The Muslims You Cannot See | Sahar Habib Ghazi | TEDxStanford
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- As an American Muslim journalist, Sahar often finds herself being "othered" because she doesn't fit into popular perception of what Muslims are, or, what she calls, the "Muslim box" built by Hollywood, the news industry and politicians. In this talk, she explains what being Muslim means to her and how the world's 1.7 billion Muslims are "so vast, varied, and intersectional that they cannot possibly fit into a box." Sahar also warns that powerful privileged people use this box to build structural Islamophobia. As the mother of a 4-year-old daughter and a former Stanford Knight Fellow, Ghazi says it is time to change the conversation about what it means to be Muslim today.
Sahar Habib Ghazi is the managing editor at Global Voices, a trusted international community of 1400 editors, writers, and translators who report on untold stories in more than 167 countries. Ghazi has lived half her life in the U.S. and half in Pakistan, reporting for The New York Times, DawnNews TV and Geo News TV. In 2009, she produced The Disposable Ally, the first documentary series on U.S. and Pakistan relations. Ghazi was a Knight Journalism fellow at Stanford University in 2011. As a multi-media journalist, editor and podcaster, Ghazi aims to disrupt unjust dominant narratives about marginalized communities.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
Many of my coworkers usually talks bad about Muslims and are usually shocked when I tell them that I am a Muslim. Then they would usually say when they learn that I am a Muslim,"but you are different because you are so nice."
that's so disappointing ya Allah
The other thing about women in politics, in Islamic countries is that, these countries are not democratic in any sense. Therefore, certain families hold much of the emotional appeal, hence they rule. You won’t have a Benazir Bhutto as the prime minister of Pakistan if she was not the daughter of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who was the military dictator of Pakistan in the 1970’s. She was elected in a pseudo democratic system which was backed by the army. These things are an eyewash for the world media. Women have next to nothing rights in Islamic countries.
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was NOT a military dictator. educate yourself please.
@@FadieFink Zulfikar was foreign and prime minister of pakistan, Web is right, in all 3 Indian nation woman get elected because they come from family of ex PM or supreme leader. also you saying educate our self, people who believe in only one book, telling who believe in million book. world scholar are right, muslim never change stay way from them.
@@SinghSaab62456 not all muslims are same.....the countries who force womens are definately not following Islam as Islam always speaks about humanity and to help them no matter of what religion they .Zulfikar ali bhutto cant be called a muslim ...he was brutal ...he betrayed the rights of Bngladeshi people and the tortures they did to Bangladeshis is beyond description...he called be called a muslim.
@@linearCompound48 chill bruh,soon going to happen ....
She herself is doing exactly what she is accusing others of doing. Boxing, Painting, Erasing History. She is a Kashmiri, not once ever has she talked about of Kashmiri Pandits who were killed because they had chosen to identify themselves as 'the others'.
Beware of such apologists who erase history while accusing others of erasing history.
How did she do that exactly? The subject of this video was the discrimination against Muslims in the west and how they are perceived etc. It was not about Hindus in Kashmir. Both problems are wrong and unacceptable of course but you can't invalidate one problem because the other was not "talked" about. Smarten up.
bro that's called al taqiyaah they follow it
I am a indonesian muslim father
with 4 beautiful well educated daughters without hijab
but alhamdulillah , praying and quran reading ist common thing in the family .
when Islam invaded India they completely destroyed indus civilization around Sind river and destroyed Taxila university,
Remember as you sow so shall you reap
Please update your information about indian history.........FYI The Indus Civilization was destroyed by the Aryans who are considered the earliest Hindus came to India in about 1500BC which was way before the Holy Prophet(PBUH) started to spread the message of Islam in 7th centuryCE and the Muslims came to India in the 12th centuryCE and by this time the indus valley civilization was ancient history. Thus, proving that your point that muslims destroyed the Indus Valley Civilization was wrong as it is almost impossible.
Masha'Allah, great and courageous speech.
@@mayanksharma3905 what's your problem with Muslims exactly? Aren't you the ones fighting Muslims in India and causing them hardships? They should be fearing you not the other way around. You can't hit someone and then start crying.
@@حكمواقوال-ن9ه the whole world is afraid of your people
@@roshnik5137 that's due to constant brainwashing by media. Unfortunately some ignorants believe everything on tv without questioning it's legitimacy or true goal behind such propaganda. It shouldn't be a secret that big powers are after the geopolitical advantage that Muslim countries have due to their location as well as the resources in these countries and so they will use all their powers to take control of it including military power and media propaganda. Some people fall for such propaganda understandably though as they are good at it and most people readily believe news when the news describe "others" and if it is convinient for them to believe and therefore get a sense of belonging with surrounding society. It shouldn't be hard to realize though which countries did the most destruction in the last century including the destruction of many Muslim countries but you are affraid to admit it and stand up to the real problem.
