Sadness as a Tool of Activism | Amal Kassir | TEDxUHouston

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  • Опубликовано: 21 янв 2025

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  • @tarekaidi981
    @tarekaidi981 4 года назад +420

    Translation of the first 10 seconds
    " O, my Lord! Open for me my chest. * And ease my task for me. * And make loose the knot from my tongue, that they understand my speech "

    • @ashiqurrahman6140
      @ashiqurrahman6140 4 года назад +5

      💟💟💟

    • @MGPRaleigh
      @MGPRaleigh 4 года назад +23

      Thank you for the translation

    • @iselaflores1119
      @iselaflores1119 4 года назад +18

      Thank you for the translation love and light to you and all brave hearts like the speakers 💓

    • @DC9V
      @DC9V 4 года назад +4

    • @theniceneighbor
      @theniceneighbor 4 года назад +2

      Thanks Tarek!

  • @ather319
    @ather319 4 года назад +79

    Meaning of first 10 seconds
    “ I seek God's protection from Satan, the accursed”
    "O my sustainer! Open my heart (to Thy light), and make my task easy for me, and loosen the knot from my tounge so that they might fully understand my speech" Al Quran 20:25-28
    This prayer was recited by Prophet Moses (pbuh) when he was sent to Pharaoh.
    Good to see u back dear...
    May Allah bless us all...
    Aameen

  • @peytonplace3335
    @peytonplace3335 4 года назад +98

    “Tears are all the same”...is beautiful

  • @safaem359
    @safaem359 4 года назад +235

    I love her smile ...and i loved her from the first talk

    • @darkformula8176
      @darkformula8176 4 года назад +2

      Me too man she is very sweet when she smiles and talks

    • @rudabahmad943
      @rudabahmad943 4 года назад

      Yes.. You sad true

    • @invain1027
      @invain1027 4 года назад

      She's a great woman

    • @chehrazed8710
      @chehrazed8710 4 года назад

      @@invain1027 What is her full name?

  • @daveashdown1229
    @daveashdown1229 4 года назад +63

    I read once that someone said to Kofi Annan "Why do you always speak so softly?" to which he replied "when you speak softly, people are forced to listen to you."

    • @phdstudentindistress
      @phdstudentindistress 4 года назад +1

      Dave Ashdown Thanks for sharing. Reminds me of Noam Chomsky.

  • @aylbdrmadison1051
    @aylbdrmadison1051 4 года назад +24

    Being sad when you see another person struggling only proves you have a strong and healthy heart. This is an important part of being a fully functional human being.

  • @munawwarshaikh8010
    @munawwarshaikh8010 4 года назад +57

    I always wanted to hear her again...
    It seems like 2020 isn't such a bad year after all 😊

  • @madcitywendy
    @madcitywendy 4 года назад +35

    I agree that sadness, and empathy grabs people and moves people to action - then anger moves people forward.

    • @aylbdrmadison1051
      @aylbdrmadison1051 4 года назад +2

      Yes. Anger in it's purest form is just energy to propel us to actions that prevent further harm. Our feelings, although absolutely necessary to our very survival, are not what defines us a individuals. We are defined by what we do those feelings.

  • @nataliegill1838
    @nataliegill1838 4 года назад +6

    Every time I hear her talk, I always get the sense of a connection. And I know her speeches are from the heart.

  • @il3atra
    @il3atra 4 года назад +41

    ربي يرفع البلاء عن سوريا و يحفظ أهلها يا رب ، تعبنا من الحرب و الدمار ف بلداننا العربية

  • @ashrakatosama3697
    @ashrakatosama3697 4 года назад +93

    "When one part of the human body hurts ,The whole body will feel pain "💔

    • @JaysonT1
      @JaysonT1 4 года назад +4

      Also not true

    • @ashrakatosama3697
      @ashrakatosama3697 4 года назад +5

      @@JaysonT1 your opinion is to respected but that not my opinion , everyone has his / her point of view .

    • @ashrakatosama3697
      @ashrakatosama3697 4 года назад +4

      @akhil desai could u tell me ?!
      As I am a vegetarian person

    • @JaysonT1
      @JaysonT1 4 года назад

      @@ashrakatosama3697 It's not opinion. My education is physical therapy, bio, Kinesiology, anatomy and physiology. The statement is incorrect.

    • @tettehkwao6042
      @tettehkwao6042 4 года назад +5

      @@JaysonT1 There context of dialogue indicates her statement was not literal but nuance. It does not mean when your tooth hurts, your other body parts hurt independently. It indicates that the whole body is unsettled and is in discomfort, pain, distress etc.

