Amazing episode. Restating Orientalism is a masterpiece to understand how Orientalism and Western Modernity transformed every society and how modern knowledge was a weapon to dominate and destroy social fabric of non western society especially Muslims.
LOL You know why Muslims keep blaming others for their own failures and inadequacies? Because they keep blaming others for their own failures and inadequcies. 😆
10:40 Three Types of critique against Hallaq. 11:43 Critique Type 1 - Hollow/Empty Critiques. 23:48 Critique Type 2 - Islamist Critiques. 30:50 Critique Type 3 - Realist Critiques. 40:36 Key issues raised in the Preface and Introduction. 40:56 The subtitle as the real title: "A critique of modern knowledge". 42:25 “Orientalism” as an indispensable heuristic. 44:00 Orientalism highlights the difference between superficial Identity VS the Substance of persons. 58:20 Orientalism is a euphemism for the hegemonic modern (Occidental) way of knowing; it is not monolithic or concrete. 1:02:38 The Imperative upon us, and the Faux-Imperative. 1:06:27 The importance and limitations of Edward Said's work. 1:19:59 Where Edward Said's work can take us (or, where we can take it).
So much for the waiting. 🚀Nothing makes me more happier than listening to you both. The critical importance of Hallaq and his books that are being unpacked in its most simpler ways for laymen such as myself. 🔆 Nihmah of Allah. May your souls be blessed and to all those who should benefit from this dialogue. 😇
I'M SO EXCITED FOR THISSSS!!! Loved the previous series, such an eye-opener and got me following Iman Tom's other videos on Utica Masjid. Thanks so much for having him on again Brother Paul, because I love your style of conversing together. Jazakumullahu khairan kathira, may Allah bless and protect you both ❤
I’ve bought the book some time ago tbf, but this discussion compelled me to grab it off the bookshelf. I’m eagerly awaiting the next part, these insights are greatly appreciated
Secular modernity cannot survive without colonialism and genocide due to its structural knowledge. ie. Orientalism. Thats... deep! Jazakallah Khair, both of you.
Allah is great ! one relegion and so many people from diffrent nations , and you Paul , your efforts in the way of Allah is beatiful . May Allah forgive you and give all good things in this dunya and akhira . May Allah allow to you and all of us be with our beloved prophet s.a.v in the judgment day and entire to paradise ❤ thanks again my brother and Imam Tom all these wishes are also for you ❤
Imam Tom rightly speaks about the khilafah being normative to Islam. He is correct, that details need to exist and be pondered over, however what he dismisses as "slogans" misses that purpose of this "simple messaging". What he calls "sloganeering" does serve a purpose in the grand scheme of things. It helps to create awareness and an opinion amongst the masses for the Khilafah. There is a need for high brow discussion and low brow (slogans). They serve different purposes. If imam Tom would like to engage with details on economics and other matters there are intellectuals in Hizb ut Tahrir who have written and researched these issues at length.
Cover page indicates a piece of paper that has been unfolded after sometime…which is indicative of how Said’s critique although significant was folded and kept away by most of the Western intellectual hegemony. Given current events this is a very timely discussion for “unfolding” of the ummah’s legacy
Imam Tom, Islam is a religion that is simple and easy to understand and goes straight to the essence of the divine design, called Sharia in which the people are called to 'cultivate Iman'. God has given you the power to feel if you are cultivating Iman or not (be-Iman), those who are Imandar (who cultivate Iman) will end up in heaven, otherwise Hell. You and Paul are special and are destined to reform the moral mindset of the whole world.
Powerful conversation, colonization even in our modern society is still very much alive institutionally through politics, academia and media. Understanding that and being aware of it is important for us to be able to keep our identity, it was not too long ago we have seen western society wipe out native people, their culture and the entire sense of who those people were. We are at a standstill where modern society believes that Islam is ‘holding’ them back so we need to be much more aware of these systems at play against us. Surely this is will be based on returning to our faith with renewed interest in it and furthering the knowledge and preserving it further.
The identity politics is real among Muslims. Whether the affinity is to a tribe, a nation state or even a race. We claim to be united under the principles of the Quran and Sunnah but the colonial mindset is alive and well. But Alas this is the Jahiliya the prophet pbuh warned about for it manifested during his time among the sahaba. It is a sin as old as man for the Shaytan was the first to call on his suppremacy in defiance of Allah.
