Also, just because there were not female prophets mentioned in the quran doesn’t necessarily add to their(men) superiority like some scholars on UA-cam try to use to emphasize the superiority and leadership rights of men
@@MH-bf4uu Actually dude for the majority of human history patriarchy wasn’t really thing. People lived in , where sharing and co-operation were the norm. Hierarchy, inequality and oppression were virtually unheard of. This changed only within the last 10,000 years. Plus Allah never used the word man. He used a being that walks two legs: human. Allah never makes mistake neither does he run out of words.
Dr. Shabir Ally, I love your ways of answering questions with references, without insults to any religion. May the good Lord guide you on the right path.
Maryam was a Prophet. Even medieval scholars like Ibn Hazm acknowledged that. She served in the temple, something only men used to do. Gabriel spoke to her as he did to other prophets. Miracles are associated with her as they are with other Prophets. She was chosen to deliver the Word (Hazrat Isa) which was her revelation. Her mother thinking she was going to have a son had dedicated her child in service to the temple. That her daughter was destined to play that role under the guardianship of Zakaraia goes to show that God had meant her to do what men were doing. Note that she prayed with other men in the temple too.
Why do you respect him? What do you know about him? What other ppl are telling you? And why should you trust hem? Read the book The Tragedy of Islam b Imam Tawhidi,
Dr. Shabir Ally, he is so humble very knowledgeable on the Bible and the Koran and I have to give respect to this brother he is not a radical man maybe he was when he was younger what you know as you gain knowledge can you become humble you begin to grow in the knowledge and the experience that you face in life
Dr. Shabbir Ally has raised some valid points here, there could have been female prophets and Mary ( Maryam A.S) peace be upon him was probably a Prophetess too. May Allah grant us all knowledge
There’s a whole chapter on Mary. Why didn’t Allah made that clear in this chapter?? We have chosen you oh Mary and purified above all women” this is by far the station she was given. Rather than living in probabilities, why not follow what’s clear:
@@TwinofIcarus Please elaborate on this logic. doesn't surat Al mu'minuun talk about so many kufar? Also the the suras in the Quran were named by the sahaba well after the prophet pbuh died.
In my culture, a long time ago, there's a story about a Spirit called "Revelation Bringer" came down called upon a man to receive revelation, but no man came out to the Spirit, so a brave woman came to the Spirit and the Spirit taught her the laws and prayers. The Spirit taught that there is one God called Minamangun and He sit on His throne above the 7 Heavens. So up until now most of the religious figures are women. But these tradition almost dissapeared as most of us now either a Muslim or christian.
Possibly true however Islam is a Faith applicable to all times. Islam has never really been crippled by social acceptance. To make an educated guess you would only have to look at the Classical Ahadeeth with regards this topic. Even then you would have a strong educated hypothesis at best. An example would be in terms of witnesses pre requisites in Islam
@@mikewallice2795 Putting aside the idea of women as Prophets for the moment, what you mentioned is very interesting as it points out to the universality of monotheism (and in this case, Islam) and the ways it was conveyed to the peoples throughout the ages. If you don't mind, could you possibly tell me which culture this belongs to?
There are no female prophets because Allah chooses men over women.Allah knows whatever in the skies and the earth. He chooses some of his creation over others. those who are jealous of this matter and wish to gain what Allah has preferred others with are allied to saitan. For them is Hell fire. Of Allah's signs is that He created from us our wives. Be that, with it seek the home of hereafter. @Mr. Sabir Ally stop misguiding people by following their agenda. To your Lord is your return. Do you not fear that Your Lord would sallow you with the earth cause you sinned.
I'm a Muslim, we do have a female prophet. Maryam pbuh, Allah speaks to her many times thru the Angle, at one point, Allah tells her, when she's in her hut, Allah tells her, go to the Temple and pray with those who pray, which at the time, no women aloud in side the Temple, and Maryam pbuh walked in, so that separation between female and men is an Un-Quranic thing.
@@Mr-Markhor12Search up Female prophets by channel Rooted Thoughts, it was first principle thinking and deduction of indepth Quran study and has options of many scholars
4:35 to me actually she does. Of coarse she is. How else would you expect a female prophet to be? Going to jihad? or Arguing with men and getting abused by them. RasulUlLLAH (SA) was publicly beaten 8 times. What do you think men would do to a female prophet?
… The Virgin Maryam received Words of Allah from the Angel Jibril, that she would give birth to the Prophet 'Isa (عليه وعلى آله الصّلاة والسّلام), like how Muḥammad (صلّى ٱلله عليه وآله وسلّم) received Words of Allah from the Angel.
@@gamer2popspops970 Prophet is not the same as a Messenger; she might have got a revelation but she was not told to call people to the Deen like Nuh, Lut, Salih, Musa (pbuh) etc.
@@danielandrade147 No. According to our tradition, Mary named as the best of women for all nations(human being) and Muhammad is an Arab origin prophet not a Jew/Israeli . A whole chapter was named for Mary, not Mohammad's mother nor his wifes nor not his daughters ect
@@danielandrade147 no, it isn't the fact that she was the mother of Jesus PBUH that made her great. It was her own character that gave her this honour.
Yeah… she’s the only woman even mentioned by name in the Quran. The same Quran that says you can beat your wife if you just *suspect* her of disobedience, that the testimony of a woman is worth half that of a man, etc… really gives a clear indication of how Islam views women.
Only Humans can worry about such discriminations, and only Humans would come up with the Need to worry. Can people really believe that worth and ability are a function of what body type a person has? It's in the nature of Humans to raise themselves only by pulling others lower. There have been individuals, both Male and female, who have conveyed God's messages, but Human's will use any excuse if they don't want to listen, right?
@@marshalllee624 In my very humble opinion we are never well-served by substituting labels for recognizing a person's Humanity. On the Internet there are a growing number of individuals who are working to lend their voices to the guidance Allah has promised us. Right here on LTQS I have been proud to watch women work creatively to advance awareness and understanding of issues in the Islamic community. Most of the readership here may not be old enough to have experienced the nature of the 1950-s and 60-s that precipitated the original Feminist Movement (see: Germane Greer). We have come a long way since a woman and children could be discarded by her husband and that he have no further responsibilities to those people, yet much work remains.
@@brucesims3228 thank you ! A wise person with critical thinking !! I really cant comprehend how some men , in the the replies , think that god soubhanaho wataala favours them over women and only created women for them to exploit! what a sad mentality ! I stand by feminism , you cant change the meaning behind a word just because of the extrimists . Its like having people call muslims terrorists because of the behaviour of daiich and such! which is unfair and not right !
May Allah bless you both, lovely people, and good muslims in shaa Allah. I smiled several times when saffiyah looked very hopefull of a female prophet hehe 😊
@@misbahailia3345she didn't come with a book so I would say no she's not at all a Nabi but she's of the righteous muslimaat and the mother of the muslimeen in general
@Gala Pristine That is the tradition of the prophet. Instead of saying I don't know to things you don't know, it is better to say Allah knows it the best since Allah knows all. It is beautiful way of saying I don't know. It more accurate and corresponds or mirrors the faith of a believer.
@Gala Pristine Absolutely right. Everything should be understood and followed properly. Even medicine can be misused and can be dangerous, something invented to cure can be used to kill. But again, we are not talking about maniacs but why we say Allah knows.
Let me change your statement. Not one can gives answer who all the prophet, only God knows. Rather denying a female prophet, you could saying we not given a such information.
And We sent not (as Our messengers) before thee other than men whom we inspired. Ask the followers of the Reminder if ye know not. (Quran 21:7, Pickthall) Often in the Bible, the masculine sex is used to refer to both sexes. An example is: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:8, NKJV) Another example is in St. Paul's writings: For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. (Romans 8:14, NKJV) We know from other places in the Bible that God has both sons and daughters (not biological ones, of course). (Deuteronomy 32:18,19; Isaiah 43:6; II Corinthian 6:18) So, the word,"sons," is used in Matthew 5:8 and Romans 8:14 in a generic sense to refer to both sexes. If one were to translate that Arabic word in Quran 21:7 as "men" instead of "humans" as Pickthall did, it would be used in a generic sense to refer to both men and women. Dr. Shabir's explanation was good, too. Anyway, if Muhammad asked Jews and Christians if there were only male prophets and not female ones, we would emphatically say that that is not true. There have been prophetesses, too. Dr. Shabir mentioned a few of them. There are other prophetesses in the Bible, too. Hannah the mother of Samuel, Huldah, and the daughters of St. Philip the Deacon are some other examples. Very good explanation by Dr. Shabir. Really people need to break away from interpreting Scripture too literally. Excessively literal interpretations of Scripture are what produce cults and extremist groups. I don't think God is a Fundamentalist.
Yes is like saying there could be another nation after we all gone but nobody knows something like that but the problem is there are people of of them are women’s think that this means marry was a prophet even tho the quran and the prophet both of them didn’t say that
… The Virgin Maryam received Words of Allah from the Angel Jibril, that she would give birth to the Prophet 'Isa (عليه وعلى آله الصّلاة والسّلام), like how Muḥammad (صلّى ٱلله عليه وآله وسلّم) received Words of Allah from the Angel.
@@Skillzz817 And that's usually how Prophets receive revelations from Allah, that Jibril or other Angels (عليهم وعلى آلهم الصّلاة والسّلام) teach them what Allah said, not like mere inspirations that come into your head, which could be from either Allah or the Devil.
What a beautiful answer thank you very much For me, I think this is from God's mercy, because there are prophets who were killed And mercy in the female's heart does not make her be able to kill an evil criminal May God reward you Sheikh and make it double the balance of your good deeds
The responder has answered incorrectly, his answer shows a great ignorance and contradicts the Qur'an and sunnah. Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "أَفْضَلُ نِسَاءِ أَهْلِ الْجَنَّةِ خَدِيجَةُ بِنْتُ خُوَيْلِدٍ وَفَاطِمَةُ بِنْتُ مُحَمَّدٍ وَمَرْيَمُ بِنْتُ عِمْرَانَ وَآسِيَةُ بِنْتُ مُزَاحِمٍ امْرَأَةُ فِرْعَوْنَ" “The best of women among the people of Paradise are Khadija bint Khuwaylid, Fatimah bint Muhammad, Maryam bint ‘Imran, and ‘Asiyah bint Muzahim, the wife of Pharaoh.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 2896 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani It is therefore clear that there could not have been a female prophet as none of these 4 women were prophets yet they were the best of the women. Had there been female prophets, they would have surpassed the women mentioned in the hadeeth as Allah ﷻ has chosen his prophets to be the best of His slaves. This is further cemented in the Qur'an (02:42), Allah ﷻ has stated: "... يَا مَرْيَمُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ اصْطَفَاكِ وَطَهَّرَكِ وَاصْطَفَاكِ عَلَىٰ نِسَاءِ الْعَالَمِينَ" ".. O Maryam! Verily, Allah has chosen you, purified you, and chosen you above the women of the nations.'' If the responder is ignorant then it is befitting for him to remain silent on these matters and learn. It is clear to those with knowledge that he is speaking from his whims and desires, his words only seem to appease the western agenda in diluting Islam from its core values due to the rise of Feminism and modernist ideology. The correct answer is that Allah ﷻ has chosen some of his slaves over others. Men and women have been created differently and therefore have different roles and responsibilities in society. Women have been chosen over men in some regards and men have been chosen in other regards. Leadership has been assigned to the men of the Ummah, the prophet ﷺ said when he heard the news that the people of the Persia had made the daughter of Khosrau their Queen (ruler): " لَنْ يُفْلِحَ قَوْمٌ وَلَّوْا أَمْرَهُمُ امْرَأَةً " "Never will succeed such a nation as makes a woman their ruler." Sahih al-Bukhari 7099 There is no dispute among the scholars that one of the conditions of the imaam or leader is that he should be male. Ibn Hazam reported in his book Maraatib al-Ijmaa’ that there was scholarly consensus on this point. In the section he says: “Out of all groups of the people of the Qiblah [i.e., all Muslim sects], there is not one that allows the leadership of women.” Al-Qurtubi reported something similar, and al-‘Allaamah al-Shanqeeti said, “There is no difference of opinion among the scholars on this point.” There are other examples where Allah ﷻ has given preference to women, E.g. Men have to work to provide for their wife and family and so therefore the wife has a right over the money. However, the money that a wife earns is for her to keep and the husband has no right over that money. We see therefore that Islam takes into consideration the differences between men and women in the roles and responsibilities the genders have in society, it is therefore a religion of justice and wisdom, not equality.
