I think the issue here is that not that we are acting more'feminine' or falling into the trap of LGBT. The real danger here is that we are accepting the wests cultural expectation of what is feminine or masculine without asking ourselves first and foremost if it is true in the first place. Are these traits actually feminine or masculine? Or is this simply falling into the trap of accepting these expectations as true without questioning it. I think the real strength is being a man who can do these skills while in his heart it doesn't sway his own image of his own masculinity. I think Alis point that these are socially constructed is especially valid in this regard. I think the real danger is saying these random acts are feminine and then imposing these views on men and tricking them to believe they are feminine.
Your negation of the first set of issues contradicts your affirmation of the second set of issues. They're both one and the same. The West's narrative of what is masculine or feminine IS PART AND PARCEL of the trap of LGBTQ and post-feminist propaganda. You are referring to older traditional ideas of what the West used to consider traditional gender roles, which aren't even 20% of the modern discourse. The vast majority of even Western conservatives have adapted so much to progressive nonsense, that they now accept LGBTQ and conservative-feminist discourses. So, there is absolutely no false equivalence here and to act like there is only reinforces the point: we have bent so far for PC rhetoric, we can't be straight about the realities on the ground.
@@TheGreenPillCoach7 I'm a little confused. My point is simply that we shouldn't accept the stereotypical gender roles that we observe in Western society in the first place. That we should be wary of what is socialized and what isn't. We shouldn't accept that a certain action is feminine just because someone tells you it is. Of course this discourse can get very philosophical but in my opinion the danger comes when people attacka a certain action when said action or practice objectively/intrinsically isn't feminine
The Sunnah is that the prophet Muhammad(Saw) used to Fix his shoes by sewing them and his clothes too Go back to the Books Of Hadiths you will fine that inshallah
He was not attacking that. If you watch the videos, you will know that his main issue was not knitting. It was more than one thing mufti Menk said. Not that knitting is not masculine. Either way, Ust. Gabriel and Mufti already solved the issue between themselves. We no longer need to worry.
Brother, when we say that something is a Sunnah or a Hadith, we have to be very very careful. We cannot just convey what is popular or what we have heard. What you have said above, do you have the proof of that? Which book and which number ? If yes, please share that as well.
@@AtiqKhan-bj4fm هشام بن عروة عن رجل قال سألت عائشة ما كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يصنع في بيته قالت كان يرقع الثوب ويخصف النعل أو نحو هذا (مسند الإمام أحمد بن حنبل,دار الحديث,ص121,ج18, 25926)
@Abeera Khawaja thank you I did watch the entire video and I still didn’t think the criticism held legitimate weight, as I find knitting to be a neutral activity. There are many legitimate things to pick on where gender roles are being switched, but unfortunately having a hobby of handicrafting is NOT one of them. Didn’t the prophet SAW sew to fix holes in his own clothing? Next thing we will have men who are so fragile they will criticize other men for having skills such as sewing.
Well it is pretty feminine for many people. It might be just a stereotype, but on the other side: 69.6% of all Knitters are women, while 27.3% are men (Statistic USA)
this guy is literally nit picking everything Ali does and just goin against it and there wasn't a single point where he was convincing to me yes we have to stand against the agenda by promoting masculinity but why change the normal way we act like helping in home chores example (knitting)
You know what the state of the ummah is when a simple 3 minute video of a man knitting is compared to 'the biggest fitna of our time'. People are being killed in the world. Our children are being exposed to zina, drugs, lgbt the list goes on and someone, a normal man, calls out a MUFTI for knitting?! Inna lilahi wa inna ilayhi raajioon.
@@OsadeTOOT if you know history you should know that not only women wore makeup. After a few years makeup became for women and now days makeup is for everybody. MOSTLY now makeup is a women thing but anyone can wear makeup.
The main issue is, in the original video, Brother Gabriel got so heated, it did come across as personal in certain instances. We all make mistakes its fine. In a follow up video he explained himself more and his issues became clear but the tone of the very first video was a bit off. May Allah bless both brothers and forgive all of our shortcomings
1000% agreed. His intentions may be pure but the tone of his video was definitely insulting. If I mock an action you do (ie. “and in and out and out and in”) - it displays a sense of insult and personal attack. May Allah bless them both and forgive all our sins.
There is an issue when you consider the current societal dynamics the west is trying to push. The lgbt and feminist movement is wrecking men and mufti is promoting these antics knowingly or unknowingly. So he needs to be careful on what he puts out in public
@@Melikeyyyyyyyy people have been. And there is a difference between knitting and tailoring....stay calm and look at the difference. Knitting it feminine whereas tailoring is not
Knitting is not a women thing. Being able to make one’s clothes should be considered as a basic skill for survival. Cooking, cleaning, making clothes etc shouldn’t be defined as women’s job only. These are basic skills that are needed to survive. And our prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihe wasalam) also helped his wives with the chores whenever he had spare time. Allah knows best. Edit: some people commenting that these basic surviving skills(such as making one’s clothes) are not needed in the modern day. But I am not sure if they are aware of what is actually happening in WEF conferences and in bilderberg group conferences. Soon we may need to live off grid, specially in the west, just to save ourselves from the fitna of the dajjal. So we all may have to go back to the basics. Learn how to build your house, grow your own food and how to cook them and how to make your clothes including knitwear. And of course keep up with the physical training. This will help us to live off grid independent of this satanic system. May Allah Subhanuwatala keep us all safe from the fitna of the dajjal and allow us to die as Muslims. Ameen. Hadith on Fitnah: Muslims flee to the mountains, escaping persecution Abu Amina Elias Fitnah الفتنةManners الادبMountains الجبالProperty المالReligion الدينSheep الشاةShepherd الراعيSigns of the Hour أشراط الساعةTrials البلاءWarning النذر Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Soon the best property of a Muslim will be a flock of sheep he takes to the top of a mountain, or in the valleys of rainfall, fleeing with his religion from tribulations.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 19 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّهُ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يُوشِكُ أَنْ يَكُونَ خَيْرَ مَالِ الْمُسْلِمِ غَنَمٌ يَتْبَعُ بِهَا شَعَفَ الْجِبَالِ وَمَوَاقِعَ الْقَطْرِ يَفِرُّ بِدِينِهِ مِنْ الْفِتَنِ 19 صحيح البخاري كتاب الإيمان باب من الدين الفرار من الفتن
@Bint Mustafa I think knitting would be more valuable as a recreation if the boy/man is making something useful such as jumper instead of playing stupid video games or watching useless movies.
@@fahimal9417 sister, did you even watch the full video properly and ponder on it first? Or did you just come directly to the comment section because someone talked about 'womens job' and your impulsive reaction is to say 'it shouldnt be classified as a womans job'. Please, understand what was said on the video.
@@fahimal9417 and so what if 'he' watches movies and plays video games, as long as he is working hard to earn for the family? Even the 'she' can have fun doing a variety of activities including watching movies.
i didn't know knitting was a womanly thing to do... is quite relaxing and it can be a hobby. People should learn all kinda of skills. Knitting isn't going to make you a girl. There's so many men in Muslim countries working with textiles.
@Crestfire you're are taking things out of proportion, the brother didn't mention switching gender roles completely, tell me if a man started wearing high heels and taught his son to do the same, would it be a feminine thing? High heels are usually for women, but back in the day it used to be for men, times are changing, if something becomes feminine in the eyes of other people then a man should not do something that would look feminine in the eyes of other people, but soon those eyes are gonna be distorted and man will be like woman and woman like man, I've never seen a man knit, but I've seen women knit, obviously alot of people agree that knitting is a womanly thing to do, so men should be doing something that is not womanly, in any case, it's useless for mufti or his sons, because knitting usually leads to making clothes, and mufti is already rich and his sons don't need clothes had he taught homeless people to knit and gave them wool or other material to knit, or had made a business out of it that would have been fine, but this is in majority a woman's thing to do, obviously it won't make you a woman, but everything is gradual, a seed doesn't grow into a tree in one day (usually), just like feminism didn't pop out of nowhere. It's gradual, and a man who is a family Councillor and has alot of knowledge on how a man should fulfil his role in the family tells you, you should not knit, then he has more knowledge and experience than most people and you should listen, just like you would listen to scholars regarding Islam. Listen to a man who tells regarding masculinity
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people are getting way too emotional here. I got a knitting set when i was a kid and i remember my DAD taught me how to use it because my mom didn't know how. My dad helps out my mom with cooking, laundry, ironing, cleaning but he also does all the 'manly' things like the plumbing, wiring, building, fixing and working. Learning basic life skills isn't going to mean that you do that one thing only. People can have many skills. That dude was being a bit rude to mufti menk. He could've atleast said it in a nicer way.
@@themanwithnoname3145 Just because many people believe something doesn't make it true! What if in the future (which is a huge possibility btw), money no longer has any value in this world and there are food and clothes shortages, and you are forced to be independent and to produce your own clothes and goods overall without dependeing on the system or anybody else. And then what? Learning valuable skills such as knitting, farming, cooking, hunting, fishing and etc. and then passing those skills on to the future generations is of utmost. Humans are slowly losing these vital skills which have allowed us to survive for millenias. Instead, we are too dependent on the system to provide us with everything, who can in the blink of eye, choose not to do it and then what? You are all screwed! Fathers passing on these vital skills is how boys after becoming men, became well-equipped to survive in the real world. If you want masculinity, then perhaps men should stop working in offices or any kind of job mundane job that doesn't require practical skill altogether? Perhaps men should all go back to being pure hunter gatherers instead of relying on the system or money to provide them? Or live in the wild instead of cities like our ancestors did. Do you advocate those things to remain consistent with your 'masculine' narrative or not? If not, then you have no credibility whatsoever, as there is nothing masculine about living in the cities and working for the governent, especially doing mundane and impractical jobs. I agree that there are proper feminine behaviour out there that men should avoid, like wearing makeup or wearing high-heels. But only an utter degenerate or a zombie who follows others would consider one of the most vital skills a human-being could learn like knitting to be feminine behaviour. It's just a projection of your own insecurity.
@@Ganstaz003 humans learn to adapt, if you're out in the wild and you need clothing, you can find an animal, skin it, and wear its fur, or strip it to leather. You don't have to knit to survive, had mufti taught his son to skin an animal of its fur, that would be better, but he didn't, I can't imagine knitting in the wild with two sticks and wool, it's not that hard of a thing if you try enough times, it's not rocket science, men should stop working in mundane jobs and should do things that are more manly, like work at a farm and produce your own food and have your own livestock, but nobody does this, cuz we live In a lazy society, I didn't encourage men to be people who sit at that desk all days moving one file at the other for 8 hours a day, in order to go back home too tired to treat the wife and kids properly, the problem in the video is that mufti shows people how to knit, had he posted "showing my sons how to catch a wild animal and slaughter it" would be 100 times more beneficial than "knitting".
@Maja yeah he is saying that it's not masculine ,I mean why is it not masculine? If you cook is it masculine or feminine? There are a million chefs majority being male so why is it associated to feminism , Knitting is not de masculine at all I knitted before it's actually calming bit it did not affect my maculinity at all ,there are trillions of other things to be mad about why attack a good man just for knitting when there is so many things to worry about it's not like 7million followers of his are going to all go an take up knitting now ,use this beautiful brain Allah has given to not treat every little thing like it's a big deal ,islam is ease and that what the prophet said but today we make everything so difficult because we all are pointing at others what they did which is tiny rather than ourselves myself included .if the concern is the children why not go to Disney and protest because they are the ones doing that type of agenda ,Why not also look for solutions like making Muslim friendly cartoons ,! Building wealth so we can destruct there agendas why not ?but we still focus on the these things ,in my opinion I thinks its being over sensitive
@Abeera Khawaja @Abeera Khawaja as salaamualaikum sister ,i have to disagree with you why does knitting with the kids a women thing ? knitting is calming ,like if you sew your own clothes when it's slit what does it got to do with gender?Why does assuming that all the people who watch him will begin to tell there husbands to knit ,there is not proof for that,I watched it and I just had a laugh why do we have to make islam so complex?if you look at it from another perspective it was him having family time with them that's what I think , Islam is ease ,also if you are in a relationship these things are not supposed to an issue i,it's our insecure nature as men or women that's all ,if you ar comfortable with who you are you are just that ,you don't generalise ,for example washing dishes ? Is this a man or a women's job? If I do do it it does not mean Im taking the women's role at all or becoming feminine or something it just means I understand that the wife had a long day and I'm helping out,you don't have to bring gender roles and stuff .Did the prophet not tell us to treat your women well? Ofcoz he did so if helping it the kitchen Abit makes her happy why not ? I'm not going to change my 'Manly role' lol .What if a women boxes for exercise ? Is this a man's thing or a women's thing? So she must not do any boxing exercise because society says it's a man's thing?
@@yusufeditzzzz my thoughts exactly. i don't understand where the LGBT agenda comes into play as mentioned in the video but maybe that's because of the different societies we live in. with the gender roles though, I completely agree with you. what if mufti menk posted a video of him cooking, would that be a problem? lol. i feel that sometimes men get too insecure with their masculinity that they refuse to help with home chores and that's just not right.
Brother Gabriel could have talked about masculinity without associating with knitting and Mufti Menk. I would like to be enlightened on how Mufti Menk’s knitting video was hinting to femininity or counterproductive to what masculinity is? From what I understood in Mufti Menk’s video, he just mentioned that he learned knitting at the age of 6 and is teaching his daughters now, so what is the threat? I am genuinely confused.
I hate to say this but Gabriel screams misogyny imo. The way he talks, his points all hints toward this 'Alpha Male' thing which has nothing to do with Islam btw. I agree with Ali Dawah tho. Rasool (saw) was the most strong and masculine individual ever but with the softest heart. He (pbuh) was gentle, not like this Gabriel one.
@@khawlabintal-azwar2 what if we tell u that u scream a liberal pseudo muslim feminist and a female supremacist? The concern of br gabreil is rightly grounded.. can't u see what's happening in the world. Liberals with the help of govt are trying to make men feminine a little example of which is they say things like make up doesn't have any gender and enforce things upon general masses. Look at Canada it seems parents don't have any rights over their children. Govt has become their parent. Tbh Mufti menk has lost the plot years ago. He should open up a councelling center rather than being a mufti.