1:26:30 this is a an absolutely critical point that i've been pondering on and reckoning with recently but didnt know how to find literature on it. would appreciate elaboration on this!
Surah Ankabut: 29:45 Recite, [O Muhammad], what has been revealed to you of the Book and establish prayer. Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing, and the remembrance of Allah is greater. And Allah knows that which you do.
I will try to get this book. I like that: "Colonialized from within". Look at the churches, could not call out the slaughter yet call themselves representing God. And the people could not see the double standard.
Being challenged on ideology with constructive criticism should always be welcome, since we do take a lot of matters as granted or have not thought of before.
﴿سورة القصص ٨٣﴾ تِلْكَ الدَّارُ الْآخِرَةُ نَجْعَلُهَا لِلَّذِينَ لَا يُرِيدُونَ عُلُوًّا فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فَسَادًا ۚ وَالْعَاقِبَةُ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ [Quran 28:83] That home of the Hereafter We assign to those who do not desire exaltedness upon the earth or corruption. And the [best] outcome is for the righteous.
Bro. Paul once I asked Imam Tawfek Shahin of Ottawa Mosque what is Sharia. He answered me in one sentence that any law that is good for humanity is Sharia. He gave example of Signs on the road and signals on the intersection red light means to stop and green to go etc
That is certainly the aim of Sharia - ie the betterment and success of people and communities. But it falls short since there is a whole divine set of rulings that are not within the ability of man to rationalize or devise on his own.
Paul, I really would like to challenge you to debate Rev. Anthony Rogers. Debates on topics such as: Tawheed & Christian monotheism; The Trinity ; Why I am a Muslim/ or not ; Why I am a Christian / or not.
Dear audience, read the book, take notes of Imam‘Tom‘s helpful explanations and do your own Halaqat to introduce those around you to Ustadh Hallaq‘s project - our project …
درء تعارض العقل والنقل تقديم النقل على العقل People of philosophy of reason ism of logic of كلام of creation of critique they share one thing they put their human reason as rival to the word and wisdom of the almighty .
In the pre-modern era, the Islamic State and Ulma co-existed in an agrarian world where the State had a very small footprint. Even in the past Ulma as caretakers of Sharia were careful not to step on the toes of the rulers, and the Sultans left Ulma alone. Muslim rulers always got a pass from Ulma when it came to their personal or court affairs. Ulma avoided challenging the legitimacy of a ruler because of the fear of the state's power. Now modern state is the norm, whatever its shortcomings we can not do without it. So how do you bring back the Sharia paradigm? Can you shed some light on this?
I study evolutionary biology, and they often use the term "colonization" for a new species taking up residence in a new habitat. This term cannot be neutral, and is an imposition not just on nature, but on how we think of biology, subħānAllāh. I often wonder about how we can think about biology in a way that helps us to understand it on models that are faithful to reality.
Read Seyyed Hossien Nasr and Rene Guenon modern biology is the root of the problem and it has profaned the sacred sciences. I really feel bad for muslims that do not distinguish between modern science and old sacred science.
Is there something wrong with the video? It keeps freezing for one or two seconds at a time, but frequently. I remember this happened the last time I watched your last video together
Massively off topic but is there a blogging theology video i can watch about the third caliph and what took place with the consolidation or quran, kind of confused there
I have a principle to not eat sushi if ain’t made by a Japanese. This is not written on stone, for there will be chefs trained in art and science of sushi making to the t. That said, will they be successful in creating new sushi or even serving the ones they have mastered with the right philosophy?
Wael Hallaq said, "My recent work has been arguing that there is no way to reach a genuine solution unless it begins from within ourselves. If we want to change the world, we need first to change ourselves, our subjectivities, our ways of thinking, or as [Reforming Modernity] argues, we need a new concept of the human." Talk, talk, talk, intercepted with surmising the impossible possibilities, is useless. Turn this endless stream of analysis and conjecture into a plan and make it happen. Wael, safely in his ivory minaret tower, needs to climb down and sit around the table with *real* players with skin in the game and make it happen. So far, he is merely continuing Islamic reminiscence for the good old "golden years" while Islamaniacs stew in their sharia juice.
