Religion is cancer. It kills hope and dreams and makes people gullible and vulnerable. Use your reason and your heart and don't believe stupid fairy tales. no invisible man in the sky is coming to save any of us.
@@Financiallyfreeauthor it makes them have to critically think for the first time maybe in their lives. it makes them uncomfortable to have their religion questioned because it feels like your questioning them. its a never ending cycle almost. its almost like if you dont agree with them you’re wrong.
@@Financiallyfreeauthor That's the point, there is no truth to religions! It's nothing but a tool for mass control, it's political. Before the dominance of science and separation of the state and religion, everything was regulated by the church. We call those times the "dark ages" for a reason. People believed the stupidest 💩 and were willing to wage genicidal wars in the name of God. But as soon as people started to think freely and critically they started to turn their backs on their churches and the influence of Christian doctrine and ideology started to deminish. That's what those who push those ideologies are afraid of. And that's the reason why Islam is so brutally strict on upholding its rules and dogmatic. Neither its founder Muhammad nor the Imams who followed him up to this day are willing to give up that power and the aggressive patriarchal system that they have. That's why Muslims get indoctrinated since birth and punished for disobedience, so that they never question their ideology. There's nothing truthful to fear mongering and fanatism, there's nothing truthful to being forever stuck in an archaic backward system that rewards violence and hatred towards others. Religions are cults, they are poison that divides people instead of uniting them, which should be the actual goal of a loving god, if he exists.
I live in Argentina, not the most diverse place in the world, but not the least either. I only oce saw a woman covered head to toe. She was walking along a guy dressed on a tee-shirt and shorts, had a lot of tattoos, just like any other dude. It shocked me. This guy is living like a regular western dude, no oppression on him, and she was completely dressed with the most extreme wardrobe that Islam calls for. The dissonance didn't compute. This couple clearly didn't live under the rules, just her.
Here is Russia a lot of muslim women are covered head to toe as well! They adapt their clothes, make them more casual, but they are always covered. Muslim men over here look just like any other guy that you can see on the street.
@@this_Kwazicat it's... Not insane, just unfair. I can't even describe the oddnes when this regular dud was walking along this black ghost. I even checked, the little window (sorry, I am not versed in Islamic clothing) had clothing covering it. I am not ignorant enough to have never seen it on TV or documentaries or RUclips. Seeing it a block away from home, while everyone else is wearing summer clothes because it's fucking hot here, it was shocking. It's not like I haven't seen other Muslim people here, women with headscarves, with legging underneath their skirts. At least they were seeing! At least they had colors.
Yeah you see that a lot where I live in France. Women in burka whith their husband walking next to them in shorts and t-shirt But we have to believe it's the women's choice and respect their "freedom" of religion...
Thank you!! Yezidis and also Assyrian (the indigenous people of Iraq) also suffered because of our Christian faith. I wish it was recognized. I’m so sorry you had to experience this but please know, you’re the voice of many women that don’t have a voice ❤
@@marieonishenko yeah that's so sad... Like that's a totally different thing. And you can't say everything is all islamophobia. We should all be able to criticize all extremists
@@marieonishenkoforced marriage is forbidden in islam. girls and woman also have the right of education. the problem is when religion snd tradition are mixed.
I’m always suspicious when the religion can’t be questioned. It makes me think the leaders don’t actually believe it. Because if it was the Truth, everyone would believe it.
I've been waiting for an exmuslim interview! What doesn't get talked about enough is that you are literally putting your life in danger leaving islam. You're doing amazing by bringing people's experiences to light, Shelise! Thank you for your work, Yasmine! We need voices like this for women and children like myself that barely escaped with our lives.
The best people to learn from about this topic are ex-Muslims and those who escaped their countries being taken over (Christians, Jews, Persians, Armenians, etc…). It's scary we now have youth chanting for Islamic terror at college campuses. They think covering their faces and heads are part of the fun jihad cosplay without being conscious enough to realize that how they'll be forced to dress once they let the demons take control.
Several decades ago, there was a movie called Not Without My Daughter." It starred Sally Field. This story is one more version of thousands of women oppressed and killed by this religion. Thank you for saving lives and minds by airing this truth!!
One of the best students at my shool was a muslim girl. She was nice and very intelligent. They took her back to Iran when she was 14 to get married. The whole school was protesting against it. The teachers tried to talk to her parents. But they still took her. Now she is not allowed to contact us anymore.
This has nothing to with the religion but the culture what her parents did is considered sinful in Islam bc forced marriages are forbidden in Islam. It is her culture not the religion
@@khadijahk9615 The culture was formed by Islam. The early marriage of very young girls is supported by Mohammed himself. Also women and girls are still seen as property because Islam says they should be submissive towards their husbands and fathers.
@@khadijahk9615 i’m sorry it might be forbidden, but it is done with alarming frequency and in a very casual way that of course girls usually will just do as they are told and then the wives are shamed when their husbands good then go decide to take a second or third wife, so it might be forbidden theoretically, but it is a huge practice and well over half of the force marriages I hear about and see occur in the Muslim community
My old neighbors were refugees from Iran. I am going to contact them and see if they’d want to speak on your podcast. I think more should know their story which ended better than a lot of peoples. Their story is insane and shows just how extreme and horrible extremism can be. He spoke out in a blog basically saying “whether you follow the book or not, if you are a good person, that’s all that matters…” he was put into jail, wife was taken to a literal concentration camp and was used as a sexual slave and suffers from physical repercussions even years later from the abuse, their son was taken and put into military training (luckily was 3/4 so has few memories of the time). Their story is wild, their escapes were even wilder and sound like a movie. He was sentenced to death…sometimes they’d come get him, put a hood on him, click their guns like it was time and laugh and put him back and other horrible tortures…he pretended to be super happy in his 4x4 cell, had chats with invisible folk and a “great time”, I guess they didn’t believe in execution of someone who was mentally ill, put on his hood, drove him to middle of nowhere said such and dropped him. He got his son freed somehow, they WALKED to Turkey from Iran, slept outside the embassy and refused to leave until seen, after an extended period they got his wife back…and were granted refuge by the US. They have some serious trauma and are the bravest people I’ve ever encountered. They are beyond kind and just making a simple statement on his blog caused pure insanity. They are extremely happy to have their freedom here, have both gone back to college, their son gets top grades, is a fantastic athlete and the sweetest kid, they are alwayssss joking, smiling, helping others, always bbq-ing, playing sports, gardening and just loving life now. By their attitudes? You’d think they grew up in Disney. They are truly so grateful and I am grateful we have them.
I am so sorry to hear of the torments your neighbors have suffered. They sound like totl sweethearts and I would love to have neighbors and friends like that.
@@Seeker-seeking-truth If there is any God, I request him/her to give enough strength to the rebels from the Muslim community who are fighting against the evil called Islam. Greetings from India.
As a Turkish young adult, political islam ruined my childhood, my teenage years and killed my hopes and dreams. And we are talking about a country that's supposedly secular and the people are mostly cultural muslims. She is so strong for going through all of that, but I wish she didn't have to. I wanna add to the al sirat topic. That in itself is horrible, but I also grew up being told that the only people who didn't sin were the prophets, that it was inevitable for us to sin. So, while trying to not sin bc you don't want to burn in hell forever, I was also always terrified bc it was inevitable. I had panic attacks about death when I was just a tiny child.
hepimize selamlar ben de aynı durumdayım, politik islam sadece hayatımın ilk birkaç ayında yoktu, bu yüzden çoğu Türk gen z gibi normal, tasasız ve güzel bir gençlik nasıl olur bilmiyorum. umarım her şey düzelir ve hak ettiğimiz gibi yaşarız. batılı insanların hayat tarzına, dertsiz ve tasasız olmalarına çok özeniyorum... özellikle yaşıtımız gençlere bakınca içim kan ağlıyor.
Your term political Islam is especially apt. It is time for all of us to understand the political. Many Christians are undeniably political Christians as well, speaking for my tradition. Separation of church and state. Freedom for all! ❤
@@ecisk0562 I am so grieved to hear your loss of freedom. 😢 May you have a moment in your life where you too, have a chance to escape the prison you are in. I hope your Mother stands up for you. I hope your Mother empowers you to think for yourself and to encourage your freedom of expression. Don’t give up. Be well. Be blessed. Know that YOU are Loved 🥰 🙏✝️❤️🌍🌏🌎❤️✝️🙏
I had a 12 year old student reach out to me and she cried in the library. She said her dad had marriage offers for her and her 11 year old sister. She said Miss, I just want to learn to read. 😭😭
I'm reading all the comments on this RUclips video, and when I woke this morning, I was concerned about getting my car washed, running my errands, not having enough time in the day. My mind was complaining that I'm working too hard and I need a break. I am forever altered by this video, and the next time I am feeling sorry for my Cinderella life. I will make sure that I will put my ego back in check and pray for the little ones who are in desperate need. I am an American just that alone. I hit the jackpot Born and raised in America we get to make our own choices in everything we do. God bless America.
Stop lying about Islam! I was born in Bosnia and I am Muslim, we are civilized people! In Middle East is not religion is their culture! Lately everything is against Islam, but in USA you have more evil people that are calling themselves Christians!
@@greatexpectations6577because we don’t die 🤷♀️ Many Muslims come from Saudi Arabia and middle eastern countries, and guess what? They’re alive, I know people and I seen.
I so much admire the strength of women who live through absolute horror and are able to share their stories. It is invaluable to not be silenced, and it will help to change the world and save lives.
I would guess that very few terrorists see themselves as terrorists. They often view themselves as martyrs, freedom fighters, etc. so ppl aligned with that vision would see them as righteous, not terrorists.
Exmuslim here. I travelled 10k miles to escape issues related to my gay sexuality. And I wasn't born in a majority-Muslim country, but came from a paternal side which was very religious. Couldn't live near them for my safety. My story isn't uncommon. Many of us have to leave our homes or religious families and communities for our survival - even in the Western world among migrant families.
What I have learnt most from these incredible series is just how many people are leading restricted and controlled lives in plain sight. Shelise and her brave guests have taught me to be far more understanding and sympathetic. I hope you have found peace, safety and love🌈
I had a coworker who told his wife that if she took their daughter back to Egypt for FM, when she got back to the U.S., she would be arrested, he was a father protecting his daughter and just wanted the best for his little family. I'm so glad you and your daughter are safe. Your story is inspirational and needs to be shouted from the rooftops.
I’ve learned years ago that it’s the elder woman in the family that do this. I also seen a documentary on RUclips and the woman were the loudest voices to keeping it going. I can only think it’s because they had to suffer.