@Imran Rasheed Are you so weak that if you even feel softness or try to be soft you turn into a girl? Seems to me that you need to grow up and learn to be a man of character who can maturely feel and control his feeling. A warrior/soldier has one thing that makes them a Warrior/leader/hero instead of street punk, *That is Discipline*. A Warrior is able to *control his emotions* even though his dangerous or when he is *angry*. An old lady yells at you, should you smack her out to show her how *manly* you are? I lost someone, should I not cry and be sad? but hold it in and be in denial and yell at everyone? what is the point in the three days of grieving? can you never be soft? never cry or have a soft heart when the imam cries reading the Quran? I see my kid being beat, should I go and beat them all including your kid because it makes you look unmanly? Tell them who your family is? Smack your kid at every mistake instead of teaching them the way? because you don't want to look soft? So learn the essence of being a warrior before you throw around such stupid bullshit. Actually you would fit right in with those politicians with those words of yours. I will say it Again: "A Warrior is able to *control his emotions* even though his dangerous or when he is *angry*." The most crippling factor to males is the idea that the system is against them all the time at every turn. And that is as true as Muslims being all terrorist and that terrorism is the top killing factor in the west. But we know the latter is not true. System being against them makes them just go to the alternative methods. One of the most common one is the gangs/street punks who lack the discipline to be a warrior. Go ask them why, they will tell you fuck working a worthless job that gets you no where as the other. Fun fact: I use to think about alpha male being not soft but the reality is emotion is OK but have discipline, humanity and a character.
@Imran Rasheed you probably thought crying for men is feminine. I read many times where the prophet Muhammad himself used to cry in front of his ummah at the news of diseased children in war, and when Khadijah died. You are associating basic human emotion with masculinity or feminity. Let me guess, you don't cook either because ew! That's a female thing to do!
I still don’t see the harm in fact in many areas of the world knitting and tailoring are masculine. For example the tailoring of the bisht is male dominated. I don’t think this should be a problem, not in the slightest, let the guy knit if he likes.
We have also completed a response video against Ali Dawah on the Menk Knitting Issue. First video ua-cam.com/video/VCpFQT-xGC4/v-deo.html Second video ua-cam.com/video/P-qUWbZt3HI/v-deo.html
Subhanallah, have you watched the video. Kniting is not the problem, its the factt hat it was shown publicly to people who look up to him as a role model in a society where the lgbt is have a large impact on society and gender roles.
@@osman.s1405 That still doesn’t make his knitting a problem. If people compare it to the lgbt agenda, then that’s their problem. People read into things too much and cause more issues.
@@osman.s1405 The west doesn't dictate to us what is gender roles. If you guys see knitting as a feminine activity that is your problem. In my country it is considered a skill. The west also think it is gay for 2 men to hug. But we don't think that. The problem is the west is too sexualised. They will take something innocent and make it sexual. And you western muslims are adopting this kind of mindset. You are reading into things that are not there.
@@osman.s1405 So because of LGBT we as Muslims should start labeling things as masculine or feminine and start avoiding them. We need to change for LGBT? So who's controlling who now?
MashaAllah brother very strong hadith may Allah guide people. Some people think life is black and white and literal. May Allah guide muslims new and old and give people wisdom and Islamic ilm.
My father used to have sheep when he was very young, and he would knit socks for himself when he took them out to feed on grass. And this was used to be very common in those rural communities cause you would have to do these kinda stuff for yourself. There is much less gender bs when you have to work for your bread and there is no easy supply chain such as wallmart. This was used to be case for 90% of ummah 60-70 years ago.
yeah but mufti menk is from one of the richest countries in the world and he doesnt need to make socks. he wasnt even making socks for his need or to provide to his family. he was knitting to show that he is a feminist and to promote feminine behavior for men(in which they knit as a hobby)
I see no connection between knitting and LGBTQ, I would suggest you brother, spend your time wisely. I don’t think you have made justice in this video.
@Muhammed Anwer I think the speaker clearly states that knitting is associated with the chores performed by women. No one is personally attacking Mufti Menk.... its the image that is being portrayed which is encouraging the youth in following the LGBT community to make men feminine and to make women more masculine
We have also completed a response video against Ali Dawah on the Menk Knitting Issue. First video ua-cam.com/video/VCpFQT-xGC4/v-deo.html Second video ua-cam.com/video/P-qUWbZt3HI/v-deo.html
@Independent, there are definitely clear distinctions in the chores that are performed by men and women. That is why Rasulullah (sallallaahu alaiyhi wassallam) gave the chores performed in the house to Hadrat Fathima (ra) and the work done by men to be performed by Hadrat Ali (ra)
@Wayfarer, this is the Islamic viewpoint.... its recorded in the books of Sunnah and the Ahadith. If you don't know about it, please don't comment and try to teach me
Knitting is just an act, nothing to do with masculine or feminine, and if you want a boost in 'masculinity' follow and learn from the sunnah, learn about taking responsibility and purify your hearts.
@Syed Aman and don't misquote the Prophet like uph are some expert who knows exactly what he mean, you're like those Islamophobists who speak out of context, what an absolute muppet, and I reiterate knitting is a skill, it's simply making clothes you arrogant, undignified human being,
Having followed Gabriel Al Romani for a while now I have to say people really need to listen to what he is saying for example he mentions in his video, what are the muslimah du'aat preaching? are they knitting or are they talking about woman empowerment and going out there to get their rights? so this goes beyond Mufti Menk it's the imbalance of the messages young boys are getting vs young girls.
Most of the Romani haters and people who disagree with him probably don't watch his other content I was skeptical at first but after looking into him more, I see where he is coming from and the context he wants to give
Thank you for bringing that up Most people don't even know Gabriel and his work and are passing judgement based on a short clip Also what he's saying isn't false. Boys are being taught masculinity is toxic and to embrace their femininity. Women are told the opposite. Now had things in the world been different no one would utter a word against menk's knitting. I wish more people understood this
@@jamilaabdi8539 Exactly. This is why we need to reverse the mistakes of the current generations and teach the way of living of Islam to future kids with our best efforts. The femininization of men and the emasculation of women will be the downfall of society.
@@themercifulguard3971 if you read islamic history or study the Seerah of the Prophet ( pbuh) you will find muslim women fighting in battles, alongside men. Hazrath Safia, the Prophet's aunt fought in battle against the pagan Arabs,there was another incident where muslim lady during war times cut off the head of an enemy who was attempting to enter the ladies camp. She had to do that in order to deceive the enemy into thinking that there were men present in the ladies camp to protect them.Muslim Women showing such manly bravery and strength is not a western concept as you so wrongfully said.. I think you need to get your facts right. Stay safe .
I respect your opinion and Gabriel's opinion, but the prophet mended his own clothes and did other things that may have been seen as feminine. I haven't seen masculinity decrease or it be missing from the muslim community, but I have seen some men claim things being to feminine to do like cleaning or cooking. This is more incorrect than learning life skills. I think it's great to show both worlds on social media to understand that you can be kind, sew, knit, clean, and still be a masculine man with those masculine skills/traits. If you only show one side then you are teaching only one part of being a Muslim man. I think this is a good discussion to have and I think the Muslim community needs to learn how to have these discussions without feeling attacked or getting upset.
We as Muslims need to be firm on lgbtq it’s clear that they are systematically working hard to make it normal to be lgbtq. And they are not just attacking the people giving dawah but politicians and lawmakers and actors and athletes and many more influential people they have the money and resources to do so and so if you speak against them then they are going to work hard to destroy your image. We need to be firm and every person giving dawah should all give one message in which it’s sad to say that there’s no support and nobody will stand firm against them but few.
@@yellowdevil8613 You shouldn't be promoting that to men at a time men are being feminised to a point where they refuse to fight for the Deen. Men should be encouraged to be strong and powerful mentally and physically so that they can fight for the Deen and establish Islam in the land.
Its Sunnah to teach youre children in the home thats where the foundation starts. If you so bothered and truly cared get rid of the peados around you instead moaning about knitting. Ya Allah what his the world come to
@@kalislam We have also completed a response video against Ali Dawah on the Menk Knitting Issue. First video ua-cam.com/video/VCpFQT-xGC4/v-deo.html Second video ua-cam.com/video/P-qUWbZt3HI/v-deo.html
Hey Milahan, you might be interested in watching a response of the Mufti Menk video from Abdur Raheem McCarthy on his channel (channel is same name as his name).. he has the most balanced response from the 3 videos i have watched which include this one and Ali Dawah's response.. i think all 3 videos have valid points but Abdur Raheem McCarthy's response is most balanced in my opinion..
We have also completed a response video against Ali Dawah on the Menk Knitting Issue. First video ua-cam.com/video/VCpFQT-xGC4/v-deo.html Second video ua-cam.com/video/P-qUWbZt3HI/v-deo.html
I agree there is a problem with the agenda but on the other hand there is nothing wrong with listening to your wife if it doesn't bother you moving to your left just move if it makes her happy Subhan'ALLAH nothing wrong with that. I think this was the point mufti menk was making. The rest about knitting I think everyone agrees on that that there is nothing wrong with men learning such skills. I do acknowledge that men should be brave and not afraid of people and what they might think that's what I believe. Peace
I'm a man, I used to knit and was even in a knitting club. Having said that, the issue is not with Mufti Menk personally. The issue is that there is a concerted effort being made against masculinity in males, femininity in females, and to push the lgbt agenda and we as muslims need to recognize it and fight against it. Brother Gabriel's discomfort with this is absolutely justified and valid.
I know we should fight against it, but it doesn't make sense to say mufti menk does something femenine which the lgbtq+ wanted, indicating mufti menk's actions ryt?🤦🏻♂️.
It is true that it's helal for men or boys to knitt but there is a deeper issue and a priority. Let me explain; We live in a society now, where girls are made to be men, and men are made to be girls. And then women complain why their husbands no longer take responsibility in their relationships. Toxic feminism, has destroyed the fabric of society, when they didn't just want equal rights to pay or education, they wanted equal rights to be a Man. They removed gender roles, so now that both men and women, boys and girls, can share the same bathroom. And they even went to the extent where they encourage men to dress up as girls if they like, and He can even now present himself to be a she, it's all according to how He feels at the end of the day. Muslim men these days, hardly do activities with their sons like camping, hunting, horse riding, shooting arrows. Which was a standard back many years ago. Instead their kids are playing doll house or are on their phones watching all sorts trash on the internet, turned into phone zombie addicts, who can't socialise out side of their dark closets. And when their kids turn into Homosexuals, or sons don't grow up as Men to defend oppress Muslims all over the World, they then complain why No muslims go out to defend muslims being killed by Zionists for example. Here's a point to considers. I would really wonder if Mufti Menk was teaching his Girls cooking, and vacuming the house, and washing the clothes and ironing. I'm sure the Muslim sisters would have been furiated. How dare he teach his girls those things. I'm sure the Feminists would have said, yes it's not haram for girls to do that either but the typical Muslim man only expects women to be like that, therefore due to the current climate the Sheik shouldn't be teaching that, and there should be more important things like, women training themselves to be independent incase they have a marriage fall out. So why now the #DoubleStandards? I am certain that if any of the companions were living today they would NOT be advocating for knitting whilst their is blood being shed day and night to our fellow muslims. I am certain has his child been locked away in some prison and being tortured by the enemies he wouldnt be knitting on social media rather he would spend his day and night advocating to educate the muslims about real life issues. Most of Menks vidoes are about play....im yet to see him conduct meetings with the tawaget of the arab nations to try to help our fellow muslims. I can only imagine the less fortunate watching his video and breaking down... if this is the content of one of the most famous "shiekhs" in the west...what hope is their for the rest of the "callers to islam" Ok, So now that you understand the context of the current climate we live in I hope you can now see why, this offends Muslims that a Sheik encourage to show knitting to kids. Sure if this was 100 years ago or 500 years ago or 1400 years ago no one would really complain, it's the fact that a Godless current society built on secular liberalism that is trying to remove a man's role and a women's role in society is why their is a big kick over it. So it's about "setting" prioritises straight people . It's not about saying its not permissible for Boys not to be knitting! Finaly: I wonder what would have happened, if your Political Correct Mufti Menk was teaching his girl daughter's also about; How to iron, cook, clean and vacuming the house. Would have love to see how fragile feminists would have been, if Mufti Menk uploaded such a video 😆
Do people even watch the video before commenting? Brother Sajid was clearing up some of the misunderstandings about brother Gabriel, and those in the comment are talking as if they have the same expertise in brother Gabriel's field .جزاك الله خير اخي ساجد
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The issue was with: *the accuracy of what he was saying *the swearing *the loose comments They ultimately took away the credibility of his point. Yes, this is a much needed discussion where we need to come together on but was his approach the way to do that? I have no doubt his intentions are good but it's the accuracy and the approach that troubles me.
stop being a snowflake, sometimes you have to establish the truth straight down without sugar coating. and regardless, he is mainly adressing men, and i totally agree with him and undertsand his frustration.
instagram.com/p/CG44vfDn9WH/?igshid=r7z7arjwy3e3 #menkinniqab #meninniqab *Fluttering eyelashes* I hope we recall the hadith of men imitating women, and what Allah said about such people. Could you now tell me if his lack of clarification and the vagueness of his public posts like these, not damaging the community? Now do you see why Gabriel, working from the ground, is finally starting to crack? What is being exaggerated here? Are we going to play down countless instances because it's Mufti Menk and he is above any form of reproach, or held to a standard? How long are people going to hide behind the alibi of approach, and deal with reality, is a question I leave up to you.
@@bobbyjones8091 Loool whose a snow flake...me 🤣 We have a responsibility online as Muslims to represent in a certain way and he crossed a line. We are all human of course and again it's what I said above & nothing more. His frustrations are one thing, his actions are another.
@@MechkanysT I swear I don't follow Mufti Menk, so it's not about that & isn't the guy just wearing a face mask? He might be frustrated, yes. Is that understandable, yes. Is it therefore justified what he done... no. He's a public figure.