Dear Alie, Islam is only Quran & Sunnah (performing 5 pillars of Islam, rituals, Islamic calendar and few other things). Unfortunately Sunni and Shia Hadith books and Imamate traditions have fabrications, polemics and errors + good things too. The new Muslims should be careful about choosing from Islamic traditions. Just a sincere advise, I am a Sunni Muslim myself but our traditions require more scrutiny.
Noah Robert Graves. No, I finished school in 1944 The war was coming to en end and you were not even thought of. However those two are a couple of chumps as far as I am concerned.
Bilal .Afzal. Nothing about snide remarks. As I posted it’s rubbish as far as I am concerned.religion and silly people believing everything that gives them false sense of security. Millions succumb to it all the time.
elvis. his daughter lisa Marie. grandson ben. all went to early graves trying to replace god with the opium [weed alcohol Xanax cocaine] of the secular atheists. . don't follow them and Ann heche. Aaron carter. Matthew Perry all who did not want to worship the creator which is the purpose f life ..
ALLAH is saying All the praises and thanks be to ALLAH, Who has sent down to His slave ( Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa S A W ) the Book (the Qur'an), and has not placed therein any crookedness. (He has made it) Straight to give warning (to the disbelievers) of a severe punishment from Him, and to give glad tidings to the believers (in the Oneness of ALLAH Islamic Monotheism), who work righteous deeds, that they shall have a fair reward (i.e. Paradise). They shall abide therein forever. And to warn those (Jews, Christians, and pagans) who say, "ALLAH has begotten a son (or offspring or children)." No knowledge have they of such a thing, nor had their fathers. Mighty is the word that comes out of their mouths [i.e. He begot (took) sons and daughters]. They utter nothing but a lie
@@BloggingTheology I don't think so. I'm a muslima. My name is Meryem. As Christian my name would be Maria, as Jewish Miriam. Paul has no muslim version. Please don't speak in the name of İslam.
Oh my goodness, Imam Tom has already changed the game with his examination of The Impossibile state and now restating Orientalism. I am all ears! 🤙🏾
May Almighty Allah Bless Both of You in this Life and in the Hereafter.
Aamiin
A‘miiin🤲
Amazing episode. Restating Orientalism is a masterpiece to understand how Orientalism and Western Modernity transformed every society and how modern knowledge was a weapon to dominate and destroy social fabric of non western society especially Muslims.
LOL You know why Muslims keep blaming others for their own failures and inadequacies? Because they keep blaming others for their own failures and inadequcies. 😆
Modernity also destroyed indigenous epistemology’s
Totally agree, western modernity is a destructive hegemonic ideology.
10:40 Three Types of critique against Hallaq.
11:43 Critique Type 1 - Hollow/Empty Critiques.
23:48 Critique Type 2 - Islamist Critiques.
30:50 Critique Type 3 - Realist Critiques.
40:36 Key issues raised in the Preface and Introduction.
40:56 The subtitle as the real title: "A critique of modern knowledge".
42:25 “Orientalism” as an indispensable heuristic.
44:00 Orientalism highlights the difference between superficial Identity VS the Substance of persons.
58:20 Orientalism is a euphemism for the hegemonic modern (Occidental) way of knowing; it is not monolithic or concrete.
1:02:38 The Imperative upon us, and the Faux-Imperative.
1:06:27 The importance and limitations of Edward Said's work.
1:19:59 Where Edward Said's work can take us (or, where we can take it).
Thank you so much
So much for the waiting. 🚀Nothing makes me more happier than listening to you both. The critical importance of Hallaq and his books that are being unpacked in its most simpler ways for laymen such as myself. 🔆 Nihmah of Allah.
May your souls be blessed and to all those who should benefit from this dialogue. 😇
I'M SO EXCITED FOR THISSSS!!! Loved the previous series, such an eye-opener and got me following Iman Tom's other videos on Utica Masjid. Thanks so much for having him on again Brother Paul, because I love your style of conversing together. Jazakumullahu khairan kathira, may Allah bless and protect you both ❤
I'm really blessed to listen to this talk. From Nigeria jazakallahu bi khair
Allah bless you Paul, Thanks For bringing Imam Tom again ❤, your channel Is of Great Value To me
I’ve bought the book some time ago tbf, but this discussion compelled me to grab it off the bookshelf. I’m eagerly awaiting the next part, these insights are greatly appreciated
Secular modernity cannot survive without colonialism and genocide due to its structural knowledge. ie. Orientalism. Thats... deep! Jazakallah Khair, both of you.