Seems that Yasmine suffered a mother who embraced religion over being a good parent. No matter what religion, addiction, ideology or personality disorder (since they all work the same way) that happens with, it's so harmful and damaging to children and often typically especially young women and girls. So glad Yasmine got away with her daughter. And she had the wisdom to figure out what kind of mother she wanted to be for her daughter. She had so much to work through and overcome. Very much appreciate her bravery for speaking up and sharing her story and perspective. Lovely guest! ❤
There it is! This isn’t about religion at this point, most ex Muslims complain about Islam and their parents, but never mention that it’s their parents fault and culture
No group should ever be above criticism, especially where they're harmful. But of course extremists use real issues, like the hatred towards Muslims after 9/11, to shut down actual criticism
exactly like zionists that use the holocaust and antisemitism to shut down any kind of criticism towards the genocide they are committing. Its ironic considering how most muslim people absolutely hate israel
I remember in class me and another girl were the only Christians and the conversation suddenly shifted to religion. The other Christian girl literally just ASKED a question about Islam because she didn't quite understand something and immediately boys started yelling at her to shut up. You could see how serious they were. I remember I was shoked by this. I locked eyes with the girl and I could see that she was also confused but mostly shocked. Also you're a very brave and smart woman. I'm so glad that you share your story ❤. Thank you for telling the truth
They feel so entitled to react with violence… I’m sorry Islam is radical. I don’t believe all Muslims are violent and murderous. I do believe a great number of them “understand” that others are.
Those boys are the same people that don't know a thing about our religion. They didnt act that way bc they were offended, they acted that way because they were embarrassed that they didn't know the first thing about islam so couldn't answer you. If you approach people with knowledge, you'll see we get immensely happy when someone approaches us with questions about isla. A someone who only became muslim about 5-6 years ago, i was one of those asking questions about islam and thank god i found people who wee happy too teach me which i then teach to others. Pls be aware that majority of people that call themself muslim, ae not actually muslim, and simply come from a culture in which islam had an influence on hundreds of years ago. I'm really sorry about your experience and it makes me really angry about these people who call themselves muslim yet are ignorant and don't even know the first thing about Islam. If you have any questions I'd be more than happy to answer!
@@thestrangemuslimah Great, so, are those who merely "call themselves muslim" allowed to stop? Are their families safe if they stop? They come from people "influenced by muslims hundreds of years ago" influenced by knives to the throats of their families. Stop your naivete!! Keep learning about cults, because you are in one.
@@thestrangemuslimahwhy do most people who call themselves Muslim support Taliban. Why can't people have conversations about Mohammed and talk about his life. Many Muslims like 99% are against it.
As someone who has lived in multiple Muslim countries for work and have deep relationships with women there, coming back and having criticisms given what I’ve legitimately seen and heard and then having the racist/islamophobia comment made at me for legit concerns has always been hard. Ty for sharing the truth. People do not understand the freedom the west gives us in questioning and options to get out.
Yet many women in America are living in similar indoctrinated religions. It’s the religions that are fear based and the women and men are told to believe or else. We are not looking that way bc we believe we have choices in America. But in these extremist religions don’t believe they have choices, even in a so called free country.
Hey, I'm sorry you get treated that way. Unfortunately, the most prominent critics of Islam in the West aren't speaking from their own experiences; they're nationalist hardliners who use the plight of Muslim women and LGBT people to claim support for those groups while simultaneously pushing for legislation against their rights. Meanwhile, according to Pew Research, American Muslims are only 2% less likely to support gay marriage than American Christians. The knee-jerk reaction is shitty and I hope the people you've met apologize, but that reaction does exist for a reason beyond just 'haha progressives are stupid.'
"I'm rooting for the innocent people; I'm rooting for peace." Exactly, way too many people see it as one side is good and one bad; I'm just seeing all the innocent people caught in the middle who just want to live in peace.
This OP sounds like they’re saying “All Lives Matter.” Dude. Of course no innocent people should be killed, no matter what side they’re on. That isn’t what people are arguing about. Standing up for the oppressed and being against apartheid is taking the side of humanity rather that plugging your ears and covering your eyes.
@@tamarshugert4600 Israel's the one doing the most damage right now, literally trying to eradicate an entire group of people. But also... all of Palestine is not Hamas. Hope this helps. (Israel just loves to use Hamas as an excuse to kill and torture innocent people). I'm not sure how ANYONE who's seen footage of how Palestinians are being treated is taking Israel's side right now. You can see with your own eyes what they are doing, and its absolutely despicable. To take Israel's side is to deny reality.
@@tamarshugert4600 I made a longer reply explaining how this comment is not helpful or accurate, but its not being shown. You can look up the footage of Palestinians being dehumanized and treated terribly yourself. If you still take Israel's side after that you are denying reality.
This is a very timely interview. Having recently discovered Reddit's Ex-Muslim forum and binging on it, it's given me a whole new perspective on the religion from people who once were devotees. Yes, there are extremists in every religion. But some religious systems make extremism more likely to happen than others.
Yes this is so accurate. Whereas religions like Christianity and Judaism have plenty of extremist groups that harm members in the name of religion, Islam has violence written into their doctrine, which obviously makes it easier to do that stuff in the name of religion.
That forum led me out of Islam. I was questioning and probably after 5 days I denounced my shahada. But as a closest ex muslim forced hijabi woman I can’t really do much outwardly. It’s draining at times.
Exactly- most Muslim parents don’t even do this, and if they do they’re sick, it’s disgusting really, I’m a Muslims no whenever I hear or see people complain about Islam promoting this, I look at them as if they said the most disgusting thing ever (they did), tell me every verse in the Quran, and when does it promote abusing wives? 9:29? I’ll explain it if you want me to
I'm curious, were you told it was somehow bigoted to ask about these things or were they dismissed as something bigoted people would talk about? In my experience that's how it went. Very frustrating.
Shalice I hope you know how important this episode is, and please don't take it down when you start getting threats, this is important, thank you so much for letting this voice be heard. This saves lives!
@@pennybarker1596 Not comedian, he is an independent journalist. He did a video talking about the war in Gaza and came to the conclusion that Israel has not committed war crimes despite the ugliness of the war. That conclusion led to an absolute flood of leftists shouting him down because it doesn't fit their narrative. He removed the video to appease the mob.
I applaud Shelise for doing this interview. Islam seems to be the one religion that people are often afraid to criticize or be negative about. It is often seen as being racist and intolerant. Islamophobic. Although funnily enough it's okay to talk negatively about other religions. And of course, big kudos to Yasmine.
If you want to see harsh and tough criticism of Islam Denmark and Sweden are perfect examples of places where that's happening daily in the media and parliament.
Being called Islamophobia is no big deal it’s a tactic to keep people quiet, all the more reason to shout from the rooftops of this violent oppressive CULT of women. All man made rules nothing to do with Almighty God he does not approve of such actions. Evil against women was not what the good Lord intended for women he gave us all free will Islam takes it away not God.
Completely agree, it's usually the one people avoid talking about truthfully because of all the islamophobia labels. But really it should be spoken about openly just like any other problematic group
As a non-practicing muslim, I’m so sorry this happened to you 😢 No one, no matter what religion/organisation should ever face such repression and fear. A truly inspiring story, good on you for choosing a different life for your child ❤
Non-practicing muslim? If you even think the Quran has any truth, then you ARE a practicing muslim and videos like this should make you have second thoughts on what you believe.
@@OakwiseBecoming This isn’t about me. Only reason why I mentioned being a Muslim is because I am ashamed that this has happened to her and continues to happen to many people. It’s awful and if you must know, makes me want to drop religion all together.
Coming from an ex-muslim, you cannot be a non practicing muslim, in the eyes of Allah ure as good as a kaffir when you dont pray. Look into other religions/beliefs and find what you truly believe in. Sending love❤❤
That's odd. I work in a school with predominately muslim children and they all celebrate their birthdays and hand out chocolates at the end of the day. I wonder why she couldn't?
@@Bluebird19-ll8suit's haram to celebrate birthday in islam. Maybe in your area it's not that restrictive but when I was younger mu aunts didn't want my mom to celebrate my birthday nor buying cake for it because it was a sin.
I almost married a guy for my mom’s approval. Glad that didn’t pan out. I’m so sorry Yasmine had to go through all of this trauma, but she’s bringing light to dark places. Thanks for sharing your story and for being so open and fearless.
India: Hindu vs MUSLIM Israel: Jews vs MUSLIM Europe and America: Christian vs MUSLIM Myanmar:-Buddhist vs Muslim (Rohingya) Bangladesh:-Hindu vs Muslim Middle East Countries:- Shia Muslim vs Sunni Muslim Nigeria:-Christian vs Muslim Sudan:- Muslim vs Muslim Pakistan:- Muslim vs Muslim (shiya Sunni) Pakistan:-Christian/Hindu vs Muslim Afghanistan:- Muslim vs Muslim Nepal:- Hindu vs Muslim And they say Islam is the most peaceful religion.
As a Jewish woman thank you so much for acknowledging what is going on and the danger for all women. Freedom from religion is so important to me and I am honestly afraid of the way the world is going right now. I love hearing stories from Muslim women so big shout out to both of you for doing what is difficult and can feel very dangerous. I wish people could safely uplift the voices of women who have had to live under fundamentalist patriarchal religions. Love to both of you. You are incredibly strong women.
I was just about to say this to! I’m so happy she is speaking out on it to! Because with everything going on it truly makes me scared as a Jew in todays world
@@teresahiggs4896 do you not feel as though following kosher and strict modesty rules are similar in the orthodox jewish community? I don't think the above commenters were talking about the effect on outsiders, moreso the experience of women on the inside of extreme groups.
@@teresahiggs4896 sorry but that is a very very uninformed thing to say. there's been LOADS of terrorism from Orthodox Jews attacking Palestinians in Israel/Palestine, especially with repeated attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank. Orthodox Jews are certainly not free from being criticised for their terrorism.
Yasmine, I am so, so proud of you for getting out and protecting your daughter. Thank you for granting an interview for this channel. I really appreciate getting the chance to hear it.
Thank you for talking about all different kinds of religious sectors! It’s definitely not just some Christian cults that are proliferating abuse. It’s religions worldwide. Thank you for shedding the light!!
Something about your comment (which I wholeheartedly support) made me think of cults of Christianity in countries not often spoken of. Would love to see something about Iglesia Ni Cristo (Philippines).
Shelise's term "high control groups" makes so much sense, because it's not just religions, though that's clearly an easy method to introduce high-control ideas to someone who might not respond to a different approach.
Well, it’s not like they have much of a choice. They can’t pack a bag, hop in their car, drive across county lines to a women’s shelter and start over.
This channel is so amazing. They are willing to put a light on all extremist sections, but they do it mindfully and actually bring people with personal experience who can shed light on thier real experiences. I am thankful for these brave people willing to tell their stories.
The same is true for Israeli zionists; muslim-hatred is also considered a virtue. I also love how ppl like you forget that Palestinians are ALSO Semitic ppl, so speaking on their g3nocid3 at the hands of Israel cannot logically make one anti-semitic. Actually, modern Palestinians have more ancestral relation to their semitic ancestors pre- colonization and ilIsrael, compared to modern-day Israelites. Now, ain't that funny. Crazy
@marshacleff1475 People advocating for the freedom of Palestinian people don't hate Jews. We hate colonialism and aparatheid state created by Israel. Let's not forget that Palestinian people are also semitic and have a claim to that land. They deserve a home too.