The man is spending time with his family specifically his kids. How is that feminine? If you think Mufti Menk spends his time knitting then you're clearly misinformed. Mufti Menk posts a lot of videos about his personal life to inspire people and teach us how to be good to our family and neighbours and surroundings, that is the point of this video and he has also posted videos of himself sky diving, using a treadmill and advising people about staying healthy. These are all short clips meant to inspire goodness in the Muslim ummah with regards to balancing things in our personal life etc. Subhanallah may Allah increase us all in goodness and understanding. P.S I'd advice my fellow brothers and sisters who have huge social media platforms doing dawah to refrain from using other brothers and sisters to make a point. I understand your respect for Gabriel and his work and may Allah increase you both in knowledge and goodness and reward you for you efforts but I feel what he should've done if he has an issue with what Mufti Menk was doing was to reach out to him personally and privately to have a conversation with him. And to keep this matter off the public eye. And Allah knows best.
When I saw Mufti Menk's video pop up with him knitting in the thumbnail I had a good chuckle and skipped the video as I assume most men did. But I'm not too proud to knit myself a sweater if it meant freezing to death lol. Br Saajid and Br Gabriel I love you guys for the sake of Allah but I think you're blowing this wayy out of proportion. No one is going to turn gay bc of Br Menk's video lol.
But you have to see that Br Gabriel has many cases of broken relationships because of men not being masculine and not being able to perform in intimacy due to prolonged exposure to pornographic material. The problem arises when a muslim man isn't doing anything masculine or activities which help produce more testosterone like physical activities, healthy lifestyle, etc. In his shoes, it's frustrating to see someone not promoting activities which could be more beneficial rather than knitting, because he is a principal to an islamic school where there is no masculinity taught to boys, there is rising homosexuality within his clients and tons of broken marriages because of the incapability of men to act and fulfill responsibilities as a men
@@kennethgeorge1606 Well lets just hope this issue brings about the change you are looking for. I agree there is an issue when it comes to the culture shift with men, but at same time, I feel there is a more amicable way of doing it, instead of how things have progressed past few days. May God guide us all! Peace
@@Rawhide_Rumble yeah the way the matter has progressed makes it seem so toxic and has unfortunately made a lot of people take sides instead of discussing the matter and coming to a common understanding as per the Quran and the sunnah.
@Maja Oh, since you wanna play smart why don’t you tell me exactly what that man was preaching about ? He’s actions said all for me. Just cuz he did say the word “ don’t be kind” doesn’t mean he was wasn’t implying... rockhead king
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It is true that it's helal for men or boys to knitt but there is a deeper issue and a priority. Let me explain; We live in a society now, where girls are made to be men, and men are made to be girls. And then women complain why their husbands no longer take responsibility in their relationships. Toxic feminism, has destroyed the fabric of society, when they didn't just want equal rights to pay or education, they wanted equal rights to be a Man. They removed gender roles, so now that both men and women, boys and girls, can share the same bathroom. And they even went to the extent where they encourage men to dress up as girls if they like, and He can even now present himself to be a she, it's all according to how He feels at the end of the day. Muslim men these days, hardly do activities with their sons like camping, hunting, horse riding, shooting arrows. Which was a standard back many years ago. Instead their kids are playing doll house or are on their phones watching all sorts trash on the internet, turned into phone zombie addicts, who can't socialise out side of their dark closets. And when their kids turn into Homosexuals, or sons don't grow up as Men to defend oppress Muslims all over the World, they then complain why No muslims go out to defend muslims being killed by Zionists for example. Here's a point to considers. I would really wonder if Mufti Menk was teaching his Girls cooking, and vacuming the house, and washing the clothes and ironing. I'm sure the Muslim sisters would have been furiated. How dare he teach his girls those things. I'm sure the Feminists would have said, yes it's not haram for girls to do that either but the typical Muslim man only expects women to be like that, therefore due to the current climate the Sheik shouldn't be teaching that, and there should be more important things like, women training themselves to be independent incase they have a marriage fall out. So why now the #DoubleStandards? I am certain that if any of the companions were living today they would NOT be advocating for knitting whilst their is blood being shed day and night to our fellow muslims. I am certain has his child been locked away in some prison and being tortured by the enemies he wouldnt be knitting on social media rather he would spend his day and night advocating to educate the muslims about real life issues. Most of Menks vidoes are about play....im yet to see him conduct meetings with the tawaget of the arab nations to try to help our fellow muslims. I can only imagine the less fortunate watching his video and breaking down... if this is the content of one of the most famous "shiekhs" in the west...what hope is their for the rest of the "callers to islam" Ok, So now that you understand the context of the current climate we live in I hope you can now see why, this offends Muslims that a Sheik encourage to show knitting to kids. Sure if this was 100 years ago or 500 years ago or 1400 years ago no one would really complain, it's the fact that a Godless current society built on secular liberalism that is trying to remove a man's role and a women's role in society is why their is a big kick over it. So it's about "setting" prioritises straight people . It's not about saying its not permissible for Boys not to be knitting! Finaly: I wonder what would have happened, if your Political Correct Mufti Menk was teaching his girl daughter's also about; How to iron, cook, clean and vacuming the house. Would have love to see how fragile feminists would have been, if Mufti Menk uploaded such a video 😆
Cuz our society see tailors as a field for women and men but not knitting so if a man did knitting he will look feminin also most men who work in saloon look and act feminin i have seen them with my own eyes
His point is not really about men knitting itself. I wouldn't care really to that with my wife if she would appreciate it (don't have one yet Insha Allah). mufti menk should emphasize taking responsibility and care for the family first and more because society somehow is affecting males nature to do that. A lot of men have become weak nowadays. Things should be in the right proportion. If men don't have the bravery and the sense of responsibility to be protective then how can the females and children benefit from a men like that. I actually understand your comment and I think it is a good one. It has to do with no arrogance.
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Quran and Sunnah does not say knitting is something Muslim men cannot do. Then what boundary are you talking about? In some country farming is done by women, in some countries farming is also done by men. Mufti Menk said he learned it when he was a 6 year old. May be his mother taught him and he was also able to help his mother (Is it not a good thing we can help our mothers). Brother Gabrielle talks good on boxing. What can boxing do as a help to our parents? Fight some guy and get injured for a worldly gain. In my country Maldives people used to knit clothes in a traditional way. With generations gone and import of clothes, today there is only one person (as per records) who knows the whole process (in the whole country) He is a man. Will it be bad for him to teach it his grand children. Few years ago he tried to each other people. But the one who learned a part of it is a teenage boy.
@Anwar I never said i am not in favour of teaching sons swimming, shooting and riding horses. Mufti Menk said he was teaching his children. How do we know the gender? Mufti Menk did not say he was teaching it to a son or a daughter. There are parents who give their phones to children to play games and these children even get addicted to playing games. Again you are jumping into a conclusion that Mufti Menk was teaching it to a son. Of course to Mufti Menk's mother he is her son. I don't see any thing wrong. Imagine if they were poor, and he was able to knit a sweater for his mom in a cold winter. That does not remove masculinity in a person or even make a person gay. Today right now my mother is admited in hospital. i was the one who washed her plates, arranged food for her. Don't tell me I am doing a feminine thing. Giving her food is more important than waiting for my sister living abroad come home and prepare food for her and give her, or ask my mother she should cook while in hospital. Our religion is Islam. Our religion is not greek roman masculinism. We can do what is halal within the boundary set by islam.
Truth is brother Gabriel has be counselling Muslim couple for years. He's gonna know more about gender roles, marriage, and masculinnity as well as feminity more than Mufti Menk. However, Mufti Menk is the kindest and most loving person I have seen in my life. They are good in their own fields.
You are spot on and I think that what mufti menk said has some weight to it as well. In certain societies where traditional masculinity is alive, men use their masculinity or the concept as a whole to not for instance indulge in things which are often labelled as feminine. Therefore, people watching him from such areas may very well benefit from what he said as sometimes this gender segregation of roles can also be a cause of conflict where men and women remain extremely rigid to their roles. On the other side, brother gabriel is correct as well as those muslims living in the west may take the act of mufti menk in a way which could possibly do disservice to them as traditional masculinity is already under threat in the west and the message which mufti menk gave will only dissolve it further
@@yellowdevil8613 I don't think that's true. They are just trying to caution people because the western agenda is prospering at the moment and many people are adopting their ideologies. Anything which can potentially damage the traditional gender roles should not be brought on publicly and if it's then people need to be cautioned about it. It doesn't seem like a big issue and it actually isn't but due to the current affairs, I think this message is justified.
Nah, mufti menk has more experience in life and when it comes to relationships also.. the other brother is young and narrow minded as u can tell.. nothing personal against him
@@nervnicht9870 brother Gabriel is a school principle and has traveled to various Muslim countries and coaching and teaching them personally and not just a public speaker. Don’t look down on someone else just because he’s not as popular as mufti Menk
@@nervnicht9870 and tells men to turn into chicken and go quack quack. Brother gabriel has abt 17 yrs experience and maybe is better than Mufti menk. Menk is not a superheto
Brothers please stop spreading fitnah between the ummah, Rasuul Salallahu Aleyhi wa Sallam was the best of creation and he used help his wives so there's absolutely nothing wrong with What Mufti Menk is doing in reference to helping his family.
The Prophet (SAW) himself used to mend his clothes. in essence he engaged in sewing, which is widely considered a feminine activity. In doing so destroying every notion that 'skills' or 'handicraft' are bound to gender. Yes, there are gender roles in Islam, but muslim men are encouraged to help their women in the household and muslim women are encouraged to be able to fight and engage in physical activities. Many Sahabiyat (female Sahabi) (rA) engaged in physical sports and engaged in wars AFTER fulfilling their household responsibilities. And vice versa for the Sahaba.
You know, all the lgbt feminist movement stuff aside, there are men who think that knitting with his family is a womanly thing to do. It's the exact point Mufti Menk is proving that hey be a man and spend some time with your loved one it doesnt make you less of a man. If anything it makes everyone happy. Having to prove you're a man by boxing and going on testerone rage rants about another guy knitting is just as rediculous so everyone mind their own business. Mufti Menk is keeping it halal and people are hating on him, which is wrong.
We CAN'T put the LGBT feminist movement aside so casually as you are suggesting? Why should we? School curriculums have been totally infiltrated, children introduced to drag queens, questioning their sexuality, gender dysphoria, hormone blockers, so many issues related to this going on and here you are, trying to divert the actual argument and strawmanning it in the form of "testosterone rage rants". The guy is a qualified person in his field, he knows what he is talking about, unlike Mufti, you seems to not have a clue as to what is going on, or willing being complicit to this agenda that's transforming society. It's really not hard to see why many people are indignant. Lastly, he is attacking the idea, not the personality. And the personality in question that's allowing this to happen passively happens to be Mufti Menk by keeping silent.
@@MechkanysT I literally said all the LGBT stuff aside in the first line. What is Mufti Menk out to solve the problem all of a sudden? You cant be like hey look at this man hes a nurse what a femine job... and then say oh no disrepect to the brother though mashallah hes a good brother. No its offensive. Stand up for each other that's manly too, instead of sitting behind a keyboard ripping into the shekh for sharing 30 seconds of his personal life.
I'm afraid these people in the west have a western ideology of masculinity and not the the Islamic ideology of what it means to be a man. Muslim men weren't afraid to show emotion as is evident by many sahabad crying in public, and Umar R.A the one who was considered the most manliest of men getting scolded by a woman during his caliphate did that make him less of a man, no you people in the west need to correct your ideologies and bring them towards islam.
I'm so glad that i found this channel. May Allah bless the person who had shared your video link in some comment section and I happened to benefit from it.
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Honestly this is not right Idk 🤷🏽♀️ Mufti Menk said clearly in the video he’s teaching his kids Knitting so personally I see it as he’s trying to jus encourage people to have time with his kids (female and male)
@Abeera Khawaja He has a different video teaching his boys how to shoot at the gun range. People made a big issue out of nothing. All of this outrage at Mufti Menk knitting would be better utilized in dhikr and contemplation.
I completely agree with you brother. Although it was published back in February of 2021 i only watched it just now. Once i saw a video of Mufti Menk making a Taco in the kitchen and i had the same feeling in the back of my mind.! I was surprised first. "Why would Mufti Menk post such videos which are NOT appropriate to educate todays society" I felt sad i had so much respect for Mufti Menk I still do. Even to brother Ali Dawa. May Allah grant him more insight. I completely agree with brother Gabriel. May Allah(SW) make him steadfast in his righteous work of spreading the good word. Aameen. JazakAllah for sharing your wisdom brother. May Allah(SW) bless your work and May he bring more people like you. Aameen
Ma sha Allah!! Brother your words are very accurate. Brother Gabriel is taking a lot of effort in dealing with such complicated cases. The actions of mufti menk goes terribly viral than the words of brother Gabriel and I think that's what made him frustrated. Figures like mufti menk must be very conscious in every step they take whether its a minute thing they do. Trying to refute each and every word or action after it has gone viral is the hardest thing one can do and that might be the reason for his frustration eventually. Brother Ali dawah seems to conclude that it was a personal attack while the major issue is way ahead. It's very easy to discourage people who try their best in the field that most stay away or ignore and at the same time it's rare to see those, who encourage people especially against the fitnas rising in our era. May Allah bless you and everyone who are among them.
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Brother Gabriel is a gem, Allahumma baarik. It's a shame that instead of tackling the points brother Gabriel is making, people are insulting him, calling him jealous, looking for clout, looking for attention, this and that etc. May Allah keep him sincere, protect and preserve him and keep him steadfast upon the truth. May Allah do the same for Br. Saajid and all of us. aameen.
From a muslim womens prospective i find it extremely attractive for a man who knits and has a soft side. He knows how to make a woman smile like Prophet.Muhammed pbuh used to make his wives laugh and BLUSH!!!
