't stop you, nor can any human stop any other human being from believing something in their mind and heart. But again, by PRESENTING your claims, you've taken negative opinions to the level of unwarranted, publicized criticism based on nonexistent (or not presented) evidence.
I'll give an example to illustrate: Imagine that I had unwarranted feelings about an Imam, who I believed was not trustworthy and was greedy. No one can stop me from believing this...
ahmur50 8 months ago
@musllm (part 7)... If I present my beliefs however and openly criticize him, people would have the natural inclination to ask, "where is your proof?" Again, if I held these beliefs in my heart, I would not necessarily require evidence (although I should still have it), but presenting the argument publicly does undoubtedly require evidence. Without evidence for accusations and punishment of crimes, our society would fall apart through mass hysteria. Examine the Salem Witch Trials as an example..
ahmur50 8 months ago
@musllm (part 8)... The philosophical argument you presented regarding belief fails to address the idea that worldly matters and matters of faith are not the same.
In the end, if you want to hold your beliefs do so; that is between you and Allah swt. But I think you'd agree that presenting these beliefs without evidence is not right. Imagine if I wrote something about you or you wrote about me based merely on unwarranted "feelings"; would this be correct? Are feelings evidence in this case?...
ahmur50 8 months ago
@musllm (part 9)... I think we all know that we should not harbor ill feelings toward each other. As Shaykh Yassir Fazaga put it, you can criticize the performance, but have no right to criticize the performer. Humans are too dignified to have their intentions and character judged. Actions can be judged, but not people. Only Allah swt can accurately judge a person with all of his or her complexities and intricacies.
ahmur50 8 months ago
@musllm (part 10).. I am sorry for writing such a long response. A message would have been much easier.
We have much knowledge to gain from Hamza Yusuf, and he is widely respected by much more knowledgeable people and scholars than us. I pray that Allah gives us knowledge and wisdom and forgives us for any mistakes we have committed in this argument. I pray that he rids us of any enmity we may have towards one another or any human being in general and fills us with peace. And Allah knows best.
ahmur50 8 months ago
I like Hamza b/c he's not biased towards Muslims just coz he's a Muslim. He's honest that there r problems in both western n the Islamic worlds.
Famousx81 11 months ago 2
he is realy good ,,,Allah may blace you,, bro hamza,,
amirzubairmughal 1 year ago
he kicked her ass
1spiders1 1 year ago
munafiq to the core
ibrahimabdullah100 1 year ago
@ibrahimabdullah100 allow this comment akhi
dilly2007hk 1 year ago
@ibrahimabdullah100
why?
hudfadz 11 months ago
This woman is so uneducated, she tries hard to come up with something but truth is stronger than fiction.
fredfelosofar 1 year ago 18
The Noble Peace Prize is yours my friend Hamza !
hamburg12345 1 year ago 4
he shouldnt of shook her hand
norrie007 1 year ago
@norrie007 isnt it don't touch women unappropriately?For the sake of westernised manners,wouldn't that be accepted since the context of which it was done in was only professional etc?
SazSamiR 1 year ago
I wish the host was Tim Sebastian.
(We would've seen some fireworks then !)
irfand4 1 year ago
@irfand4 want to see fireworks come to Afghanistan we see it 24/7 let me know when you are coming ????
honeyjiger 1 year ago
dont answer just think about it..
1ronman786 1 year ago
finally a muslim who critsises muslim countries
biggidy1st 1 year ago
@biggidy1st i have read other comments you have made, please do not explain to me why you feel this way about islam please i dont want to know some of the lies that is going to come out of your mouth about islam. there are lots of people who feel hurt when you say unnecessary comments about islam, i understand you are claiming to have left islam just dont target muslims on the internet i mean what are you trying to prove i know it does not make you feel any better.. why do it?-
1ronman786 1 year ago
@1ronman786 i understand where your coming from, but when i get called kafir, infadel, etc of course im goin to bite back, not that im offended but i enjoy a pointless argument on youtube and watching poeple get so angry when i question there faith, this may upset u, but thats your problem not mine, u can say whatever u want about me, its called freedom of speech, u need to grow up, why get so hurt and offended, u cant tell me what to say and what not to say, your faith gives u no power over me
biggidy1st 1 year ago
@biggidy1st who called u indifel?