Such brave and true words ! I am a non-practicing Muslim Iranian and I can’t say enough how courageous your words were on the blame for “anti-Islam” when actually pointing out the naked truth about sexism and the depth of “anti-semitism” in Islam.
so youre not muslim then. Theres no such thing as non-practicing, you either do what is obligated of you as a muslim with the 5 pillars of islam or iman, or you don't in which case you are not Muslim, pls don't mix up culture with religion. Culture is something you're born into and will always be a part of you. Religion is something you learn and choose to abide by all your life
I am so happy to have found this channel. Yasmine, you are a true warrior and survivor!!! I wish nothing but the best for both of you. What a wonderful way to spread your messages and experiences. You're both welcome to come to my home in ND any time you find yourselves passing through. You feel like family already!
I went to Morocco and Senegal 4 months ago. What was eerie is that so many streets were all men. Even in cafes there'd be groups of men and no women, just me. Made me scared to walk down the streets as I was tge only woman. I asked someone at a nail salon why and she told me women have to stay at home. I was even told women can't give call to prayer because her voice my arouse people 🤨 wild. I think Indonesia was the best Muslim country I've been to as I went during Ramadan years ago but I saw plenty of women able to go out alone. My experience in all those countries were decent, men (outside of one teenage boy in Agadir) were respectful. Makes me feel weird seeing women in full niquabs on the beach or not able to enjoy a simple coffee alone at a cafe or a walk. Probably will avoid the more Sharia countries.
I once saw a video of a young lady FULLY covered, literally only her eyes were visible and she was playing with a stray cat the comment section was full of men telling her that her laugh was haram
All my respect to this powerful and amazing woman. Thank you for sharing your story and I m so sorry for everything you have been through. This video and your story made me cry. I m so glad you and your daughter are free now. Love from Sweden 🇸🇪
Thank you ladies for voicing this out, the world needs to hear how wicked these extremists are, it's heart wrenching to hear all this eventhough i come from an Arab background (Christian though) and i know how hard it is for western person to understand how far these evil people can go. I feel so sorry for people who had to endure being born to muslim extreme families and brainwashed into things all their lives only to discover later that it's all wrong and still they cannot protest.. it's devastating to even think how people are enduring because of all this evil.. God pls have a mercy on ur people😟🙏
@@peachxtaehyung But it's not necessary to live a good life. And once you stop believing in a god, there's no going back. You only wonder how on Earth you believed all the nonsense for so long. Yes, you lose a crutch but it is so liberating.
I feel you so much. But I'd be careful not to get too comfortable, a lot of harmful things will refuse to be called a religion and still have the same harmful practices. Think how Scientology started out as being anti religion, think nxm being a company, think mlms. Don't get so busy avoiding religion that you fall into something else by accident. It's the mindset and rules not the outer dressing you need to keep an eye out for.
I am a Pakistani Muslim woman..belongs to a religious middle class family.. My father raised four daughters paid for their education till university level and married them off.. we didn't have to look for "sugar daddies" my mom worked in a school and she used to drive car 30 yrs ago..who taught her driving?? My father.. he took care of her for 8 yrs when she was half paralysed... I see my husband . A very decent Muslim man... I had. An arrange marriage but I had refused 3 proposals before his proposal camd.. he is a v good father to his daughters.. My mother in law was a gynecologist in 1980..she passed away at the age of 85 nd I have seen her 45,50 yrs old sons.. who are either project manager at big firms..or consultants.. spending nights with their mother at hospital.. for 2.5 month.. where as no Muslim men hardly visits their mothers when they are old or on hospital .. Cherry picking incidents and then propagating anti Islam propaganda is how other religions are trying to save their faces As if men in their countries are saints..they impregnate random women and then leave her to raise her children alone ..nd surprisingly this is "women empowerment" ..
As someone who grew up removed from any spirituality, I went through a phase in college where I was very curious about religions and studied both Christianity and Islam. Then after my BA I lived in Lebanon for 3 years, which famously hosts 18 officially recognized sects, and saw how the application of those doctrines in everyday life, if carried to a more extreme level, did nothing but divide and antagonize people. Needless to say it cured me from any further interest in religion (for added context I LOVE Lebanon and had tons of "secular" and culturally Christian/Muslim friends there, but I also experienced a lot of exclusionism and "us vs. them" mentality, as well as people with very extreme views)
I'm so glad you have begun to bring in ex-Muslims. It is so hard for non-Muslims to live in a Muslim majority country but it is even harder for Muslims to leave their religion. I hope that you will not get a barage of Muslims coming on here to insult because they will. I believe the threats that Yasmine is receiving because from experience, it is not out of the realm of possibilities. Out of all the ex-religious communities, it is important for us to lend an extra hand for ex-Muslims as the odds stacked against them are too great. And I hope that Western liberals will stop burying their heads in the sand or cry islamophobia because it is beyond frustrating because voices like Yasmine's is important to disengage radical Islam. Just looking at my home country Malaysia and how the influence of the Arab Spring impacted the Malay Muslims who adopt more Arab culture as the years go by than they do Malay.
@@natasha09179 meaning ur gripe is with people making a choice to practise their deen. So it's "freedom and sane and whatever else u lot wanna call it" to make a decision to apostate but its "arab" culture when they want to follow the religion. Regarding ur "attack" comment, if u knowingly bring in a person who lies and distorts a faith the people of that faith will call u out on it. It's aggravating because u want excuses to hate the religion and can't do so when people clarify the truth and refute this nonsense video
I hate that the same thing happened in all way across the world Malasia. I am from Turkey so i understood why it affected us but Malasia? Insane! I wish you (and both of our countries) healing my friend.
I have added this to my watch later list but I had to comment first and say I'm soo glad you're starting to interview ex-Muslims on your channel!! There is so much to unpack with Islam, I only recently learnt about it myself and a lot of that knowledge was gained through watching ex-Muslims videos. Keep up the amazing work Shelise. Your channel is incredible❤
My mom grew up in the 50s and 60s in Baghdad Iraq and she says women were free to do everything! She wore a bikini in a community pool! I was born in the 80s in the USA and by that time women’s rights were slim to none. She is so thankful and proud to be an American but mourns her country of origin. I pray for peace for these people- and for the USA because our world is drastically changing before our very eyes!
I previously lived in Nigeria, we would feed the poor children, some area where Muslim children. I saw this beautiful little Muslim girl, I said would love to adopt her. Suddenly I was told, she's already sold in marriage to a 50plus year old man. Once she turn 12years he will come claim her. That little girl kept staring at me with pain in her eyes, as if she wanted to go with me 😔. Those muslim children where loose walking around the railroad track but someone definitely was watching. They will fight and kill because of tradition, religion and up bringing. So we just packed up after feeding and left. Lord have mercy, This World Needs Jesus 🙏
You can find your way free from Christianity the same way you can Islam. It’s not necessary to allow men, who are pretending to speak for God, to tell you how to live your life. But you do you. I wish you well. 🩷
@@Starlight_SilverChristianity is Islam are opposites. Please, don’t ever compare. You probably don’t know much about about Christianity to say that. God is love. There’s no self sacrifice or killing others for Him. It’s in the Holy Bible. John 3:16❤
X. Muslim here as well , now Jesus Christ follower , I even changed my name 😢 my father was one of the biggest mullahs , pastor in Iran 🇮🇷 and now we have learned that Islam is made up based on hatred … I don’t understand how people can turn to Islam when it’s the most awful religion on earth … Muhammad was the biggest sinner who married a 6 year old 😢 we were also forced into Islam I. Iran bc otherwise we wouldn’t be here today :( I am so happy we all left Islam , now in USA 🇺🇸 and proud to be American 😢
@@Starlight_Silver It´s also possible to find freedom from atheism and gnosticism and feminsm - also ideologies men are imposing on women as well as women on men... There is no ideology which excludes one gender from spreading it. Just like you do now...
All socialists here in the North don't want direct or indirect discrimination of minorities. In general, we're atheists and disregard religious systems as they conflict with our worldview. Liberalism as you talk about is my eyes right-wing nonsense.
@@charisma-hornum-fries the original commentor should have said leftists, not liberals. Real liberals would not support the ideologies promoted by islam, as they are fundamentally anti liberal.
This is your best video, Shelise. We need to put more importance on TRUTH than political correctness. This is the first ex-muslim video on RUclips that I've seen mention female genital mutilation. We need to bring A TON more attention to that atrocity
TBH ALL child genital mutilation needs to be brought to the forefront. Male circumcision is just as unnecessary and painful as FGM. The babies scream, cry, and go silent from shock. There are alarming amounts of babies just... bleeding out. There are still societies where people will casually sip cocktails and eat hors d'oeuvres while the infant is bawling in pain. Freakin Mayim Bialik was open about putting her son's foreskin in a piece of wall art, while having the audacity to talk about feminism. While she was willing to compromise on Seder by choosing vegan options. As a society, we can't have it both ways. Nobody should be beyond criticism where child bodily autonomy is concerned. We need to live in a world where people hear about these practices and call out mutilators, without any care for their religious sensitivities.
I had no idea how uninformed the public is. I have been passionate about this topic for over a decade and am still shocked that just last week I had to explain what FGM is to an adult. Zero knowledge
@emro164 I think yes fight against circumcision. But to compare the two and say that circumcision us just as painful and damaging is purely fiction and you will only hurt your own argument by putting the two together. One eliminates all sex pleasure, One is done to destroy the woman and her ability to have sex. Only one of those
@@emro164 that's not true, male circumcision is not as unnecessary and painful as FGM. FGM is literally taking out an organ of a girl who is 5-7 years old- meaning she will remember that pain forever. male circumcision is done only to babies. while yes it doesn't have a proper function, at least its not taking away something major like FGM. both should end, but we have the right and responsibility to crack down on FGM first as a priority.
Hey, I am a recent Ex-Muslim from Pakistan 🇵🇰 I want to say thanks to you people for speaking out the horrible things written in Islam. Thanks to you for your bravery and courage. I am way more away from it.
By far, the most meaningful interview for me that you have done yet. As an American woman, I have grown up with my share of fear, feeling, trivialized, objectfied, villified bullied, and my voice ignored, but it pales in comparison to what others have endured and are still enduring all around the world. It is important that we fight for our voice and listen to those for whom having a voice and any physical freedom has not been and is still not an option. Without your story and knowledge, no one would know. I certainly didn't. With such rampant silencing, where would I have heard it from except those who escaped?
I come from Jewish descent but was never raised in any religion. I am blonde hair, green eyes and lucky to be born in the United States. I am Christian and I am SO SHOCKED and have such a heavy heart listening to this. I am so sorry that ANYONE is treated this way. I don't even know any words except that I am amazed by you.
I am iraqi i met a guy who speaks English in Ukraine he was a video game owener ..after we became friends he told me he was Jewish he thought i was gonna hate him he didn't know i was atheist he thought i was a very open minded Muslim 😂
as a Gay person who grew up in a Muslim country, I can say that it's really frustrating watching people hating you without knowing your personality for example, they just follow a book and they are brain washed since DAY 1
When they said "I hated this man so much I imagined doing horrible violent things to him." The first thing I thought was I was not the only one with those thoughts. I'm not "crazy". Thank you for sharing your story.