The prophet Muhammad peace and blessing be upon him used to sew his clothes as narrated by this Hadith “The Messenger of God - may God’s prayers and peace be upon him - would trim his shoes, sew his clothes, and work in his house as one of you works in his own house”. This Hadith is narrated by, Mother of the Believers | Updated: Ibn Hibban | Source: Sahih Ibn Hibban | Page or number: 5677 |
I think muslim should not be influenced to avoid or endorse something just because "other movements" pushed the contrary. Islam have its own way, but I do agree that Muslims should not be "ashamed" to show their "masculinity" just to follow "market demand". There are also da'wah material which target specific segment, which to be internalized. If you are addressing to the husbands, then you should emphasize the tolerance, leniency, and forgiveness that Rosululloh Sholallohu’alaihi wa Sallam showed. If you are addressing the wifes, then you should emphasize the wife obligation, husband's right, and husband's leadership role that the dien prescribed. Not the way arround.
Mufti menk is a person of devient brother. Listen to his interview with Danish radio, One should like the person of Quran & Sunnah, not the person with Eloquence. May Allah Subhanatala guide us all from wrong paths
@@pulaknsu let Allah SWT be the only judge of our deeds. All i want to do Is listening to the people of knowledge. I don't have to emulate all of their nasihas. I only responsible for my conduct.
@@iifsyifa102 The great Taabi'ee Muhammad ibn Sireen (D. 110AH) said: “Indeed this knowledge is your religion, so look to whom you take your religion from.” Be careful who you take your deen from!
This is unnecessary, as long as the Mufti didn't do anything wrong, his name shouldn't be brought out like that. We shouldn't criticize our Muslim daees just because of LGBT.
Ofc he has mistakes we are all human and we all have mistakes and I'm sure Gabriel has mistakes as well, that is why our guides aren't muftis or Shiekhs or Gabriel's, saajids or alis we follow our guide is the Quran and the Prophet SAW. But if someone makes a mistake does that mean we undermine all that they have done absolutely not.
@Ismail nah...he did not say he has no mistakes and monsoons...as matter effect he clearly stated in several of his public talks he is not sinless and even so,that is none of our business
@@ahmedsheriffdeen it's not about halal it's about our men toughening up and be able to withstands physical pressure rather than what we're seeing today, fat weak men
Woman in general are actually attracted to men that take responsibility and make wise decisions and not some fake beta behaviour. I have heard extreme feminists go for the beta male type.
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I could be wrong. But we have a problem in the Muslim communities that perhaps in the west is not as prevalent and that there is this thought in men’s minds that a woman will forever be less than a man. I’m not saying every man in the Muslim world, but this is basically what I see mothers teaching their young boys. Men use the Quran and the prophet’s sayings against women. Examples would be the hitting of the wife (without understanding the first two steps before the hitting and of course the conditions of hitting), the Hadith where the Prophet said that if a person would prostate to another person, it would be the wife to the husband and so on. What Mufti Menk is trying to show is that mawada and rahma are the basis of marriage. It is being kind and the best to their families. A man is qawam, which means he protects his family against harm, not do harm to them. And that is what Mufti Menk was trying to say, I believe. I mean, Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him used to play with Aisha RA, he used to place his lips where she placed hers on a cup, he couldn’t bear to see Khadijah’s necklace as ransom! All these things are missing in men in marriages. I think that is what Mufti Menk was trying to convey. That you be kind to the qwareer. That you should take care of your wife and feel for her. I promise no God fearing woman would ask such silly thing as to move from one side to the other side just to satisfy a whim. That is just impossible, okay. As for the second part, Mufti Menk knitting. Yes, again, because, I hate to use this word but some manifestations of masculinity are becoming toxic. Prophet Muhammad used to sew his clothes, he used to sweep the floor of his house, he used to help around the house in general. Prophet Muhammad was said to be more shy than a virgin! Does that mean he’s (astaghfirullah) feminine? I understand your concern about the lgbtq agenda, I really do. But I need you to also take heed of the problems happening in households, Muslim ones, unfortunately, to see where Mufti Menk is coming from. Lastly, I’m not trying to speak bad about men in the Muslim world, I know maybe I sounded like I am, I’m sorry, it’s just a problem that is often missed. Men here are taught to be so dry (because they are men) that it’s really just vulgar. Mufti Menk is trying to show that you can be masculine and softhearted at the same time. You can be manly and kind at the same time. You can be a protector and a lover at the same time! God knows best, though.
I think what mufti menk explains about how males should be in marriage is out of proportion. As Gabriel said "where is the masculinity". He should emphasize other aspects more. Being responsible, protective and taking care of your wife are characteristics of a grown male and not a 🐔. Not that you shouldn't make jokes with your wife like moving to the left when she commands, but it shouldn't be how you basically are. Wa Allahu a'lam
Brother Gabriel and brother Mufti Menk should come together and talk this out In Sha'a Allah. First in private obviously, and then In Sha'a Allah publicly to talk about their bullet points to enlighten the Ummah on these matters. It would be incredibly beneficial In Sha'a Allah.
This is ridiculous. Knitting does not make a man feminine. Respecting ones wife does not make him feminine. If this were the case, was the Prophet ﷺ feminine as well?
Exactly. My father used to knitt too and admired him a lot. Some people just exaggerate.. live and live others live. Mufti Menk is really amazing. He encourages men to be lovely to their wives and that doesn’t suit some “ men “.. may Allah guide us all
We have also completed a response video against Ali Dawah on the Menk Knitting Issue. First video ua-cam.com/video/VCpFQT-xGC4/v-deo.html Second video ua-cam.com/video/P-qUWbZt3HI/v-deo.html
If knitting for men is feminine and haram then half the male population in Bangladesh lost their jobs. It is still a traditional Muslim country so men are the sole breadwinners and women stay home. So what will this poor struggling country do now? It's easier for scholars living in Saudi Arabia that is naturally blessed with oil to sustain their economy for ages to come to criticize the livelihood of other men. These "scholars" have never faced the economic struggle of other countries, they don't even know how you have to survive in a growing population where everyone competing for jobs. These men in Bangladesh aren't selling alcohol to support their lives, they aren't selling recreational drugs, they aren't doing anything haram! They are just working hard, making clothes to earn honest money to help their families. Even if a man is cleaning toilets to help his family, he deserves our respect. These "scholars" making an issue out of a life skill of knitting and calling it masculine clearly has no idea how the rest of the world works
Knitting is not the main issue. Because it's just a work and Art for men, or anyone. Example, Like drawing a pictures, cookings, handcrafts and so on. There are many examples in history.
@Abeera Khawaja it depends on the situation, men should do that, and women should do this. Also, It's make sense, if men could help a women, and women could help a men. Throughout history. There's not a problem for men to created Sajadah, carpet, jubah, building a house, cooking and many other things. If they want. did you know, sword have many shape and colorful designs?? even Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) have more than 10 designs of swords. Prophet Muhammad also have many different colour of Serban/turban, such as green, white and black. Did you know, who made those things? Actually, there's nothing wrong, men can teach women, women can teach men, women can learn a skills or knowledge from men, and men can learn a skills or knowledge from men. EVERY CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IS WORK OF ALLAH. Stop spread fitnah. Don't close your mind about concept of civilization. you didn't learn islamic history, properly. your "Tafsir" is wrong, without understanding the methodology. Actually, work and art is a part of creativity and innovation. Hobby and Interest also is not an issue, if you understand the Fikh. There's nothing wrong about personality, especially, everybody have their own personality. Except, if they are going too far, example, men dressing/clothing like a women, or women dressing/clothing like a men, or Transgender. Martial art, archery, and many other things, are not necessary for men or women. Although, it's suitable for men, but there's also benefits for women to learn about it. It's depends on the situation. So, it's not about switching gender roles. Even, there are many soft men and hard women in historical civilization. Women also can join a war, actually, there are also women who join a war with Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). So, we need to LEARN about this. Just like Knitting is suitable for women, but there's also benefits for men to learn about it. Means, knowledge about Creativity and Innovation is unlimited. In conclusion, The hadith about the signs of Akhirul Zaman is about Transgender, dresses, clothing, women with women(lesbian) and men with men (gay).
@Abeera Khawaja Don't just think about the big things. Don't forget to think about the small things. Sometimes, there have many small details in a big pictures. Who says, knitting and sewing are useless? Did you know, who created those things, throughout history of creativity and innovation? if you have an interest, there are many useful things you can create.
This is ridicules. One Muslim, talking about how another talked about a third Muslim, talked about a fourth. You all need to stop giving your opinions about others.
@@FitPatton No I'm not like that. Not even a little bit. I don't get your reaction but I'm gonna delete this comment of mine in case its gonna be understood in a way that is intimidating.
@@FitPatton How have you understood my comment if I may ask? Chickens are of female gender so the joke is making a link between what he emphases about how men should be and a female animal. So saying "I don't mind being a chicken 🐔 kinda adds up to his explanation about how men should be. 🐓 I don't know how you come with type like you want war between Muslims and shame on you. Calm down man.
Allah knows best... may Allah Bless Mufti Menk, brother Gabriel, Ali Da'wah with Sabr, Wisdom and Sincerity for the sake of Allah in all matters and all situations in their lives. And may the all continue to remind us all of what Allah has commanded and what Rasullullah has exemplified so we can all benefit from these reminders. Aminnn...
Thank you, what you just said is exactly what I said on the Ali dawah video! They are constantly pandering to feminists and publicly sharing what makes feminists happy. But when it come to sharing more masculine stuff they never want to share that as to not be perceived as a threat from non muslims.
Why do people need to come online to post their personal life ... whatever happens between you and your family kept it between you your family and Allah because it’s only Allah will reward you not the people ... peace
He isn't posting his very personal life....hobbies that can be teached to others aren't personal stuff that we can not share...yet we know of more personal things from our very own Prophet (saws)and his wives ..and even their followers.. that is what sunnah hadiths are....personal stuff and stories that can help us....
I don't really care if he says he knits, but I do not see how that is feminising men, but each to their own. One thing I have cause for concern is about what brother Gabriel said about "marriage is just not [Menk]s field". So, Gabriel is telling him to stay in his own lane? I dont see the need for him to dictate who should and should not speak on certain aspects of our deen.
Agreed. I see where he's coming from but Mufti Menk has been through marriage and learned the Deen, so he knows what it's like. He's not some random dude speaking about the issue
It doesn't matter what u think , I am sorry, society tought me that it is feminine, if some boys see this (who are influenced by society) they think it is okay to do feminie things, (altough islamically it isn't feminine) but society teaches that is is feminine,
@Ismail He never said either of those things. In fact, he specifically said homosexuality is HARAM. You've just committed slander so you need to do Tawbah and apologise to him
@Ismail But you still accused him without listening to the whole conversation. He even clearly said it was a "secular" right. The problem with a lot of us nowadays is that we're willing to throw fingers without listening to people. I did it a lot in the past and I regret it now
Ali dawah isolated the issue and gave his opinion while Gabriel did consider modern context and agendas like Gender Blurring, Gender fluidity, reversal of hierarchy etc but he blew this issue out of proportion.. knitting is just a skill in which mufti menk is surprisingly sharp n skills dont have genders. Mufti knitting doesnt mean he is playing into the hands of LGBTQs or propagating any agenda..
Brother Saajid, I love you for the sake of Allah, I’ve watched you for a while now. But you have to watch the whole video towards the end is where he does attack mufti personally and even questions his intentions. Please watch that part and then react to it as well.
Well you can see the calmness and noor in Mufti Menk's face, he looks happy all the time Mashallah. And this Gabriel whatever, frustrated, unhappy, angry. So we know who to follow if we want to be happy.
Brother Gabriel comments sound very misogynistic and you trying to defend His comments by going the extra mile and saying things or re-explaining his comments with what he has not explicitly said is sad. Why because you did not do that for Mufti Menk at all.
@@sbk7773 our men?? What does that mean lolll Someone knitting does not mean they act like women. Looking or speaking down upon the action of knitting and associating only to work for women is a form of misogyny and it’s ignorant. “The current-day idea of knitting being a female-focussed craft are actually a pretty modern development, mostly thanks to the changing roles of women throughout the two world wars. In fact, knitting was once thought of as an exclusive gentleman’s occupation, involving rigorous testing and scrutinisation, with cut-throat competition and cold business running through its core. “ Also I am sure someone who study so long to become a mufti would know what is prohibited as far as what our Deen prohibits men imitate women. Also our adab is not to be keyboard warrior or video warrior looking for attention. What’s next ? cleaning and sowing is also not manly Are you willing to say that about our beloved prophet SAW People don’t think And with that I am moving on. Not about to spend the rest of my time doing back and forth. I rather go knit loll, spend time with my family help others and memorize some new Surah or Hadith. May Allah bless you all Bye bye
@Maja Should mufti Menk never cook on his videos? Cooking is considered feminine you know. Also, having hair down to your shoulders is considered feminine by most people.
I love cooking, does that make me feminine? I love fragrances and sweet perfumes. If I was to put this out there would I be defined as less masculine. Or by the way I love and practice Muay Thai. Brothers, stop bashing each other. Regardless of the 'respectful' language, doesn't show unity. I am a Muslim Male, I see nothing wrong or any agenda pushed by Mufti Menk by knitting. You mentioned yourself, brother Gabriels tone and facial expression... Salaams.
I like sweet scents myself. I used to knit was even in a knitting club. Having said that, the issue is not with Mufti Menk on a personal level. Mufti Menk is not pushing the agenda, kufaar are and we need to recognize that and fight against it to preserve the ummah. If brother Gabriel is getting upset because the muslims are being influenced by the agenda then it is valid and completely justified.
So I wonder .... How would feminists react if Mufti Menk would make a video of his daughters and teaching them how to learn to clean the house and do household chores??? You're smart enough to imagine the furore it would cause. As brother Saajid has mentioned, Gabriel does counselling, and the amount of this feminine crap he deals with everyday, perhaps you and I are not aware of. And then he sees brother Menk doing this on social media, and I, for one, can completely understand why he reacted the way he reacted. And this was NOT a personal attack, by any stretch of the imagination. Maybe he (Menk) teaches other manly stuff too, but chooses not to display it on social media, but on the other hand he chooses to display this on social media, so naturally all is not well.
@@syedsaad1594 i imagine feminists would be glad that Mufti Menk is being a responsible father by teaching his kids how to keep the house clean. And while he's keeping the kids busy, his wife can take a break or finish up her work or get to her own personal projects.
@@syedsaad1594 alright, tell me. I don't know what feminists you've met. And this is a thread about "The Agenda" against men knitting in public. So I really am curious right now.