God bless you brother. From Morocco
I am very much looking forward to reading Re-restating Orientalism by Imam Tom Facchine in future Insha Allah.
What a pleasant surprise to see this new series on my feed!! ❤😆 Bismillah!
Allah is great ! one relegion and so many people from diffrent nations , and you Paul , your efforts in the way of Allah is beatiful . May Allah forgive you and give all good things in this dunya and akhira . May Allah allow to you and all of us be with our beloved prophet s.a.v in the judgment day and entire to paradise ❤ thanks again my brother and Imam Tom all these wishes are also for you ❤
Been waiting for this. Thank you.
Thank you. This channel deserves all the support we can muster.
Great content with great knowledge.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the lecture, now I have more knowledge in this topic, may Allah SWT rewards both of you.
Thank you Mr. Williams for presenting an interesting subject, having a knowledgeable Scholar, and for your valuable BT Podcast.
I was really hoping for this, and it finally came. Thank you so much.
really exited for this new series, especially after the impossible state series!
Btwww, I was so excited for thiissssss❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
thank you for this very informative lecture on orientalism. It is important to understand it.
Brilliant speech
May god bless Paul and keep you on the straight path.
Just ordered the book.Thank you for another among many great discussions.
Mashallah great video jazkalh khir
Well done , thanks.
Salaam Paul and Tom. Let's keep this series rolling inshaallah. It is crucial understanding in this age.
Imam Tom rightly speaks about the khilafah being normative to Islam.
He is correct, that details need to exist and be pondered over, however what he dismisses as "slogans" misses that purpose of this "simple messaging". What he calls "sloganeering" does serve a purpose in the grand scheme of things. It helps to create awareness and an opinion amongst the masses for the Khilafah. There is a need for high brow discussion and low brow (slogans). They serve different purposes.
If imam Tom would like to engage with details on economics and other matters there are intellectuals in Hizb ut Tahrir who have written and researched these issues at length.
I have to echo another comment about how enlightening and deeply enriching this conversation is. Thank you❤️
Thanks so much for such great debate in light of the israeli genocide against the Gazans in Palestine....
Very academic and will go above most people heads.
Assalam alaiukum dears brothers
Thanks!
Many thanks
Succeeding by brute force. Western model is like a vampire...always sucking blood. Most people are living lives of quiet desperation
" one of the most important books", Ive never heard of it. Looking forward to reading it.
Hello everyone ❤
PAAATIENTLY, WAITING FOR THIS SERIES TO BE CONTINUED
Salaam alaikum to all
Another brilliant episode with you both exploring Wael Halaq's work. May Allah bless your effort and his.
Cover page indicates a piece of paper that has been unfolded after sometime…which is indicative of how Said’s critique although significant was folded and kept away by most of the Western intellectual hegemony. Given current events this is a very timely discussion for “unfolding” of the ummah’s legacy
I love you paul❤
Beautiful
Imam Tom, Islam is a religion that is simple and easy to understand and goes straight to the essence of the divine design, called Sharia in which the people are called to 'cultivate Iman'. God has given you the power to feel if you are cultivating Iman or not (be-Iman), those who are Imandar (who cultivate Iman) will end up in heaven, otherwise Hell. You and Paul are special and are destined to reform the moral mindset of the whole world.
Yes! Perfect way to end 2023, and start off 2024 off with part II
Powerful conversation, colonization even in our modern society is still very much alive institutionally through politics, academia and media. Understanding that and being aware of it is important for us to be able to keep our identity, it was not too long ago we have seen western society wipe out native people, their culture and the entire sense of who those people were. We are at a standstill where modern society believes that Islam is ‘holding’ them back so we need to be much more aware of these systems at play against us. Surely this is will be based on returning to our faith with renewed interest in it and furthering the knowledge and preserving it further.
The identity politics is real among Muslims. Whether the affinity is to a tribe, a nation state or even a race. We claim to be united under the principles of the Quran and Sunnah but the colonial mindset is alive and well. But Alas this is the Jahiliya the prophet pbuh warned about for it manifested during his time among the sahaba. It is a sin as old as man for the Shaytan was the first to call on his suppremacy in defiance of Allah.