  • @kimsmith819
    @kimsmith819 4 года назад +72

    Beautiful topic and you are wonderful speaking in public. I can tell you are a very strong woman. 💜💜💜👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Dad's can never get enough of holding their daughter's hand either. Please enjoy it while you can. Life is so short for some of us

  • @ahmedsamar7649
    @ahmedsamar7649 4 года назад +16

    a great speech. I can feel that as Muslim that what happened in Syria and the entire world were like looker-on.

    • @ahmedsamar7649
      @ahmedsamar7649 4 года назад

      @Stacha Stochmol why the UNO is quite on this issue

    • @zoomzoom7444
      @zoomzoom7444 4 года назад

      You maybe a Muslim but Syria is not just for Muslims. There are Christian's and Alawis and other religions in Syria. If you only feel for Muslims then don't look at Syria because that's not the way to "feel" for Syrians. Be human first and forget about what religion people are.

  • @subhanali4535
    @subhanali4535 4 года назад +12

    I love her way of talking from the first talk, commenting before watching this talk

  • @tundealan3524
    @tundealan3524 4 года назад +1

    I am so inspired by her story and reflection on humanity..she's an intelligent spokeperson, may Allah Grant her more wisdom

  • @siddharthjoshi6811
    @siddharthjoshi6811 4 года назад +4

    I love her voice, her smile, her ideas and her dress too.

  • @tufailshah3061
    @tufailshah3061 4 года назад +5

    Such a nice and articulate way of speaking... May Allah SWT help and guide us all

  • @emmcatherine1460
    @emmcatherine1460 4 года назад +1

    My prayer to all is , Yes , be angry if needed. However , turn anger to listening and understanding and coming together as children of God. Light And Love Along Your Way.

  • @TheArmoredOwl
    @TheArmoredOwl 4 года назад +3

    Keep speaking cousin! Let the words ring from shore to shore, pole to pole. (yes she really is my cousin, and can't express how proud I am of her

  • @jf2801
    @jf2801 4 года назад +58

    Aww! Pizza Lisa's adorable daughter is back with another inspirational message!

  • @haizeabezala
    @haizeabezala 4 года назад +34

    I feel your pain and try to do as much as I can in my daily life to suppress inequalities and abuse of power. We have to demand justice for the victims in the borders and in the countries that are suffering war, death, hunger, discrimination... The people in power are mainly responsible for this happening, we should demand justice. A war is not inevitable like a storm or rain, it is a decision, and decisions are taken by people who can and must be held accountable.

    • @jedpatdu6462
      @jedpatdu6462 4 года назад +1

      @HentaiRacoon the first and simplest thing we can do as individuals is spread awareness and inform others of the oppression happening around. The more people aware, the faster we can get to raising our voices to be better heard.

    • @MGPRaleigh
      @MGPRaleigh 4 года назад +2

      I don't think you understood the talk. When you make demands that is the anger that she was speaking about, when you ask for empathy that is when people are swayed. If you want to make a positive impact then when someone talks, listen. Don't argue. Don't rant. Don't get so full of rage that you refuse to even speak with them. Learn about people like the speaker here who have stories that show the horror that is happening and ask for help to change the world instead of demanding that people do things, because when you demand things from people they fight back. When you ask for help and show them why it is needed you are much more likely to receive it.

  • @sherryel8615
    @sherryel8615 4 года назад +8

    I totally agree with you about how many people look at middle Easter as angry people who can't hold a conversation without raising their voice, however I noticed this only happens when we deal with another middle eastern person, who doesn't allow you to talk back and doesn't care about listening to your respond back. I am an American Egyptian woman and I lived my entire adulthood here in the US, so this is coming from an experience. I can tell you now whenever I'm communicating with anyone who is not from this culture the conversation go so smooth and in a very respectful way.

  • @nixhydra9630
    @nixhydra9630 4 года назад +5

    She is my inspiration! I love her so much ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @srijitamaiti387
    @srijitamaiti387 4 года назад +15

    It got straight into my heart. She is an amazing talker💓

  • @yanisamsterdame4032
    @yanisamsterdame4032 4 года назад +5

    you have a magical smile, and a very good ability to make us thinking about what are u going to say. extremely good job sister Keep going (
    you carry the real Islam's message)

  • @VhoJudith
    @VhoJudith 4 года назад +30

    This really touched me. "our tears are all the same"

  • @Freedom20244
    @Freedom20244 4 года назад

    Your message in your speech awakens the Center of our brains.....Love Your Heart....live forever......Allah save you...

  • @tultulituli6158
    @tultulituli6158 4 года назад +2

    Very brave & strong women..I like her way of talking..❤

  • @historicaref
    @historicaref 4 года назад +21

    The solidarity is what make us humans

  • @albertobozzetto8939
    @albertobozzetto8939 4 года назад +1

    Breathtaking speech and woman indeed!