I have also been called an "Islamophobe" many a time. One of my best friends is muslim and a man. So that makes sense right🤔🙄 Yasmine Mohammed you are amazing and brave!! Your voice is 1million times more important than any of those men who wanted to silence it with their fear and misogyny! Thank you for all that you do💪you are a true warrior!!!
@@cwired9407 this is a pretty strange statement. it’s not the religion to be feared in and itself but the people who use it as a means of destruction and terror which is against what the religion stands for.
I am Pentecostal, and I love your show. The horrors of what people have gone through inside of religious organizations or cults are terrible. As a follower of Christ, I believe that this channel is great because it shows everything that Jesus doesn't stand for, and I understand that when people come out of these experiences it is hard to go into another religious organization. So thank you to you and your husband and the hard work you both do to bring these things to light.
Here we go again….Please tell me why you believe Islam is a cult? “You cant leave” Yes you can “Promotes violence” promotes peace. “Oppressed” not at all “Rape! Pedophiles! Terrorist!” Rape? We don’t rape people I’m guessing it’s the agreeing to sex, no you can if you have reasonable answers, whoever doesn’t listen to them wives choice, shame on you, Pedophila? Guessing your talking about prophet, That was long ago and culture , and it wasn’t a sunnah for us to copy him with that. Terrorist? Get 9/11 out of your head
@@CultstoConsciousnessI don’t get why they support you, a channel dedicated to spreading this? Who are you spreading this too? Everyone here is ex-Muslim anyway they don’t care they’re just happy they get a voice but when we defend and speak back, you get mad? Geez
Shelise I applaud your courage at taking on this interview knowing the backlash you're sure to receive. High regards for you as a journalist and your willingness to shine a light on oppressive religions no matter how controversial.
Shelise, I am always amazed at your interview chops. You're always so on point with your empathy and compassion. You amplify other people so well that it appears effortless. This was such a charged topic at a very charged time, and the way you found the humanity and the similarities in experience is really, really extraordinary. Of course, your guest was phenomenal as always, but Shelise, you are really really talented at what you do.
Thank you SO much for sharing this truth!!! It's extremely important - and even life saving for all women to hear, know and understand. Many years ago, I dated a Muslim man from the Mid East. I did not know very much about his religion, but he always treated me really well. However, I had a friend who dated a Muslim, and she was under continual under threat by him, daily! Her life was really terrifying! I lost contact with her, so I have no idea where she is, or if she is even alive. 💔😭
Girl, you are so strong in allowing yourself to be enlightened by questioning authority, listening to your body mind and soul. And moving into the unknown which takes courage in discovering your truth. Welcome to the world of womanhood. The fight continues. I can relate to knowing that “my mother hates me” syndrome. I think mothers that can’t or choose not to love their daughters are jealous (I don’t like this word I’m using it for lack of a better word) because they see the truth on your face. Something they cannot change. They see their mistakes written on our faces. They see that you are stronger and you carry courage in seeking the your truth. You chose to carry the torch! You have changed your DNA from religious madness, hate and unabashed abuse to living in truth. Creating environments of safety which your mother could not do. I have compassion for you of course but for your mom too. The best outcome is the relationship between you and your daughter. Joy!
Thank you for being brave enough to tackle this topic. A lot of people are afraid to criticize the excesses of Islam because of how violent some of their extreme members can be.
When I lived in Algeria, I learned that a woman wearing a niqab was a requirement in the arranged marriage contract. Thank you for speaking up. I lived in several Islamic states during my lifetime and the Western world is allowing the unleashing of disastrous future.
@@CulturedGem that’s strange because my husband is Moroccan and we have lived in Morocco and very few women wear it there. I actually wanted to do so, but my husband was against it. Most North African countries follow the Maliki madhab and in that madhab, it is considered to be extremism.
The most shocking for me is, after her mom studied the religion, Graduated, she went deeper, instead of discovering the faults in the doctrine and protect her children, she accepted her being abuse. This goes to show there are spiritual powers involved to manipulation.
This whole story was powerful. She explained this into great deep details. It has helped me understand what happens within the Arabic culture. Well delivered message.
Amen! We are all human beings! Thank you for your succinct articulation of your struggles, your humanity and your courageous honesty. I learned so much . God bless you!
I would like to express how I appreciate the way you interview all these people… you have respect, empathy, understanding, patience… it is very rare amd it is precious. Thank you
I admire the strength this woman has. I can feel her pain, but I never walked a sec in her shoes so I can't know her pain. To all parents, the love for your child is unconditional. You would do anything to protect them, bring joy and happiness to their life. If God loves us more than the love we have for our own children, why would we be thrown in a lake of fire for eternity? There is no hell. This beautiful woman lived through the real hell. I am so proud of you for following your inner being. Also you have a beautiful voice, you are beautiful inside and out. All that black covering couldn't keep the light that was inside from shinning.
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No matter the religion, people should be able to question the religion and be critical of things we think can harm.
Religion is cancer. It kills hope and dreams and makes people gullible and vulnerable. Use your reason and your heart and don't believe stupid fairy tales. no invisible man in the sky is coming to save any of us.
What’s wild to me is, how could any religion be afraid of questions? If it’s Truth, what could questions possibly do to it???
@@Financiallyfreeauthor it makes them have to critically think for the first time maybe in their lives. it makes them uncomfortable to have their religion questioned because it feels like your questioning them. its a never ending cycle almost. its almost like if you dont agree with them you’re wrong.
Agreed!!!
@@Financiallyfreeauthor That's the point, there is no truth to religions! It's nothing but a tool for mass control, it's political. Before the dominance of science and separation of the state and religion, everything was regulated by the church. We call those times the "dark ages" for a reason. People believed the stupidest 💩 and were willing to wage genicidal wars in the name of God. But as soon as people started to think freely and critically they started to turn their backs on their churches and the influence of Christian doctrine and ideology started to deminish. That's what those who push those ideologies are afraid of. And that's the reason why Islam is so brutally strict on upholding its rules and dogmatic. Neither its founder Muhammad nor the Imams who followed him up to this day are willing to give up that power and the aggressive patriarchal system that they have. That's why Muslims get indoctrinated since birth and punished for disobedience, so that they never question their ideology. There's nothing truthful to fear mongering and fanatism, there's nothing truthful to being forever stuck in an archaic backward system that rewards violence and hatred towards others. Religions are cults, they are poison that divides people instead of uniting them, which should be the actual goal of a loving god, if he exists.
Exmuslin from Germany. I am the first woman in a long line of Moroccan Muslim women to be truly free :)
Good for you! I am pleased for you I hope you have a happy free life.
Lah yhdik
Congratulations ❤❤❤❤❤ May God bless you and keep you safe
Not the first women 🤷♀️
Also does Islam not make you free? I don’t get it at all
I live in Argentina, not the most diverse place in the world, but not the least either. I only oce saw a woman covered head to toe. She was walking along a guy dressed on a tee-shirt and shorts, had a lot of tattoos, just like any other dude. It shocked me. This guy is living like a regular western dude, no oppression on him, and she was completely dressed with the most extreme wardrobe that Islam calls for. The dissonance didn't compute. This couple clearly didn't live under the rules, just her.
Muslim men are hypocritical
Here is Russia a lot of muslim women are covered head to toe as well! They adapt their clothes, make them more casual, but they are always covered. Muslim men over here look just like any other guy that you can see on the street.
@@this_Kwazicat it's... Not insane, just unfair. I can't even describe the oddnes when this regular dud was walking along this black ghost. I even checked, the little window (sorry, I am not versed in Islamic clothing) had clothing covering it. I am not ignorant enough to have never seen it on TV or documentaries or RUclips. Seeing it a block away from home, while everyone else is wearing summer clothes because it's fucking hot here, it was shocking. It's not like I haven't seen other Muslim people here, women with headscarves, with legging underneath their skirts. At least they were seeing! At least they had colors.
This is called “niqab” and in some subcultures it is very admired and is seen as a form of extreme piety.
Yeah you see that a lot where I live in France. Women in burka whith their husband walking next to them in shorts and t-shirt
But we have to believe it's the women's choice and respect their "freedom" of religion...
Thank you!! Yezidis and also Assyrian (the indigenous people of Iraq) also suffered because of our Christian faith. I wish it was recognized. I’m so sorry you had to experience this but please know, you’re the voice of many women that don’t have a voice ❤
So you say that Christian men should go there to find wives? 😃
@@eurovisionwtf good luck, Muslim women are only allowed to marry Muslim men.
I am Christian and apologise to you . I send you much love . ❤❤❤ .
Can I just say how much I appreciate y’all giving voices to all the extremist denominations and not just Christian adjacent.
Yeah and I'm glad they don't act like it's all religion in general. You can be a believer but it not be a cult
Agreed! A lot of ex Muslims have expressed how they’re called Islamophobic by speaking out against extremism.
@@marieonishenko yeah that's so sad... Like that's a totally different thing. And you can't say everything is all islamophobia. We should all be able to criticize all extremists
I agree with you Kat.
@@marieonishenkoforced marriage is forbidden in islam. girls and woman also have the right of education.
the problem is when religion snd tradition are mixed.
I’m always suspicious when the religion can’t be questioned. It makes me think the leaders don’t actually believe it. Because if it was the Truth, everyone would believe it.
Good point... if it was truth, they wouldn't be so scared of questioning it
Exactly and I feel the same way about nations, governments, any hierarchy.
The leaders know it's not true and they don't care because it's about control.
And that it’s fraudulent that’s why you’re not allowed to pose questions.
It’s all about control. Usually control of women.
I've been waiting for an exmuslim interview! What doesn't get talked about enough is that you are literally putting your life in danger leaving islam. You're doing amazing by bringing people's experiences to light, Shelise! Thank you for your work, Yasmine! We need voices like this for women and children like myself that barely escaped with our lives.
Me too. I am an exmuslim.
The best people to learn from about this topic are ex-Muslims and those who escaped their countries being taken over (Christians, Jews, Persians, Armenians, etc…). It's scary we now have youth chanting for Islamic terror at college campuses. They think covering their faces and heads are part of the fun jihad cosplay without being conscious enough to realize that how they'll be forced to dress once they let the demons take control.
Several decades ago, there was a movie called Not Without My Daughter." It starred Sally Field. This story is one more version of thousands of women oppressed and killed by this religion. Thank you for saving lives and minds by airing this truth!!
Wow what an amazing story and you are a great interviewer . ❤❤❤
@@pariscashin She should not *DEFAME lSLAM.* Stick to Christian Jewish and Hindu cults. The *IGNORANT* should be *SILENT.*
One of the best students at my shool was a muslim girl. She was nice and very intelligent. They took her back to Iran when she was 14 to get married. The whole school was protesting against it. The teachers tried to talk to her parents. But they still took her. Now she is not allowed to contact us anymore.
I'm curious, was child services involved at all? This is so sad
This has nothing to with the religion but the culture what her parents did is considered sinful in Islam bc forced marriages are forbidden in Islam. It is her culture not the religion
@@khadijahk9615
Aisha. That's all I need to say
@@khadijahk9615 The culture was formed by Islam. The early marriage of very young girls is supported by Mohammed himself. Also women and girls are still seen as property because Islam says they should be submissive towards their husbands and fathers.