@@حكمواقوال-ن9ه not only because of media also because of teaching also my islamiat teacher teaches that muslim can never be a frnd with non muslim only jihad
Why is it that no matter where you go muslims are in violent conflict with their neighbours, hosts, and themselves?
India has like 5-6 neighbors but have conflicts with Pakistan, China, Nepal and Bangladesh already so what's your point?
Alhamdulliah! Great discussion! I took Shahada in February (at 43) and love learning as much as I can! Thank you so much!!
My name is Omar Myers
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omrtf, which sect of Islam you converted to? if you dont mind me asking winch religion you converted from?
Sunni
don't talk about rumi......talk about aurangzeb, ghaznavi and taimur .......talk about how u all are protesting in UK and other European countries to implement sharia law......
Selectively using history! People look at as much history as is convenient to maitain the integrity of their own constructed identities .... isnt that hypocrisy? why dont you go back to your grand nani of 1000 or 1200 years back?
2:11
Turkish invader Bhaktiyar khilji in 1193 destroy Nalanda University it was one of the most prominent university at that time
Khiljis are from Afghanistan I suppose
so you are avenging Khilji's crime in 2020?
Really!! Such a joke 😅🤣🤣
another muslim blaming others.
Oooooh cute. you forgot the cruelty done by tusks and Muslim rulers in India. you cover up with your charm.so innocent.
The torture of the British rulers was more brutal.India is now famous because of most of the infrastructures made by the Muslim rulers.
@@kimyanoor8631 all the infrusture made by destroying Hindu temple
@@rajavarma3894 If anyone lacks humanity then he cant be called a muslim.Just becuz he has khan or hossain in his name wont make him a muslim , if he doesnt follow the rules of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in India and Muslim is the second largest community after Hindus in the country. Islam reached India in the very early period and it is believed that one of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)'s companions Malik bin Deenar came to India's western coast in 7th century and a mosque was built there in 629 EC which still exists. Since then Islam has a very strong root in India and Muslims spread across the subcontinent.
Muslims ruled India for over 600 years and contributed in many ways to Indian culture and society. Their contribution to literature, art, culture and architecture is part of India’s glorious history. The economy was so rich during the Muslim rule that India was known as the golden bird. After 1947, there is another phase of Islam and Muslims in India. For a few decades after the partition, despite being in large number Muslims’ role was negligible in many walks of life in northern India. However, southern India had very less impact of the partition and therefore socio-economic situation of Muslims is comparatively better in southern provinces.
You always talked about being victimized. I would have loved if you have addressed the question that "Why Islamophobia is getting stronger with each passing year?". You talk here of peace and your brothers bombed the people to spread Islam. Isn't is contradiction?
They are not our brothers,they are a stain to our image. Either way I apologise
@@SalamKhan-nr2em Dont be please! I am also sorry if have hurted ur sentiments.
You touched a variety of topics. However, when you invoke Kashmir pay the same respects to the Kashmiri pundits too. Try not to be biased. Else, you and I are no different.
i would like to educate myself on what you said...would you be so kind as to elaborate a bit though?
@@LonelyLioness20 He was talking about the old Hindu élites of Kasmir, the ruling elites, who for centuries were at the top in socio-economic ladder that fled Kaélites. Until they fled, they were exploiting the rest. I personally am happy that they are gone.
the problem with social media is that every single person declares itself to be the wise person to decide between wrong and right without having some knowledge of anything, please educate yourself first, all these commentators over here.
what make you think they were not educated? what knowledge did you poses to judge? was that confirmed by fact or just your opinion? or is that you just get offended over fact? your statement was so ambiguous sir, get yourself some knowledge first.
Islam Mrs Ghazi is talking about exist only in the imagination of muslims who do simply not follow or are ashamed to follow islam as it was intended, founded and practiced by Mouhammad and his followers
If you want to know what is islam, how it is thought, practiced and preached in real life by faithful and authentic imams, you need to listen and read the preaches and debates from the Middle East and not what Mrs Ghazi or Mrs Sarssour are trying to promote
Ma'am,if a man marries four women ,if this just or fair,don't u think there is need to rewrite Koran in multiple marriages ban ,as this is nothing but a way to grow population in any country where ever they go
Marrying more than one woman is allowed , only when a man has to save the orphan children and give them fatherly love.
@@mohammadobaidullah2396 madam two goats were sold to get a woman in saudi pl read Hadid u will know who did that the fate of goats ,eaten up halal and woman traumatic life in harem,fate of a goat and woman is same in Islam,hslal
Hadith is un islamic.
What is the punishment for apostasy under Islam?
Case closed.
@@birabiromediapls9113 TAQIYYA !
You're living a fairytale ma'm. You must ask european people what's happening in their countries right now.
@EnteBoi Islam and politics are intricately connected, it is not the full truth to say Muslim countries don't equal to Islam. Countries living under Sharia law do equal Islam, they can be no more Islamic.