I understand what he tries to convey, however I still do not understand why female prophets (if there were any) weren't explicitly mentioned in the holy books? Even if women were not taken seriously in that specific Islamic Age, would they not have been benefited if the Quran did mention the existence of female prophets? And also, if women are considered to be equal to men in the eyes of Allah (SWT), would they also not be given the same level of importance in the Quran? I understand the presence of Isa (AS) mother, Maryam (RA), as a prominent figure in the holy book, yet in comparison, men are always given a disproportionate amount of attention/importance in the Quran. Not a hater, just a Muslim trying to find her place in the world and feel seen in the eyes of the Creator and trying to understand if I really do matter :) UPDATE: i'm an atheist now lmaoooo either god is uninterventionalist or doesn't exist and i'd much more prefer the latter than believe in islam
@@smilerazea This is precisely what I am talking about. This form of targeted writing is not only reductive, but also a means of sheltering the overall focus on a privileged group. The existence of a Surah that is named after the concept of women does not take away from the fact that most of the Quran is male-centered. Your point is not only diminutive and presumptive, but it is also ridiculously uneducated and ignorant. Do better.
@@smilerazea Another important point to note is that Surat-an-Nisa isn't focused on the importance or the rights of women, rather it is focused on the rights of men over women and children. It's the same logic as looking at a triangle and calling it a square; if it is called a square, it doesn't mean it is a square.
"this form of targeted writing..." Do you mean the Quran? If that what you believe then up to you. Imho Islam elevate women highly. Chill. Relax. I'm not attacking. The Quran it is what it is. I don't do better.
He won’t even let her ask her question. He has to change the question to his liking. He answered her question by his rejection of her inquest. He dances around it so much.
In some hadeeths it is clearly stated that Faatimah will be the leader of the women of the people of Paradise, apart from Maryam the daughter of ‘Imraan. This rules out the Prophethood of women other than Maryam, such as the mother of Moosa and ‘Aasiyah, because Faatimah was definitely not a Prophet. Maryam is described as being a siddeeqah (truthful) in the context of raising her and describing her virtues. Allah, may He be exalted, says: “The Messiah (Iesa (Jesus)), son of Maryam (Mary), was no more than a Messenger; many were the Messengers that passed away before him. His mother (Maryam (Mary)) was a Siddiqah (i.e. she believed in the words of Allah and His Books). They both used to eat food (as any other human being, while Allah does not eat)…” [Surah al-Maa’idah 5:75]. Here it is mentioned that the highest degree his mother reached was that of siddeeqah. If there were any higher description, it would have been mentioned, but there is no mention in the Qur’aan or in the saheeh hadeeths of the Prophet that any women were Prophets.
Read ibn hazm reply to whether maryam a.s was a prophet also there is a hadith that say we shouldnt deny fact and traditions in the previous scripture and torah clearly mentions female prophet.
@@muhammadbham2695 I am not convinced that any god exists. I am atheist. But I still respect those who believe, as long as they don't impose their beliefs and views on others.
… The Virgin Maryam received Words of Allah from the Angel Jibril, that she would give birth to the Prophet 'Isa (عليه وعلى آله الصّلاة والسّلام), like how Muḥammad (صلّى ٱلله عليه وآله وسلّم) received Words of Allah from the Angel.
Like other comments are saying, it made sense that there wouldn't be many women prophets because each prophet was sent for a specific group of people. In ancient societies, the majority of them didn't hold women in the same regard as men. The men prophets often got persecuted by their own people and even Prophet Muhammad (SAW) got stones thrown at him and was chased out of town by the people of Ta'if. Most likely, there were some women prophets and they were for the fewer matriarchial societies.
Why is there no female prophet in the history of religions? Yes, there are no female prophets in the history of all religions. However, females were mothers of prophets and had the most important part in raising them as role models for society in terms of their honesty and integrity. It were mothers who taught them all the skills of life based on spirituality of the time. Why did God not choose female prophets? One can ask God about it. We could only understand that God granted a higher status of motherhood of prophets. If one looks at the life histories of prophets, it is clear that the responsibilities of delivering the message, leading the believers in trials and tribulations, and handling other matters would have been hard for females especially when they have the responsibility of raising the families. It is interesting to note that the knowledge given to prophet Muhammad(sa) was transmitted mostly through females, his wives because they were the closest observant of his character and life.
Where does Quran say there are not Prophet woman? What does Prophet mean? It means an angel talk to human. Quran mentioned many times angel talk to Mary, .As I know Hagar also talk to angel. Are they not female Prophet.? If not.. Who are they?
Because where is the prophet??? She in on her monthly cycles she can't come today to give you preaching Leading you for salat prayers. Where is the prophet she give birth so she will staying home for 40 days . And some other excuses. Think and think and more think.
an important thing to remember, is prophets were people who were of status/not weak among their people, so their people don't have the excuse of saying they want power
The real question is how did Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم explain this concept to his companions and how did they understand it?! There was no one in history who’s understanding of Islam matched that of the Sahaabah, so please my dear brothers and sisters refer back to them in order to remain safely on the straight path💯. With all due respect to Dr Shamir, biblical reference or not to be used as proofs unrestrictedly.
If Allah asks Prophet Muhammad SAW to ask previous scripture holders about this matter then maybe the previous scripture holders are shedding light on something that we are unaware of till now. Allah knows the best.
Ibn hazm said there are female prophets. Not everything is documented. We learn alot of prophets names and stories from bible and not even from hadith. Learn fiqh first
@@hotcoalconversations9284 Al Quran: Chapter 10, Chapter of Jonah: Verse 94: So if you are in doubt, [O Muhammad], about that which We have revealed to you, then ask those who have been reading the Scripture before you. The truth has certainly come to you from your Lord, so never be among the doubters.
A Hadeeth states that there were 124,000 prophets before him and the Quran states 25, (I forgot the exact hadeeth point but its in sahih buhkhari) I hope that gives some understanding
Edward Allen furthermore the Hadith is authentic how dare you make accusations about what path I’m going through u don’t know me and I don’t know you u should feel ashamed
There's plenty.. your just so sensationalist and itchy you don't notice it when someone's legit... The shortage of a care to listen is as old as the myth itself... I don't know why people think fame or notoriety has anything to do with anything..
Dr. Shabir danced around the question very skilfully with wotds such as : " in the islamic view, there may have been females prohets". But did not give a definitive , unequivocal answer back up by his Quran, it was interesting to hear him convenientely refer to the Bible, the same bible muslims universally and dogmatically agrees it was " corrupted " . If quran was directly dictated by Allah, as the final truth, muslims should not quote it, when answering questions in the islamic context.
Quran always confirms the previos scriptures because their god is the same god Quran denies the scripturel changing but it accepts comment curruption in the books According to quran The God revealed to Mary,pharoah`s wife etc There are female prophets but their duty on mesenger of revelation is not like men their duty is told fewer than men in both quran and Tanahk Quran 3:3 He sent down to you the Book with the truth, authenticating what is between his hands; and He sent down the Torah and the Gospel. Quran 4:47 O you who have received the Book, believe in what We have sent down authenticating what is with you, before We cast down faces and turn them on their backs or curse them as the people of the Sabbath were cursed. And the will of God is always done. Quran 5:48 We have sent down to you the book with truth, authenticating what is present of the book and superseding it. So judge between them by what God has sent down, and do not follow their desires from what has come to you of the truth. For each of you We have made laws, a structure. Had God willed, He would have made you all one nation, but He tests you with what He has given you, so advance the good deeds. To God you will return all of you, and He will inform you regarding that in which you dispute.
there have been around 124000 prophets in all times to all nations. very well maybe women or men. since Allah doesnt specify if there were women prophets or not
But from my understanding, the word رجال in Arabic refers to humans "regarding the gender - male or female" who have certain qualities; for example, many scholars had called AishaThe prophet's wife رجلة. Meaning that she holds all the characteristics needed to be called رجلة كما في لسان العرب "ﻛﺎﻧﺖ ﻋﺎﺋﺸﺔ، ﺭﺿﻲ اﻟﻠﻪ ﻋﻨﻬﺎ، ﺭَﺟُﻠﺔ اﻟﺮﺃﻱ "
Ocean Hmmm 🤔 TBH, I don’t think so; the word “Mankind” refers to a community. On the other hand, the Arabic word “Man” refers to Males and Females with specific characters such as good manners, strong personality, standing with Truth regardless of consequences, generosity, bravery etc etc. In fact, the Arabic language is specific in some words and, to some extent, words are taken Metaphorically not Literally to describe a character of that human being, like the word “Man”. However, the word “Mankind” in english, refers to a community regardless of the above mentioned characters.
I do not agree with this at all. The word rijaal obviously mean "men" because if rijal means "those who walk on legs" then, even animals will be included. As for the verse that says people of the books be asked what isn't known, then we know that there are things which are obviously mentioned in the Bible which aren't true or even, there are such things claimed in the Qur'an that absent in the Bible, such thing as Aaron being a prophet or Ishmail, or Satan being an angel or not etc. If Allah had said the Prophets were rijal, obviously the Bible as it has reached down to us is lying and thus the ahl dhikr will refer to those who knew that the Bible contain errors and nt just anyone. Dr Shabir has made an error in identifying that "one tend to take information from one like one" because the Qur'an has said, we are of one another.
why couldn't Mary or Aisha have been called a prophet at least retroactively? Like now why not call Mary & Aisha prophets the way you call Adam a prophet? Wait why is eve not a prophet for this matter?
I have huge respect for Dr Shabir but just because youth of today asking a question doesn't mean that you gave them an answer which pleases them. Why there were no female prophet? If Quran and Ahadiths is silent, we should to the same.
I think as it relates to Judaism and Christian, it goes back to women being viewed as causing the FALL of HUMANITY i.e. Garden of Eden. But yes, there were women Prophets in the Old and New Testaments.
To be honest I’ve met many people and he is very respectful with his knowledge as others will be very judgmental and rude. So I respect him for his knowledge and teaching. God is one ☝🏻
Your definition of Rajaal as human beings is wrong. This word means a man and not a woman. However, the glorious Koran does confirm that Mary the mother of Jesus was chosen by God as the most exalted woman of all times and the spirit did appear before her as a human being and Mary was taught to pray to God.
Single shot answer... Because people abused, attacked, tried to kill the Prophets... So, Allah saved and protected the women from This kind of humiliation by pegans.. Thanks for this to Allah...
The answer is way much easier than that, simply women and men have different roles, and they share the burdens and duties in this life, it's clear that carrying a message to face the powerful in the society and leading armies or getting persecuted is all more fitting to the mans nature than to a woman, especially in the ancient world.. that doesn't mean that men are better or superior! Every messenger was raised by a great woman and supported by one, these women are as great and important as the messengers, each in their role
There also another reason, women had menstruation, so she will never be allowed to be in the house of allah during menstruation , a prophet need to be able to to do his Jobs without any obstacles, if a women give birth, she will never able to do her job properly due to her need to filled the need of her offspring
@@edward46 you are not exactly right. Of course Muslim women can go outside and be seen and heard. If you read up on islamic hiistory during the propphets time, women were warriiors, speakers, merchants and many came to him publicly with all kinds of matters including offfering themselves to him in marriage. They were very forward, actiive and partiicipants of their sociiety. 1500 yrs ago. Even though they were not propphets. While SOME Muslims today have reverrted to ignorrance by oprressing women and keeping them housebound, it doesn't change Islam. You should also read up on the propphet's wives and their role and how they too interaccted with people.