Allah's Messanger (SAW) has said "You will be rewarded for whatever you spend for the sake of Allah, even if it were a morsel which you put in your wife's mouth". Sahih Al-Bukhari 56 Mufti Menk isn't spending anything here, but if he wants to do something for his wife, and it would strengthen his marriage, THAT IS LITERALLY AMAZING. Will he not be rewarded for strengthening his marriage and keeping his wife happy, for the sake of Allah? Men have started to think women are their property. Everyone belongs to Allah and Allah only
You would walk away from the true man, manhood and masculinity in islam "religion define what it means to be a ‘man,’ it is ever more critically important for Muslim men to understand masculinity as it was understood by the righteous predecessors. Unlike theories of masculinity that promote the ‘alpha male’ as dominating other men and women, masculinity in Islam is for a man to fulfill the good character traits and dignified manners taught by the religion as a whole." What the brother was saying about mufti menk, and thats what makes a weak man. The lack of salah is what makes weak men.
Don't judge others based on your own standards. Different personality, Different perspective and mentality. Their is no reason to argue, judge or belittle another one. We all seek knowledge and the one true truth while living on this world but through time we forget our original intentions.
We all love knitting in our family, I've been knitting since I was 8 years old, and I am a man of 45 years. Look at the life of our prophet, he was hen pecked by his wives but he hugely respected his wives also.
He was henpecked? Astagfirullah. Please reconsider the way you speak about the Prophet peace be upon him. I know you meant well, but that word is derogatory and cannot be associated in any way, shape, or form to Muhammad peace be upon him.
As you already said there are too many important things going on. Stop refuting another brother do it in person and private. And brother this is exactly backbiting. May Allah guide us all.
Allright, so a man could also demand his wife to do everything for him? What kind of behaviour is this. Just respect each other and do nice things for each other as you should to as married couple. That's a better approach than demanding things
@@each1teach1 Brother Gabriel respectfully speaking, is telling men to be leaders over women. In Islam men have some responsibility regarding women but they don’t have control over them. Brother Gabriel is as a result conveying an idea that men need to be more dominant, which is completely stupid ( ya Allah forgive me). Gabriel is bringing in cultural ideas of men boxing and so on when that doesn’t even make sense. Through saying that it’s like saying women shouldn’t learn self defence which is wrong as it is a good deed for women to do so. In addition it’s like saying women need to do whatever men want but this is also not true, women in Islam only have the responsibility to raise children in a Muslim family, it is not their responsibility to cook and clean that is a joint responsibility. Guess what making clothes comes under that so how is knitting haram or wrong. The issue he has is that he is following a non Islamic and societal vision of what it means to be a boy and a girl. He’s following the western principle, which is the worst principle to take on. Mufti Menk was highlighting that men can do crafts in Islam and that is the case it is a skill for survival, it’s not just a skill to look prissy as some say. I mean if men are supposed to be doing boxing and fighting because there so manly then why do you bother learning English Maths and science they must also be girly as you say. But there not are they, as they are useful skills. Let me tell you knitting doesn’t make someone part of the LGBTQ rather it’s the things you see on the TV, phone IPad, Magazines and in schools. If you want to fix the problem then work on these first after all people were knitting before LGBTQ were a thing especially at the time of the Prophet PBUH so rather than blaming something that has always been there look at what is new in the world perhaps the last century.😊
@@harismohammad2005 It's the exact opposite...The "western principle" IS the idea that masculinity and femininity are social construct, not the other way around. Islam taught us that men are masculine and women are feminine and that there are roles for men and women. When you say that 'men need to be more dominant is completely stupid', what is your definition of the word "dominant"? Men are commanded to be imams and the head of the family, doesn't that mean they're "dominant" in a way? Being a leader means being more dominant no? If you abuse your authority, that's tyranny. With great authority comes great responsibility, this is what Muslim men have to live with as an imam. Also...when Gabriel bringing up men boxing, he didn't say anything about women shouldn't learn self-defense? Where did that accusations came from? Gabriel mentions men should be strong and learn boxing because we are suppose to be the protector in Islam. Women have to learn self-defense too but for men it's an absolute must. Again, knitting is not the problem nor haram for men...It's the way Mufti Menk approaches in marriage issues like the video clip above. The "happy wife happy life" mentality where men putting women in pedestal is what caused many marriage problems. Respecting your wife as a spouse and human being is one thing, but putting her on pedestal is another. Men are suppose to be the head of the family in Islam, he must be a leader, responsible and with *principle*. Many sisters obviously would enjoy the temporary feeling of being put in pedestal, that's why feminism and "women are everything" mentality pushed in men are adored by young women. But in the end as I personally experienced it my self, they'd want a principled man, a leader, imam, not a doormat who agrees on everything she says and treat her like a goddess. Salam!
@@woopazipper Respectfully speaking, first of all Gabriel said knitting was a feminine behaviour, which it is not he derived this from a western principle which he himself stated that weak grannies knit. I didn’t say that he did and that is a western construct. As a result my point is valid. Second of all he said men should be more masculine or implied it and women should be more feminine which he also implied. This is true however, his idea of what masculinity and femininity are, are flawed he stated men should box as that is more manly implying if I’m not wrong that women shouldn’t do it as it is not feminine but masculine. After all we could have in Gabriel’s eyes lesbians if they did such a thing. I stated that skills people learn are not gender specific in any way. Fighting, sowing, cleaning. Gabriel hasn’t stated that a man should cook and clean instead he has stated that men should box and fight and be dominant (dominance I will come to in a moment). I don’t disagree with his points when put in the Islamic context but his context is not Islamic. For one because he didn’t touch on that what will people who are young and watching his videos think, they might think that hitting women and abusing them is good as it leads to dominance easily. This won’t be all men but a majority yes and it’s really not something you can argue against. Islam doesn’t allow for the abusing of women nor does it allow for the oppression of women. Islam gives equality to both men and women however men and women in Islam have different roles. Men are the bringers of wealth with permission of Allah and women are responsible for raising the children, not managing the household. A mans role gives some dominance to him however this isn’t explicit it’s implicit for example you can’t force your wife to make you a meal which I believe is the type of dominance our brother Gabriel is discussing. Women I. The Quran are described as ‘ribs’ they fracture easily. Shouting at them does not do any good nor does ordering them. Kindness is important and crucial. This man Gabriel discusses how through being kind and well mannered your wife is dissatisfied with you, look at the sunnah of the prophet Muhammad PBUH tell me where did he dominate his women. He is described as Mufti Menk describes what to do as a Muslim. The prophet Mohammad PBUH gave nicknames to his wife and his wife did the same. If your wife calls you chicken as a nickname tell me what’s wrong with that you can call her duck. Look I don’t even know if Gabriel is a Sheikh, not that Sheikh are Masters of Islam but if he hasn’t even got a degree in Islam in terms of learning in Saudi Arabia at a Islamic university then tell me how can he know that what he is saying is right. You know there are people who misguide others knowingly or unknowingly because they don’t understand a text and as a result they split the ummah. Women as I said before have the main duty of raising the children tell me if a man has dominance over a female and tells her how she should raise her child in every way is she fulfilling her role or is it the man who is fulfilling the women’s role and the mans role astagfirullah. Women have some dominance over men so that they can fulfil their role that their Lord has given them. As you can see their is no true dominant individual rather their are roles that give each person some dominance. Men have more explicit dominance than women do as a result they need to give more in return for that dominance which is why they do all those things Mufti Menk has said that you don’t like. As I have said I’m not a fanboy of Mufti Menk I watch many different religious educators however he is right. You have to understand that in this world it is give and take that is even proven in the Quran with the idea of paradise. You can’t have your wife obey you and not cherish her. Do you know this whole feminism movement it was as a result of this, there needs to be a balance and your not creating it. The only thing I can say for those who this man has done counselling with is that they should look to the Quran for guidance as well as Hadith and if it doesn’t work out for them Allah has always given the option of divorce. Maybe the individuals are not compatible with each other. Plus Gabriel’s channel is really weird anyway “is your testosterone level too low”. I mean he hasn’t even got a medical degree, as a result he could be harming more people than doing good. Also as I have said testosterone doesn’t equal straightness that’s a ridiculous thought process rather what children see in their environment leads to their problems if your child has a phone for example God knows what they watch or see maybe you should start with that. There are many more points but this will take forever to write so I will leave you with this for now.
Just so you know... the Holy Prophet PBUH used to clean his clothes himself and even cooked for his wives and sometimes they would cook for him. Where is it written again that knitting is specifically only to be done by women?
@@ultrapowerlevel ALHAMDULILLAH ALHAMDULILLAH ALHAMDULILLAH ALLAHU AKBAR...I AGREE 100 PERCENT. I WASH OUR CLOTHES..DISHES..VACCUM..I DO IT ALL AND BETTER THEN MY WIFE..I REFUSE TO COOK...LOL I HAVE TO LEAVE HER WITH SOMETHING RIGHT LOL? ALLAHUMMAH AMEEN
@zakir jaigirder Wow, brother, that's a nice language for a Muslim. You should be ashamed. People need to realize that Gabriel is not focusing on the KNITTING. Why has our ummah become so stupid? For everyone saying that the Prophet saws used to do all these things... Gabriel said all of those things in his video, but all of you are so quick to jump to conclusions and judge. Watch the whole video before you judge, because we Muslims shouldn't talk about something we don't have knowledge about.
I’m not gonna lie, after watching Ali video I was kinda mad at Gabriel, however after watching this, you kinda open my mind and I see where brother Gabriel is coming from. Jazakallah khair
Read this also brother It is true that it's helal for men or boys to knitt but there is a deeper issue and a priority. Let me explain; We live in a society now, where girls are made to be men, and men are made to be girls. And then women complain why their husbands no longer take responsibility in their relationships. Toxic feminism, has destroyed the fabric of society, when they didn't just want equal rights to pay or education, they wanted equal rights to be a Man. They removed gender roles, so now that both men and women, boys and girls, can share the same bathroom. And they even went to the extent where they encourage men to dress up as girls if they like, and He can even now present himself to be a she, it's all according to how He feels at the end of the day. Muslim men these days, hardly do activities with their sons like camping, hunting, horse riding, shooting arrows. Which was a standard back many years ago. Instead their kids are playing doll house or are on their phones watching all sorts trash on the internet, turned into phone zombie addicts, who can't socialise out side of their dark closets. And when their kids turn into Homosexuals, or sons don't grow up as Men to defend oppress Muslims all over the World, they then complain why No muslims go out to defend muslims being killed by Zionists for example. Here's a point to considers. I would really wonder if Mufti Menk was teaching his Girls cooking, and vacuming the house, and washing the clothes and ironing. I'm sure the Muslim sisters would have been furiated. How dare he teach his girls those things. I'm sure the Feminists would have said, yes it's not haram for girls to do that either but the typical Muslim man only expects women to be like that, therefore due to the current climate the Sheik shouldn't be teaching that, and there should be more important things like, women training themselves to be independent incase they have a marriage fall out. So why now the #DoubleStandards? I am certain that if any of the companions were living today they would NOT be advocating for knitting whilst their is blood being shed day and night to our fellow muslims. I am certain has his child been locked away in some prison and being tortured by the enemies he wouldnt be knitting on social media rather he would spend his day and night advocating to educate the muslims about real life issues. Most of Menks vidoes are about play....im yet to see him conduct meetings with the tawaget of the arab nations to try to help our fellow muslims. I can only imagine the less fortunate watching his video and breaking down... if this is the content of one of the most famous "shiekhs" in the west...what hope is their for the rest of the "callers to islam" Ok, So now that you understand the context of the current climate we live in I hope you can now see why, this offends Muslims that a Sheik encourage to show knitting to kids. Sure if this was 100 years ago or 500 years ago or 1400 years ago no one would really complain, it's the fact that a Godless current society built on secular liberalism that is trying to remove a man's role and a women's role in society is why their is a big kick over it. So it's about "setting" prioritises straight people . It's not about saying its not permissible for Boys not to be knitting! Finaly: I wonder what would have happened, if your Political Correct Mufti Menk was teaching his girl daughter's also about; How to iron, cook, clean and vacuming the house. Would have love to see how fragile feminists would have been, if Mufti Menk uploaded such a video 😆
10000000% agree with you. We are living in times where they are trying to blur the lines of masculinity and femininity into oblivion, not feeding into their agenda is the best way.
We have also completed a response video against Ali Dawah on the Menk Knitting Issue. First video ua-cam.com/video/VCpFQT-xGC4/v-deo.html Second video ua-cam.com/video/P-qUWbZt3HI/v-deo.html
Recently subed, but if this is the kind of content that will be coming i.e. petty concerns like who said what - probably will unsub very soon. Also brother Gabriel seems to have an unhealthy obsession with Mufti Menk, seems extreme and odd. His focus is on masculinity that's fine - but this just seems overbearing and overcompensating, as if he is insecure! Edit - just want to add, never knew who brother Gabriel was until his beef about knitting... Also such a serious reaction to the funny chicken/quack quack video - brother needs to chill.
If someone makes a video first taking a clip of someone else then directly attacking that person's actions then they've quite clearly attempted to refute them, they haven't just opened up the possibility of discussion. To me, there's no doubt that the brother has made a mistake here and openly attacked the Mufti not based on a logical point but on his own pent up frustrations. He may be right about the overall point regarding masculinity in today's society, but to use the Mufti, he's essentially implied he's not manly and used him as an example of people that aren't manly. He's also cherry picked his previous clips, I'm sure we can easily find clips where Mufti Menk speaks about the other side and brings balance into marriage dynamics, showing that husbands and wives should treat each other fairly. And if brother Gabriel does have experience with these sorts of issues, then surely he should be encouraging people to reclaim TRUE masculinity. If a person wants to knit then so be it! It doesn't make them less of a man, there's a million and one other factors that do!
@@HK-USA If that is the case (to be fair, I haven't watched his content consistently in a few years now) then maybe the best way to tackle it is through private means because if there is a mistake here then I'm sure the Mufti isn't realising his effect but he's generally a great source of khayr from what I've seen and that way you deal with it at the source and bring in an ally. This is a reactionary response which creates divide and creates arguments over knitting of all things.