jenchen81 1 year ago
@jenchen81 lol, i dont point fingers, but thanks for the concern
biggidy1st 1 year ago
@biggidy1st lols.
jenchen81 7 months ago
@jenchen81 it took u 6 months to repsond to that, wtf u been doin
biggidy1st 7 months ago
@biggidy1st lolsssss. and this is already 1 month ago. hi there hehe
jenchen81 6 months ago
he is right about everything he said. Two thumbs up.
sirajrizvi 1 year ago
Hey, those who call our shaikh "Hamza Useless" how useless is he now? Where are your leaders? Are they willing to face tough interviews, build institutions, and speak to Western and Eastern Muslims in order to build bridges? I swear by Allah this man is worth ten of your so-called scholars.
TeacherTudi 1 year ago 3
It wasn't really a 'hard' talk for Hamza. Definitely hard for her.
TheAnnotatist 1 year ago 3
This lady doesn't get it that he is speaking as a Theologin.
going2sleep 1 year ago
@going2sleep This woman is obsessed with Yusufs race and ethnic background as a way of attacking him. She actually has no grounds for her questions everything is "Us" and "Them" She doesnt support anything she says with facts is just random rants about nothing.
7jem331 1 year ago
I think we're jumping the gun on this woman. She's driving a point, not arguing with the Shaykh. I mean, the show is called 'Hardtalk', not 'Softtalk'. She's doing her job and Shaykh Yusuf went beyond and totally owned the questions she was asking. SubhanAllah.
AhmedM85 1 year ago 3
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you seem to be a very intelligent person lol,sheikh hamza rocks
THEGREATESTUMMAH 1 year ago
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THEGREATESTUMMAH 1 year ago
He speaks the truth. Just read the negative comments below and that is your evidence
suly14 1 year ago
she doesnt have realisation what a great scholar is sitting before him..She should learn to appreciate the truth which the great scholar Hamza Yusuf is telling her.
333majid 1 year ago 2
Oh....so you want to say all scholars of Islam are deluded but this Hamza Yusuf knows it all...! Plus what the hell is this wahabism, who are they, where do they come from, I can see clearly that if there is anyone deluded it is you and Hamza although he is a great speaker but having Sufi practices (Bid'as) puts him in the dark. Do you know Sheikh of Islam whose name is Ibin Teymeyya, find out what he said about Sufism or are you going to label as wahabi too..! He lived before Sheikh Wahhab.
MARZOOGI 1 year ago
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Why can't people abstain from bad-mouthing a guy because of *alleged* theological "deviances" when he's being a great help for muslims? Wallah if it was a jew that was saying all this good stuff all the muslims would be ecstatic with "mashaAllah!!! What a wonderful man may Allah guide him to Islam"; full of praise and gratitude - but supporting a muslim they don't agree with? Absolutely not, we must rip him into pieces and backbite him to his grave.
alpalestinienne 1 year ago
I could almost feel the discomfort the Shaykh felt when shaking her hand! It's such a bad feeling when women put their hand out like that!!!
Oo786oO 1 year ago 13
@Oo786oO In the name of Allah, most gracious most merciful; I bet when he shook her hand he was thinking "oh god, I will at once commite Wadu" LOL. All joking aside. I would just Shake the womens hand and then commit Wadu. I am sure women put in this senerio with a man, in the west, would do the same. Salaam,Shalom,Peace!
wess2583 7 months ago
@wess2583
There's a valid difference of opinion on this issue. I along with many believe the wudhu does not break if a women is touched innocently.