@@edward46 no, what, you are saying, is not true, brother. The prophet didnt make up his own rules. He followed what Allah told him. So the role of women while he was alive and afterwards is the same. I am talking about the role f women while he was alive. Before he came, women had no role, but were oprressed and had no riights. In fact he was accused of being a feminiist. That's how much change he brought for women. Women were and remain free and actiive indiividuals. No hadith says women have to stay indoors and do nothing else. Also no reliiable schollar nor or then, will agree with you. Maybe its your cullture that makes you beliieve this. Its defiinetely not islam.
I just don't agree on this. The answer is simple. There is no mention in Quran and Hadith on female prophets. So there aren't any. Why? Because Allah have chosen Men over Women to become His messengers and Muhammad is the last Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him). It is up to them and those who fight for equality who do not agree with this arrangement, we just speak the truth. Why bother?
Dr shabir ali, whatever you mentioned about Qur'an and the Bible is true,I am impressed with your dialects and the references,may Allah guides you and us towards the right paths,Ameen.
question was are there female prophets and he answered yes its possible. one cannot say it with surety because GOD did not directly mentioned any female prophet. but all the signs are there. how else would you answer a question? he said yes according to some muslim scholars hazarat maryam is a prophet.
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The simple answer is, men ruled the world in the past. If a woman was sent as a prophet no one would take her seriously. Also prophets were supposed to be leaders of their land, which in society throughout history was appointed to a man. Also a man prophet is stronger against enemies trying to put harm into him. A man prophet can lead into war if necessary. A man prophet cant get pregnant or have periods that prevent him from spreading the message. A man can move greater distances without getting tired. Even 100 years ago, if u had a female trying to start a movement, she would've get laughed at. Let alone thousands of years ago.
Shabir Ally when asked about why Islam doesnt have any female prophets directs to Bible where you can see the mentioning of female prophets in old and new testament. So the answer to this question is in bible and not in Quran. Shows how women is viewed in Islam.
That statement by Dr. Shabbir Ally on Women Prophets not being too prominent nor being viewed as a reduced version of a prophet in the Bible does not hold water. Consider Huldah the Prophetess as it is written in the Hebrew Scripture as you are asked to consult the people of the book... "So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asaiah went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe (now she lived in Jerusalem in the Second Quarter), and they talked with her. And she said to them, “Thus says Yehovah, the God of Israel: ‘Tell the man who sent you to me, Thus says Yehovah, Behold, I will bring disaster upon this place and upon its inhabitants, all the words of the book that the king of Judah has read. Because they have forsaken me and have made offerings to other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the work of their hands, therefore my wrath will be kindled against this place, and it will not be quenched. But to the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the Lord, thus shall you say to him, Thus says Yehovah the God of Israel: Regarding the words that you have heard, because your heart was penitent, and you humbled yourself before Yehovah when you heard how I spoke against this place and against its inhabitants, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and you have torn your clothes and wept before me, I also have heard you, declares Yehovah. Therefore, behold, I will gather you to your fathers, and you shall be gathered to your grave in peace, and your eyes shall not see all the disaster that I will bring upon this place.’ ” And they brought back word to the king." 2 Kings 22:14-20 And Mary even under whichever suggestion, cannot be a Prophetess as all the Prophetesses in the Bible are known and mentioned This Prophetess Huldah even knew the Divine Name of God like all other Prophets before her
The Hebrew scriptures *Tanakh* has the Book of Esther and the Book of Ruth. Miriam the prophetess was the sister of Aaron, she did not give birth to the son idol. Deborah was also a leader in the book of Judges.
He totally translated that verse wrong that verse clearly means men he knows that and you can hear the uncertainty in his voice this is bad to misrepresent what Allah has revealed
God says in the Holy Quran that there were 124000 messengers but only 25 are mentioned by name in the Qur'an and all the 25 were men. So there's no way to know what the genders of all the 124000 were. God says in the Quran that for every age he has sent a revelation.
@@nassirhussein9438 Where in the Qur'an? If you listen to the speaker your answer is clear..The Qur'an does not need to repeat what is in earlier documents. It was concerned with Muhammad's society primarily. It does not have to touch on minutiae.
@@boulahbel I apologize. It is not in the Qur'an. It's in the Hadith. But I personally don't believe in Hadith because you don't know which is authentic and which is not since it is the word of man. But the Qur'an cannot be altered... so I believe in it 100%. And I don't believe an exact number is given as far as prophets.
I want to know why he is talking about the Old testment of the Bible and then goes to the new testment if muslim believe the Bible is corrupted this makes zeron sense to me so are you saying only somethings in the Bible are ok and other things are not to fit the quran lol it makes zero sense
Yes although corrupted Quran affirms there are some correct statements here and there in the bible which are true, and those we can confirm from quran and tallies with bible we can accept...its elementary dear Pauline Watson...example Quran says David and Lot were righteous prophets and they didnt do meow meows mentioned in the OT, it also says Jesus was indeed the Messiah as mentioned in Gospels but he wasnt pokemon begotten son of god or god pokemon incarnate ...
Respectfully, there’s a simple answer that does not require mental gymnastics or strained logic: like its two mono-theistic older cousins, the religious doctrines were man-made and reflect the ethos of a paternalistic culture.
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A simple answer would be. Man was in charge back in the day, so God had to make men prophets to gain influence.
Too beautiful n detracting maybe? .. but again nobody knows who r the 1200. We only know a few n within a few thousand years back. So this question is hard. We donot know who r the 1200.
Can you not see that the quran is addressing men, and is fully detailed with nothing left out, it's clear that men and women are different.. not better than but just different, this is God's design but we must ignore all that now and merge the sexes. Twisting words and changing the creation of God. Study the quran and judge it by its own meanings and it becomes clear
I'm sorry in what language did u read the Qur'an?? Do you have any knowledge of the Arabic language and it's structure? I don't think you do. Man as in man kind, as both genders, a lot of times we're just referred to as in the children of Adam. Even without this broad reference man and woman specifically mentioned and addressed together in a lot of chapters. Please people actually read and use knowledge and logic before commenting
@@ferielmini kleine fee English actully, being able to speak Arabic as an argument carries no weight, a lot of Arabs don't understand the quran, who natively speaks quranic Arabic?, the book itself states its a message for all mankind i.e women and men yes, but it is addressing men of the communities of that time, I'm not saying it's not a guidance for all.
It says all messengers were men not all prophets. Messengers and prophets are two diff degrees. And we are told not to deny torah or bible even if u dont want to use bible as its corrupt use torah. Torah clearly mentions female prophet. It is a well accepted concept in judaism and Christianity even before islam. Its only muslim scholars that deny it.
Dear Shabir Ally, Since you are a scholar, we like to see a dabate between you and Christian Prince. Heard he already invited you for a debate and you said you're busy with your Doctorate.
The Reminder(114 Surats) informs us that there is a Tradition which claims to be an Apostolic Tradition but rejects circumcision while the Apostles were all circumcised, the Apostles didn't believe in Trinity, and they had prescribed a dietary Law in Acts 15:22-34 which the said Tradition rejects. It is not ironic! On the basis of those clues we can say for sure that: Qur'an is a codeword for Torah. The Reminder should be the proper Title for the 114 Surats. Islam means an Evangelical Party supposed to enforce the Torah as the Law of the land. Muhammad euphemism for Messiah Abu Quasim as an Arabian Evangelist who later became a Sovereign Ruler, Legislator...and took up Muhammad as a reign name. Unfortunately the "Muhammad" of the Palace and the "Mohammad" of the Shahada in the Mosque got blended together in the Tradition. It's time to differentiate the Palace and the Mosque...under the Messianic title Mohammad...
From my reading: 1. Majority of the scholars disagree on your point. 2. The verse 21:7 uses the term which you interpreted differently, but had it been to take such a meaning, Allah would have clarified that point. Now the word is more bent on being masculine. In almost all usages, if not really all. 3. You quoted 10:94 about "asking those who have been reading the scripture before thee". This cannot be applied to interpret any verse. At most, it can be used to interpret that Quran is a Wahi and Muhammad is a Prophet; and that is for the Christians and Jews to believe, and maybe the verses in its context. If you want to use their knowledge to interpret more, then at least do that to confirm what's apparent in the Quran rather than for making a sophistic view. Now, the task of a Prophet involve speaking to a mixed audience, being an imam, and may even involve engaging in war. And men are given more authority and responsibility by Allah. And now you're saying there were female Prophets for people (men and women) to follow - based on Bible and a sophistic interpretation of a verse? I cannot agree. (of course, my agreement or disagreement means nothing - but everyone please reconsider because majority of the scholars also disagree).
@@H0A0B123 It can be interpreted that way, yes, but if it were to be interpreted so sophistically to mean that there were female prophets, Allah could have used words to easily construe such a meaning there or in other verses. And majority of scholars disagree with the notion of female prophets. And that's also based on what prophets do - which include speaking to large audiences, etc. I hope this throws more light to the issue.
@@NG-gb1ov It's very possible that it means all prophets are male, but I think one of the main reason this was brought up in the first place is to say that all prophets are people
@@H0A0B123 And that's a minority opinion, whereas majority says that the male is natural-born to be the leader for the female, that's why the Imam in shalat is a male
I think saying that God has only sent men is replying to the disbelievers who said the prophet is a man like them. Essentially it's saying that all prophets are humans (not angels or some other creatures for example). Therefore dismissing the prophet because he's a human isn't valid. Of course that's just one interpretation.
@@tazboy1934 Actually yeah the word "rijal" is used for jinn in the Quran. I guess I should have said every prophet is of the type of creatures he's sent to.
@Dingo Flamingo I recently started thinking as if moon is the mother and sun is the farther of every living being in planet 🌍. Also Today is full moon 🌕. Thanks as if god passed the message from you .
@Dingo Flamingo are you talking about the giant-impact theory ? I am not sure whether it could be correct . I think moon 🌙 and sun cares for all living being . Every human has a unique finger print every human born 23 units from each parents and the heart starts to beat . The typical menstrual cycle is 28 days long. Moon orbit around the Earth only takes 27.We have now established that the diameter of the moon, AF, has a length of approximately 2,300 miles. AB is 108 times this length. Then, based on the information we began with, the distance between the earth and the moon is (2,300 x 108) miles, or approximately 248,000 miles. We are part of a big thing and we are connected.
Questioning knowledge is not the same as questioning authority. To question and learn and gain wisdom is a tribute to God who gave us critical thinking and intellect. When you question, and learn more, you are being closer to God as it gives you clarity.
@@meestamonsieur5357 Ah, but you have to question if there is an authority in the first place. Then you have to ask yourself (if you believe gods exist) why would a god be so arrogant as to assume his 'creation' are nothing but sheep living only to worship it?
Sigh. Instead of worrying whether there was a woman prophet or not; focus on your Deen, make yourself a better Muslim. Because even if there was a woman prophet in the past, that knowledge wouldn't help you or anyone in the grave or on the day of judgement. Just follow the teachings of the Quran and Hadith and forget about anything else. Because everything else is meaningless. Only the Muhammad peace be upon him will intercede for you on that dreadful day. No other prophet will, female or not.
If you gonna speak about the bible speak all truth ... 1 Corinthians 14:3 On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation Acts 2:17-18 “‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams; even on my male servants and female servants in those days I will pour out my Spirit, and they shall prophesy. 1 Corinthians 11:5 But every wife who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, since it is the same as if her head were shaven Huldah (Hebrew: חֻלְדָּה) was a prophet mentioned in the Hebrew Bible in 2 Kings 22:14-20 and 2 Chronicles 34:22-28. According to Jewish tradition, she was one of the "seven prophetesses", with Sarah, Miriam, Deborah, Hannah, Abigail and Esther.