To me it seems some do not like the quality of life offered in these countries and the quality of life this type of governance can provide (and many do like it), and some unsatisfied move to Western countries for the material and lifestyle differences. Many integrate well, but some only want to change the new country to what they're familiar with (which does bring many good qualities with it, but some changes are more difficult for established populations).
From what it seems to me, (I'm still learning and am not fixed in my ideas), it seems that peace lasts until the voting numbers change. With over 4 children on average in Muslim families, and 2 in other Western families, it only takes a few generations to be able to change political representation. Then laws change, and the probability of conflict increases (think Kosovo, Rohingya/Burma, Central African Republic, etc). Add to this the number of Muslim countries that are 95% Muslim or more, with conflict against minorities is unnerving for those that don't follow the Islamic religion (it looks like low tolerance from the outside). Also that Islam has continuing conflicts with Christians (Africa, former Yugoslavia), Isreal (Lebanon, Iran, Palestine), Hindus (India/Kashmir), and Buddhists (Burma). No other religions are at conflict with each other, Islam is fighting them all.
I hope I have not put the correct picture into place, and will watch Europe with it's rapidly increasing Muslim population closely. When voting majorities change, will the Muslims there try to change their host countries? Time will tell. The stakes couldn't be higher.
Something I have been wanting someone to talk about from a long, long time. Thankyou :)
Pakistani talking about Human rights is as good as Crows singing like nightingale. Taaqia at Ted .
A little over-simplified. First r example, the incidence of female genital mutilation is 96 percent in the Egyptian countryside. That is what people talk about, not a few westernized Muslim women living in the West.
Yeah you are right bro, i am from Egypt and this happens
The point everyone trying to make is . You want worship a ideology from seventh century, do it over there. Cover yourself over there, treat your women like they are your gods do it over there
Don't come here and ask for understanding . Our society been going forward long before you had any . And will keep on developing. Don't you like it go home.
Yes it does fit in a box. Show me any country where the Majority rule of Muslims treats the non Muslims equally and with respect. - there is none.
There were many truths omitted prior to launching this propaganda.
NO MY DEAR THE MUSLIM BOX I HAVE WAS CREATED BY THE MUSLIM i WAS MARRIED TOO FOR 8 YEARS, i HAD A MUCH DIFFERENT OPINION OF MUSLIMS UNTIL i HAD THAT EXPERIENCE.
THAT INDIVIDUAL DOES NOT REPRESENT EVERY MUSLIM.
interfaith harmony doesn't mean corrupting your values. It means respecting each other.
Well said
@Amandeep Wahi Of course DON'T want pagan shrines after the enlightenment of Islam . wd be a major setback and ingratitude to God the Almighty .
@@bumpkin7171 lol
everything was said so beautifully ..
Stop playing victim card,u need to introspect,wat went wrong.
Taqiyya at it's best.
mike harries No
Hearing her statement at 11.53 saying, quote "Being an American muslim is calling Malcolm X an American hero" makes me want to listen to absolutely nothing more of what she has to say. She is a joke. ... no, she is a JOKE !
Oh the continuing victim-hood narrative!
Yeah, this is powerful speech.
@@alishamim3316 Nope. It ain't! It is a well-rehearsed, passably delivered victim-hood narrative, full of half-truths and omissions. To paint muslims as innocent little bunnies that are caught in some cross-fire is deceitful. Islamophobia is a made up word to undermine the genuine, rational fears that many have toward your beliefs, peoples and cultures. And Trump maybe many things, but at least he has the guts to call out islamic terrorism, unlike his predecessors. Also, it is hilarious that she talks of being "other"ed, when her faith is based upon the division of human race into believers and non-believers, and having different sets of rules for each. Maybe she and many of her coreligionists need a mirror.
@Gagan Deep Maybe you aren't listening clearly?
@@nivnara but dear we were colonialized and our lands were bombed and we are killed and yes we are othered by your mainstream media. It is not a victim-hood narrative it is the story of us. We are always the victims of this global system of the last 200 years. You need to go read history and read the real one not what your media is giving you
@@ngj893 Nearly half the world was colonized. India was a colony for well over 300 years under the British. Many millions died. We didn't go around killing innocent civilians for some perverse retribution. And frankly, your problems are of your own making, and can be traced back to your rigid, dogmatic, exclusivist, intrusive, cultish ideology that you subscribe to. I am well aware of the history, and know better than to trust mainstream media, which are chock full of islamist apologists these days.
a story directly from the Quran. Once Upon a Time Muhammad was upset that dinner guests would come early and leave late. So Muhammad came out and announced Monday that Allah told him dinner guests should only come at the time appointed and leave immediately after dinner. This is his so-called joke of a prophet of Muhammad in ism
From one Pakistani Muslim woman to another, well done and well said!
What an absolutely creative response!!!