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I think the issue here is that not that we are acting more'feminine' or falling into the trap of LGBT. The real danger here is that we are accepting the wests cultural expectation of what is feminine or masculine without asking ourselves first and foremost if it is true in the first place. Are these traits actually feminine or masculine? Or is this simply falling into the trap of accepting these expectations as true without questioning it. I think the real strength is being a man who can do these skills while in his heart it doesn't sway his own image of his own masculinity. I think Alis point that these are socially constructed is especially valid in this regard. I think the real danger is saying these random acts are feminine and then imposing these views on men and tricking them to believe they are feminine.
Your negation of the first set of issues contradicts your affirmation of the second set of issues. They're both one and the same. The West's narrative of what is masculine or feminine IS PART AND PARCEL of the trap of LGBTQ and post-feminist propaganda. You are referring to older traditional ideas of what the West used to consider traditional gender roles, which aren't even 20% of the modern discourse. The vast majority of even Western conservatives have adapted so much to progressive nonsense, that they now accept LGBTQ and conservative-feminist discourses. So, there is absolutely no false equivalence here and to act like there is only reinforces the point: we have bent so far for PC rhetoric, we can't be straight about the realities on the ground.
@@TheGreenPillCoach7 I'm a little confused. My point is simply that we shouldn't accept the stereotypical gender roles that we observe in Western society in the first place. That we should be wary of what is socialized and what isn't. We shouldn't accept that a certain action is feminine just because someone tells you it is. Of course this discourse can get very philosophical but in my opinion the danger comes when people attacka a certain action when said action or practice objectively/intrinsically isn't feminine
@@valenciasaintilus9573 it’s not a Muslim term it’s a colloquial term have you never heard it used before?
The Sunnah is that the prophet Muhammad(Saw) used to Fix his shoes by sewing them and his clothes too Go back to the Books Of Hadiths you will fine that inshallah
He was not attacking that. If you watch the videos, you will know that his main issue was not knitting. It was more than one thing mufti Menk said. Not that knitting is not masculine. Either way, Ust. Gabriel and Mufti already solved the issue between themselves. We no longer need to worry.
Brother, when we say that something is a Sunnah or a Hadith, we have to be very very careful. We cannot just convey what is popular or what we have heard. What you have said above, do you have the proof of that? Which book and which number ? If yes, please share that as well.
@@AtiqKhan-bj4fm هشام بن عروة عن رجل قال سألت عائشة ما كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يصنع في بيته قالت كان يرقع الثوب ويخصف النعل أو نحو هذا
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I really don’t understand when/why knitting became considered “feminine”. It’s a HANDICRAFT!!
@Abeera Khawaja thank you I did watch the entire video and I still didn’t think the criticism held legitimate weight, as I find knitting to be a neutral activity. There are many legitimate things to pick on where gender roles are being switched, but unfortunately having a hobby of handicrafting is NOT one of them. Didn’t the prophet SAW sew to fix holes in his own clothing? Next thing we will have men who are so fragile they will criticize other men for having skills such as sewing.
Well it is pretty feminine for many people. It might be just a stereotype, but on the other side: 69.6% of all Knitters are women, while 27.3% are men (Statistic USA)
this guy is literally nit picking everything Ali does and just goin against it and there wasn't a single point where he was convincing to me
yes we have to stand against the agenda by promoting masculinity but why change the normal way we act like helping in home chores
example (knitting)
well it just depends tbh
@@alisonlasher1149 The Prophet sewing things was a necessity and women also served him
You know what the state of the ummah is when a simple 3 minute video of a man knitting is compared to 'the biggest fitna of our time'. People are being killed in the world. Our children are being exposed to zina, drugs, lgbt the list goes on and someone, a normal man, calls out a MUFTI for knitting?!
Inna lilahi wa inna ilayhi raajioon.
@Abeera Khawaja sister knitting is not just for women. Knitting has no gender, surely most women knit but that doesn't make it a women thing.
@Abeera Khawaja Do you live in a place where you can get easily attacked by someone?
@Abeera Khawaja dumb logic.
@@wendygue9555 so makeup is not a woman thing
@@OsadeTOOT if you know history you should know that not only women wore makeup. After a few years makeup became for women and now days makeup is for everybody. MOSTLY now makeup is a women thing but anyone can wear makeup.
The main issue is, in the original video, Brother Gabriel got so heated, it did come across as personal in certain instances. We all make mistakes its fine. In a follow up video he explained himself more and his issues became clear but the tone of the very first video was a bit off. May Allah bless both brothers and forgive all of our shortcomings
1000% agreed. His intentions may be pure but the tone of his video was definitely insulting. If I mock an action you do (ie. “and in and out and out and in”) - it displays a sense of insult and personal attack. May Allah bless them both and forgive all our sins.
@@ag6981But Ali also said it correctly that Masculinity is not fighting/boxing etc. it’s controlling your anger
There's so much wrong with going after a guy innocently knitting.
Exactly. Wallah he is making an issue out of thin air.
Indeed, he is making absolutely no sense. Mufti is blessed by Allah. No one can put him down.
There is an issue when you consider the current societal dynamics the west is trying to push. The lgbt and feminist movement is wrecking men and mufti is promoting these antics knowingly or unknowingly. So he needs to be careful on what he puts out in public
@@OnePunchMuslim people have been knitting for a long time. it’s not new and not deep... breathe 🥶
@@Melikeyyyyyyyy people have been. And there is a difference between knitting and tailoring....stay calm and look at the difference. Knitting it feminine whereas tailoring is not
Knitting is not a women thing. Being able to make one’s clothes should be considered as a basic skill for survival. Cooking, cleaning, making clothes etc shouldn’t be defined as women’s job only. These are basic skills that are needed to survive. And our prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihe wasalam) also helped his wives with the chores whenever he had spare time. Allah knows best.
Edit: some people commenting that these basic surviving skills(such as making one’s clothes) are not needed in the modern day. But I am not sure if they are aware of what is actually happening in WEF conferences and in bilderberg group conferences. Soon we may need to live off grid, specially in the west, just to save ourselves from the fitna of the dajjal. So we all may have to go back to the basics. Learn how to build your house, grow your own food and how to cook them and how to make your clothes including knitwear. And of course keep up with the physical training. This will help us to live off grid independent of this satanic system. May Allah Subhanuwatala keep us all safe from the fitna of the dajjal and allow us to die as Muslims. Ameen.
Hadith on Fitnah: Muslims flee to the mountains, escaping persecution
Abu Amina Elias Fitnah الفتنةManners الادبMountains الجبالProperty المالReligion الدينSheep الشاةShepherd الراعيSigns of the Hour أشراط الساعةTrials البلاءWarning النذر
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Soon the best property of a Muslim will be a flock of sheep he takes to the top of a mountain, or in the valleys of rainfall, fleeing with his religion from tribulations.”
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 19
Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari
عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّهُ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يُوشِكُ أَنْ يَكُونَ خَيْرَ مَالِ الْمُسْلِمِ غَنَمٌ يَتْبَعُ بِهَا شَعَفَ الْجِبَالِ وَمَوَاقِعَ الْقَطْرِ يَفِرُّ بِدِينِهِ مِنْ الْفِتَنِ
19 صحيح البخاري كتاب الإيمان باب من الدين الفرار من الفتن
@Bint Mustafa I think knitting would be more valuable as a recreation if the boy/man is making something useful such as jumper instead of playing stupid video games or watching useless movies.
@@fahimal9417 you completly missed the point. its as if you didnt watched the video and just wrote your comment right away.
@@fahimal9417 sister, did you even watch the full video properly and ponder on it first? Or did you just come directly to the comment section because someone talked about 'womens job' and your impulsive reaction is to say 'it shouldnt be classified as a womans job'. Please, understand what was said on the video.
@@artarak497 where did I say that a man should only knit or do household chores? Why are you assuming that I said a man shouldn’t be masculine?
@@fahimal9417 and so what if 'he' watches movies and plays video games, as long as he is working hard to earn for the family? Even the 'she' can have fun doing a variety of activities including watching movies.
i didn't know knitting was a womanly thing to do... is quite relaxing and it can be a hobby. People should learn all kinda of skills. Knitting isn't going to make you a girl. There's so many men in Muslim countries working with textiles.
@Crestfire you're are taking things out of proportion, the brother didn't mention switching gender roles completely, tell me if a man started wearing high heels and taught his son to do the same, would it be a feminine thing? High heels are usually for women, but back in the day it used to be for men, times are changing, if something becomes feminine in the eyes of other people then a man should not do something that would look feminine in the eyes of other people, but soon those eyes are gonna be distorted and man will be like woman and woman like man, I've never seen a man knit, but I've seen women knit, obviously alot of people agree that knitting is a womanly thing to do, so men should be doing something that is not womanly, in any case, it's useless for mufti or his sons, because knitting usually leads to making clothes, and mufti is already rich and his sons don't need clothes had he taught homeless people to knit and gave them wool or other material to knit, or had made a business out of it that would have been fine, but this is in majority a woman's thing to do, obviously it won't make you a woman, but everything is gradual, a seed doesn't grow into a tree in one day (usually), just like feminism didn't pop out of nowhere. It's gradual, and a man who is a family Councillor and has alot of knowledge on how a man should fulfil his role in the family tells you, you should not knit, then he has more knowledge and experience than most people and you should listen, just like you would listen to scholars regarding Islam. Listen to a man who tells regarding masculinity
We have also completed a response video against Ali Dawah on the Menk Knitting Issue.
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people are getting way too emotional here. I got a knitting set when i was a kid and i remember my DAD taught me how to use it because my mom didn't know how. My dad helps out my mom with cooking, laundry, ironing, cleaning but he also does all the 'manly' things like the plumbing, wiring, building, fixing and working. Learning basic life skills isn't going to mean that you do that one thing only. People can have many skills. That dude was being a bit rude to mufti menk. He could've atleast said it in a nicer way.
@@themanwithnoname3145 Just because many people believe something doesn't make it true! What if in the future (which is a huge possibility btw), money no longer has any value in this world and there are food and clothes shortages, and you are forced to be independent and to produce your own clothes and goods overall without dependeing on the system or anybody else. And then what?
Learning valuable skills such as knitting, farming, cooking, hunting, fishing and etc. and then passing those skills on to the future generations is of utmost. Humans are slowly losing these vital skills which have allowed us to survive for millenias. Instead, we are too dependent on the system to provide us with everything, who can in the blink of eye, choose not to do it and then what? You are all screwed!
Fathers passing on these vital skills is how boys after becoming men, became well-equipped to survive in the real world.
If you want masculinity, then perhaps men should stop working in offices or any kind of job mundane job that doesn't require practical skill altogether? Perhaps men should all go back to being pure hunter gatherers instead of relying on the system or money to provide them? Or live in the wild instead of cities like our ancestors did. Do you advocate those things to remain consistent with your 'masculine' narrative or not? If not, then you have no credibility whatsoever, as there is nothing masculine about living in the cities and working for the governent, especially doing mundane and impractical jobs.
I agree that there are proper feminine behaviour out there that men should avoid, like wearing makeup or wearing high-heels. But only an utter degenerate or a zombie who follows others would consider one of the most vital skills a human-being could learn like knitting to be feminine behaviour. It's just a projection of your own insecurity.
@@Ganstaz003 humans learn to adapt, if you're out in the wild and you need clothing, you can find an animal, skin it, and wear its fur, or strip it to leather. You don't have to knit to survive, had mufti taught his son to skin an animal of its fur, that would be better, but he didn't, I can't imagine knitting in the wild with two sticks and wool, it's not that hard of a thing if you try enough times, it's not rocket science, men should stop working in mundane jobs and should do things that are more manly, like work at a farm and produce your own food and have your own livestock, but nobody does this, cuz we live In a lazy society, I didn't encourage men to be people who sit at that desk all days moving one file at the other for 8 hours a day, in order to go back home too tired to treat the wife and kids properly, the problem in the video is that mufti shows people how to knit, had he posted "showing my sons how to catch a wild animal and slaughter it" would be 100 times more beneficial than "knitting".
i would never have thought i would see a day were people would find knitting offensive , lol
@Maja yeah he is saying that it's not masculine ,I mean why is it not masculine? If you cook is it masculine or feminine? There are a million chefs majority being male so why is it associated to feminism , Knitting is not de masculine at all I knitted before it's actually calming bit it did not affect my maculinity at all ,there are trillions of other things to be mad about why attack a good man just for knitting when there is so many things to worry about it's not like 7million followers of his are going to all go an take up knitting now ,use this beautiful brain Allah has given to not treat every little thing like it's a big deal ,islam is ease and that what the prophet said but today we make everything so difficult because we all are pointing at others what they did which is tiny rather than ourselves myself included .if the concern is the children why not go to Disney and protest because they are the ones doing that type of agenda ,Why not also look for solutions like making Muslim friendly cartoons ,! Building wealth so we can destruct there agendas why not ?but we still focus on the these things ,in my opinion I thinks its being over sensitive
@Abeera Khawaja @Abeera Khawaja as salaamualaikum sister ,i have to disagree with you why does knitting with the kids a women thing ? knitting is calming ,like if you sew your own clothes when it's slit what does it got to do with gender?Why does assuming that all the people who watch him will begin to tell there husbands to knit ,there is not proof for that,I watched it and I just had a laugh why do we have to make islam so complex?if you look at it from another perspective it was him having family time with them that's what I think , Islam is ease ,also if you are in a relationship these things are not supposed to an issue i,it's our insecure nature as men or women that's all ,if you ar comfortable with who you are you are just that ,you don't generalise ,for example washing dishes ? Is this a man or a women's job? If I do do it it does not mean Im taking the women's role at all or becoming feminine or something it just means I understand that the wife had a long day and I'm helping out,you don't have to bring gender roles and stuff .Did the prophet not tell us to treat your women well? Ofcoz he did so if helping it the kitchen Abit makes her happy why not ? I'm not going to change my 'Manly role' lol .What if a women boxes for exercise ? Is this a man's thing or a women's thing? So she must not do any boxing exercise because society says it's a man's thing?
@@yusufeditzzzz Agree!