Woke culture is so out of touch, and it’s incredibly frustrating. As doctor mentioned, there might have been prophetesses, but as a woman, I truly hope there weren’t any. If you read history, you’ll see how little regard they had for women, how patronized they were, and how hard their lives were. Do you really think people back then would have believed a woman speaking about monotheism and revelation? Most didn’t even believe in male prophets, let alone a prophetess. Count your blessings, thank Allah for giving you an easier life and stop asking foolish questions. You can’t imagine how hard their lives must have been-we wouldn’t last a day in those times, and I know I wouldn’t have. I’m opinionated yet sensitive, and I get tired and bored easily. I’m not lazy per se, but I definitely would have been considered lazy in those days.
He doesn't make any sense what he said, so animals also walk on legs how bout that are they included? why he refers to the bible that Muslims think it's not the word of God? why can't he just say I don't know God knows.
Beautiful (I actually endoresed the same thing, as Mary spoke to angel and provided God's message, so its clear She was actually a female Prophet if judged wisely from Quran, and Bible). God cannot discriminate, gender has nothing to do with Prophetic message.
@@tazboy1934 Provide proof? why don't you provide the proof of opposite?...... Word proof cannot be used directionless, the way you are using (There is no proof for many billions of things)..... but the real thing is as Imam Al Qurtubi, Ibn Hazm, and Theologian Abu Al Hasan Al Ashari wrote and explained in their writings that they believed on female prophets and Quran no where says that only mens were given Prophetfood, and they also wrote that "Prophet is a title not related to gender", so they wrote of female prophets, and Holy Mother of Jesus Was Considered Prophet According To Them. Quran no where has any gender sided favours, and God doesn't need to do so, (Provide your proof if you side with only man being the Prophets, *You won't be able to provide proof but incomplete interpretations of scholars who disagree with Imam Al Qurtubi, Imam Razi, Ibn Hazm, and Abu Al Hasan Al Ashari*......). The question of female prophets was not even debated among classical scholars in fact great scholars which I cited already went on to write of female prophets, and it was acceptable to them.
@Ra'ad look, both views are highly strong, and should be respected History reveals us the deepest truth "We humans regularly attack each other, and create differences among ourselfs"...... scholars have been labelling each other, and history is filled with religioua dogmatism, and labelling. Imam Taymiyyah was labelled, Imam Al Ghazzali labelled Ibn Rushd, Ibn Rushd Labelled Imam Al Ghazzali in return etc Don't fall into heresy because of various views, and difference of opinions which results in dogmatism, (Many scholars opinioned in favour of female prophets), many didn't, both sides are well, and strong and difference of opinions must be respected, if someone wants to believe female Prophets (its up to them, as its supported by great scholars), and in case if someone doesn't want, its also perfectly fine, (I am not here to differentiate but to align, and make unity)...... thank you very much!
@Ra'ad (Unlikely is Probability)..... according to Asharis, and of course according to proponent academics its highly likely, one of my friend is a religious scholar, and professor (he also ended up concluding that its perfectly fine to believe on female prophets), and the scholars who wrote on the topic are strong, and sound. The circle of God is not limited, and no scholars has ever been able to justify any bounds of Islam or of Quran. I too have a video (screen recording) on female prophets on my channel (data saving), you can have a look at that as well. Dr. Shabbir Ally is right, its perfectly good to believe female prophets, and Asharis are sound and solid.
@@infotration2225 There are several instances in the quran that the word ‘men’ was used and not categorically meant for only men. Otherwise one can say the whole religion was meant for men and not women.
@@verilyhumane6056 maybe, but does it make a difference if she was it not, nothing changes , she will be still the best woman from all women and also like the Qur'an describes one of the best people, like she has the status of a prophet
@@aymanus04 We are talking about a prophet, undeniably bibi mariam was the best of womankind but no holy scripture mentions her as a prophet or the so called "kinda" prophet. Islam is very clear about everything, there is no "kinda" things in Islam, I would rather say Allah knows best instead of that word "kinda".
something for thought: should we limit Allah in not letting Him call a woman if He thinks it best and calls a woman? Personal view: Allah has no limits....Allah knows best....do not go against Allah and what He does because you won't like the outcome of such action.
This isn't about male superiority, patriarchal society has something to do with it from the aspect of practicality, plus prophets are exclusively chosen by Allah and no one can object to anything which He decides or declares, and I guess it is even stated in the Qur'an that even all prophets sent before Muhammad (peace be upon him) were also men! The 360 degree torture, criticism, abuse, resistance, imprisonment, boycott, accusations, lies, manipulation, physical beatings, evil schemes, oppression, killings that most prophets faced and were subjected to from all sections of society including their relatives could never have been endured by a woman! Plus, the roles she is supposed to play as a woman in society would continue to get in the way of prophethood and message i.e vaginal periods, marriage, child labour, and even sexual relations. So it was very wise and merciful of Allah not to lay the heavy responsibilities of prophethood upon women! Mary was a Saint, a friend of Allah and just look at all the criticism and accusations she got from people, especially religious clergies still despite being in such a weak position, Allah comes to her defence and makes her new-born son defend his mother's modesty by helping him through the Rooh-ul-Qudus twice whilst appointing him as a Prophet and a Word of Allah simultaneously so he can talk as a new-born whilst Mary maintains a fast/silence as instructed! Just recall all stories of male prophets and honestly ask yourself how many women of previous times would have successfully accomplished the mission and came out in one piece? Work place harassment, rape, kidnappings, domestic violence still plagues our modern societies, what do you think they d done to a hypothetical female messenger is quite easy to guess! Forget the rest, just imagining how an infidel husband/brother/father would treat such a hypothetical female messenger is an uncomfortable thought to begin with! And Allah knows best!
It was a tough Question.Dr Ally tried to circumvent Citing references from Bible. Quran being so categorical in everything some how is not so much categorical on this. Since mind of the 21 st century youth will not accept any discriminatory ideas , Islamic scholars are scrambling for remote references to somehow justify. Sorry sir Even among Buddhists, Hindus,Jains there are female prophets,Deities, Saints and sages and are explicitly mentioned and referred to. But having said this nothing wrong if you want to re intrepret Islam in a benign way. Ultimately what exactly prophet Mohammed meant ( Pbuh) is something to be interpreted as direct literal meanings maybcause confusion.
I’d like to believe that it’s because prophets need to have children, so their children will spread the word of islam after their death, but if the woman was a prophet, she’d get sick from pregnancy, as pregnancy is very tiring and draining on a woman, so, from Allah’s mercy, he has given the task of being a prophet to men, so she, the woman, will be able to rest during pregnancy, while the male prophets must spread wisdom of islam all the time.
It’s simple I mean come on people at that time treated women like property and animals. They would have never listened to a woman
They didn't always listen to Male prophets too
@@yobro6053 exactly! So imagine how much worse it would be for a woman
And think about the sort of threats there would've got! They would've been far more filthier than what a man would get
Also, just because there were not female prophets mentioned in the quran doesn’t necessarily add to their(men) superiority like some scholars on UA-cam try to use to emphasize the superiority and leadership rights of men
@@MH-bf4uu Actually dude for the majority of human history patriarchy wasn’t really thing. People lived in , where sharing and co-operation were the norm. Hierarchy, inequality and oppression were virtually unheard of. This changed only within the last 10,000 years. Plus Allah never used the word man. He used a being that walks two legs: human. Allah never makes mistake neither does he run out of words.
Dr. Shabir Ally, I love your ways of answering questions with references, without insults to any religion. May the good Lord guide you on the right path.
He is on right path....that's why he has all the answers with love for everyone....!! That's Islam....Peace brother...
Prophet Muhammad S.A.W told us to honor our mother 3x times before our father. regarding women prophets Allah knows best.
Mashallah women only become valuable once they are mothers
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Woe to Aisha, who never became a mother.😂😂😂😂
You should honour them both.
Maryam was a Prophet. Even medieval scholars like Ibn Hazm acknowledged that. She served in the temple, something only men used to do. Gabriel spoke to her as he did to other prophets. Miracles are associated with her as they are with other Prophets. She was chosen to deliver the Word (Hazrat Isa) which was her revelation. Her mother thinking she was going to have a son had dedicated her child in service to the temple. That her daughter was destined to play that role under the guardianship of Zakaraia goes to show that God had meant her to do what men were doing. Note that she prayed with other men in the temple too.
Miriam was Mozes' sister
I was referring to Maryam, (or Mary) mother of Jesus not Miriam sister of Moses. @@rsns776
Maryam is a prophet now...in the new millenium.
She isn't a prophet
@@Mr-Markhor12 She is.
Very good answer. I respect prophet muhammad (peace upon him) so much. May allah guide me to learn more about islam
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Why do you respect him? What do you know about him? What other ppl are telling you? And why should you trust hem? Read the book The Tragedy of Islam b Imam Tawhidi,
@@mariaradulovic3203 theres a lot of good books of people of education that tell us how good muhammad is :)
Do you believe a boat carried 10 million speices for 40 days and 40 nights?
@@bryanbradley6871 where did u get that ? any source ?
Dr. Shabir Ally, he is so humble very knowledgeable on the Bible and the Koran and I have to give respect to this brother he is not a radical man maybe he was when he was younger what you know as you gain knowledge can you become humble you begin to grow in the knowledge and the experience that you face in life
Why the word allah sound like masculine or man,but they say allah is either masculine or feminine.
It’s Qur’an not Koran
@@7adhrami882 Spanish people says Koran sometimes
Shabir doesn’t even speak Arabic, how can you take him serious? The Koran has mistranslation from Arabic how shabir knows?
@@Yeshuaservant he's a scholar he has studied Arabic. He used to a radical. Now he's very open and humble
Dr. Shabbir Ally has raised some valid points here, there could have been female prophets and Mary ( Maryam A.S) peace be upon him was probably a Prophetess too. May Allah grant us all knowledge
There’s a whole chapter on Mary. Why didn’t Allah made that clear in this chapter?? We have chosen you oh Mary and purified above all women” this is by far the station she was given.
Rather than living in probabilities, why not follow what’s clear:
@@dangandhijalaladeeni8543 she is mentioned in the surah anbiya which is about prophets alone.
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Please elaborate on this logic. doesn't surat Al mu'minuun talk about so many kufar?
Also the the suras in the Quran were named by the sahaba well after the prophet pbuh died.
1:58 explains it all......
Because that would be unconventional at that time...
The society at that time required a man...
In my culture, a long time ago, there's a story about a Spirit called "Revelation Bringer" came down called upon a man to receive revelation, but no man came out to the Spirit, so a brave woman came to the Spirit and the Spirit taught her the laws and prayers. The Spirit taught that there is one God called Minamangun and He sit on His throne above the 7 Heavens. So up until now most of the religious figures are women. But these tradition almost dissapeared as most of us now either a Muslim or christian.
@@mikewallice2795 may Allah SWT guide you to the right path brother
Possibly true however Islam is a Faith applicable to all times. Islam has never really been crippled by social acceptance. To make an educated guess you would only have to look at the Classical Ahadeeth with regards this topic. Even then you would have a strong educated hypothesis at best. An example would be in terms of witnesses pre requisites in Islam
@@mikewallice2795 Putting aside the idea of women as Prophets for the moment, what you mentioned is very interesting as it points out to the universality of monotheism (and in this case, Islam) and the ways it was conveyed to the peoples throughout the ages. If you don't mind, could you possibly tell me which culture this belongs to?
There are no female prophets because Allah chooses men over women.Allah knows whatever in the skies and the earth. He chooses some of his creation over others. those who are jealous of this matter and wish to gain what Allah has preferred others with are allied to saitan. For them is Hell fire. Of Allah's signs is that He created from us our wives. Be that, with it seek the home of hereafter. @Mr. Sabir Ally stop misguiding people by following their agenda. To your Lord is your return. Do you not fear that Your Lord would sallow you with the earth cause you sinned.