  • @KomTvdelhi
    @KomTvdelhi 4 года назад +3

    Great speech.. you are chosen for upliftment..

  • @danithefiend6167
    @danithefiend6167 4 года назад +1

    YES! Very powerful and impactful story!

  • @Kestas_X
    @Kestas_X 4 года назад +2

    You talk about sadness, yet you are so palpably happy for most of the talk.

    • @amandaa3713
      @amandaa3713 4 месяца назад

      @Karnod
      People hide their deep sorrow and pain with smile and laughs.

  • @asmaahbahi2417
    @asmaahbahi2417 4 года назад +2

    OMG AMAL!! I lovedddd her 1st tedtalk

  • @amandaa3713
    @amandaa3713 4 месяца назад

    Sadness relates only those who opens their hearts. There are many whose emotion is not moved. Of course, I question their humanity.

  • @abdulhafizbozdag2988
    @abdulhafizbozdag2988 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for managing to sadden my heart.

  • @theone5601
    @theone5601 4 года назад +70

    Soo intelligent and beautifull woman

  • @ahmedalabady4095
    @ahmedalabady4095 4 года назад +1

    Iam so proud of you, your message was incredible and will reach out to advanced levels ...

  • @kokikoki5091
    @kokikoki5091 4 года назад +3

    انا من الجزائر وياريت عرفتك من زمان ماشاء الله الله يوفقك احبك جدا

  • @arabspeechie9626
    @arabspeechie9626 4 года назад +1

    So powerful, thank you Amal 💓💓💓💓

  • @aishwaNF
    @aishwaNF 4 года назад +2

    Mashaallah, alhamdulillah I can see new post of her speech

  • @sajidh9750
    @sajidh9750 4 года назад +3

    Wow, that was a powerful speech by and the character of her is so charismatic
    Loved it ❤️

  • @dixeemn
    @dixeemn 4 года назад +1

    Brave strangers=caring humanity. We are all children of a loving God

  • @fredrickawega7705
    @fredrickawega7705 4 года назад +2

    Was going to the shower and I couldn't stop watching, great comm skills

  • @fidez5565
    @fidez5565 4 года назад

    Mashallah a nice start and a nice speech which I hope it motivates everyone.....and also let Allah open our heart to make dua for every unpeaceful country...AllahumeAmeen!!!

  • @mr.fluent1724
    @mr.fluent1724 4 года назад

    Great Talks For Humanity.

  • @ishfaqahmad951
    @ishfaqahmad951 4 года назад +2

    Jazakallah my dear sister.

  • @mohamedbenlachhebloukili6646
    @mohamedbenlachhebloukili6646 4 года назад +2

    Great talk from great woman

  • @41misty
    @41misty 4 года назад +3

    Loved this she is inspiring. Xxx

  • @Apon871
    @Apon871 4 года назад +2

    really amazing talk

  • @neeleshchidar37
    @neeleshchidar37 4 года назад +1

    Her cuteness is her own

  • @sukrubalta8933
    @sukrubalta8933 4 года назад

    KONUSMA BASLANGICI ...MUHTESEMDINIZ...🙏🏽😊👍

  • @fzka_
    @fzka_ 4 года назад +1

    Yay, Amal is back with another beautiful message!✨💕🌈

  • @rosetvm
    @rosetvm 4 года назад

    I love your talks.

  • @ABC-td6dk
    @ABC-td6dk 4 года назад +1

    she is SO nice!

  • @IramAlam94
    @IramAlam94 4 года назад

    She is amazing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @tubannki
    @tubannki 4 года назад +2

    My heart is so heavy. ilove your speech. Thank you and masallah🌸

  • @mesumasghar5177
    @mesumasghar5177 4 года назад +5

    MASHALLAH.May allah shower her family with everlasting blessings💚

  • @hananluckylucky3707
    @hananluckylucky3707 4 года назад +3

    great!😍😘😘 i like your speech bravely with confidenciality

  • @hallahassan8251
    @hallahassan8251 4 года назад

    it got straight to my heart .. Amaal 💔😢

  • @mamasoomaali
    @mamasoomaali 4 года назад

    Maansha Allah illaahay haku barakeeyo

  • @wazilasiraj5123
    @wazilasiraj5123 4 года назад

    MASHALAH VERY IMPRESSIVE SPEACH GOOD SMILE AND PRESENTATION AND STRONG GIRL WITH CLEAR MIND TNKS FOR GIVEN AWEKAN US.

  • @theprogramshow8816
    @theprogramshow8816 4 года назад +6

    What a beautiful person!