@@khadijahk9615 i’m sorry it might be forbidden, but it is done with alarming frequency and in a very casual way that of course girls usually will just do as they are told and then the wives are shamed when their husbands good then go decide to take a second or third wife, so it might be forbidden theoretically, but it is a huge practice and well over half of the force marriages I hear about and see occur in the Muslim community
My old neighbors were refugees from Iran. I am going to contact them and see if they’d want to speak on your podcast. I think more should know their story which ended better than a lot of peoples. Their story is insane and shows just how extreme and horrible extremism can be.
He spoke out in a blog basically saying “whether you follow the book or not, if you are a good person, that’s all that matters…” he was put into jail, wife was taken to a literal concentration camp and was used as a sexual slave and suffers from physical repercussions even years later from the abuse, their son was taken and put into military training (luckily was 3/4 so has few memories of the time). Their story is wild, their escapes were even wilder and sound like a movie. He was sentenced to death…sometimes they’d come get him, put a hood on him, click their guns like it was time and laugh and put him back and other horrible tortures…he pretended to be super happy in his 4x4 cell, had chats with invisible folk and a “great time”, I guess they didn’t believe in execution of someone who was mentally ill, put on his hood, drove him to middle of nowhere said such and dropped him. He got his son freed somehow, they WALKED to Turkey from Iran, slept outside the embassy and refused to leave until seen, after an extended period they got his wife back…and were granted refuge by the US.
They have some serious trauma and are the bravest people I’ve ever encountered. They are beyond kind and just making a simple statement on his blog caused pure insanity. They are extremely happy to have their freedom here, have both gone back to college, their son gets top grades, is a fantastic athlete and the sweetest kid, they are alwayssss joking, smiling, helping others, always bbq-ing, playing sports, gardening and just loving life now. By their attitudes? You’d think they grew up in Disney. They are truly so grateful and I am grateful we have them.
*****also they do not practice any religion any longer if that’s not obvious enough…
WOW. I would be honored to hear their story. Please have them email me and reference this comment. Cultstoconsciousness@gmail.com
I am so sorry to hear of the torments your neighbors have suffered. They sound like totl sweethearts and I would love to have neighbors and friends like that.
Wow! So sorry for them. But seems he managed to find a better life in the end from writing that blog. Sad whatbhe endured prior.
@@Seeker-seeking-truth
If there is any God, I request him/her to give enough strength to the rebels from the Muslim community who are fighting against the evil called Islam. Greetings from India.
As a Turkish young adult, political islam ruined my childhood, my teenage years and killed my hopes and dreams. And we are talking about a country that's supposedly secular and the people are mostly cultural muslims. She is so strong for going through all of that, but I wish she didn't have to.
I wanna add to the al sirat topic. That in itself is horrible, but I also grew up being told that the only people who didn't sin were the prophets, that it was inevitable for us to sin. So, while trying to not sin bc you don't want to burn in hell forever, I was also always terrified bc it was inevitable. I had panic attacks about death when I was just a tiny child.
I am a Turkish exmuslim too
hepimize selamlar ben de aynı durumdayım, politik islam sadece hayatımın ilk birkaç ayında yoktu, bu yüzden çoğu Türk gen z gibi normal, tasasız ve güzel bir gençlik nasıl olur bilmiyorum. umarım her şey düzelir ve hak ettiğimiz gibi yaşarız. batılı insanların hayat tarzına, dertsiz ve tasasız olmalarına çok özeniyorum... özellikle yaşıtımız gençlere bakınca içim kan ağlıyor.
@@ecisk0562 Maalesef öyle
Your term political Islam is especially apt. It is time for all of us to understand the political. Many Christians are undeniably political Christians as well, speaking for my tradition. Separation of church and state. Freedom for all! ❤
@@ecisk0562 I am so grieved to hear your loss of freedom. 😢
May you have a moment in your life where you too, have a chance to escape the prison you are in.
I hope your Mother stands up for you.
I hope your Mother empowers you to think for yourself and to encourage your freedom of expression. Don’t give up.
Be well. Be blessed.
Know that YOU are Loved 🥰
🙏✝️❤️🌍🌏🌎❤️✝️🙏
I had a 12 year old student reach out to me and she cried in the library. She said her dad had marriage offers for her and her 11 year old sister. She said Miss, I just want to learn to read. 😭😭
I can't even wrap my mind around this. Those poor girls.
@@jesscook I cried with her
@@allisoneuph1I hope you took appropriate actions with Authorities to help her and her Sister. It's heartbreaking!! 11 & 12 are babies.
I'm reading all the comments on this RUclips video, and when I woke this morning, I was concerned about getting my car washed, running my errands, not having enough time in the day. My mind was complaining that I'm working too hard and I need a break. I am forever altered by this video, and the next time I am feeling sorry for my Cinderella life. I will make sure that I will put my ego back in check and pray for the little ones who are in desperate need. I am an American just that alone. I hit the jackpot
Born and raised in America we get to make our own choices in everything we do. God bless America.
So sad
Yasmin…I am also Ex-Muslim. Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰
Stop lying about Islam!
I was born in Bosnia and I am Muslim, we are civilized people!
In Middle East is not religion is their culture!
Lately everything is against Islam, but in USA you have more evil people that are calling themselves Christians!
How do you live as an ex in Pakistan?
@@imransiddique8794 you never were real Muslim because if you were you would be EX!
You are lost and don’t even know where you belong!
Be safe! I’m also Pakistani ex Muslim
@@greatexpectations6577because we don’t die 🤷♀️ Many Muslims come from Saudi Arabia and middle eastern countries, and guess what? They’re alive, I know people and I seen.
I so much admire the strength of women who live through absolute horror and are able to share their stories. It is invaluable to not be silenced, and it will help to change the world and save lives.
Imagine forcing your daughter to marry a literal known terrorist. I’m so sorry for what you had to go through ❤
This is the normal. They won't denounce Hamas.
I would guess that very few terrorists see themselves as terrorists. They often view themselves as martyrs, freedom fighters, etc. so ppl aligned with that vision would see them as righteous, not terrorists.
Ok terrorists? Sorry what? That literally has nothing to do about this
She looked so sad and disassociated when talking about her childhood. I can’t fathom the constant fear and terror. What a brave woman indeed
Hi
Remember, this isn’t Islam, that’s really just messed up parents and messed up culture, want to know more, ask
i noticed that too.
@@fawnwolf culture
@@basichumanrights.yeah, religious culture
Exmuslim here. I travelled 10k miles to escape issues related to my gay sexuality. And I wasn't born in a majority-Muslim country, but came from a paternal side which was very religious. Couldn't live near them for my safety. My story isn't uncommon. Many of us have to leave our homes or religious families and communities for our survival - even in the Western world among migrant families.
Thank you for sharing. I hope you have found peace and safety ❤️
What I have learnt most from these incredible series is just how many people are leading restricted and controlled lives in plain sight. Shelise and her brave guests have taught me to be far more understanding and sympathetic.
I hope you have found peace, safety and love🌈
@@triarb5790 Peace and Hope and healing to you.
I had a coworker who told his wife that if she took their daughter back to Egypt for FM, when she got back to the U.S., she would be arrested, he was a father protecting his daughter and just wanted the best for his little family. I'm so glad you and your daughter are safe. Your story is inspirational and needs to be shouted from the rooftops.
I don’t think it would change anything. They perfectly know what is going on snd they don’t care. It seems that it’s part of their plan.
I’ve learned years ago that it’s the elder woman in the family that do this. I also seen a documentary on RUclips and the woman were the loudest voices to keeping it going. I can only think it’s because they had to suffer.
Especially to the "politically correct" ignorant ones
It’s funny how feminists blame the patriarchy for practices that are being promoted and upheld by women.
Now that is a MAN!! i'd never let my spouse take my daughter to any arabic country.Never.
"I will never shut up" THANK YOU!! I stand with you!
Seems that Yasmine suffered a mother who embraced religion over being a good parent. No matter what religion, addiction, ideology or personality disorder (since they all work the same way) that happens with, it's so harmful and damaging to children and often typically especially young women and girls. So glad Yasmine got away with her daughter. And she had the wisdom to figure out what kind of mother she wanted to be for her daughter. She had so much to work through and overcome. Very much appreciate her bravery for speaking up and sharing her story and perspective.
Lovely guest! ❤
There it is! This isn’t about religion at this point, most ex Muslims complain about Islam and their parents, but never mention that it’s their parents fault and culture
The best thing I did is leaving Islam ! I was so abused for years
Islam is true freedom.
I was waiting an exmuslim in this channel. You made me very happy as an exmuslim.
Me too ❤
@@Seeker-seeking-truth Yes I am an exmuslim
الحمد لله على نعمة الانترنت 😂😂😂😂😂
@@lawrencehirmiz6847 I can't speak noodles
😂😂😂😂😂😂
No group should ever be above criticism, especially where they're harmful. But of course extremists use real issues, like the hatred towards Muslims after 9/11, to shut down actual criticism
9/11 was a Jewish issue not a Muslim one. Evidence. Please look at evidence not msm beliefs…
exactly like zionists that use the holocaust and antisemitism to shut down any kind of criticism towards the genocide they are committing. Its ironic considering how most muslim people absolutely hate israel
She hit the nail on the head over and over, particularly about the “culturally sensitive” racism. Such an insightful interview!
Yes! It was shocking to hear how their victimization is institutionalize in Canada!
I remember in class me and another girl were the only Christians and the conversation suddenly shifted to religion. The other Christian girl literally just ASKED a question about Islam because she didn't quite understand something and immediately boys started yelling at her to shut up. You could see how serious they were. I remember I was shoked by this. I locked eyes with the girl and I could see that she was also confused but mostly shocked.
Also you're a very brave and smart woman. I'm so glad that you share your story ❤.
Thank you for telling the truth
They feel so entitled to react with violence… I’m sorry Islam is radical. I don’t believe all Muslims are violent and murderous. I do believe a great number of them “understand” that others are.
Those boys are the same people that don't know a thing about our religion. They didnt act that way bc they were offended, they acted that way because they were embarrassed that they didn't know the first thing about islam so couldn't answer you. If you approach people with knowledge, you'll see we get immensely happy when someone approaches us with questions about isla. A someone who only became muslim about 5-6 years ago, i was one of those asking questions about islam and thank god i found people who wee happy too teach me which i then teach to others. Pls be aware that majority of people that call themself muslim, ae not actually muslim, and simply come from a culture in which islam had an influence on hundreds of years ago. I'm really sorry about your experience and it makes me really angry about these people who call themselves muslim yet are ignorant and don't even know the first thing about Islam. If you have any questions I'd be more than happy to answer!
@@thestrangemuslimah
Great, so, are those who merely "call themselves muslim" allowed to stop? Are their families safe if they stop?
They come from people "influenced by muslims hundreds of years ago" influenced by knives to the throats of their families. Stop your naivete!!
Keep learning about cults, because you are in one.