I'm a Muslim, we do have a female prophet. Maryam pbuh, Allah speaks to her many times thru the Angle, at one point, Allah tells her, when she's in her hut, Allah tells her, go to the Temple and pray with those who pray, which at the time, no women aloud in side the Temple, and Maryam pbuh walked in, so that separation between female and men is an Un-Quranic thing.
Sarah, Miriam, Esther, Deborah, Abigail, Hannah and Huldah are all the prophetesses
She isn't a prophet...there is no female prophets in islam stop spreading fake information
@@Mr-Markhor12Search up Female prophets by channel Rooted Thoughts, it was first principle thinking and deduction of indepth Quran study and has options of many scholars
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4:35 to me actually she does. Of coarse she is. How else would you expect a female prophet to be? Going to jihad? or Arguing with men and getting abused by them. RasulUlLLAH (SA) was publicly beaten 8 times. What do you think men would do to a female prophet?
… The Virgin Maryam received Words of Allah from the Angel Jibril, that she would give birth to the Prophet 'Isa (عليه وعلى آله الصّلاة والسّلام), like how Muḥammad (صلّى ٱلله عليه وآله وسلّم) received Words of Allah from the Angel.
women were going to jihad too
Exactly. It's logic. It's really really hard for women to be heard back then. Culture was very different back then
@@meestamonsieur5357 … But look at what was the case with women like the Virgin Maryam.
@@gamer2popspops970 Prophet is not the same as a Messenger; she might have got a revelation but she was not told to call people to the Deen like Nuh, Lut, Salih, Musa (pbuh) etc.
chapter19 in quran named after Mary. mother of Jesus she is called ' best woman of all the nations'.
That’s ridiculous! Shouldn’t it be Muhammed’s mother? She gave birth to your last and greatest Prophet?
@@danielandrade147 No. According to our tradition, Mary named as the best of women for all nations(human being) and Muhammad is an Arab origin prophet not a Jew/Israeli . A whole chapter was named for Mary, not Mohammad's mother nor his wifes nor not his daughters ect
@@danielandrade147 no, it isn't the fact that she was the mother of Jesus PBUH that made her great. It was her own character that gave her this honour.
Yeah… she’s the only woman even mentioned by name in the Quran. The same Quran that says you can beat your wife if you just *suspect* her of disobedience, that the testimony of a woman is worth half that of a man, etc… really gives a clear indication of how Islam views women.
@@lsjt8924do you understand symbolic things
Only Humans can worry about such discriminations, and only Humans would come up with the Need to worry. Can people really believe that worth and ability are a function of what body type a person has? It's in the nature of Humans to raise themselves only by pulling others lower. There have been individuals, both Male and female, who have conveyed God's messages, but Human's will use any excuse if they don't want to listen, right?
For sure the person who send the questions to them is a feminist
@@marshalllee624 In my very humble opinion we are never well-served by substituting labels for recognizing a person's Humanity. On the Internet there are a growing number of individuals who are working to lend their voices to the guidance Allah has promised us. Right here on LTQS I have been proud to watch women work creatively to advance awareness and understanding of issues in the Islamic community. Most of the readership here may not be old enough to have experienced the nature of the 1950-s and 60-s that precipitated the original Feminist Movement (see: Germane Greer). We have come a long way since a woman and children could be discarded by her husband and that he have no further responsibilities to those people, yet much work remains.
@@brucesims3228 thank you ! A wise person with critical thinking !! I really cant comprehend how some men , in the the replies , think that god soubhanaho wataala favours them over women and only created women for them to exploit! what a sad mentality ! I stand by feminism , you cant change the meaning behind a word just because of the extrimists . Its like having people call muslims terrorists because of the behaviour of daiich and such! which is unfair and not right !
May Allah bless you both, lovely people, and good muslims in shaa Allah. I smiled several times when saffiyah looked very hopefull of a female prophet hehe 😊
Some Scholars say that Mary (mother of Jesus, peace be upon them both) was a prophet.
@@misbahailia3345 Subhan Allah. Indeed, she was a great example of chastity and righteousness.
He speaks on the bible think
@@misbahailia3345she didn't come with a book so I would say no she's not at all a Nabi but she's of the righteous muslimaat and the mother of the muslimeen in general
@@ilyas8147 not every prophet came with a book take for example Yusuf AS (Joseph)
No one ☝️ can give us the answer why Allah did not choose woman as a prophet in dis world... only Allah knows why
Michael Beela did you even watch the video?!
@Gala Pristine
That is the tradition of the prophet.
Instead of saying I don't know to things you don't know, it is better to say Allah knows it the best since Allah knows all.
It is beautiful way of saying I don't know. It more accurate and corresponds or mirrors the faith of a believer.
@Gala Pristine
Absolutely right.
Everything should be understood and followed properly.
Even medicine can be misused and can be dangerous, something invented to cure can be used to kill.
But again, we are not talking about maniacs but why we say Allah knows.
Let me change your statement. Not one can gives answer who all the prophet, only God knows.
Rather denying a female prophet, you could saying we not given a such information.
Michael Beela this is like i ask you why you born man,,,why not woman???? Are criestian bytheway?
And We sent not (as Our messengers) before thee other than men whom we inspired. Ask the followers of the Reminder if ye know not. (Quran 21:7, Pickthall)
Often in the Bible, the masculine sex is used to refer to both sexes. An example is:
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:8, NKJV)
Another example is in St. Paul's writings:
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. (Romans 8:14, NKJV)
We know from other places in the Bible that God has both sons and daughters (not biological ones, of course). (Deuteronomy 32:18,19; Isaiah 43:6; II Corinthian 6:18) So, the word,"sons," is used in Matthew 5:8 and Romans 8:14 in a generic sense to refer to both sexes. If one were to translate that Arabic word in Quran 21:7 as "men" instead of "humans" as Pickthall did, it would be used in a generic sense to refer to both men and women. Dr. Shabir's explanation was good, too. Anyway, if Muhammad asked Jews and Christians if there were only male prophets and not female ones, we would emphatically say that that is not true. There have been prophetesses, too. Dr. Shabir mentioned a few of them. There are other prophetesses in the Bible, too. Hannah the mother of Samuel, Huldah, and the daughters of St. Philip the Deacon are some other examples. Very good explanation by Dr. Shabir. Really people need to break away from interpreting Scripture too literally. Excessively literal interpretations of Scripture are what produce cults and extremist groups. I don't think God is a Fundamentalist.
A messenger and a prophet is different. No one is saying there were female messengers.
Simple, women can be Auliya. For example, just look at Siti Mariam, all Ummul Mukminin (Rasulullah saw's wives) & Rabiatul Adawiyah.
God made women also, we have purpose! God will make men & women equal in heaven.
@@jessie9465 why aren’t they equal in the dunya?
@@hallalaah1614 they are equal in dunya too but have different responsibilities
Why aren’t they treated with equal respect in Islam though, then?
@@lsjt8924 who said they aren’t equal in respect?
basically he saying "there could have been but we dont know" - someone who waster their time watching this
Yes is like saying there could be another nation after we all gone but nobody knows something like that but the problem is there are people of of them are women’s think that this means marry was a prophet even tho the quran and the prophet both of them didn’t say that
This is interesting. Judaism recognizes seven female prophets: Sarah, Miriam, Deborah, Hulda, Chana, Avigail, Esther.
with all due respect, i don't believe he answered that question accurately, it just felt full of loopholes
Skillzz817 hm, kay
… The Virgin Maryam received Words of Allah from the Angel Jibril, that she would give birth to the Prophet 'Isa (عليه وعلى آله الصّلاة والسّلام), like how Muḥammad (صلّى ٱلله عليه وآله وسلّم) received Words of Allah from the Angel.
@@gamer2popspops970 So did Sara, the Wife of Ibrahim AS
@@Skillzz817 And that's usually how Prophets receive revelations from Allah, that Jibril or other Angels (عليهم وعلى آلهم الصّلاة والسّلام) teach them what Allah said, not like mere inspirations that come into your head, which could be from either Allah or the Devil.
@@gamer2popspops970 Sara was never a prophet
What a beautiful answer
thank you very much
For me, I think this is from God's mercy, because there are prophets who were killed
And mercy in the female's heart does not make her be able to kill an evil criminal
May God reward you Sheikh and make it double the balance of your good deeds
You think women don’t want murderers and rapists dead?
The responder has answered incorrectly, his answer shows a great ignorance and contradicts the Qur'an and sunnah.
Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said,
"أَفْضَلُ نِسَاءِ أَهْلِ الْجَنَّةِ خَدِيجَةُ بِنْتُ خُوَيْلِدٍ وَفَاطِمَةُ بِنْتُ مُحَمَّدٍ وَمَرْيَمُ بِنْتُ عِمْرَانَ وَآسِيَةُ بِنْتُ مُزَاحِمٍ امْرَأَةُ فِرْعَوْنَ"
“The best of women among the people of Paradise are Khadija bint Khuwaylid, Fatimah bint Muhammad, Maryam bint ‘Imran, and ‘Asiyah bint Muzahim, the wife of Pharaoh.”
Source: Musnad Aḥmad 2896
Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani
It is therefore clear that there could not have been a female prophet as none of these 4 women were prophets yet they were the best of the women. Had there been female prophets, they would have surpassed the women mentioned in the hadeeth as Allah ﷻ has chosen his prophets to be the best of His slaves.
This is further cemented in the Qur'an (02:42), Allah ﷻ has stated:
"... يَا مَرْيَمُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ اصْطَفَاكِ وَطَهَّرَكِ وَاصْطَفَاكِ عَلَىٰ نِسَاءِ الْعَالَمِينَ"
".. O Maryam! Verily, Allah has chosen you, purified you, and chosen you above the women of the nations.''
If the responder is ignorant then it is befitting for him to remain silent on these matters and learn. It is clear to those with knowledge that he is speaking from his whims and desires, his words only seem to appease the western agenda in diluting Islam from its core values due to the rise of Feminism and modernist ideology.
The correct answer is that Allah ﷻ has chosen some of his slaves over others. Men and women have been created differently and therefore have different roles and responsibilities in society. Women have been chosen over men in some regards and men have been chosen in other regards.
Leadership has been assigned to the men of the Ummah, the prophet ﷺ said when he heard the news that the people of the Persia had made the daughter of Khosrau their Queen (ruler):
" لَنْ يُفْلِحَ قَوْمٌ وَلَّوْا أَمْرَهُمُ امْرَأَةً "
"Never will succeed such a nation as makes a woman their ruler."
Sahih al-Bukhari 7099
There is no dispute among the scholars that one of the conditions of the imaam or leader is that he should be male. Ibn Hazam reported in his book Maraatib al-Ijmaa’ that there was scholarly consensus on this point. In the section he says: “Out of all groups of the people of the Qiblah [i.e., all Muslim sects], there is not one that allows the leadership of women.” Al-Qurtubi reported something similar, and al-‘Allaamah al-Shanqeeti said, “There is no difference of opinion among the scholars on this point.”
There are other examples where Allah ﷻ has given preference to women, E.g. Men have to work to provide for their wife and family and so therefore the wife has a right over the money. However, the money that a wife earns is for her to keep and the husband has no right over that money.
We see therefore that Islam takes into consideration the differences between men and women in the roles and responsibilities the genders have in society, it is therefore a religion of justice and wisdom, not equality.