Oo786oO 7 months ago
@Oo786oO In the name of Allah, most gracious most merciful; thanks for your answer bro. I enjoy gain knowledge. Bro Islam is such a bueatiful religion. I hope people understand this before it is to late. I mean before they die and its use between right and wrong, and inspiration from god at every given point in discussion. It truly is a way of life. I wounder when the ones against use are going to relize we promote oneness and a colourless prespective like they did before(Governance changes).
wess2583 7 months ago
@Oo786oO Ha ha, it looked like a quick hi-5
blueeagleTFL 5 months ago
@blueeagleTFL
lol
Oo786oO 5 months ago
This guy is a real deviant
covertbabo12 1 year ago
@covertbabo12
State your claim, your proof and your evidence. If it is based on mere hearsay, and not on a recorded soundbite cited vis-a-vis a qualification of deviancy based on the Qur'an or the Sunna of the Messenger, then it is YOU who are a deviant.
Also, if you accept this challenge, please present to us your Ijaza in Arabic Language, its Morphology, Kalam, rhetoric, tafsir ul Quran, Usul il Fiqh and Hadith. If you lack ANY of this. Then I throw your argument out and your credibility too.
Hamzazaie 1 year ago
@Hamzazaie Let's leave the theology aside for a moment, and tell me if you're comfortable with Hamza Yusuf's title "Bush advisor."
covertbabo12 1 year ago
@covertbabo12
The BBC describes him as 'bush adviser' in this case. If the BBC or any other media company said 'islam is evil' or palestinians are terrorists' would you accept that. To be honest im quite uncomfortable with many media labels, and you using a media label as proof for your absurd claim. Which only shows how absurd you are.
ali12147 1 year ago
@covertbabo12
My brother the burden of proof is upon your shoulders.
Oo786oO 1 year ago
@covertbabo12 Why can't people abstain from bad-mouthing a guy because of *alleged* theological "deviances" when he's being a great help for muslims? Wallah if it was a jew that was saying all this good stuff all the muslims would be ecstatic with "mashaAllah!!! What a wonderful man may Allah guide him to Islam"; full of praise and gratitude - but supporting a muslim they don't agree with? Absolutely not, we must rip him into pieces and backbite him to his grave.
alpalestinienne 1 year ago 4
@alpalestinienne Because he is demonstrating weakness to the kuffaar
He was present during Bush speeches, and he is taking a meek attitude with this woman.
I do not dispute his academic ability and his Arabic skills and his life experience in general. But he is a bit of a pussy.
covertbabo12 1 year ago
@covertbabo12
Abu Huraim (ra) reported Allah's Messenger (SAW) as saying The deeds of people would be presented every week on two days, viz. Monday and Thursday, and every believing servant would be granted pardon except the one in whose (heart) there is rancor against his brother and it would he said: Leave them and put them off until they are turned to reconciliation
Source: Sahi Bukhari Book 032, Number 6224
AhmedM85 1 year ago
@AhmedM85 That is good news for Hamza Useless then, because he has no rancor in his heart for his brother Bush.
covertbabo12 1 year ago
@covertbabo12 Astagfirullah
AhmedM85 1 year ago
@covertbabo12 What kind of Muslim uses language like that? You are like an ant in comparison to this man, by any standard of judgment (including the pathetic display of character you have shown us).
TeacherTudi 1 year ago
For those of you (muslims) who insult Hamza Yusuf without a clue about him, let me remind you all of a hadith where the Prophet sws said : "That someone will say a WORD without any CONSIDERATION and it will get them throw into the Hell fire for 80 YEARS..." So please.... 8l 5ayr, am yas9mut.
UKrevert 1 year ago 3
salamu alaykum..Alhamdulilla..Hamza is a wonderfull shaykh and an amazing speaker..long may he continue doing such good work..who wouldnt want to shake his hand? this woman is good, watch some of her other interviews, and dont forget the programmes called HARD TALK!! she knows what buttons to press, Hamza did a great job in the time available. Masha Allah!!
munchlim 1 year ago 3
Not sure about these new Muslims popping up everywhere, we have to be very careful, there is a total war against Islam by the Zionists and their supporters, guess what, where are their supporters? they are all in the west. Another thing, when he talks about the good things in the west he forgot that they are only for the west inside the west but the west slaughter other people they invade them and take what they have.
samhawas 1 year ago 2
Stephen Sackur would have done a much better job.
prep4md 1 year ago
the taliban ridded afghanistan of the opium, and put sum morals and values in that country!
now they have left,
afghans can enjoy the heroin and afghan star!!
child abuse of boys and all the other disgusting things that where abolished while the taliban were in charge.