@@thestrangemuslimahwhy do most people who call themselves Muslim support Taliban. Why can't people have conversations about Mohammed and talk about his life. Many Muslims like 99% are against it.
What would you like to say to Kashmiri Hindus who were killed and tortured and driven out of their land about Real Islam?@@thestrangemuslimah
As someone who has lived in multiple Muslim countries for work and have deep relationships with women there, coming back and having criticisms given what I’ve legitimately seen and heard and then having the racist/islamophobia comment made at me for legit concerns has always been hard. Ty for sharing the truth. People do not understand the freedom the west gives us in questioning and options to get out.
Yet many women in America are living in similar indoctrinated religions. It’s the religions that are fear based and the women and men are told to believe or else. We are not looking that way bc we believe we have choices in America. But in these extremist religions don’t believe they have choices, even in a so called free country.
Hey, I'm sorry you get treated that way. Unfortunately, the most prominent critics of Islam in the West aren't speaking from their own experiences; they're nationalist hardliners who use the plight of Muslim women and LGBT people to claim support for those groups while simultaneously pushing for legislation against their rights. Meanwhile, according to Pew Research, American Muslims are only 2% less likely to support gay marriage than American Christians. The knee-jerk reaction is shitty and I hope the people you've met apologize, but that reaction does exist for a reason beyond just 'haha progressives are stupid.'
"I'm rooting for the innocent people; I'm rooting for peace."
Exactly, way too many people see it as one side is good and one bad; I'm just seeing all the innocent people caught in the middle who just want to live in peace.
I agree! Thats why I don't support genocide. Free Palestine. 🇵🇸
This OP sounds like they’re saying “All Lives Matter.” Dude. Of course no innocent people should be killed, no matter what side they’re on. That isn’t what people are arguing about. Standing up for the oppressed and being against apartheid is taking the side of humanity rather that plugging your ears and covering your eyes.
From Hamas.@@inconspicuous-mammal
@@tamarshugert4600 Israel's the one doing the most damage right now, literally trying to eradicate an entire group of people. But also... all of Palestine is not Hamas. Hope this helps. (Israel just loves to use Hamas as an excuse to kill and torture innocent people).
I'm not sure how ANYONE who's seen footage of how Palestinians are being treated is taking Israel's side right now. You can see with your own eyes what they are doing, and its absolutely despicable. To take Israel's side is to deny reality.
@@tamarshugert4600 I made a longer reply explaining how this comment is not helpful or accurate, but its not being shown. You can look up the footage of Palestinians being dehumanized and treated terribly yourself. If you still take Israel's side after that you are denying reality.
This is a very timely interview. Having recently discovered Reddit's Ex-Muslim forum and binging on it, it's given me a whole new perspective on the religion from people who once were devotees. Yes, there are extremists in every religion. But some religious systems make extremism more likely to happen than others.
Everyone should read and support this forum!!!!!!
Yes this is so accurate. Whereas religions like Christianity and Judaism have plenty of extremist groups that harm members in the name of religion, Islam has violence written into their doctrine, which obviously makes it easier to do that stuff in the name of religion.
That forum led me out of Islam. I was questioning and probably after 5 days I denounced my shahada. But as a closest ex muslim forced hijabi woman I can’t really do much outwardly. It’s draining at times.
This is not a religion but human sacrificing furnace.
Exactly- most Muslim parents don’t even do this, and if they do they’re sick, it’s disgusting really, I’m a Muslims no whenever I hear or see people complain about Islam promoting this, I look at them as if they said the most disgusting thing ever (they did), tell me every verse in the Quran, and when does it promote abusing wives? 9:29? I’ll explain it if you want me to
Like all religions...your just being Islamophobic.
Interesting way to think of it. I agree with your statement.
Thank you. As a liberal, this interview opened my eyes to a lot of things.
Same here.
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Please inform the other liberal who are now chanting frlm the sea to the river - they don't known what they are wishing for, " sharia law"
I'm curious, were you told it was somehow bigoted to ask about these things or were they dismissed as something bigoted people would talk about? In my experience that's how it went. Very frustrating.
@@vinlago I've never been told either of those things
As a liberal, this has stopped me in my tracks. There’s much to ponder.
Shalice I hope you know how important this episode is,
and please don't take it down when you start getting threats,
this is important, thank you so much for letting this voice be heard. This saves lives!
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Yeah. Jonny Harris backed down in the face of the mob.
This comment needs more thumbs up. It's so very important to stand firm!!!
@@adamredwine774 The comedian? What did he say?
@@pennybarker1596 Not comedian, he is an independent journalist. He did a video talking about the war in Gaza and came to the conclusion that Israel has not committed war crimes despite the ugliness of the war. That conclusion led to an absolute flood of leftists shouting him down because it doesn't fit their narrative. He removed the video to appease the mob.
I applaud Shelise for doing this interview. Islam seems to be the one religion that people are often afraid to criticize or be negative about. It is often seen as being racist and intolerant. Islamophobic. Although funnily enough it's okay to talk negatively about other religions. And of course, big kudos to Yasmine.
If you want to see harsh and tough criticism of Islam Denmark and Sweden are perfect examples of places where that's happening daily in the media and parliament.
Being called Islamophobia is no big deal it’s a tactic to keep people quiet, all the more reason to shout from the rooftops of this violent oppressive CULT of women. All man made rules nothing to do with Almighty God he does not approve of such actions. Evil against women was not what the good Lord intended for women he gave us all free will Islam takes it away not God.
Completely agree, it's usually the one people avoid talking about truthfully because of all the islamophobia labels. But really it should be spoken about openly just like any other problematic group
As a non-practicing muslim, I’m so sorry this happened to you 😢 No one, no matter what religion/organisation should ever face such repression and fear. A truly inspiring story, good on you for choosing a different life for your child ❤
Non-practicing muslim? If you even think the Quran has any truth, then you ARE a practicing muslim and videos like this should make you have second thoughts on what you believe.
Why don't you drop the religion all together? Sounds like you're apologising for it or defending it.
@@OakwiseBecoming This isn’t about me. Only reason why I mentioned being a Muslim is because I am ashamed that this has happened to her and continues to happen to many people. It’s awful and if you must know, makes me want to drop religion all together.
Coming from an ex-muslim, you cannot be a non practicing muslim, in the eyes of Allah ure as good as a kaffir when you dont pray. Look into other religions/beliefs and find what you truly believe in. Sending love❤❤
@@safadiab3487 Didn’t say I don’t pray. Again, this isn’t about me.
my nine year old student today told me the she is not allowed to celebrate her birthday because she is muslim. I whispered "happy birthday" to her.
You are a good teacher. She will never forget you.
That's odd. I work in a school with predominately muslim children and they all celebrate their birthdays and hand out chocolates at the end of the day. I wonder why she couldn't?
@@Bluebird19-ll8suit's haram to celebrate birthday in islam. Maybe in your area it's not that restrictive but when I was younger mu aunts didn't want my mom to celebrate my birthday nor buying cake for it because it was a sin.
So I wonder if this is where the JWs got that. So sad.
This made me cry 😢 Thank you for honoring her 😔 xxx
I almost married a guy for my mom’s approval. Glad that didn’t pan out. I’m so sorry Yasmine had to go through all of this trauma, but she’s bringing light to dark places. Thanks for sharing your story and for being so open and fearless.
I greatly admire Yasmine's bravery. I can't imagine the life she's lived. Sending her much love❤
India: Hindu vs MUSLIM
Israel: Jews vs MUSLIM
Europe and America: Christian vs MUSLIM
Myanmar:-Buddhist vs Muslim (Rohingya)
Bangladesh:-Hindu vs Muslim
Middle East Countries:- Shia Muslim vs Sunni Muslim
Nigeria:-Christian vs Muslim
Sudan:- Muslim vs Muslim
Pakistan:- Muslim vs Muslim (shiya Sunni)
Pakistan:-Christian/Hindu vs Muslim
Afghanistan:- Muslim vs Muslim
Nepal:- Hindu vs Muslim
And they say Islam is the most peaceful religion.
As a Jewish woman thank you so much for acknowledging what is going on and the danger for all women. Freedom from religion is so important to me and I am honestly afraid of the way the world is going right now. I love hearing stories from Muslim women so big shout out to both of you for doing what is difficult and can feel very dangerous. I wish people could safely uplift the voices of women who have had to live under fundamentalist patriarchal religions. Love to both of you. You are incredibly strong women.
I was just about to say this to! I’m so happy she is speaking out on it to! Because with everything going on it truly makes me scared as a Jew in todays world
Orthodox jews also live each minute of the day under different rules. No differences with the islamists
@@ahoranuiorthodox Jews don’t commit terrorist attacks against all non Jews. Terrorism is not part of the Torah. Or the New Testament .
@@teresahiggs4896 do you not feel as though following kosher and strict modesty rules are similar in the orthodox jewish community? I don't think the above commenters were talking about the effect on outsiders, moreso the experience of women on the inside of extreme groups.
@@teresahiggs4896 sorry but that is a very very uninformed thing to say. there's been LOADS of terrorism from Orthodox Jews attacking Palestinians in Israel/Palestine, especially with repeated attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank. Orthodox Jews are certainly not free from being criticised for their terrorism.
Yasmine, I am so, so proud of you for getting out and protecting your daughter. Thank you for granting an interview for this channel. I really appreciate getting the chance to hear it.
Thank you for talking about all different kinds of religious sectors! It’s definitely not just some Christian cults that are proliferating abuse. It’s religions worldwide. Thank you for shedding the light!!
And yoga cults
Something about your comment (which I wholeheartedly support) made me think of cults of Christianity in countries not often spoken of. Would love to see something about Iglesia Ni Cristo (Philippines).
Shelise's term "high control groups" makes so much sense, because it's not just religions, though that's clearly an easy method to introduce high-control ideas to someone who might not respond to a different approach.
No such thing as a "Christian cult". Just plain "cult".
Where there are men this happens. Its always men. The problem is men. Always has been.
If only muslim women she describes would realize they don't have to fear hell after death because they are already living in it. 😢
Pffffftt learning Islam of media 💀
Well, it’s not like they have much of a choice. They can’t pack a bag, hop in their car, drive across county lines to a women’s shelter and start over.
@@CrazyDog_Lady that has nothing to do with religion it’s literally just being trapped
@@basichumanrights. well clearly you haven’t read the Quran. All extreme religions have one thing in common… The control and subjugation of women.
Only Muslim women?🤔
This channel is so amazing. They are willing to put a light on all extremist sections, but they do it mindfully and actually bring people with personal experience who can shed light on thier real experiences.
I am thankful for these brave people willing to tell their stories.
Thank you for your support!
29:35 in Muslim majority countries, not only is Jew-hatred not criticised, it's considered a virtue.
The same is true for Israeli zionists; muslim-hatred is also considered a virtue. I also love how ppl like you forget that Palestinians are ALSO Semitic ppl, so speaking on their g3nocid3 at the hands of Israel cannot logically make one anti-semitic. Actually, modern Palestinians have more ancestral relation to their semitic ancestors pre- colonization and ilIsrael, compared to modern-day Israelites. Now, ain't that funny. Crazy
Damn it's weird to think that out there people who I've never seen before and never harmed before hate me so much.