I understand what he tries to convey, however I still do not understand why female prophets (if there were any) weren't explicitly mentioned in the holy books? Even if women were not taken seriously in that specific Islamic Age, would they not have been benefited if the Quran did mention the existence of female prophets? And also, if women are considered to be equal to men in the eyes of Allah (SWT), would they also not be given the same level of importance in the Quran? I understand the presence of Isa (AS) mother, Maryam (RA), as a prominent figure in the holy book, yet in comparison, men are always given a disproportionate amount of attention/importance in the Quran. Not a hater, just a Muslim trying to find her place in the world and feel seen in the eyes of the Creator and trying to understand if I really do matter :) UPDATE: i'm an atheist now lmaoooo either god is uninterventionalist or doesn't exist and i'd much more prefer the latter than believe in islam
theres Surah An-Nisa (Women), but theres no surah ar-rijal (men)
@@smilerazea This is precisely what I am talking about. This form of targeted writing is not only reductive, but also a means of sheltering the overall focus on a privileged group. The existence of a Surah that is named after the concept of women does not take away from the fact that most of the Quran is male-centered. Your point is not only diminutive and presumptive, but it is also ridiculously uneducated and ignorant. Do better.
@@smilerazea Another important point to note is that Surat-an-Nisa isn't focused on the importance or the rights of women, rather it is focused on the rights of men over women and children. It's the same logic as looking at a triangle and calling it a square; if it is called a square, it doesn't mean it is a square.
"this form of targeted writing..." Do you mean the Quran? If that what you believe then up to you. Imho Islam elevate women highly.
Chill. Relax. I'm not attacking. The Quran it is what it is. I don't do better.
Imho in general, more like duty and obligations of men in Islam. Men rights where cut short in Islam. Women elevate highly more.
He won’t even let her ask her question. He has to change the question to his liking. He answered her question by his rejection of her inquest. He dances around it so much.
This man is good.
In some hadeeths it is clearly stated that Faatimah will be the leader of the women of the people of Paradise, apart from Maryam the daughter of ‘Imraan. This rules out the Prophethood of women other than Maryam, such as the mother of Moosa and ‘Aasiyah, because Faatimah was definitely not a Prophet.
Maryam is described as being a siddeeqah (truthful) in the context of raising her and describing her virtues. Allah, may He be exalted, says:
“The Messiah (Iesa (Jesus)), son of Maryam (Mary), was no more than a Messenger; many were the Messengers that passed away before him. His mother (Maryam (Mary)) was a Siddiqah (i.e. she believed in the words of Allah and His Books). They both used to eat food (as any other human being, while Allah does not eat)…”
[Surah al-Maa’idah 5:75].
Here it is mentioned that the highest degree his mother reached was that of siddeeqah.
If there were any higher description, it would have been mentioned, but there is no mention in the Qur’aan or in the saheeh hadeeths of the Prophet that any women were Prophets.
Keep on dreaming in Arabian Paradise Land
Obviously, because Muhammad liked his daughter and treated other women like trash.
This is exactly what I’ve been saying it mentioned in the quran or the hadith of her being the prophet
Siddique is also used for yusuf a.s. in quran so yusuf a.s is not a prophet?
Read ibn hazm reply to whether maryam a.s was a prophet also there is a hadith that say we shouldnt deny fact and traditions in the previous scripture and torah clearly mentions female prophet.
I like how kind and helpful Dr. Shabir is. I don't agree with his views on god but he seems to be a good man!
What don’t you agree with?
@@muhammadbham2695 I am not convinced that any god exists. I am atheist. But I still respect those who believe, as long as they don't impose their beliefs and views on others.
… The Virgin Maryam received Words of Allah from the Angel Jibril, that she would give birth to the Prophet 'Isa (عليه وعلى آله الصّلاة والسّلام), like how Muḥammad (صلّى ٱلله عليه وآله وسلّم) received Words of Allah from the Angel.
Like other comments are saying, it made sense that there wouldn't be many women prophets because each prophet was sent for a specific group of people. In ancient societies, the majority of them didn't hold women in the same regard as men. The men prophets often got persecuted by their own people and even Prophet Muhammad (SAW) got stones thrown at him and was chased out of town by the people of Ta'if. Most likely, there were some women prophets and they were for the fewer matriarchial societies.
Why is there no female prophet in the history of religions?
Yes, there are no female prophets in the history of all religions. However, females were mothers of prophets and had the most important part in raising them as role models for society in terms of their honesty and integrity. It were mothers who taught them all the skills of life based on spirituality of the time. Why did God not choose female prophets? One can ask God about it. We could only understand that God granted a higher status of motherhood of prophets. If one looks at the life histories of prophets, it is clear that the responsibilities of delivering the message, leading the believers in trials and tribulations, and handling other matters would have been hard for females especially when they have the responsibility of raising the families. It is interesting to note that the knowledge given to prophet Muhammad(sa) was transmitted mostly through females, his wives because they were the closest observant of his character and life.
Lol. There are 7 female prophets in Judaism and Christianity. So, your claim ia false
Not all women raise families. Some can't.
Where does Quran say there are not Prophet woman? What does Prophet mean? It means an angel talk to human. Quran mentioned many times angel talk to Mary, .As I know Hagar also talk to angel. Are they not female Prophet.? If not.. Who are they?
Because where is the prophet??? She in on her monthly cycles she can't come today to give you preaching Leading you for salat prayers. Where is the prophet she give birth so she will staying home for 40 days . And some other excuses. Think and think and more think.
an important thing to remember, is prophets were people who were of status/not weak among their people, so their people don't have the excuse of saying they want power
The real question is how did Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم explain this concept to his companions and how did they understand it?! There was no one in history who’s understanding of Islam matched that of the Sahaabah, so please my dear brothers and sisters refer back to them in order to remain safely on the straight path💯. With all due respect to Dr Shamir, biblical reference or not to be used as proofs unrestrictedly.
If Allah asks Prophet Muhammad SAW to ask previous scripture holders about this matter then maybe the previous scripture holders are shedding light on something that we are unaware of till now. Allah knows the best.
Ibn hazm said there are female prophets. Not everything is documented. We learn alot of prophets names and stories from bible and not even from hadith. Learn fiqh first
@@ayeshaahmad2578which verses are you referring to in The Quran my sister?
@@hotcoalconversations9284 Al Quran: Chapter 10, Chapter of Jonah: Verse 94: So if you are in doubt, [O Muhammad], about that which We have revealed to you, then ask those who have been reading the Scripture before you. The truth has certainly come to you from your Lord, so never be among the doubters.
A Hadeeth states that there were 124,000 prophets before him and the Quran states 25, (I forgot the exact hadeeth point but its in sahih buhkhari) I hope that gives some understanding
Edward Allen I never said anything about women being prophets I hope u can read properly next time
Edward Allen furthermore the Hadith is authentic how dare you make accusations about what path I’m going through u don’t know me and I don’t know you u should feel ashamed
Sorry actually the comment was for dr. Shabir
Edward Allen oh my bad bro no worries
@@haque1974 i said sorry. The comment wasn't for you.. its for dr. Shabir ali
There's plenty.. your just so sensationalist and itchy you don't notice it when someone's legit... The shortage of a care to listen is as old as the myth itself... I don't know why people think fame or notoriety has anything to do with anything..
Dr. Shabir danced around the question very skilfully with wotds such as : " in the islamic view, there may have been females prohets". But did not give a definitive , unequivocal answer back up by his Quran, it was interesting to hear him convenientely refer to the Bible, the same bible muslims universally and dogmatically agrees it was " corrupted " . If quran was directly dictated by Allah, as the final truth, muslims should not quote it, when answering questions in the islamic context.
Quran always confirms the previos scriptures because their god is the same god
Quran denies the scripturel changing but it accepts comment curruption in the books
According to quran The God revealed to Mary,pharoah`s wife etc
There are female prophets but their duty on mesenger of revelation is not like men their duty is told fewer than men in both quran and Tanahk
Quran 3:3
He sent down to you the Book with the truth, authenticating what is between his hands; and He sent down the Torah and the Gospel.
Quran 4:47
O you who have received the Book, believe in what We have sent down authenticating what is with you, before We cast down faces and turn them on their backs or curse them as the people of the Sabbath were cursed. And the will of God is always done.
Quran 5:48
We have sent down to you the book with truth, authenticating what is present of the book and superseding it. So judge between them by what God has sent down, and do not follow their desires from what has come to you of the truth. For each of you We have made laws, a structure. Had God willed, He would have made you all one nation, but He tests you with what He has given you, so advance the good deeds. To God you will return all of you, and He will inform you regarding that in which you dispute.
there have been around 124000 prophets in all times to all nations. very well maybe women or men. since Allah doesnt specify if there were women prophets or not
May Allah make stands real I’m trying to use Killer Queen BITEZ ZA DUSTO!
But from my understanding, the word رجال in Arabic refers to humans "regarding the gender - male or female" who have certain qualities; for example, many scholars had called AishaThe prophet's wife رجلة. Meaning that she holds all the characteristics needed to be called رجلة
كما في لسان العرب "ﻛﺎﻧﺖ ﻋﺎﺋﺸﺔ، ﺭﺿﻲ اﻟﻠﻪ ﻋﻨﻬﺎ، ﺭَﺟُﻠﺔ اﻟﺮﺃﻱ "
So basically the word should be translated to ‘mankind’
The word mankind means all humans, not just men.
Ocean
Hmmm 🤔
TBH, I don’t think so; the word “Mankind” refers to a community.
On the other hand, the Arabic word “Man” refers to Males and Females with specific characters such as good manners, strong personality, standing with Truth regardless of consequences, generosity, bravery etc etc.
In fact, the Arabic language is specific in some words and, to some extent, words are taken Metaphorically not Literally to describe a character of that human being, like the word “Man”.
However, the word “Mankind” in english, refers to a community regardless of the above mentioned characters.
Aisha attacked Imam Ali(PBUH)
@@infotration2225 Aisha attacked Imam Ali(PBUH)
I do not agree with this at all. The word rijaal obviously mean "men" because if rijal means "those who walk on legs" then, even animals will be included.
As for the verse that says people of the books be asked what isn't known, then we know that there are things which are obviously mentioned in the Bible which aren't true or even, there are such things claimed in the Qur'an that absent in the Bible, such thing as Aaron being a prophet or Ishmail, or Satan being an angel or not etc. If Allah had said the Prophets were rijal, obviously the Bible as it has reached down to us is lying and thus the ahl dhikr will refer to those who knew that the Bible contain errors and nt just anyone.
Dr Shabir has made an error in identifying that "one tend to take information from one like one" because the Qur'an has said, we are of one another.
Absolutely true
How can he be dependent on Paul's bible
Love The Showwwwwwwwww.
why couldn't Mary or Aisha have been called a prophet at least retroactively? Like now why not call Mary & Aisha prophets the way you call Adam a prophet? Wait why is eve not a prophet for this matter?
Simple ! In most religions (If not ALL) guys wrote the books ! 😁
Fran ce, Guess what, that’s not the case in Islam.
@@rayandaas1695 Yes it is.
greglo2, nope, it’s not possible my friend.
@@rayandaas1695 It is not only possible it is the most plausible option.
there you go! finally someone with a brain
I have huge respect for Dr Shabir but just because youth of today asking a question doesn't mean that you gave them an answer which pleases them. Why there were no female prophet? If Quran and Ahadiths is silent, we should to the same.
That's right but it's human nature to be curious about things
his answers come from the same sources.
I think as it relates to Judaism and Christian, it goes back to women being viewed as causing the FALL of HUMANITY i.e. Garden of Eden. But yes, there were women Prophets in the Old and New Testaments.
To be honest I’ve met many people and he is very respectful with his knowledge as others will be very judgmental and rude. So I respect him for his knowledge and teaching. God is one ☝🏻
Answering a question cleverly is very dangerous for the society. We must review if something has gone wrong instead of insisting on wrong beliefs.
In Judaism and Christianity there are 7 female prophets listed
Your definition of Rajaal as human beings is wrong. This word means a man and not a woman. However, the glorious Koran does confirm that Mary the mother of Jesus was chosen by God as the most exalted woman of all times and the spirit did appear before her as a human being and Mary was taught to pray to God.
Single shot answer...
Because people abused, attacked, tried to kill the Prophets...
So, Allah saved and protected the women from This kind of humiliation by pegans..