@@yusufeditzzzz my thoughts exactly. i don't understand where the LGBT agenda comes into play as mentioned in the video but maybe that's because of the different societies we live in. with the gender roles though, I completely agree with you. what if mufti menk posted a video of him cooking, would that be a problem? lol. i feel that sometimes men get too insecure with their masculinity that they refuse to help with home chores and that's just not right.
Sajid your wrong . For a man to knit is none of your business . Stop being noisy and stay in your lane .
Brother Gabriel could have talked about masculinity without associating with knitting and Mufti Menk. I would like to be enlightened on how Mufti Menk’s knitting video was hinting to femininity or counterproductive to what masculinity is? From what I understood in Mufti Menk’s video, he just mentioned that he learned knitting at the age of 6 and is teaching his daughters now, so what is the threat? I am genuinely confused.
I hate to say this but Gabriel screams misogyny imo. The way he talks, his points all hints toward this 'Alpha Male' thing which has nothing to do with Islam btw. I agree with Ali Dawah tho. Rasool (saw) was the most strong and masculine individual ever but with the softest heart. He (pbuh) was gentle, not like this Gabriel one.
@@khawlabintal-azwar2 Subhanallah! May Allah forgives you and us all.
@@khawlabintal-azwar2 what if we tell u that u scream a liberal pseudo muslim feminist and a female supremacist?
The concern of br gabreil is rightly grounded.. can't u see what's happening in the world. Liberals with the help of govt are trying to make men feminine a little example of which is they say things like make up doesn't have any gender and enforce things upon general masses. Look at Canada it seems parents don't have any rights over their children. Govt has become their parent. Tbh Mufti menk has lost the plot years ago. He should open up a councelling center rather than being a mufti.
@Imran Rasheed Are you so weak that if you even feel softness or try to be soft you turn into a girl?
Seems to me that you need to grow up and learn to be a man of character who can maturely feel and control his feeling.
A warrior/soldier has one thing that makes them a Warrior/leader/hero instead of street punk, *That is Discipline*.
A Warrior is able to *control his emotions* even though his dangerous or when he is *angry*.
An old lady yells at you, should you smack her out to show her how *manly* you are?
I lost someone, should I not cry and be sad? but hold it in and be in denial and yell at everyone? what is the point in the three days of grieving?
can you never be soft? never cry or have a soft heart when the imam cries reading the Quran?
I see my kid being beat, should I go and beat them all including your kid because it makes you look unmanly? Tell them who your family is?
Smack your kid at every mistake instead of teaching them the way? because you don't want to look soft?
So learn the essence of being a warrior before you throw around such stupid bullshit. Actually you would fit right in with those politicians with those words of yours.
I will say it Again: "A Warrior is able to *control his emotions* even though his dangerous or when he is *angry*."
The most crippling factor to males is the idea that the system is against them all the time at every turn. And that is as true as Muslims being all terrorist and that terrorism is the top killing factor in the west. But we know the latter is not true.
System being against them makes them just go to the alternative methods. One of the most common one is the gangs/street punks who lack the discipline to be a warrior. Go ask them why, they will tell you fuck working a worthless job that gets you no where as the other.
Fun fact: I use to think about alpha male being not soft but the reality is emotion is OK but have discipline, humanity and a character.
@Imran Rasheed you probably thought crying for men is feminine. I read many times where the prophet Muhammad himself used to cry in front of his ummah at the news of diseased children in war, and when Khadijah died. You are associating basic human emotion with masculinity or feminity. Let me guess, you don't cook either because ew! That's a female thing to do!
I still don’t see the harm in fact in many areas of the world knitting and tailoring are masculine. For example the tailoring of the bisht is male dominated. I don’t think this should be a problem, not in the slightest, let the guy knit if he likes.
We have also completed a response video against Ali Dawah on the Menk Knitting Issue.
First video
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Subhanallah, have you watched the video. Kniting is not the problem, its the factt hat it was shown publicly to people who look up to him as a role model in a society where the lgbt is have a large impact on society and gender roles.
@@osman.s1405 That still doesn’t make his knitting a problem. If people compare it to the lgbt agenda, then that’s their problem. People read into things too much and cause more issues.
@@osman.s1405 The west doesn't dictate to us what is gender roles. If you guys see knitting as a feminine activity that is your problem. In my country it is considered a skill. The west also think it is gay for 2 men to hug. But we don't think that. The problem is the west is too sexualised. They will take something innocent and make it sexual. And you western muslims are adopting this kind of mindset. You are reading into things that are not there.
@@osman.s1405 So because of LGBT we as Muslims should start labeling things as masculine or feminine and start avoiding them. We need to change for LGBT? So who's controlling who now?
The Best Of You Are Those Who Are Best To Their Women.”
- Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
Sunan al-Tirmidhī 1162
MashaAllah brother very strong hadith may Allah guide people. Some people think life is black and white and literal. May Allah guide muslims new and old and give people wisdom and Islamic ilm.
Brother Sajid reacting to brother Ali reacting to brother Gabriel reacting to sheikh Mufti Menk. 😂
My father used to have sheep when he was very young, and he would knit socks for himself when he took them out to feed on grass. And this was used to be very common in those rural communities cause you would have to do these kinda stuff for yourself. There is much less gender bs when you have to work for your bread and there is no easy supply chain such as wallmart. This was used to be case for 90% of ummah 60-70 years ago.
yeah but mufti menk is from one of the richest countries in the world and he doesnt need to make socks.
he wasnt even making socks for his need or to provide to his family.
he was knitting to show that he is a feminist and to promote feminine behavior for men(in which they knit as a hobby)
@@DOtman2222 hes from zimbabwe
@@DOtman2222 knitting is not feminine behaviour per say . Life skill .
I believe we have more important issues to worry about as a ummah than a sheikh knitting.
Ikhwani Mentality
Honestly
@@radiyahtemitayokareem4223 yup
say that to Mufti Menk too
I see no connection between knitting and LGBTQ, I would suggest you brother, spend your time wisely.
I don’t think you have made justice in this video.
@Muhammed Anwer I think the speaker clearly states that knitting is associated with the chores performed by women. No one is personally attacking Mufti Menk.... its the image that is being portrayed which is encouraging the youth in following the LGBT community to make men feminine and to make women more masculine
Agreed Mr Anwer
We have also completed a response video against Ali Dawah on the Menk Knitting Issue.
First video
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@Independent, there are definitely clear distinctions in the chores that are performed by men and women. That is why Rasulullah (sallallaahu alaiyhi wassallam) gave the chores performed in the house to Hadrat Fathima (ra) and the work done by men to be performed by Hadrat Ali (ra)
@Wayfarer, this is the Islamic viewpoint.... its recorded in the books of Sunnah and the Ahadith. If you don't know about it, please don't comment and try to teach me
Knitting is just an act, nothing to do with masculine or feminine, and if you want a boost in 'masculinity' follow and learn from the sunnah, learn about taking responsibility and purify your hearts.
Wallah he keeps saying its not about the knitting but keeps talking about it and knitting.
@@khawlabintal-azwar2 I know the frustration but it's an illness called, 'Stupidity'
@@khawlabintal-azwar2 so true
@Syed Aman u
@Syed Aman and don't misquote the Prophet like uph are some expert who knows exactly what he mean, you're like those Islamophobists who speak out of context, what an absolute muppet, and I reiterate knitting is a skill, it's simply making clothes you arrogant, undignified human being,
Having followed Gabriel Al Romani for a while now I have to say people really need to listen to what he is saying for example he mentions in his video, what are the muslimah du'aat preaching? are they knitting or are they talking about woman empowerment and going out there to get their rights? so this goes beyond Mufti Menk it's the imbalance of the messages young boys are getting vs young girls.
Spot on!
Most of the Romani haters and people who disagree with him probably don't watch his other content
I was skeptical at first but after looking into him more, I see where he is coming from and the context he wants to give
Thank you for bringing that up
Most people don't even know Gabriel and his work and are passing judgement based on a short clip
Also what he's saying isn't false. Boys are being taught masculinity is toxic and to embrace their femininity. Women are told the opposite. Now had things in the world been different no one would utter a word against menk's knitting. I wish more people understood this
@@jamilaabdi8539 Exactly. This is why we need to reverse the mistakes of the current generations and teach the way of living of Islam to future kids with our best efforts.
The femininization of men and the emasculation of women will be the downfall of society.
@@themercifulguard3971 if you read islamic history or study the Seerah of the Prophet ( pbuh) you will find muslim women fighting in battles, alongside men. Hazrath Safia, the Prophet's aunt fought in battle against the pagan Arabs,there was another incident where muslim lady during war times cut off the head of an enemy who was attempting to enter the ladies camp. She had to do that in order to deceive the enemy into thinking that there were men present in the ladies camp to protect them.Muslim
Women showing such manly bravery and strength is not a western concept as you so wrongfully said..
I think you need to get your facts right. Stay safe .
I respect your opinion and Gabriel's opinion, but the prophet mended his own clothes and did other things that may have been seen as feminine. I haven't seen masculinity decrease or it be missing from the muslim community, but I have seen some men claim things being to feminine to do like cleaning or cooking. This is more incorrect than learning life skills. I think it's great to show both worlds on social media to understand that you can be kind, sew, knit, clean, and still be a masculine man with those masculine skills/traits. If you only show one side then you are teaching only one part of being a Muslim man.
I think this is a good discussion to have and I think the Muslim community needs to learn how to have these discussions without feeling attacked or getting upset.
We as Muslims need to be firm on lgbtq it’s clear that they are systematically working hard to make it normal to be lgbtq. And they are not just attacking the people giving dawah but politicians and lawmakers and actors and athletes and many more influential people they have the money and resources to do so and so if you speak against them then they are going to work hard to destroy your image. We need to be firm and every person giving dawah should all give one message in which it’s sad to say that there’s no support and nobody will stand firm against them but few.
What does it have to do with brother Menk knitting?
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@@yellowdevil8613 You shouldn't be promoting that to men at a time men are being feminised to a point where they refuse to fight for the Deen. Men should be encouraged to be strong and powerful mentally and physically so that they can fight for the Deen and establish Islam in the land.
Its Sunnah to teach youre children in the home thats where the foundation starts. If you so bothered and truly cared get rid of the peados around you instead moaning about knitting. Ya Allah what his the world come to
@@kalislam
We have also completed a response video against Ali Dawah on the Menk Knitting Issue.
First video
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Fair points on the woke agenda point.
@King khan Great khan leave her alone man!
Hey Milahan, you might be interested in watching a response of the Mufti Menk video from Abdur Raheem McCarthy on his channel (channel is same name as his name).. he has the most balanced response from the 3 videos i have watched which include this one and Ali Dawah's response.. i think all 3 videos have valid points but Abdur Raheem McCarthy's response is most balanced in my opinion..
We have also completed a response video against Ali Dawah on the Menk Knitting Issue.
First video
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@@Younis1446 Last thing we need now is to be teached to be more feminine we are losing every battle around world
@@aldeen9190 what battle? against who? the only battle is between you and yourself! Want to change the world change, change yourself first.
I agree there is a problem with the agenda but on the other hand there is nothing wrong with listening to your wife if it doesn't bother you moving to your left just move if it makes her happy Subhan'ALLAH nothing wrong with that. I think this was the point mufti menk was making. The rest about knitting I think everyone agrees on that that there is nothing wrong with men learning such skills. I do acknowledge that men should be brave and not afraid of people and what they might think that's what I believe. Peace
I'm a man, I used to knit and was even in a knitting club. Having said that, the issue is not with Mufti Menk personally. The issue is that there is a concerted effort being made against masculinity in males, femininity in females, and to push the lgbt agenda and we as muslims need to recognize it and fight against it. Brother Gabriel's discomfort with this is absolutely justified and valid.
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I know we should fight against it, but it doesn't make sense to say mufti menk does something femenine which the lgbtq+ wanted, indicating mufti menk's actions ryt?🤦🏻♂️.
It is true that it's helal for men or boys to knitt but there is a deeper issue and a priority. Let me explain;
We live in a society now, where girls are made to be men, and men are made to be girls.
And then women complain why their husbands no longer take responsibility in their relationships.
Toxic feminism, has destroyed the fabric of society, when they didn't just want equal rights to pay or education, they wanted equal rights to be a Man. They removed gender roles, so now that both men and women, boys and girls, can share the same bathroom. And they even went to the extent where they encourage men to dress up as girls if they like, and He can even now present himself to be a she, it's all according to how He feels at the end of the day.
Muslim men these days, hardly do activities with their sons like camping, hunting, horse riding, shooting arrows. Which was a standard back many years ago.
Instead their kids are playing doll house or are on their phones watching all sorts trash on the internet, turned into phone zombie addicts, who can't socialise out side of their dark closets. And when their kids turn into Homosexuals, or sons don't grow up as Men to defend oppress Muslims all over the World, they then complain why No muslims go out to defend muslims being killed by Zionists for example.
Here's a point to considers.
I would really wonder if Mufti Menk was teaching his Girls cooking, and vacuming the house, and washing the clothes and ironing.
I'm sure the Muslim sisters would have been furiated. How dare he teach his girls those things.
I'm sure the Feminists would have said, yes it's not haram for girls to do that either but the typical Muslim man only expects women to be like that, therefore due to the current climate the Sheik shouldn't be teaching that, and there should be more important things like, women training themselves to be independent incase they have a marriage fall out.
So why now the #DoubleStandards?
I am certain that if any of the companions were living today they would NOT be advocating for knitting whilst their is blood being shed day and night to our fellow muslims.
I am certain has his child been locked away in some prison and being tortured by the enemies he wouldnt be knitting on social media rather he would spend his day and night advocating to educate the muslims about real life issues.
Most of Menks vidoes are about play....im yet to see him conduct meetings with the tawaget of the arab nations to try to help our fellow muslims.
I can only imagine the less fortunate watching his video and breaking down... if this is the content of one of the most famous "shiekhs" in the west...what hope is their for the rest of the "callers to islam"
Ok, So now that you understand the context of the current climate we live in I hope you can now see why, this offends Muslims that a Sheik encourage to show knitting to kids. Sure if this was 100 years ago or 500 years ago or 1400 years ago no one would really complain, it's the fact that a Godless current society built on secular liberalism that is trying to remove a man's role and a women's role in society is why their is a big kick over it.