WAKE UP PEOPLE!
its sad that people are so fooled by the lies of the west! and the media
zakiboy100 1 year ago
The issue is Faith, it looks to me like FAITH has being "object of business" for many many years... Muslim faith cannot be sold, you need NOBODY to pry and worship your creator.It set you FREE and makes you STRONG. So ATHEISTS want CONTROL.. and Muslims Individuals can't be controlled. ATHEISTS can control Muslim countries Presidents and leaders BUT NOT INDIVIDUALS!!!
Not need to remind anybody that RESISTANCE has always came from CIVILIANS..! THINKING IS ALLOWED, So, please Start thinking...
massidiot1 1 year ago
MashAllah i liked the way you answer all stupid questions....But you shouldnt give your hands to her, because it is not allowed in Islam to touch a woman except you blood relation like wife,sis etc. please keep away next time. becz you said in your talk it is a religion of action...Barakallahu feekum
nasweeph 1 year ago
Returning evil for evil is the trait of a dog; returning good for good is the trait of a donkey; returning good for evil is the work of Khwajah 'Abd Allah al-'Ansari.
motowa01 1 year ago
Alhamdulillah...Sheikh Hamza Yusuf has done a fair job by pointing things in a higher intellectual point of view. He criticized what is to be criticized be it his own people or the other. Thats what the leaders need to address, the problems within to be accepted
I just wished him to avoid the handshake to a non mahram women. he could have put his terms on that before the interview. But anyway a great effort in explaining things at its best
shinosmali 1 year ago 2
the man is clearly confused nd everytime the interviewer points it out he starts backtracking his words.
oneitasee 1 year ago
Wow, Hamza Yusuf is so learned and speaks so well!!
He's brilliant!! He really stood up really strong to all the attacks from the interviewer.
afthefragile 1 year ago 4
The way he tried to make the west look like a drug addicted alcoholic place is so bad.
vijishellboy 1 year ago
i liked Hamza Yusuf in this video a lot and he is a great man. May ALLAH bless him.
abuladula 1 year ago
well done brother hamza
killa7mm 1 year ago
May God bless you you won brother you won , I know you didn't mean it you just saying the truth , but thats why you won :)
suzanIslam 1 year ago
May Allah succeed all of the deserving Muslims in this life and in the here-after. Ameen.
Thrillphene 1 year ago
This man is a genius. I wish we had more of him.
hanidahshan 1 year ago 3
@hanidahshan lol!
Spiderman5000 1 year ago
he wins because he was sincere and true.
fredfelosofar 1 year ago 3
It was an interesting talk but the last part the shaking hand should be avoided.
smilecheeseklik 1 year ago
@smilecheeseklik You should avoid coming on youtube. Because there are a lot of haram things here. You are bound to see some of them accidentally.
saqib09 1 year ago
@saqib09 appreciate your concern but I hope my iman can guide me to the halal and i always believe in the intention. If you looking for haram then you will the haram but if you want the halal Allah will gives you the halal. Jazakallahu khairan.
smilecheeseklik 1 year ago
she was proud to shak his hand <<<< thats my feeling
snaitan1411 1 year ago
she is annoying
unikeme 1 year ago
does anyone think that this is ambush journalism? its almost like the woman wants to trick the speaker into saying something that is anti-humanity or anti-western world and put him as a poster boy to condemn islam as a religion.
I am disgusted by such form of journalism.
richie7rich7 1 year ago
@richie7rich7
unfortunately they r all like that my brother/sister.
nafism6969 1 year ago
Wow mashallah, Hamza Yusuf was on BBC?!
Mujjahid786 1 year ago
why did you shake her hand?
pinkyhama 1 year ago
who knows but let allah be his judge not us
humzahumzahumza 1 year ago 9
@pinkyhama As'Salam Alaikum bro...