Thanks for this to Allah...
The answer is way much easier than that, simply women and men have different roles, and they share the burdens and duties in this life, it's clear that carrying a message to face the powerful in the society and leading armies or getting persecuted is all more fitting to the mans nature than to a woman, especially in the ancient world.. that doesn't mean that men are better or superior!
Every messenger was raised by a great woman and supported by one, these women are as great and important as the messengers, each in their role
There also another reason, women had menstruation, so she will never be allowed to be in the house of allah during menstruation , a prophet need to be able to to do his Jobs without any obstacles, if a women give birth, she will never able to do her job properly due to her need to filled the need of her offspring
@Cārvāka darśana islam teach women whose in period were not allowed to enter mosque or to hold quran due to menstruation
@@mohdhafiz9955 no islam does not say that, but I am pretty sure some cullture say that. What is your source? Quran, hadith? There is no source.
@@edward46 you are not exactly right. Of course Muslim women can go outside and be seen and heard. If you read up on islamic hiistory during the propphets time, women were warriiors, speakers, merchants and many came to him publicly with all kinds of matters including offfering themselves to him in marriage. They were very forward, actiive and partiicipants of their sociiety. 1500 yrs ago. Even though they were not propphets. While SOME Muslims today have reverrted to ignorrance by oprressing women and keeping them housebound, it doesn't change Islam. You should also read up on the propphet's wives and their role and how they too interaccted with people.
@@edward46 no, what, you are saying, is not true, brother. The prophet didnt make up his own rules. He followed what Allah told him. So the role of women while he was alive and afterwards is the same. I am talking about the role f women while he was alive. Before he came, women had no role, but were oprressed and had no riights. In fact he was accused of being a feminiist. That's how much change he brought for women. Women were and remain free and actiive indiividuals. No hadith says women have to stay indoors and do nothing else. Also no reliiable schollar nor or then, will agree with you. Maybe its your cullture that makes you beliieve this. Its defiinetely not islam.
I just don't agree on this. The answer is simple. There is no mention in Quran and Hadith on female prophets. So there aren't any. Why? Because Allah have chosen Men over Women to become His messengers and Muhammad is the last Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him). It is up to them and those who fight for equality who do not agree with this arrangement, we just speak the truth. Why bother?
Yes brother you are right. This is misguidance.
So whats the answer of this question ?
He rolled up everything but answering the question. Did u note that he said we r running out of time??!😅
Dr shabir ali, whatever you mentioned about Qur'an and the Bible is true,I am impressed with your dialects and the references,may Allah guides you and us towards the right paths,Ameen.
the art of avoiding answering questions while still seeming knowledgeable.
question was are there female prophets and he answered yes its possible. one cannot say it with surety because GOD did not directly mentioned any female prophet. but all the signs are there. how else would you answer a question? he said yes according to some muslim scholars hazarat maryam is a prophet.
The simple answer is, men ruled the world in the past. If a woman was sent as a prophet no one would take her seriously.
Also prophets were supposed to be leaders of their land, which in society throughout history was appointed to a man. Also a man prophet is stronger against enemies trying to put harm into him. A man prophet can lead into war if necessary. A man prophet cant get pregnant or have periods that prevent him from spreading the message. A man can move greater distances without getting tired.
Even 100 years ago, if u had a female trying to start a movement, she would've get laughed at. Let alone thousands of years ago.
@ you sound very sexist
Shabir Ally when asked about why Islam doesnt have any female prophets directs to Bible where you can see the mentioning of female prophets in old and new testament. So the answer to this question is in bible and not in Quran. Shows how women is viewed in Islam.
That statement by Dr. Shabbir Ally on Women Prophets not being too prominent nor being viewed as a reduced version of a prophet in the Bible does not hold water. Consider Huldah the Prophetess as it is written in the Hebrew Scripture as you are asked to consult the people of the book...
"So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asaiah went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe (now she lived in Jerusalem in the Second Quarter), and they talked with her. And she said to them, “Thus says Yehovah, the God of Israel: ‘Tell the man who sent you to me, Thus says Yehovah, Behold, I will bring disaster upon this place and upon its inhabitants, all the words of the book that the king of Judah has read. Because they have forsaken me and have made offerings to other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the work of their hands, therefore my wrath will be kindled against this place, and it will not be quenched. But to the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the Lord, thus shall you say to him, Thus says Yehovah the God of Israel: Regarding the words that you have heard, because your heart was penitent, and you humbled yourself before Yehovah when you heard how I spoke against this place and against its inhabitants, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and you have torn your clothes and wept before me, I also have heard you, declares Yehovah. Therefore, behold, I will gather you to your fathers, and you shall be gathered to your grave in peace, and your eyes shall not see all the disaster that I will bring upon this place.’ ” And they brought back word to the king." 2 Kings 22:14-20
And Mary even under whichever suggestion, cannot be a Prophetess as all the Prophetesses in the Bible are known and mentioned
This Prophetess Huldah even knew the Divine Name of God like all other Prophets before her
i have finished the video and still looking for an answer
Try listening
The Hebrew scriptures *Tanakh* has the Book of Esther and the Book of Ruth. Miriam the prophetess was the sister of Aaron, she did not give birth to the son idol. Deborah was also a leader in the book of Judges.
Right. Islam is fake. Actually there are 7 female prophets.
He totally translated that verse wrong that verse clearly means men he knows that and you can hear the uncertainty in his voice this is bad to misrepresent what Allah has revealed
So is there a female prophet or not. If there is...where does it say in the Islamic literature. I would like to know
God says in the Holy Quran that there were 124000 messengers but only 25 are mentioned by name in the Qur'an and all the 25 were men. So there's no way to know what the genders of all the 124000 were. God says in the Quran that for every age he has sent a revelation.
Nassir Hussein can you give me the reference?
@@nassirhussein9438 Where in the Qur'an? If you listen to the speaker your answer is clear..The Qur'an does not need to repeat what is in earlier documents. It was concerned with Muhammad's society primarily. It does not have to touch on minutiae.
@@boulahbel I apologize. It is not in the Qur'an. It's in the Hadith. But I personally don't believe in Hadith because you don't know which is authentic and which is not since it is the word of man. But the Qur'an cannot be altered... so I believe in it 100%. And I don't believe an exact number is given as far as prophets.
Nassir Hussein you don’t believe the hadiths? So you’re a qurani right?
I want to know why he is talking about the Old testment of the Bible and then goes to the new testment if muslim believe the Bible is corrupted this makes zeron sense to me so are you saying only somethings in the Bible are ok and other things are not to fit the quran lol it makes zero sense
Yes although corrupted Quran affirms there are some correct statements here and there in the bible which are true, and those we can confirm from quran and tallies with bible we can accept...its elementary dear Pauline Watson...example Quran says David and Lot were righteous prophets and they didnt do meow meows mentioned in the OT, it also says Jesus was indeed the Messiah as mentioned in Gospels but he wasnt pokemon begotten son of god or god pokemon incarnate ...
@@stevepolanco9887 but the prophet did not liked it wen umar(r.a) if i am not wrong, brought a copy of the torah
@@fidelcatsro6948 the bible dont view solomon as a real prophet
Tazboy How does that equate to the prophets and prophetess in the Hebrew Scriptures being fabricated?
Steve Polanco but unless they show the original that Mohammed had, it’s only talk. Did Jib-reel tell Mohammed which were corrupt
what??? i didn't understand anything!
they are saying mohammaed was a phedophile, murdered, warmonger. Wherever his name appears peace vanishes into airs
Really good answer....!! I personally feel very satisfied with the answer ..feels logical to me
If there were female prophets I feel like women would be a lot more closer to God.
Was Virgin Mary a prophetess?
Badly affected by western feminism.
He did not answer straight. There were no female prophets.
yes.... they want to change
Respectfully, there’s a simple answer that does not require mental gymnastics or strained logic: like its two mono-theistic older cousins, the religious doctrines were man-made and reflect the ethos of a paternalistic culture.
A simple answer would be. Man was in charge back in the day, so God had to make men prophets to gain influence.
Too beautiful n detracting maybe? .. but again nobody knows who r the 1200. We only know a few n within a few thousand years back. So this question is hard. We donot know who r the 1200.
you mean the 124,000 prophets ?
@Rodney James If you watch the video, you'll see that he mentioned that the definition of prophet differs.
Can you not see that the quran is addressing men, and is fully detailed with nothing left out, it's clear that men and women are different.. not better than but just different, this is God's design but we must ignore all that now and merge the sexes. Twisting words and changing the creation of God. Study the quran and judge it by its own meanings and it becomes clear
I'm sorry in what language did u read the Qur'an?? Do you have any knowledge of the Arabic language and it's structure? I don't think you do. Man as in man kind, as both genders, a lot of times we're just referred to as in the children of Adam. Even without this broad reference man and woman specifically mentioned and addressed together in a lot of chapters. Please people actually read and use knowledge and logic before commenting
@@ferielmini kleine fee English actully, being able to speak Arabic as an argument carries no weight, a lot of Arabs don't understand the quran, who natively speaks quranic Arabic?, the book itself states its a message for all mankind i.e women and men yes, but it is addressing men of the communities of that time, I'm not saying it's not a guidance for all.
In Suraj mulk I think it's mentioned that " all prophets were men"
Anyone can correct me pls
It says all messengers were men not all prophets. Messengers and prophets are two diff degrees. And we are told not to deny torah or bible even if u dont want to use bible as its corrupt use torah. Torah clearly mentions female prophet.
It is a well accepted concept in judaism and Christianity even before islam. Its only muslim scholars that deny it.
He speaks on the bible not Islam
Aslam aleikum, sheikh am asking of any proof or documentation of prophet muhammad swalalehi was slim of his existence in 600to 800 ad
We have female prophets in judaism
Dear Shabir Ally,
Since you are a scholar, we like to see a dabate between you and Christian Prince. Heard he already invited you for a debate and you said you're busy with your Doctorate.
There should not be debate but a Discussion on issues which are similar among both of us
The Reminder(114 Surats) informs us that there is a Tradition which claims to be an Apostolic Tradition but rejects circumcision while the Apostles were all circumcised, the Apostles didn't believe in Trinity, and they had prescribed a dietary Law in Acts 15:22-34 which the said Tradition rejects. It is not ironic!
On the basis of those clues we can say for sure that:
Qur'an is a codeword for Torah.
The Reminder should be the proper Title for the 114 Surats.
Islam means an Evangelical Party supposed to enforce the Torah as the Law of the land.
Muhammad euphemism for Messiah
Abu Quasim as an Arabian Evangelist who later became a Sovereign Ruler,
Legislator...and took up Muhammad as a reign name.
Unfortunately the "Muhammad" of the Palace and the "Mohammad" of the Shahada in the Mosque got blended together in the Tradition.
It's time to differentiate the Palace and the Mosque...under the Messianic title Mohammad...
From my reading:
1. Majority of the scholars disagree on your point.
2. The verse 21:7 uses the term which you interpreted differently, but had it been to take such a meaning, Allah would have clarified that point. Now the word is more bent on being masculine. In almost all usages, if not really all.
3. You quoted 10:94 about "asking those who have been reading the scripture before thee". This cannot be applied to interpret any verse. At most, it can be used to interpret that Quran is a Wahi and Muhammad is a Prophet; and that is for the Christians and Jews to believe, and maybe the verses in its context. If you want to use their knowledge to interpret more, then at least do that to confirm what's apparent in the Quran rather than for making a sophistic view.
Now, the task of a Prophet involve speaking to a mixed audience, being an imam, and may even involve engaging in war. And men are given more authority and responsibility by Allah. And now you're saying there were female Prophets for people (men and women) to follow - based on Bible and a sophistic interpretation of a verse? I cannot agree. (of course, my agreement or disagreement means nothing - but everyone please reconsider because majority of the scholars also disagree).
I think the verse is might be saying men as opposite to angels or something else.