There will not be true peace in the Middle East until people love their children more then they hate the Jews. Golda Meir
@@eevasherr Look up Malaysia's anti-semitism and you'd be surprised.
@marshacleff1475 People advocating for the freedom of Palestinian people don't hate Jews. We hate colonialism and aparatheid state created by Israel.
Let's not forget that Palestinian people are also semitic and have a claim to that land. They deserve a home too.
Such brave and true words ! I am a non-practicing Muslim Iranian and I can’t say enough how courageous your words were on the blame for “anti-Islam” when actually pointing out the naked truth about sexism and the depth of “anti-semitism” in Islam.
so youre not muslim then. Theres no such thing as non-practicing, you either do what is obligated of you as a muslim with the 5 pillars of islam or iman, or you don't in which case you are not Muslim, pls don't mix up culture with religion. Culture is something you're born into and will always be a part of you. Religion is something you learn and choose to abide by all your life
The more of these videos I see the more thankful I am to live where I live!!!
It’s happening here also. Open your eyes.
I totally agree with you 💯.
I’m rooting for the children of the world to know peace.
As should we all.
Know Islam, no peace.
@@teresahiggs4896 funny because where I am Islam mostly brings suffering and death
Thank you for giving a voice to ex-muslims. They're always shouted over by both sides of any discussion about cultishness or extremism in islam.
Break the silence. Break the cycle.
I am so happy to have found this channel. Yasmine, you are a true warrior and survivor!!! I wish nothing but the best for both of you. What a wonderful way to spread your messages and experiences. You're both welcome to come to my home in ND any time you find yourselves passing through. You feel like family already!
I went to Morocco and Senegal 4 months ago. What was eerie is that so many streets were all men. Even in cafes there'd be groups of men and no women, just me. Made me scared to walk down the streets as I was tge only woman. I asked someone at a nail salon why and she told me women have to stay at home. I was even told women can't give call to prayer because her voice my arouse people 🤨 wild. I think Indonesia was the best Muslim country I've been to as I went during Ramadan years ago but I saw plenty of women able to go out alone. My experience in all those countries were decent, men (outside of one teenage boy in Agadir) were respectful. Makes me feel weird seeing women in full niquabs on the beach or not able to enjoy a simple coffee alone at a cafe or a walk. Probably will avoid the more Sharia countries.
Dont frequent these Evil Countries.
Iam morrocan. You are wrong. I see à lot of women in the market and shopping. Mayby in some villages in Morocco but not all of morroco
Same in Jordan. The only place I saw Muslim women walking around was in Israel.
My friend is going to Morocco for a holiday with his gf. I hope they're okay 😮
@@SQUELCH-zj7il It's touristy. They'll be fine. If going to Marrakesh they'll just most likely be harassed by vendors.
I once saw a video of a young lady FULLY covered, literally only her eyes were visible and she was playing with a stray cat the comment section was full of men telling her that her laugh was haram
Wow!!
I saw that same video. It was horrific the amount of men who said that her voice cooing at a cute cat was sexually suggestive and erotic.
poor kid.
😡unreal
Poor woman
Thank you so much for putting Yasmin Mohamed on!!! I've been waiting for her to be on your show!
All my respect to this powerful and amazing woman. Thank you for sharing your story and I m so sorry for everything you have been through. This video and your story made me cry. I m so glad you and your daughter are free now. Love from Sweden 🇸🇪
This was one of the most eye opening interviews I have ever seen. Thank you. You are both VERY brave women.
I love that you're trying to give EVERY person who has left a high control group a platform ❤❤
Thank you for your support and recognition ❤️
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I've just ordered her book after watching her on the quad on jns news,she's so brave
Thank you ladies for voicing this out, the world needs to hear how wicked these extremists are, it's heart wrenching to hear all this eventhough i come from an Arab background (Christian though) and i know how hard it is for western person to understand how far these evil people can go. I feel so sorry for people who had to endure being born to muslim extreme families and brainwashed into things all their lives only to discover later that it's all wrong and still they cannot protest.. it's devastating to even think how people are enduring because of all this evil.. God pls have a mercy on ur people😟🙏
Women and children always carry the weight of war.
Amen.
Only minutes in and I am grateful I have left religion altogether.
Well not all religion is bad. You can be a believer in whatever higher power and not be anything bad
@@peachxtaehyung but this one is bad.
@@peachxtaehyung But it's not necessary to live a good life. And once you stop believing in a god, there's no going back. You only wonder how on Earth you believed all the nonsense for so long. Yes, you lose a crutch but it is so liberating.
@@adilson5051 i didn't say it wasn't
I feel you so much. But I'd be careful not to get too comfortable, a lot of harmful things will refuse to be called a religion and still have the same harmful practices. Think how Scientology started out as being anti religion, think nxm being a company, think mlms. Don't get so busy avoiding religion that you fall into something else by accident. It's the mindset and rules not the outer dressing you need to keep an eye out for.
This interview made me super emotional because of how many people, mostly women, are living under this cult :(
Cult??
Islam is a monotheistic religion. Not a cult. Get your facts right
Islam is not a cult. Pls get educated before you put your comments
Cult. Because it makes women a baby machine and for sxx only. Listen to this video
I am a Pakistani Muslim woman..belongs to a religious middle class family..
My father raised four daughters paid for their education till university level and married them off.. we didn't have to look for "sugar daddies" my mom worked in a school and she used to drive car 30 yrs ago..who taught her driving?? My father.. he took care of her for 8 yrs when she was half paralysed...
I see my husband . A very decent Muslim man... I had. An arrange marriage but I had refused 3 proposals before his proposal camd.. he is a v good father to his daughters..
My mother in law was a gynecologist in 1980..she passed away at the age of 85 nd I have seen her 45,50 yrs old sons.. who are either project manager at big firms..or consultants.. spending nights with their mother at hospital.. for 2.5 month.. where as no Muslim men hardly visits their mothers when they are old or on hospital ..
Cherry picking incidents and then propagating anti Islam propaganda is how other religions are trying to save their faces
As if men in their countries are saints..they impregnate random women and then leave her to raise her children alone ..nd surprisingly this is "women empowerment" ..
sending you love from iran♥ thank you so much for this episode!
As someone who grew up removed from any spirituality, I went through a phase in college where I was very curious about religions and studied both Christianity and Islam. Then after my BA I lived in Lebanon for 3 years, which famously hosts 18 officially recognized sects, and saw how the application of those doctrines in everyday life, if carried to a more extreme level, did nothing but divide and antagonize people. Needless to say it cured me from any further interest in religion (for added context I LOVE Lebanon and had tons of "secular" and culturally Christian/Muslim friends there, but I also experienced a lot of exclusionism and "us vs. them" mentality, as well as people with very extreme views)
I'm so glad you have begun to bring in ex-Muslims. It is so hard for non-Muslims to live in a Muslim majority country but it is even harder for Muslims to leave their religion. I hope that you will not get a barage of Muslims coming on here to insult because they will. I believe the threats that Yasmine is receiving because from experience, it is not out of the realm of possibilities. Out of all the ex-religious communities, it is important for us to lend an extra hand for ex-Muslims as the odds stacked against them are too great. And I hope that Western liberals will stop burying their heads in the sand or cry islamophobia because it is beyond frustrating because voices like Yasmine's is important to disengage radical Islam. Just looking at my home country Malaysia and how the influence of the Arab Spring impacted the Malay Muslims who adopt more Arab culture as the years go by than they do Malay.
Yes, spot on.
Ur not upset that "arab culture" is being followed, ur upset that more younger gens are wearing hijab and following Islam more than their parents did
@@Madmarkhorwhat is your point?
@@natasha09179 meaning ur gripe is with people making a choice to practise their deen. So it's "freedom and sane and whatever else u lot wanna call it" to make a decision to apostate but its "arab" culture when they want to follow the religion.
Regarding ur "attack" comment, if u knowingly bring in a person who lies and distorts a faith the people of that faith will call u out on it. It's aggravating because u want excuses to hate the religion and can't do so when people clarify the truth and refute this nonsense video
I hate that the same thing happened in all way across the world Malasia. I am from Turkey so i understood why it affected us but Malasia? Insane! I wish you (and both of our countries) healing my friend.
Good for you, Yasmine!!! Share your voice now and always!!!
One of the most interesting interviews I've watched lately. Lot's to process. Everybody should listen. 🙏
I have added this to my watch later list but I had to comment first and say I'm soo glad you're starting to interview ex-Muslims on your channel!! There is so much to unpack with Islam, I only recently learnt about it myself and a lot of that knowledge was gained through watching ex-Muslims videos. Keep up the amazing work Shelise. Your channel is incredible❤
My mom grew up in the 50s and 60s in Baghdad Iraq and she says women were free to do everything! She wore a bikini in a community pool! I was born in the 80s in the USA and by that time women’s rights were slim to none. She is so thankful and proud to be an American but mourns her country of origin. I pray for peace for these people- and for the USA because our world is drastically changing before our very eyes!
We must tell truth in this very dangerous time
I have read about the culture in Iraq (also in Iran) was very different back in 50' and 60', I hope there is a chance it will return back
@@SilvaMorasten and Lebanon
They regressed so much it's insane
I previously lived in Nigeria, we would feed the poor children, some area where Muslim children. I saw this beautiful little Muslim girl, I said would love to adopt her. Suddenly I was told, she's already sold in marriage to a 50plus year old man. Once she turn 12years he will come claim her.
That little girl kept staring at me with pain in her eyes, as if she wanted to go with me 😔. Those muslim children where loose walking around the railroad track but someone definitely was watching.
They will fight and kill because of tradition, religion and up bringing. So we just packed up after feeding and left. Lord have mercy, This World Needs Jesus 🙏
what does it have to do with religion in indian the same thing happens so is in other countries like africa
Muslim men love little girls.
@@Manchis123: Nigeria ist Afrika. Vielleicht mal Erdkunde lernen.
@@Manchis123it has.. It's an islamic custom as their prophet did
I would have had the girl go with me!!
What an intelligent woman, I wish her all the best.
Ex-muslim since 2018 from
senegal in west africa.
Jesus Christ is lord.
You can find your way free from Christianity the same way you can Islam. It’s not necessary to allow men, who are pretending to speak for God, to tell you how to live your life. But you do you. I wish you well. 🩷
@@Starlight_SilverChristianity is Islam are opposites. Please, don’t ever compare. You probably don’t know much about about Christianity to say that. God is love. There’s no self sacrifice or killing others for Him. It’s in the Holy Bible. John 3:16❤
X. Muslim here as well , now Jesus Christ follower , I even changed my name 😢 my father was one of the biggest mullahs , pastor in Iran 🇮🇷 and now we have learned that Islam is made up based on hatred … I don’t understand how people can turn to Islam when it’s the most awful religion on earth … Muhammad was the biggest sinner who married a 6 year old 😢 we were also forced into Islam I. Iran bc otherwise we wouldn’t be here today :( I am so happy we all left Islam , now in USA 🇺🇸 and proud to be American 😢
@@renatacuriosa Xtianity's past is Islam's present. They are both evil cults.