  • @derojaani9473
    @derojaani9473 4 года назад +1

    Great and inspirational

  • @bekausman6981
    @bekausman6981 4 года назад

    i loved her from the first talk

  • @zebrazebra4818
    @zebrazebra4818 4 года назад +5

    Very inspiring 💞thank you Tedx for this wonderful video

  • @hajarelamine1326
    @hajarelamine1326 Год назад

    Syria, Palestine, Sudan..
    May allah help our people

  • @zhack3d
    @zhack3d 4 года назад

    Thank you TedX 🤍

  • @asmaahbahi2417
    @asmaahbahi2417 4 года назад +2

    I needed to hear this. Thank you

  • @user-jr1lg5op3s
    @user-jr1lg5op3s 4 года назад +2

    God bless you

  • @theSarwarIqbal
    @theSarwarIqbal 4 года назад +4

    Beauty with Brain 👌✌️

  • @mf3enjoi
    @mf3enjoi 4 года назад

    Wow 😳🙏🏾 this was informative and powerful.

  • @shahmiyusof9817
    @shahmiyusof9817 4 года назад +1

    wow this is beautifully spoken! 👍🏻

  • @elitepartner2371
    @elitepartner2371 4 года назад +2

    God Bless you

  • @lunarious87
    @lunarious87 4 года назад

    I'm Honored.

  • @beautysecretswithzozo7460
    @beautysecretswithzozo7460 4 года назад

    Iwish that evry American one can see this vedio
    Ifeel Sad.... and power to be in this stage one time inchallah

  • @sayednabilabedin5857
    @sayednabilabedin5857 4 года назад

    Her voice . Mashallah

  • @agendafocus
    @agendafocus 4 года назад +1

    = Compassion and Empathy work wonders ~~~ t.y. dear Lady for your efforts here !!

  • @nailabukhari
    @nailabukhari 4 года назад

    Love her!

  • @maria_mutondioriginal5
    @maria_mutondioriginal5 4 года назад +3

    Beautiful with sad carring this is how world is no one care another but God his there for us ❤

  • @gulabijamadar6013
    @gulabijamadar6013 4 года назад

    Beautiful speech. Hat's up

  • @Ahmad-eo1ju
    @Ahmad-eo1ju 4 года назад +1

    Perfect 🙏

  • @Shaharas07
    @Shaharas07 4 года назад +2

    Powerful Lady🙌❣️

  • @akhlaqalam529
    @akhlaqalam529 4 года назад

    I love your speach

  • @humerasiddiqui7015
    @humerasiddiqui7015 4 года назад +5

    Who the heck are the people commenting here on her dress... Mind your own business... It's her choice.. It's a personal thing... How would u feel if I ask the colour of your innerwear... You will definitely say it's a personal thing... So why to bother others...

    • @nihal525
      @nihal525 4 года назад

      People are sick, they will see whatever their brain consumes

  • @baselsharky85
    @baselsharky85 4 года назад

    يا أمل أنتي أملا"....

  • @ktrnkrnkh
    @ktrnkrnkh 3 года назад

    such profoundness! such passion! such beauty!

  • @AlbertAlecsandrovich
    @AlbertAlecsandrovich 4 года назад +3

    Good words!
    Хорошие слова!

  • @leoy.6481
    @leoy.6481 4 года назад +4

    Why do I feel 12min video like a 3 - 4min... I need more of her speech.

  • @Johnnyo1300
    @Johnnyo1300 4 года назад +3

    Hands-down the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen from the inside out can’t tell you how blessed I feel to having seen this video I’ve never seen this young lady before she touched my soul in a way that I’ll never forget just say

  • @henrique6842
    @henrique6842 4 года назад +2

    Bravo!!!

  • @mahakhurshid48
    @mahakhurshid48 11 месяцев назад

    cried

  • @samermohmd261
    @samermohmd261 4 года назад +1

    she is so powerful

  • @shahemsawaf
    @shahemsawaf 4 года назад +1

    Thank you Free Amal

  • @ammarsalama
    @ammarsalama 4 года назад +8

    Mashalla 👏
    Allah bless you sister🌼

  • @sarahbateman8217
    @sarahbateman8217 4 года назад +3

    Such a great talk for everything going on right now!

  • @tibaitv253
    @tibaitv253 4 года назад

    The first few seconds made me ❤️

  • @muhammadusman5826
    @muhammadusman5826 4 года назад +1

    Confidence 👍💕

  • @belhadjaminemoh809
    @belhadjaminemoh809 4 года назад

    امل its meaning hope 💙

  • @kkmaverick09
    @kkmaverick09 4 года назад +1

    Looking so lovely in this attire.