Awesome Dude.......what you just referred to as "Jihad" is not the same to Muslims......and who you just referred to as "brothers" are not the same to Muslims......so your argument is invalid. but here is something for you to ponder......No one calls you or other white English men "barbarics" because of the atrocities they have carried out all over the world (including present day India/Pakistan) during the colonial era...........because it would simply be ignorant of me to paint you with the same colour. No one calls you their brothers. So why don't you take a step back, rethink, maybe talk to an actual Muslim about Islamic matters and then come back with a more informed comment.
Awesome Dude ....Terrorrist dont have any religion ...only western world tried to associated terrorrism with Islam ...Islam is the only true religion in the entire universe !
She is Kashmiri not Pakistani. She is overall an human being. She clearly said that she was against the partition of India by British. She believes in equal right of all human being irrespective of they are any religion or no religion or LGBT ( Gay ) people. In Pakistan Gay are not allowed to marry and punished by law. So her ideology does not go with Pakistani constitution, where you can not be president if you don't belong to certain religion. Where minority are not allowed to marry by law and will be punished if they try to do so.
Awesome Dude wrong
I like this talk and I can see her point of view, BUT the 'Us vs Them' separation was initially perpetuated by Muslims. It still is perpetuated by Muslims in many Muslim nations, including so-called 'moderate' Muslim majority Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, etc etc. Religious minorities are often treated as 2nd class citizens in Muslim majority countries like Egypt and Malaysia. Christians and other religious minorities are often not allowed to build or have so much restrictions on building churches and temples. So when anti-Muslim protesters call for the banning of mosques and Islamic institutions, they have to realise that these non-Muslim protesters are simply reflecting back to them the same restrictions Muslims in another part of the world imposes on their non-Muslim citizens. It's a push back and a way of saying you can't have your cake and eat it. Also, I have witnessed the shifting conservatism in Muslims around the world, particularly in South East Asia where many Muslims will not want to sit next to a non-Muslim in a public space and have their respective meals. They perpetuate this 'Us vs Them', we are 'clean' they are 'unclean', we are believers they are the unbelievers identity separation. Muslims are the ones initiating this. Maybe it's a superiority complex they feel. Though that 'superiority complex' they have has ZERO basis.
When Muslims try to shift the blame and say they are the 'victims', they have to be very careful because very often it is Muslims who subject religious minorities in their Muslim-majority countries to persecution and discrimination. Because Muslims are also the perpetrators of discrimination, non-Muslims see the double standards and resist the narrative that Muslims are sometimes victims too. The ball is in the Muslim court for them to speak out against the unfair discrimination by fellow Muslims (around the world) against non-Muslim religious minorities, women and sexual minorities (LGBTI communities). Only then will Muslims likely to see any form of discrimination against them diminish.
Spot on; you can say it louder (I mean in capitals : ) but not more clear.
What your proposing makes sense but it will never happen. These people have an agenda. They want and expect to rule the world. A live and let live mentality is not part of what they believe. Their plan is implemented simply by over populating the coutries where they are to become the majority. Then they infiltrate the government and take over the country without firing a shot. This is called fata.
What about Israel and India where they treat Muslims as a second-class citizens.
The real problem with discrimination by muslims is they couldn't care less. If you want to know the story about the US and Muslim nation's first conflict google Thomas Jefferson vs Islam. That conflict and how it played out is why the US has what is known as the Marine Corps today. Read about it and you will begin to understand the kind of conflict that had to take place to force the Muslims to back down. Complete anialation is the only thing these people understand when it comes to stopping thier aggressive ways.
@@mr.twilight319 there are a few christians palestinians who keep being forgotten
What is your explanation about the followings: (61). Accursed, they will be seized wherever found, and killed with a (terrible) slaughter. (64). Verily, Allah has cursed the disbelievers, and has prepared for them a flaming Fire (Hell) Sarah 33. Al-Ahzab para 61 and 64. The Nobel Qur'an by King Fahd Complex.
106. Whoever disbelieved in Allah after his belief, except him who is forced thereto and whose heart is at rest with Faith; but such as open their breasts to disbelief, on them is wrath from Allah, and their's will be a great torment. (Sarah 16. An Nahi, The Nobel Qur'an).
If Allah has the right to curse us, of course, we equally have the right to curse him. I don't think his words were not of a God's word, but came out of the mouth of a vulgar, failed, angry, and contempt drunkard!! If anyone believe such teachings, and if they truly follow him, they all will become like ISIS, the same mentality.
U Nyunt Shwe Sir watch Doctor Jeffery Lang videos and get a Copy of Quran from Amazon with a detailed Translation
No,Islam said to war against those who rages war against us.Dont copy-paste such things without reading the context.
I guess you need to first define yourself ,about what is a God and a creation of God ...
Then , you should stop point out , copy and write the verse based on your interest.. and start looking for it's meaning(Tafseer) .. so that you can get idea about what the verse is about ..