@@H0A0B123 It can be interpreted that way, yes, but if it were to be interpreted so sophistically to mean that there were female prophets, Allah could have used words to easily construe such a meaning there or in other verses. And majority of scholars disagree with the notion of female prophets. And that's also based on what prophets do - which include speaking to large audiences, etc. I hope this throws more light to the issue.
@@NG-gb1ov It's very possible that it means all prophets are male, but I think one of the main reason this was brought up in the first place is to say that all prophets are people
@@NG-gb1ov I totally agree with you Brother, this is a nice explanation that we need
@@H0A0B123 And that's a minority opinion, whereas majority says that the male is natural-born to be the leader for the female, that's why the Imam in shalat is a male
I think saying that God has only sent men is replying to the disbelievers who said the prophet is a man like them. Essentially it's saying that all prophets are humans (not angels or some other creatures for example). Therefore dismissing the prophet because he's a human isn't valid. Of course that's just one interpretation.
Actually there were prophets and messangers among jinns
@@tazboy1934 Actually yeah the word "rijal" is used for jinn in the Quran.
I guess I should have said every prophet is of the type of creatures he's sent to.
The title Saint is bestowed on both male and female, and so they can't be considered as prophets and prophetesses, right?
Every mother is a prophet that’s the fact moon 🌙 is like a mother to all living beings and sun ☀️ is like father
@Dingo Flamingo I recently started thinking as if moon is the mother and sun is the farther of every living being in planet 🌍. Also Today is full moon 🌕. Thanks as if god passed the message from you .
@Dingo Flamingo are you talking about the giant-impact theory ? I am not sure whether it could be correct . I think moon 🌙 and sun cares for all living being . Every human has a unique finger print every human born 23 units from each parents and the heart starts to beat . The typical menstrual cycle is 28 days long. Moon orbit around the Earth only takes 27.We have now established that the diameter of the moon, AF, has a length of approximately 2,300 miles. AB is 108 times this length. Then, based on the information we began with, the distance between the earth and the moon is (2,300 x 108) miles, or approximately 248,000 miles. We are part of a big thing and we are connected.
What Allah S.W.T has decreed it's no ones business to question his authority.
@@ramanareddy5831 good job
@@ramanareddy5831 Human beings should question everything. It's how we learn and progress
Questioning knowledge is not the same as questioning authority. To question and learn and gain wisdom is a tribute to God who gave us critical thinking and intellect. When you question, and learn more, you are being closer to God as it gives you clarity.
@@ramanareddy5831 Doesn't make sense or exist. The only way to learn and progress is to ask, ask, ask. That's how normal human beings learn
@@meestamonsieur5357 Ah, but you have to question if there is an authority in the first place. Then you have to ask yourself (if you believe gods exist) why would a god be so arrogant as to assume his 'creation' are nothing but sheep living only to worship it?
Thank you for clearing up my ignorance
Sigh. Instead of worrying whether there was a woman prophet or not; focus on your Deen, make yourself a better Muslim. Because even if there was a woman prophet in the past, that knowledge wouldn't help you or anyone in the grave or on the day of judgement. Just follow the teachings of the Quran and Hadith and forget about anything else. Because everything else is meaningless. Only the Muhammad peace be upon him will intercede for you on that dreadful day. No other prophet will, female or not.
If you gonna speak about the bible speak all truth ...
1 Corinthians 14:3
On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation
Acts 2:17-18
“‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams; even on my male servants and female servants in those days I will pour out my Spirit, and they shall prophesy.
1 Corinthians 11:5
But every wife who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, since it is the same as if her head were shaven
Huldah (Hebrew: חֻלְדָּה) was a prophet mentioned in the Hebrew Bible in 2 Kings 22:14-20 and 2 Chronicles 34:22-28. According to Jewish tradition, she was one of the "seven prophetesses", with Sarah, Miriam, Deborah, Hannah, Abigail and Esther.
Woke culture is so out of touch, and it’s incredibly frustrating. As doctor mentioned, there might have been prophetesses, but as a woman, I truly hope there weren’t any. If you read history, you’ll see how little regard they had for women, how patronized they were, and how hard their lives were. Do you really think people back then would have believed a woman speaking about monotheism and revelation? Most didn’t even believe in male prophets, let alone a prophetess. Count your blessings, thank Allah for giving you an easier life and stop asking foolish questions. You can’t imagine how hard their lives must have been-we wouldn’t last a day in those times, and I know I wouldn’t have. I’m opinionated yet sensitive, and I get tired and bored easily. I’m not lazy per se, but I definitely would have been considered lazy in those days.
The bible is corrupte, but they are trying to justify thier answer from the bible. Sick people.
hazarath maryam could be one and only female prophet because of miracles with her. i guess?
He doesn't make any sense what he said, so animals also walk on legs how bout that are they included? why he refers to the bible that Muslims think it's not the word of God? why can't he just say I don't know God knows.
Beautiful (I actually endoresed the same thing, as Mary spoke to angel and provided God's message, so its clear She was actually a female Prophet if judged wisely from Quran, and Bible).
God cannot discriminate, gender has nothing to do with Prophetic message.
Mary a prophetess???provide your proof
@@tazboy1934 Provide proof? why don't you provide the proof of opposite?...... Word proof cannot be used directionless, the way you are using (There is no proof for many billions of things)..... but the real thing is as Imam Al Qurtubi, Ibn Hazm, and Theologian Abu Al Hasan Al Ashari wrote and explained in their writings that they believed on female prophets and Quran no where says that only mens were given Prophetfood, and they also wrote that "Prophet is a title not related to gender", so they wrote of female prophets, and Holy Mother of Jesus Was Considered Prophet According To Them.
Quran no where has any gender sided favours, and God doesn't need to do so, (Provide your proof if you side with only man being the Prophets, *You won't be able to provide proof but incomplete interpretations of scholars who disagree with Imam Al Qurtubi, Imam Razi, Ibn Hazm, and Abu Al Hasan Al Ashari*......).
The question of female prophets was not even debated among classical scholars in fact great scholars which I cited already went on to write of female prophets, and it was acceptable to them.
@Ra'ad look, both views are highly strong, and should be respected
History reveals us the deepest truth "We humans regularly attack each other, and create differences among ourselfs"...... scholars have been labelling each other, and history is filled with religioua dogmatism, and labelling. Imam Taymiyyah was labelled, Imam Al Ghazzali labelled Ibn Rushd, Ibn Rushd Labelled Imam Al Ghazzali in return etc
Don't fall into heresy because of various views, and difference of opinions which results in dogmatism, (Many scholars opinioned in favour of female prophets), many didn't, both sides are well, and strong and difference of opinions must be respected, if someone wants to believe female Prophets (its up to them, as its supported by great scholars), and in case if someone doesn't want, its also perfectly fine, (I am not here to differentiate but to align, and make unity)...... thank you very much!
@Ra'ad (Unlikely is Probability)..... according to Asharis, and of course according to proponent academics its highly likely, one of my friend is a religious scholar, and professor (he also ended up concluding that its perfectly fine to believe on female prophets), and the scholars who wrote on the topic are strong, and sound.
The circle of God is not limited, and no scholars has ever been able to justify any bounds of Islam or of Quran.
I too have a video (screen recording) on female prophets on my channel (data saving), you can have a look at that as well.
Dr. Shabbir Ally is right, its perfectly good to believe female prophets, and Asharis are sound and solid.
If angel Gabriel(as) talks to he/she that means he/she is a Prophet. And in the Quranic Mary she did speak to Gabriel (as). Dot!
Can someone tell me in a shorter verse, what was the Answer on this topic ?? Please.... !!!
No female prophet
@@infotration2225 none were mentioned in the quran but there were more prophets than was mentioned in the quran, so you can’t say there were none
@@lewrubingel4006 “And We did not send before you any but men to whom We sent revelation-- so ask the followers of the Reminder if you do not know.
@@infotration2225 There are several instances in the quran that the word ‘men’ was used and not categorically meant for only men. Otherwise one can say the whole religion was meant for men and not women.
Why is he referring to the Testament? This not what the “Quran” says !!!
i believe he is trying to explain how a prophet is differently defined in islam vs christianity.
Huldah,Sarah, Miriam, Deborah, Hannah, Abigail and Esther were all female prophets
Only according to Jews and Christians
Takbeer!
WASNT THE MOTHER OF ISSA (JESUS) A PROPHET?
Addythebeast no
Nouman Ali Khan said she was kinda one
@@aymanus04 What is kinda? This American terminology gives a totally different context to any statement.
@@verilyhumane6056 maybe, but does it make a difference if she was it not, nothing changes , she will be still the best woman from all women and also like the Qur'an describes one of the best people, like she has the status of a prophet
@@aymanus04 We are talking about a prophet, undeniably bibi mariam was the best of womankind but no holy scripture mentions her as a prophet or the so called "kinda" prophet. Islam is very clear about everything, there is no "kinda" things in Islam, I would rather say Allah knows best instead of that word "kinda".
There are several female prophets. Just read the Torah.
something for thought: should we limit Allah in not letting Him call a woman if He thinks it best and calls a woman? Personal view: Allah has no limits....Allah knows best....do not go against Allah and what He does because you won't like the outcome of such action.
Mashallah I'm happy with the explaination
It's a lie!
It's wrong!
According to The HOLY Bible!
@@jessie9465 Then tell me about it
@@jessie9465 How?
This isn't about male superiority, patriarchal society has something to do with it from the aspect of practicality, plus prophets are exclusively chosen by Allah and no one can object to anything which He decides or declares, and I guess it is even stated in the Qur'an that even all prophets sent before Muhammad (peace be upon him) were also men! The 360 degree torture, criticism, abuse, resistance, imprisonment, boycott, accusations, lies, manipulation, physical beatings, evil schemes, oppression, killings that most prophets faced and were subjected to from all sections of society including their relatives could never have been endured by a woman! Plus, the roles she is supposed to play as a woman in society would continue to get in the way of prophethood and message i.e vaginal periods, marriage, child labour, and even sexual relations. So it was very wise and merciful of Allah not to lay the heavy responsibilities of prophethood upon women! Mary was a Saint, a friend of Allah and just look at all the criticism and accusations she got from people, especially religious clergies still despite being in such a weak position, Allah comes to her defence and makes her new-born son defend his mother's modesty by helping him through the Rooh-ul-Qudus twice whilst appointing him as a Prophet and a Word of Allah simultaneously so he can talk as a new-born whilst Mary maintains a fast/silence as instructed! Just recall all stories of male prophets and honestly ask yourself how many women of previous times would have successfully accomplished the mission and came out in one piece? Work place harassment, rape, kidnappings, domestic violence still plagues our modern societies, what do you think they d done to a hypothetical female messenger is quite easy to guess! Forget the rest, just imagining how an infidel husband/brother/father would treat such a hypothetical female messenger is an uncomfortable thought to begin with! And Allah knows best!
It was a tough Question.Dr Ally tried to circumvent Citing references from Bible.
Quran being so categorical in everything some how is not so much categorical on this.
Since mind of the 21 st century youth will not accept any discriminatory ideas , Islamic scholars are scrambling for remote references to somehow justify.
Sorry sir Even among Buddhists, Hindus,Jains there are female prophets,Deities, Saints and sages and are explicitly mentioned and referred to.
But having said this nothing wrong if you want to re intrepret Islam in a benign way.
Ultimately what exactly prophet Mohammed meant ( Pbuh) is something to be interpreted as direct literal meanings maybcause confusion.
I’d like to believe that it’s because prophets need to have children, so their children will spread the word of islam after their death, but if the woman was a prophet, she’d get sick from pregnancy, as pregnancy is very tiring and draining on a woman, so, from Allah’s mercy, he has given the task of being a prophet to men, so she, the woman, will be able to rest during pregnancy, while the male prophets must spread wisdom of islam all the time.
American influenced cultured muslims. Being more diplomatic and nice rather being truthful. Not satisfactory answer.