Wa alaikumus salaam
1:26:30 this is a an absolutely critical point that i've been pondering on and reckoning with recently but didnt know how to find literature on it. would appreciate elaboration on this!
Surah Ankabut: 29:45 Recite, [O Muhammad], what has been revealed to you of the Book and establish prayer. Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing, and the remembrance of Allah is greater. And Allah knows that which you do.
Two of my favorite Schollers.
they are not scholars
I will try to get this book. I like that: "Colonialized from within". Look at the churches, could not call out the slaughter yet call themselves representing God. And the people could not see the double standard.
thank you
❤
Thanks people
Thanks
Being challenged on ideology with constructive criticism should always be welcome, since we do take a lot of matters as granted or have not thought of before.
1st comment!
Like that...intellecual colonialism. That's it. Without a heart none can be a true intellectual.
﴿سورة القصص ٨٣﴾ تِلْكَ الدَّارُ الْآخِرَةُ نَجْعَلُهَا لِلَّذِينَ لَا يُرِيدُونَ عُلُوًّا فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فَسَادًا ۚ وَالْعَاقِبَةُ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ
[Quran 28:83] That home of the Hereafter We assign to those who do not desire exaltedness upon the earth or corruption. And the [best] outcome is for the righteous.
Ассаламу Алайкум. Из Москва.
Bro. Paul once I asked Imam Tawfek Shahin of Ottawa Mosque what is Sharia. He answered me in one sentence that any law that is good for humanity is Sharia. He gave example of Signs on the road and signals on the intersection red light means to stop and green to go etc
That is certainly the aim of Sharia - ie the betterment and success of people and communities. But it falls short since there is a whole divine set of rulings that are not within the ability of man to rationalize or devise on his own.
Paul, I really would like to challenge you to debate Rev. Anthony Rogers. Debates on topics such as: Tawheed & Christian monotheism; The Trinity ; Why I am a Muslim/ or not ; Why I am a Christian / or not.
when has he engaged in debates on this channel?
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Then The Package Will Be Complete
Dear audience, read the book, take notes of Imam‘Tom‘s helpful explanations and do your own Halaqat to introduce those around you to Ustadh Hallaq‘s project - our project …
I cant wait until everyone wakes up from this nightmare from this psychological epistemic disorder 🤢
درء تعارض العقل والنقل
تقديم النقل على العقل
People of philosophy of reason ism of logic of كلام of creation of critique they share one thing they put their human reason as rival to the word and wisdom of the almighty .
Can you please fix the problem with the audio? I’m very interested in hearing this but every time I attempt it’s really messed up
In the pre-modern era, the Islamic State and Ulma co-existed in an agrarian world where the State had a very small footprint. Even in the past Ulma as caretakers of Sharia were careful not to step on the toes of the rulers, and the Sultans left Ulma alone. Muslim rulers always got a pass from Ulma when it came to their personal or court affairs. Ulma avoided challenging the legitimacy of a ruler because of the fear of the state's power. Now modern state is the norm, whatever its shortcomings we can not do without it. So how do you bring back the Sharia paradigm? Can you shed some light on this?
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Would appreciate a summary before a discussion.
Paul, do you have an updated version of this interview with good audio please??
Brother Paul when we will see you with prof Hallaq?
I study evolutionary biology, and they often use the term "colonization" for a new species taking up residence in a new habitat. This term cannot be neutral, and is an imposition not just on nature, but on how we think of biology, subħānAllāh. I often wonder about how we can think about biology in a way that helps us to understand it on models that are faithful to reality.
Read Seyyed Hossien Nasr and Rene Guenon modern biology is the root of the problem and it has profaned the sacred sciences. I really feel bad for muslims that do not distinguish between modern science and old sacred science.
Is there something wrong with the video? It keeps freezing for one or two seconds at a time, but frequently.
I remember this happened the last time I watched your last video together
sorry! We are working on this..
❤️❤️❤️🤲🤲🤲
Please, change the thumbnail ... does not seem proper.