I Agree with you
Saudi and Qatar not accept immigrants Muslim explain why
The only thing good about her that she speak soft, otherwise she portrayed wrong picture of real muslim. And she is misinformed about Kashmir,.........there's no Kashmir independence, Kashmir is completely the part of India.
honestopinion555 kashmir is a part of india historically it has taken away from the Hindus
What is her view on the 2 nation theory which states that infidels and Muslims cannot live together in the same country? It is Pakistan's national ideology. And, does she consider Ahmadi Muslims as Muslims? Does she condemn their excommunication and massacre in Pakistan? And she also supports the so called Jihad in Afghanistan and Kashmir that Pakistan's establishment finances? She is a two faced liar.
Why do people that give speeches on this channel have the most soothing voices??!😂😂
Not sure 🤣
Yes, I'm considering using this video to fall asleep.
Koran needs modifications and remove phrases of hatred towards other religions.
Marvelous! Should be mandatory viewing - somehow! As to talking softly...this is our deen! Not all the screaming we all too often hear from mimbars/pulpits.
Why doesn't the speaker think deep about the below realities of Islam before claiming victim hood and not telling adequate stories
1. Top 20 countries with low human rights are almost all Muslim countries
2. Polygamy is legal in Islam
3. Divorce is one sided in Islam, reserved for men
4. Islamic countries doesn't provide equal citizenship for people of other religions
5. There are 1.6 billion diverse Muslim people at the outset... But they all say "Allahu Akbar" and unite. They are much united than any other religious group on fundamentals. Islam is the least pluralistic of all religions. In almost every Islamic country barring places like Turkey and few others, 40% or more want Sharia law. Even in Russia and UK, Muslims want Sharia law to rule their country. This lady living in western land talks about a land she hailed from four generations back as her own land as if she lives there today.
It is time the speaker looks deep within before commenting on what others do to them..
TYPICAL BS
She is eloquent in defining Muslims in a different light but that is not enough. Of the 1.7 billion Muslims only a few have education or enlightenment. Most think of non Muslims as Kufars, if America become a Muslim majority country in the future, her own children or grandchildren will take away our rights. This is the reason why she can’t be what she is in America, in any Muslim country or for that matter in Pakistan, as she mentions it.
Being a Eurasian (Half White and Half Asian) I have never realized that being a Muslim is such a burden.
I’m half Lutheran and half Buddhist. Not sure why anyone should feel insecure in the United States about their religion. I grew up in San Francisco (1953 to 1965) my first twelve years and never had to “explain” anything to anybody about who I was and why I looked “different.”
I give my Mother most of the credit for that. She taught me to respect people. She taught me that I was special but no more special than anybody else.
And to ALWAYS be aware of the feelings of others.
Shouldn’t this be the Universal Credo by which we conduct ourselves? Isn’t cross-cultural “getting-along” a two-way street?
I’m 68 years old. Grew up in an Italian/Jewish/WASP neighbourhood in San Francisco. I don’t lack for exposure to different cultures, etc, but my complaint with Muslims: Why do so many Muslims DEMAND special treatment?
Just wondering 🤫
Well, Muslims just want to be as others.. We aren't allowed to wear hijabs because people see it as something weird.. Is it right?
Did u not get a single word of what she said ?
Muslims don’t want special treatment they want to be treated normally and without a negative view like other people.
My lady the Pashion you show for Islam and your faith must be should also shown to people of other face who live in Muslim countries who cannot even say what you say so free and open in a free country because you are protected and you know that no one will kill you or your family, because it is not Pakistan, Saudi, or Egypt it is The United States and Predominantly Christian country.
I live in India and I know the problems that Muslims cause on a day to day basis. I am not telling that all muslims are bad but a good majority of them do not view secularism as a positive thing, in fact in their hearts of heart they don't want Hindus or Christians they want India to be a Muslim country they want us to be kicked out our women to be raped and people people like us to be dominated so I am really sorry but Islam is not a faith of peace.
So I am really sorry but islam is not a religon of peace but it is a religon of violence, terrorism and JihadI. Always felt when ever I saw my Muslim friends most of them who are nice Atleast outwardly that's they also believed in secular values respected our face but this is not the case repeated experience have taught me that as a General Group Muslims disrespect people of other faiths I can give you thousands of examples where non Muslims are treated as second class citizens but let me give you just a few examples.
1. Christian and Hindu in Pakistan do not have voting rights neither can a Christian or a Hindu stand for an electoral position is this not discrimination and does Americans do the same with Muslims these are all questions that Muslims should ask themselves.
2. Why doesn't Saudi Arabia,United Arab Emirates, Kuwait or Qutar give citizenship to people who are been staying in their countries for such a long time especially non Muslims why you got your citizenship in the United States why don't you question why Christians Hindus or Buddhist do not get their citizenship in your countrys.
2. Let's take the example of your own country where you come from originally Pakistan where Christians are persecuted on a daily basis during the Independence when Pakistan got its independence that is also illegal because it partitioned India the population of minorities especially Hindu and Christians put together was almost 25% of the country's total population today both of them put together stay under 2% so how can you miss guide Americans and the Western population that Islam is a religion of peace no I will never accept it Islam is not a religion of peace neither was its profit neither is its followers we are not fools you always believe whatever crap you say you must demonstrate that you are really peaceful not just see and do all sorts of nonsense around the world.