@@Starlight_Silver It´s also possible to find freedom from atheism and gnosticism and feminsm - also ideologies men are imposing on women as well as women on men... There is no ideology which excludes one gender from spreading it. Just like you do now...
Thank you for bringing this to light. It is incredibly disappointing how many Western “liberals” give extreme Islam a pass.
Taken individually all leftists would recognize these beliefs as horrific, But packaged as islam they are afraid to criticize.
I 100% agree. Human rights are universal. Patriarchy is worldwide, and the oldest form of oppression on the planet.
All socialists here in the North don't want direct or indirect discrimination of minorities. In general, we're atheists and disregard religious systems as they conflict with our worldview. Liberalism as you talk about is my eyes right-wing nonsense.
@@uncleanunicorn4571Being a liberal is not being a leftist.
@@charisma-hornum-fries the original commentor should have said leftists, not liberals. Real liberals would not support the ideologies promoted by islam, as they are fundamentally anti liberal.
This is your best video, Shelise. We need to put more importance on TRUTH than political correctness. This is the first ex-muslim video on RUclips that I've seen mention female genital mutilation. We need to bring A TON more attention to that atrocity
TBH ALL child genital mutilation needs to be brought to the forefront. Male circumcision is just as unnecessary and painful as FGM. The babies scream, cry, and go silent from shock. There are alarming amounts of babies just... bleeding out. There are still societies where people will casually sip cocktails and eat hors d'oeuvres while the infant is bawling in pain. Freakin Mayim Bialik was open about putting her son's foreskin in a piece of wall art, while having the audacity to talk about feminism. While she was willing to compromise on Seder by choosing vegan options.
As a society, we can't have it both ways. Nobody should be beyond criticism where child bodily autonomy is concerned. We need to live in a world where people hear about these practices and call out mutilators, without any care for their religious sensitivities.
I had no idea how uninformed the public is.
I have been passionate about this topic for over a decade and am still shocked that just last week I had to explain what FGM is to an adult.
Zero knowledge
@emro164 I think yes fight against circumcision.
But to compare the two and say that circumcision us just as painful and damaging is purely fiction and you will only hurt your own argument by putting the two together.
One eliminates all sex pleasure,
One is done to destroy the woman and her ability to have sex.
Only one of those
@@emro164 that's not true, male circumcision is not as unnecessary and painful as FGM. FGM is literally taking out an organ of a girl who is 5-7 years old- meaning she will remember that pain forever. male circumcision is done only to babies. while yes it doesn't have a proper function, at least its not taking away something major like FGM. both should end, but we have the right and responsibility to crack down on FGM first as a priority.
@147salsa Same!! It's ridiculous! But everyone has time to make a damn video about Jojo Siwas' rebrand. 🙄 😒
Hey, I am a recent Ex-Muslim from Pakistan 🇵🇰
I want to say thanks to you people for speaking out the horrible things written in Islam. Thanks to you for your bravery and courage. I am way more away from it.
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Up the algorithm!!
By far, the most meaningful interview for me that you have done yet. As an American woman, I have grown up with my share of fear, feeling, trivialized, objectfied, villified bullied, and my voice ignored, but it pales in comparison to what others have endured and are still enduring all around the world. It is important that we fight for our voice and listen to those for whom having a voice and any physical freedom has not been and is still not an option. Without your story and knowledge, no one would know. I certainly didn't. With such rampant silencing, where would I have heard it from except those who escaped?
I forgot to say, thank you.
What a strong & determined woman. As a mother & a woman i applaud your tenacity & bravery
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I come from Jewish descent but was never raised in any religion. I am blonde hair, green eyes and lucky to be born in the United States. I am Christian and I am SO SHOCKED and have such a heavy heart listening to this. I am so sorry that ANYONE is treated this way. I don't even know any words except that I am amazed by you.
I am iraqi i met a guy who speaks English in Ukraine he was a video game owener ..after we became friends he told me he was Jewish he thought i was gonna hate him he didn't know i was atheist he thought i was a very open minded Muslim 😂
as a Gay person who grew up in a Muslim country, I can say that it's really frustrating watching people hating you without knowing your personality for example, they just follow a book and they are brain washed since DAY 1
I'm Ex-muslim from Bangladesh.
Hope you go back to Islam then 🙏🏻
I love you. Sincerely an Israeli/ American Jewish Woman. You are truly so nuanced and inspirational, Yasmine.
Are you proud to call yourself israeli after the genocide in palestine perpetuated by Israel?
American Jew here too, I’m taken by Yasmine and appreciate her candor to pull the shroud off these horrors.
When they said "I hated this man so much I imagined doing horrible violent things to him." The first thing I thought was I was not the only one with those thoughts. I'm not "crazy". Thank you for sharing your story.
I have also been called an "Islamophobe" many a time. One of my best friends is muslim and a man. So that makes sense right🤔🙄
Yasmine Mohammed you are amazing and brave!! Your voice is 1million times more important than any of those men who wanted to silence it with their fear and misogyny! Thank you for all that you do💪you are a true warrior!!!
It's certainly not an unreasonable fear. Every woman has a understandable right to fear Islam.
@@cwired9407 You said Fact!
All women across the globe should have reasonable fear of Islam. Sharia Law.
this sounds a bit like "I'm not racist, my best friend is black", so that's not the best argument;D
@@arpadczyliwampir^^^^this. It is not a bad idea to self reflect on why this would be a recurring accusation.
@@cwired9407 this is a pretty strange statement. it’s not the religion to be feared in and itself but the people who use it as a means of destruction and terror which is against what the religion stands for.
I am Pentecostal, and I love your show. The horrors of what people have gone through inside of religious organizations or cults are terrible. As a follower of Christ, I believe that this channel is great because it shows everything that Jesus doesn't stand for, and I understand that when people come out of these experiences it is hard to go into another religious organization.
So thank you to you and your husband and the hard work you both do to bring these things to light.
Thank you for your support!
Yes. We have extremist religions also. Indoctrination is powerful! Even in America!
@@CultstoConsciousnessHi
Here we go again….Please tell me why you believe Islam is a cult? “You cant leave” Yes you can “Promotes violence” promotes peace. “Oppressed” not at all “Rape! Pedophiles! Terrorist!” Rape? We don’t rape people I’m guessing it’s the agreeing to sex, no you can if you have reasonable answers, whoever doesn’t listen to them wives choice, shame on you, Pedophila? Guessing your talking about prophet, That was long ago and culture , and it wasn’t a sunnah for us to copy him with that. Terrorist? Get 9/11 out of your head
@@CultstoConsciousnessI don’t get why they support you, a channel dedicated to spreading this? Who are you spreading this too? Everyone here is ex-Muslim anyway they don’t care they’re just happy they get a voice but when we defend and speak back, you get mad? Geez
Shelise I applaud your courage at taking on this interview knowing the backlash you're sure to receive. High regards for you as a journalist and your willingness to shine a light on oppressive religions no matter how controversial.
Thank you sharing your story. This was very impactful. The world needs to hear it.
Shelise, I am always amazed at your interview chops. You're always so on point with your empathy and compassion. You amplify other people so well that it appears effortless. This was such a charged topic at a very charged time, and the way you found the humanity and the similarities in experience is really, really extraordinary. Of course, your guest was phenomenal as always, but Shelise, you are really really talented at what you do.
Thank you SO much for sharing this truth!!! It's extremely important - and even life saving for all women to hear, know and understand. Many years ago, I dated a Muslim man from the Mid East. I did not know very much about his religion, but he always treated me really well. However, I had a friend who dated a Muslim, and she was under continual under threat by him, daily! Her life was really terrifying! I lost contact with her, so I have no idea where she is, or if she is even alive. 💔😭
The collab I was waiting for.
Girl, you are so strong in allowing yourself to be enlightened by questioning authority, listening to your body mind and soul. And moving into the unknown which takes courage in discovering your truth.
Welcome to the world of womanhood. The fight continues. I can relate to knowing that “my mother hates me” syndrome. I think mothers that can’t or choose not to love their daughters are jealous (I don’t like this word I’m using it for lack of a better word) because they see the truth on your face. Something they cannot change.
They see their mistakes written on our faces. They see that you are stronger and you carry courage in seeking the your truth. You chose to carry the torch!
You have changed your DNA from religious madness, hate and unabashed abuse to living in truth. Creating environments of safety which your mother could not do. I have compassion for you of course but for your mom too.
The best outcome is the relationship between you and your daughter. Joy!
Thank you for being brave enough to tackle this topic. A lot of people are afraid to criticize the excesses of Islam because of how violent some of their extreme members can be.
When I lived in Algeria, I learned that a woman wearing a niqab was a requirement in the arranged marriage contract. Thank you for speaking up. I lived in several Islamic states during my lifetime and the Western world is allowing the unleashing of disastrous future.
Westerners are simply naive. They don’t have a very good grasp on their own history nor anyone else’s, therefore they tend to be Polyannas.
Not true. It would only be required if that particular potential husband required it. It isn’t required to be married.
@@kellycharif1526 Perhaps I wasn't clear in my writing. Yes, you are correct. AND I saw soooo many.
@@CulturedGem that’s strange because my husband is Moroccan and we have lived in Morocco and very few women wear it there. I actually wanted to do so, but my husband was against it. Most North African countries follow the Maliki madhab and in that madhab, it is considered to be extremism.
@@kellycharif1526 particular husbands are allowed to require their wife to wear a niqab ???? that's insane, and not okay
This hit so heavy. Very grateful to Yasmine for speaking openly about the realities of this coercive doctrine. 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
The most shocking for me is, after her mom studied the religion, Graduated, she went deeper, instead of discovering the faults in the doctrine and protect her children, she accepted her being abuse. This goes to show there are spiritual powers involved to manipulation.
The saddest part is that she probably hqd to self-publish because even our western publishing companies wouldn't risk doing it for her.
did she mention that?
What a powerful interview full of truth and raw emotion.Thankyou
This whole story was powerful. She explained this into great deep details. It has helped me understand what happens within the Arabic culture. Well delivered message.
. M
Amen! We are all human beings! Thank you for your succinct articulation of your struggles, your humanity and your courageous honesty. I learned so much . God bless you!
Thank you for sharing this broadcast 💜✨💜
You are so brave Jasmine ❤. All survivors deserve our admiration ✨
I would like to express how I appreciate the way you interview all these people… you have respect, empathy, understanding, patience… it is very rare amd it is precious. Thank you
Thank you so much! That means a lot ❤️
I admire the strength this woman has. I can feel her pain, but I never walked a sec in her shoes so I can't know her pain.
To all parents, the love for your child is unconditional. You would do anything to protect them, bring joy and happiness to their life. If God loves us more than the love we have for our own children, why would we be thrown in a lake of fire for eternity? There is no hell.
This beautiful woman lived through the real hell.
I am so proud of you for following your inner being. Also you have a beautiful voice, you are beautiful inside and out. All that black covering couldn't keep the light that was inside from shinning.