Massively off topic but is there a blogging theology video i can watch about the third caliph and what took place with the consolidation or quran, kind of confused there
"Appeasement is to feed the crocodile in the hope that eat will eat you last" Winston Churchill
a drunk. who is now in lake of fire
Mr. Editor, oyu could adjust the color balance a bit. xd
Brother paul, what's that thing on the wall behind you, are you in a cave ? XD
I have a principle to not eat sushi if ain’t made by a Japanese. This is not written on stone, for there will be chefs trained in art and science of sushi making to the t. That said, will they be successful in creating new sushi or even serving the ones they have mastered with the right philosophy?
Would it be correct to say that “essentialism” (as a pejorative) is a post-structuralist characterisation?
Yes
Can buy these kind of books in my country
PAUL COME BACK TO JESUS ❤
Wael Hallaq said, "My recent work has been arguing that there is no way to reach a genuine solution unless it begins from within ourselves. If we want to change the world, we need first to change ourselves, our subjectivities, our ways of thinking, or as [Reforming Modernity] argues, we need a new concept of the human."
Talk, talk, talk, intercepted with surmising the impossible possibilities, is useless.
Turn this endless stream of analysis and conjecture into a plan and make it happen.
Wael, safely in his ivory minaret tower, needs to climb down and sit around the table with *real* players with skin in the game and make it happen. So far, he is merely continuing Islamic reminiscence for the good old "golden years" while Islamaniacs stew in their sharia juice.
Wael Hallaq is a Christian.
JUST GOSSIP!
Tom, buy a better microphone 🎙️
Dear Alie,
Islam is only Quran & Sunnah (performing 5 pillars of Islam, rituals, Islamic calendar and few other things). Unfortunately Sunni and Shia Hadith books and Imamate traditions have fabrications, polemics and errors + good things too. The new Muslims should be careful about choosing from Islamic traditions. Just a sincere advise, I am a Sunni Muslim myself but our traditions require more scrutiny.
Did Tom chant "Death to America and the Jews" in Arabic at the start of his talk?
No, what makes you think that? 🤔
@@bilalafzal7442 Tom obviously hates America and Jews.
No it was Bangkok and the Buddhists...
@@mostaq9779 Thanks...I knew he was a hater like all Muslims.
brother Paul, looking at the wall behind you, are you in a cave by any means ? XD
😆
I am very disappointed with your background Paul!!!!!!!!!!
What background?
Vassar College... isn't that a women's college. Has Tom transitioned since then 🤔
Not since the 70s....you're dating yourself
يا اخي صورة الفيديوا لا تليق لوضعها واجهة للفيديوا اتمنى ان تحرص على وضع صور مناسبه لفيدوهاتك جزاك الله خير
MUSLIMS, THOSE HARAAMIS!!!
Noah Robert Graves. No, I finished school in 1944 The war was coming to en end and you were not even thought of. However those two are a couple of chumps as far as I am concerned.
Bilal .Afzal. Nothing about snide remarks. As I posted it’s rubbish as far as I am concerned.religion and silly people believing everything that gives them false sense of security. Millions succumb to it all the time.
elvis. his daughter lisa Marie. grandson ben. all went to early graves trying to replace god with the opium [weed alcohol Xanax cocaine] of the secular atheists. . don't follow them and Ann heche. Aaron carter. Matthew Perry all who did not want to worship the creator which is the purpose f life ..
ALLAH is saying
All the praises and thanks be to ALLAH, Who has sent down to His slave ( Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa S A W ) the Book (the Qur'an), and has not placed therein any crookedness.
(He has made it) Straight to give warning (to the disbelievers) of a severe punishment from Him, and to give glad tidings to the believers (in the Oneness of ALLAH Islamic
Monotheism), who work righteous deeds, that they shall have a fair reward (i.e. Paradise).
They shall abide therein forever.
And to warn those (Jews, Christians, and pagans) who say, "ALLAH has begotten a son (or offspring or children)."
No knowledge have they of such a thing, nor had their fathers. Mighty is the word that comes out of their mouths [i.e. He begot (took) sons and daughters]. They utter nothing but a lie
@ALLAH.ismysuperpower1794
You're clueless about the topic of this video, aren't you?
You must change your name. Paul is not an islamic name. Paul is christian name. The name of Paulus or his jewish name Saul.
Paul is not a problem as a Muslim name
@@BloggingTheology I don't think so. I'm a muslima. My name is Meryem. As Christian my name would be Maria, as Jewish Miriam. Paul has no muslim version. Please don't speak in the name of İslam.