I am so fed up by the lies that Muslims tell constantly in the media that they are a peaceful group of people they are not there absolutely not they are the most violent and destructive minded people they want to kill themselves and kill other that's the only thing they have Because that is what Islam teaches.
Let me ask you a final question why did your parents want to come and come to America to find the American dream why couldn't a stay back in an Islamic Pakistan and find all the freedoms that you find in America, Or even better why don't you think of going back to Pakistan.
And I really hope that one day Muslims are so nice that I can use my true identity to write or criticize Islam freely till that time I am really sorry.
Loved the talk. Don't know why she talks so softly though.
deeXaeed I agree. Muslims are supposed to act humbly. Sahar is being modest but put her case forward very well.
Agreed. Not a great speaker.
Silly Point she is a great speaker though
Yup. That's true John Doe. Yet morons think that Muslims aren't victims but oppressors.
She is extremely eloquent , her soothing voice allows the viewer to be attentive
Masha Allah.. She has explained the wider facts in such a simple way.
I don't often listen to UA-cam vids, but very well structured and presented. Keep up the great work.
I agree with you.
RE: Some of the comments on here about Rumi.
The average educated person may *know* that Rumi was Muslim, but she's saying that this aspect of his identity is very often de-emphasized in the literature industry and in the American conceptions of Rumi.
Why does it have to be emphasised at all?
@@rairadio7119 that struck me as well
The problem of americans is not that they don't have a woman commander and chief. Both women and men can be awful rulers. Americans need to learn who are the good guys that don't get corrupt by power and wealth. And maybe after that elect people who are somewhat decent. And not people who don't believe in climate change. Heck I'm not even sure if he knows the difference between sunni and shia muslims.
The Muslim Dude there is no difference...it is just politics. I don't care one bit about who should have inherited the leadership role over the Muslim world hundreds of years ago. Such divisions only serve the war industry and people searching for others to pick on and (falsely) blame for their suffering/problems.
What about Ahmadiyya Muslims why they are not given equal rights of Muslim in many country and in many country they are punished for being Ahmadiyya Muslims.
+Code Junkes As far as I know Ahmadis believe in innovative beliefs in Islam. They say there is another prophet coming after Muhammad peace be upon him, and even though we believe that Isa (Jesus) is coming we don't say that he is coming with any new message to his arrival. When you enter into Islam you do it by saying the shahada. Thats the declaration faith which is "There is only one God and Muhammad is His slave and final messenger" . Ahmadis have an issue with this by not embracing the fundamentals of Islam. The same like as if I call myself Christian but don't believe in the fundamentals of Christianity. With that said I'm not saying they need to be punished or anything, heck no. Its just problematic to call them Muslims thats all.
They want to call them Muslims and it is their choice, you can not take it away form them that. Now ISIS may not think you are a true Muslims because you reject slavery and sex slavery which they think as a integral part of their version of the religion. They have their scriptural evidence for that. And according to you ISIS are not true Muslim for the same reason.
This is a endless debate so believe in Humanity and Human Rights, it is their human right to call themselves whatever they want. If each human human being respects others human right and give them equal right according human rights they the world will be a great place to leave without any war or violence.
I will encourage you to study about Human Rights.
The Muslim Dude
Ahmadiyyat = True Islam.
completely pointless if you get past the sobbing
Kashmir
yeh. its all Kashmir. unfortunately politics got in the way
Concept of Nation is flawed, we are all human being and we ( all humans ) should unite in the umbrella of humanity and human rights. This will stop countries fighting between each other, will spread love and happiness.
Historically Kashmir used to be a center for learning until the Islam came and destroyed the culture and made it into a hub of jihad. But this story is not unique to Kashmir.
+andrmn Please take your hate somewhere else.
Vitasta Raina: I just stated a historical fact that anyone can verify. Why are you getting so worked up?
Perhaps you should take your intolerance somewhere else :)
If the muslim religion is good why is there not muslim country worth immigrating to ???
What did u learn from this video?
Ans: Playing the victim
Islam is a religious of peace, Love and compassion. and all other things which are attached with Muslims like hatred, terrorism and satanism, are incorrect and false conclusion. Being a Muslim I welcome all the religions to become united to face terrorism and hatred-ism.
I felt very happy to saw that Lioness of Islam Sahar Habib Ghazi for showing the true image of Islam. I really appreciate her effort.
An excellent example of an intellectual Muslim woman. You inspired me with your talk.
lady you forgot indian and Israel female leaders
what wass she trying to say or prove? could no justify anything what she said.
Whether we say it or not but it's obvious that there is something fishy in this religion which is not good.
If muslims really want to change perspective of them they need to start from themselves their home their community their country and then to the world.
There is something fishy about EVERY religion.