I think it was too quick of you to judge him. If there are 5 seconds left in the interview and the interviewer suddenly plants her hands forward.. your automatic reaction is to respond. He simply didn't have the time to stop. So don't judge him on these simple matters. Instead you require deeper thought on what he said in the 30 min interview. And I think he did a brilliant job Masha'Allah
psycheswirl8 1 year ago 2
Allah Akbar ,may god empower the nation with more people like you hamza yusuf because we are tired of the hypocrates around
gargoor 2 years ago 16
She was just out her depth.
6112003 2 years ago 12
Wow.
musti149 2 years ago 4
she was way out of her league. Just listen to the man. May Allah be pleased with his pure intentions for good. if there was anyone qualified to speak about middle east and west, this is your man. Thank you Allah for bringing us good teachers, may he live a healthy and long life
seanieshoe 2 years ago 78
@seanieshoe I agree 100% with your comment.
fandanstan 1 year ago
@seanieshoe agree WHOLE HEARTEDLY!!! i think she was trying way to hard to hit him with the big topics but backfired every single time.
adahbache 11 months ago
hamza yusuf had statistic up his sleeve almost made the interviewer look dumb to come up with questions he could easily answer, love u man u epitomise the muslims of 2010
ruggedboy27 2 years ago 56
@ruggedboy27 You are right. It seemed the interviewer was deeply upset that Yusuf did not fit the stereotype of the "Muslim" Even when she tried to play the race card on him for being a white Muslim he didnt rise to it.
7jem331 1 year ago
@7jem331 thats coz islam doesnt teach that the prophet sas remind this in the last sermon to us that : "a white isnt superior to a black, a rich to poor and an arab to a non arab and best among you is one who has piety or Good conciousness"
peace
ruggedboy27 1 year ago
hamza yusuf alll dayyy everry dayyy BBC is biased got shown up go hamza go rational islam go knowledge
enghazi1 2 years ago 10
I don't appreciate the tone and manipulation of this woman. she repeatedly manipulated the Shaykhs words and she repeatedly used subjects that were absolutely irrelevant to try to prove her point. Props to the Shaykh for his answeres and tone.
ByTheFirmament99 2 years ago 12
i think she did well, remember she asking questions for herself, shes merely saying on television the questions that the public will have.. therefore giving our teachers the oppurtunity to answer them and allowing us to spread our way of life
funomenon 2 years ago 6
shes not askin questions for herself* sorry
funomenon 2 years ago
Very Nice, MashAllah
Shaikh hamza is brilliqnt scholar
umers1 2 years ago 10
She really did try hard to scrutinse him just to pull out a a statement that would serve her and the organisations agenda, even tried to put words in his mouth but Sheikh Hamza Yusuf what can I say, u speak the truth, ur an honourable man and u stand against oppression while uniting the ppl, she gave up in the end b'cos i think she found that this man cant be manipulated and saw the power/blessings he has. LOL Sheikh is a genuine heavy weight and charismatic leader. may Allah swt bless him more
faisal786uk 2 years ago 7
I LOVE HAMZA YUSUF!!
aseed414 2 years ago 5
wow mashallah sheikh hamza yusuf does sooo much for the sake of islam and were gonna bash him about something so stupid! really we muslims need to unite were always looking at the bad things that ppl do and just ignore the good. when Allah is the best of judges not us
aseed414 2 years ago 3
You guys are worrying about him shaking her hand! My God -- haven't you heard, really heard what he said. That's what you should be worrying about.
May Allah bless Sh Hamza and his likes.
methoz1982 2 years ago 4
@methoz1982 exactly!
psycheswirl8 1 year ago
obviously is wrong that he shook her hand from a religious context, but You have understand he is in a difficuilt position, and lets say he commited a small evil for the greater good of islam. Why do we like to bring eache other down, The good he did for islam and muslims in this interview far outweighs a trivial handshake, why dont we stand together brothers. This man for me is one of the greatest assets to islam we have today and probably the leader of islam in the west, SUPPORT HIM PLZ
mukhtar66 2 years ago
I agree with super360z, ihs898, abdullah shareef
Those slandering Hamza yusuf if they would have been in the same position, I swear they burst into anger, resulting in futile end, Brother YUSUF tried his level best to control his anger (as the host has a combative approach) at the same tine convey the true image of Muslim thoughts
MsMitochondria 2 years ago