You always pretend to be good but in deep you know the truth very well. Those who are really good don't have to pretend as you do.
You always speak about the greatness of your own religion, and when someone questions ideology of your religion you get offended and inspite of proving him wrong by fects you kill them you know why because you do not have any points to prove them wrong.
@Macmento I think you r last night drug dose was heavy 🐷🐷🐷
Macmento Difference is the Muslim extremists are just following the Quran
Macmento Quran says to fight the unbelievers
@Macmento The Qur’an tells us: “not to make friendship with Jews and Christians” (5:51), “kill the disbelievers wherever we find them” (2:191), “murder them and treat them harshly” (9:123), “fight and slay the Pagans, seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem”
(9:5). The Qur’an demands that we fight the unbelievers, and promises “If there are twenty amongst you, you will vanquish two hundred: if a hundred, you will vanquish a thousand of them” (8:65).
Allah and his messenger want us to fight the Christians and the Jews “until they pay the Jizya [a penalty tax for the non-Muslims living under Islamic rules] with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued” (9:29)
@Macmento Jesus is the only way
Why muslims are so moderate outside their Islamic countries
Very good informative talk, thank you :)
religion to me is very personal spiritual thing in heart , not brought to public.
Although I am not religious, but was grown in Buddhist family. I was happy to see my parents have their Buddha to mumbling to giving them a good feelings of hopes.
Buddhists believe Buddha always stays 3" above your head, monitoring your behaviors.
Doing each good thing, Buddah will accumulate your lucks to yourself, family and future generations.
It is hard for me to see the believe of a religion turn into the violence and negative impact. If so, what is sense to have religion?
As soon as she mentioned the "womyn's march" she lost all credibility.
Why?
Lets be honest, if all muslims were like her then there wouldn't be any issue.
Most of the first ones where and made great contributions to the western societeys they came to.
Her dog whistle blaming of colonialism did seem a bit ripe from an adherent to a er.. faith that actually had conquered a land empire that compared with the last of the the empires, the British.
Indeed , the British never actually 'conquered' India in the 'one big army beats other big army and takes over' scenario that was true of much of Islam's colonial acquisition.
And, if for a moment, she thinks that her brother muslims are being put upon then I invite her to a guided tour of Luton (handy for the airport when she wants to make a quick exit, and , well, chose...tower hamlets ...with those clothes and (very attractive ) hairdo?
No Islam, No Issue.
Doing stealth Jihad of Al Taquiya with sugar coated words.
Rumi saw the spirituality in Islam. How many Muslims actually read Rumi? Or how many Muslims ever know anything spiritual written in their holy book? All they know about is that they need to convert those who are not Muslims. Religion is a purely personal issue. No one can “force” anyone to follow a spiritual path - not even God. God only comes occasionally to nudge you into the right path. As for Islamophobia, it is about time you realise that it has come to stay till you come to accept that other religions also can coexist along with Islam and Islam is in no way the “only” religion.
I love this! very well spoken
Did you know :You don't find the word snow in Quran ! Nothing about other countries but those close ones ! Muhammad himself was present in more than 30 wars ,most of not being attacked , his uncle Abdolah who raised him never accepted islam, almost nothing about him until age of 40 documented? ...
What are you talking about ? You believe and admire Muhammad's way of living, don't you? I was born so called Muslim but as my brain developed I could simply realise that Islam dose encourage you to create hatred towards others, doesn't it ? Read Muhammad's Quran please and make the same speech again. 1,7 billion share the same ideology .can you condemn those chapters in Quran?
When talking about Kashmiri Muslims she didn't talk about Kashmiri Pandits. People who were thrown out of Kashmir by Kashmiri Muslims. Under the skin she wants Muslim world the way they made it Muslim Kashmir.
I have nothing against Muslims. I have quite a few Muslim Friends and I appreciate them.
she's trying to say what? I don't get her point? all I got out of it was even though she doesn't know what the Arabic verses mean, nor wears the hijab as she should, she still follows the qoran and doesnt eat pork. and even though she doesn't follow the koran or recite it like her grandma or aunt did, she is still somewhat a practicing muslim behind closed doors - mainly because she was born into a muslim family not by choice. got it good for you 🖒
She's trying to say that the way people today see Muslims is completely wrong, and it makes everyday Muslims feel like they are "other." They are not represented correctly, and that hardly affects their day-to-day lives.
She's talking about how a series of microaggressions build up to events that harm Muslim lives time and time again.
This young lady has made very good points and yet the comments reflect ignorance from people here. listen to this person and hear about the diversity in our cultures and the fact that we muslims are not all the same as we come from different areas and our beliefs are also different. yes we are all muslims but like it's mentioned, we are billions in number and if we were all killers, we could have done this with no problem but the point is....we are not killers, we are not violent, nor do we wish bad on anyone. All killing is wrong! wrong! wrong! regardless of who we are or where we come from, killing is wrong!!! while you concentrate on muslims killing non muslims...sophisticated arms are being used against muslims!! It's more muslims that are being killed!. ..These are all civilians! !! are you telling me this is right??? All of us that belong to the human race, need to stop this!! why are we not saying this instead of saying you did this and that? I am a muslim! I hurt when I see an animal killed, never mind a human! I hurt when you put me into the brand of terrorism yet I do not call for killing anyone! don't insult the rest of us muslims who are not criminals. dont tarnish our name just because few of our people have left the faith and have forgotten what God says!! not in my name!! not in Islam's name!!!
Thank you to this speaker. she talks so much sense. we need more of our people out there speaking for Islam. It is a great shame it has come to this. We will not make things better by fighting. we need to sort this out by first of all banning all weapons and the manufacture of them by the western world!!! A weapon in anyone's hands gives them evil power! !
you are just showing one side of a coin.
Yash Khakhkhar and the other side was actually a rock
great talk Masha Allah
Not controlling population on name of god that Allah is against it ...it so insane ..not cooperative with ban on multiple marriage is insane pls check other aspect of ur religion just making remark of good thing elimination more harsh and bad deeds is insane........one side of story never sells ....people are not insane world can see ur growth rate which is devastating ...
Moving speech straight to the point 👍👍👍
ufff again a victim card...
y dont u accept.. therez a problem in islam.
n it needs to be reformed..
Sahar is a nice lady but she is either ignoring or is unaware of the harmful teachings of Islam, such as killing apostates, stoning adulterers, killing people for acts of homosexuality, etc.
@Inspired by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat but they have reformed to the MODERN era which unwittingly your beloved islam isn't ready and would go to the level of mass genocide just to make their teachings relevant...there is a difference
she is blaming others and western live because they own believe. I suggested you appreciated where you live, instead, you are trying to break down someone's home ... why people listen to this kind of person.
Seeing our Honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and ex opposition party’s chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in your slide, I feel really proud as a Bangladeshi.. 🇧🇩 In your speech you also told about Architect Fazlur Rahman Khan,another Bangladeshi.... Really I’m feeling proud to be a Bangladeshi.....
Masha-Allah Sahar wat an amazing talk, u nailed it! We need more educated Muslims like urself, may Allah swt protect u and ur family, Ameen
okay she is of pakistani origin , see history of pakistan ; when u know islamic history of south asia , it is really ironic
Courage is what she showed..! Salute! Mashallah
Were her forefathers forced to migrate to the US. Why don't they get back to their home countries and get things right for the 1.7 billion? compelled to ask these questions. That s all.
This would go for the Irish, Brits, Germans and the rest of the Europeans! Not sure what you mean by "they" and the 1.7B.
Bravo! Such an eloquently voiced piece. The tempo was so Much better than the majority of Ted Talks I've seen, where the speaker sounds rushed, anxious, or just desperately needs to switch to DECAF.
Well-done.l
Islam is the peaceful religion I request every follow Islam for better life...
you did a great job. God bless!
Ultimately she said the same thing ,however people try they will multiply and then jihad no diff between a mulla and her
Islam not the answer Jihad not the way only Jesus is the way and truth and the life forever.
amazing, very nice talk.
is there a ted talk about ex Muslims. it's like the narrative is only given about reasons for Islam and not reasons why some leave and the repurcussion in regards to leaving.
the way she defines is an amazing
You lost me at Hillary Clinton...
I largely don't agree with her because it is in 2017 why are we discussing this is because there is a specific community because of which world is becoming a little uncomfortable if you're living with your neighbour and you both are not comfortable with each other you need to talk or you need to move or you need to try to make each other comfortable and this particular community or the people are not trying at all to make rest of the fellow citizens comfortable there is no moves from your end there is just talk like this that you have been The victim off bad governance actually G Bush or Obama they want best for their country best for the people of America they don't care about Arab or Iraq and we should not fist I have to think about my own house. I think miss you really need to see the picture from a different angle you are looking at the situation just from your side.
Salute and AsSaLaaMu AlaiKuMu AlaiKuM to Sahar Habib Ghazi !
Wonderful soft spoken words so very powerful, informative to express to faithfulness, loving, peaceful, sacrificial, hardworking, sincere, Proud Citizens, Muslims as a family of 1.7 billion are as religious holding and law abiding, our lives in every part of the world that we are proud of even after attempts to crush or suspect, or massacred in several countries under false pretext, islamafobia towards innocent children to adults and aged.
Allah’s blessings on the Ummah!
AAMEEN!!!
have you honestly red the qoran? because you do not have clue
it was no miracle to make Mary pregnant any man could have don that
but if he would make Josef pregnant that would have been a Miracle
Good point, but please at least make an effort to spell and use proper punctuation.
Great Speech! It is to much injustice in the world nowadays. And it looks like almost nobody cares about humanity and peoples getting blown tortured every day. From the bottom of my heart I hope all this blood shed will disappear in my life tyme:/