So it's about "setting" prioritises straight people . It's not about saying its not permissible for Boys not to be knitting!
Finaly:
I wonder what would have happened, if your Political Correct Mufti Menk was teaching his girl daughter's also about;
How to iron, cook, clean and vacuming the house.
Would have love to see how fragile feminists would have been, if Mufti Menk uploaded such a video 😆
@@shahzadali-yousafzai497
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Do people even watch the video before commenting? Brother Sajid was clearing up some of the misunderstandings about brother Gabriel, and those in the comment are talking as if they have the same expertise in brother Gabriel's field .جزاك الله خير اخي ساجد
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We have also completed a response video against Ali Dawah on the Menk Knitting Issue.
First video
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Second video
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The issue was with:
*the accuracy of what he was saying
*the swearing
*the loose comments
They ultimately took away the credibility of his point.
Yes, this is a much needed discussion where we need to come together on but was his approach the way to do that?
I have no doubt his intentions are good but it's the accuracy and the approach that troubles me.
Brother Gabriel Al-Romani also addressed the issue!
stop being a snowflake, sometimes you have to establish the truth straight down without sugar coating. and regardless, he is mainly adressing men, and i totally agree with him and undertsand his frustration.
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#menkinniqab
#meninniqab
*Fluttering eyelashes*
I hope we recall the hadith of men imitating women, and what Allah said about such people.
Could you now tell me if his lack of clarification and the vagueness of his public posts like these, not damaging the community? Now do you see why Gabriel, working from the ground, is finally starting to crack? What is being exaggerated here? Are we going to play down countless instances because it's Mufti Menk and he is above any form of reproach, or held to a standard? How long are people going to hide behind the alibi of approach, and deal with reality, is a question I leave up to you.
@@bobbyjones8091 Loool whose a snow flake...me 🤣 We have a responsibility online as Muslims to represent in a certain way and he crossed a line. We are all human of course and again it's what I said above & nothing more. His frustrations are one thing, his actions are another.
@@MechkanysT I swear I don't follow Mufti Menk, so it's not about that & isn't the guy just wearing a face mask?
He might be frustrated, yes. Is that understandable, yes. Is it therefore justified what he done... no. He's a public figure.
The man is spending time with his family specifically his kids. How is that feminine? If you think Mufti Menk spends his time knitting then you're clearly misinformed. Mufti Menk posts a lot of videos about his personal life to inspire people and teach us how to be good to our family and neighbours and surroundings, that is the point of this video and he has also posted videos of himself sky diving, using a treadmill and advising people about staying healthy. These are all short clips meant to inspire goodness in the Muslim ummah with regards to balancing things in our personal life etc. Subhanallah may Allah increase us all in goodness and understanding.
P.S I'd advice my fellow brothers and sisters who have huge social media platforms doing dawah to refrain from using other brothers and sisters to make a point. I understand your respect for Gabriel and his work and may Allah increase you both in knowledge and goodness and reward you for you efforts but I feel what he should've done if he has an issue with what Mufti Menk was doing was to reach out to him personally and privately to have a conversation with him. And to keep this matter off the public eye.
And Allah knows best.
@@Twinkles165 Thanks for reminding me about this two years later 🙂
@@Twinkles165 Sure, it's so sad how loud people are these days that we can hardly hear or even try to understand people. Everyone wants to be right.
When I saw Mufti Menk's video pop up with him knitting in the thumbnail I had a good chuckle and skipped the video as I assume most men did. But I'm not too proud to knit myself a sweater if it meant freezing to death lol. Br Saajid and Br Gabriel I love you guys for the sake of Allah but I think you're blowing this wayy out of proportion. No one is going to turn gay bc of Br Menk's video lol.
Well said bro! I can sew and kickbox... Aint no one ever calling me feminine 🤣 These topics are so ridiculous.
But you have to see that Br Gabriel has many cases of broken relationships because of men not being masculine and not being able to perform in intimacy due to prolonged exposure to pornographic material. The problem arises when a muslim man isn't doing anything masculine or activities which help produce more testosterone like physical activities, healthy lifestyle, etc. In his shoes, it's frustrating to see someone not promoting activities which could be more beneficial rather than knitting, because he is a principal to an islamic school where there is no masculinity taught to boys, there is rising homosexuality within his clients and tons of broken marriages because of the incapability of men to act and fulfill responsibilities as a men
@@kennethgeorge1606 Well lets just hope this issue brings about the change you are looking for. I agree there is an issue when it comes to the culture shift with men, but at same time, I feel there is a more amicable way of doing it, instead of how things have progressed past few days. May God guide us all! Peace
@@Rawhide_Rumble yeah the way the matter has progressed makes it seem so toxic and has unfortunately made a lot of people take sides instead of discussing the matter and coming to a common understanding as per the Quran and the sunnah.
@@kennethgeorge1606 You said it bro!
Students of knowledge fighting one another.
This is a disaster.
It's pisses me off. 😠
Making a small issue a big one.
No, he needs to take a seat. Being kind to your wife don’t make u less of a man.
i think u are watching a different video cuz no1 said to not be kind to ur wife
Headed queen lol
Kind as in turning into a chicken and go quack quack?
@Maja Oh, since you wanna play smart why don’t you tell me exactly what that man was preaching about ? He’s actions said all for me. Just cuz he did say the word “ don’t be kind” doesn’t mean he was wasn’t implying... rockhead king
@@Taha-Aamamou No, we were watching the same video, but we surely do have different brains tho
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1) Repenting
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5) Waiting for Prayer
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(O Allah! You are my Lord. There is no god except You. You have created, I am Your slave, I hold to Your Covenant as far as I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge the favours that You have bestowed upon me and I confess my sins. Pardon me, for none but You has the power to pardon).
I support the work brother Gabriel does but I think his reaction to Mufti Menk knitting is a little over the top
It is true that it's helal for men or boys to knitt but there is a deeper issue and a priority. Let me explain;
We live in a society now, where girls are made to be men, and men are made to be girls.
And then women complain why their husbands no longer take responsibility in their relationships.
Toxic feminism, has destroyed the fabric of society, when they didn't just want equal rights to pay or education, they wanted equal rights to be a Man. They removed gender roles, so now that both men and women, boys and girls, can share the same bathroom. And they even went to the extent where they encourage men to dress up as girls if they like, and He can even now present himself to be a she, it's all according to how He feels at the end of the day.
Muslim men these days, hardly do activities with their sons like camping, hunting, horse riding, shooting arrows. Which was a standard back many years ago.
Instead their kids are playing doll house or are on their phones watching all sorts trash on the internet, turned into phone zombie addicts, who can't socialise out side of their dark closets. And when their kids turn into Homosexuals, or sons don't grow up as Men to defend oppress Muslims all over the World, they then complain why No muslims go out to defend muslims being killed by Zionists for example.
Here's a point to considers.
I would really wonder if Mufti Menk was teaching his Girls cooking, and vacuming the house, and washing the clothes and ironing.
I'm sure the Muslim sisters would have been furiated. How dare he teach his girls those things.
I'm sure the Feminists would have said, yes it's not haram for girls to do that either but the typical Muslim man only expects women to be like that, therefore due to the current climate the Sheik shouldn't be teaching that, and there should be more important things like, women training themselves to be independent incase they have a marriage fall out.
So why now the #DoubleStandards?
I am certain that if any of the companions were living today they would NOT be advocating for knitting whilst their is blood being shed day and night to our fellow muslims.
I am certain has his child been locked away in some prison and being tortured by the enemies he wouldnt be knitting on social media rather he would spend his day and night advocating to educate the muslims about real life issues.
Most of Menks vidoes are about play....im yet to see him conduct meetings with the tawaget of the arab nations to try to help our fellow muslims.
I can only imagine the less fortunate watching his video and breaking down... if this is the content of one of the most famous "shiekhs" in the west...what hope is their for the rest of the "callers to islam"
Ok, So now that you understand the context of the current climate we live in I hope you can now see why, this offends Muslims that a Sheik encourage to show knitting to kids. Sure if this was 100 years ago or 500 years ago or 1400 years ago no one would really complain, it's the fact that a Godless current society built on secular liberalism that is trying to remove a man's role and a women's role in society is why their is a big kick over it.
So it's about "setting" prioritises straight people . It's not about saying its not permissible for Boys not to be knitting!
Finaly:
I wonder what would have happened, if your Political Correct Mufti Menk was teaching his girl daughter's also about;
How to iron, cook, clean and vacuming the house.
Would have love to see how fragile feminists would have been, if Mufti Menk uploaded such a video 😆
Then why do we have men who are tailors, chefs and even working in saloons.
Cuz our society see tailors as a field for women and men but not knitting so if a man did knitting he will look feminin also most men who work in saloon look and act feminin i have seen them with my own eyes
@@Taha-Aamamou respects to my alfa mumin bro
@@Taha-Aamamou not really tho i have seen decent fellows in salons too
I love Mufti Menk and I love any man who would knit!
But but I don't wanna knit 🥺😭
I want to hunt deer and beating bears with my fist!!
Grrr don't say that again oké 🧐
His point is not really about men knitting itself. I wouldn't care really to that with my wife if she would appreciate it (don't have one yet Insha Allah). mufti menk should emphasize taking responsibility and care for the family first and more because society somehow is affecting males nature to do that. A lot of men have become weak nowadays.
Things should be in the right proportion. If men don't have the bravery and the sense of responsibility to be protective then how can the females and children benefit from a men like that.
I actually understand your comment and I think it is a good one. It has to do with no arrogance.
knitting itself is not the main issue. its the whole plan of some "muslims" who try to blur the boundaries between men and women.
We have also completed a response video against Ali Dawah on the Menk Knitting Issue.
First video
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Second video
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I think you're completely exaggerating beyond reason. Also, I hope you're not referring to Mufti Menk as a "muslim".
Quran and Sunnah does not say knitting is something Muslim men cannot do. Then what boundary are you talking about? In some country farming is done by women, in some countries farming is also done by men. Mufti Menk said he learned it when he was a 6 year old. May be his mother taught him and he was also able to help his mother (Is it not a good thing we can help our mothers). Brother Gabrielle talks good on boxing. What can boxing do as a help to our parents? Fight some guy and get injured for a worldly gain. In my country Maldives people used to knit clothes in a traditional way. With generations gone and import of clothes, today there is only one person (as per records) who knows the whole process (in the whole country) He is a man. Will it be bad for him to teach it his grand children. Few years ago he tried to each other people. But the one who learned a part of it is a teenage boy.
@Anwar I never said i am not in favour of teaching sons swimming, shooting and riding horses. Mufti Menk said he was teaching his children. How do we know the gender? Mufti Menk did not say he was teaching it to a son or a daughter. There are parents who give their phones to children to play games and these children even get addicted to playing games. Again you are jumping into a conclusion that Mufti Menk was teaching it to a son. Of course to Mufti Menk's mother he is her son. I don't see any thing wrong. Imagine if they were poor, and he was able to knit a sweater for his mom in a cold winter. That does not remove masculinity in a person or even make a person gay. Today right now my mother is admited in hospital. i was the one who washed her plates, arranged food for her. Don't tell me I am doing a feminine thing. Giving her food is more important than waiting for my sister living abroad come home and prepare food for her and give her, or ask my mother she should cook while in hospital. Our religion is Islam. Our religion is not greek roman masculinism. We can do what is halal within the boundary set by islam.
@Anwar Mufti Menk has 7 daughters.
Truth is brother Gabriel has be counselling Muslim couple for years. He's gonna know more about gender roles, marriage, and masculinnity as well as feminity more than Mufti Menk. However, Mufti Menk is the kindest and most loving person I have seen in my life. They are good in their own fields.
You are spot on and I think that what mufti menk said has some weight to it as well. In certain societies where traditional masculinity is alive, men use their masculinity or the concept as a whole to not for instance indulge in things which are often labelled as feminine. Therefore, people watching him from such areas may very well benefit from what he said as sometimes this gender segregation of roles can also be a cause of conflict where men and women remain extremely rigid to their roles.
On the other side, brother gabriel is correct as well as those muslims living in the west may take the act of mufti menk in a way which could possibly do disservice to them as traditional masculinity is already under threat in the west and the message which mufti menk gave will only dissolve it further
@@yellowdevil8613 I don't think that's true. They are just trying to caution people because the western agenda is prospering at the moment and many people are adopting their ideologies. Anything which can potentially damage the traditional gender roles should not be brought on publicly and if it's then people need to be cautioned about it. It doesn't seem like a big issue and it actually isn't but due to the current affairs, I think this message is justified.
Nah, mufti menk has more experience in life and when it comes to relationships also.. the other brother is young and narrow minded as u can tell.. nothing personal against him
@@nervnicht9870 brother Gabriel is a school principle and has traveled to various Muslim countries and coaching and teaching them personally and not just a public speaker. Don’t look down on someone else just because he’s not as popular as mufti Menk
@@nervnicht9870 and tells men to turn into chicken and go quack quack. Brother gabriel has abt 17 yrs experience and maybe is better than Mufti menk. Menk is not a superheto
Mufti sense of humour it’s amazing nothing wrong with him knitting 🙌🏽
Brothers please stop spreading fitnah between the ummah, Rasuul Salallahu Aleyhi wa Sallam was the best of creation and he used help his wives so there's absolutely nothing wrong with What Mufti Menk is doing in reference to helping his family.
The Prophet (SAW) himself used to mend his clothes. in essence he engaged in sewing, which is widely considered a feminine activity. In doing so destroying every notion that 'skills' or 'handicraft' are bound to gender. Yes, there are gender roles in Islam, but muslim men are encouraged to help their women in the household and muslim women are encouraged to be able to fight and engage in physical activities. Many Sahabiyat (female Sahabi) (rA) engaged in physical sports and engaged in wars AFTER fulfilling their household responsibilities. And vice versa for the Sahaba.
You know, all the lgbt feminist movement stuff aside, there are men who think that knitting with his family is a womanly thing to do. It's the exact point Mufti Menk is proving that hey be a man and spend some time with your loved one it doesnt make you less of a man. If anything it makes everyone happy. Having to prove you're a man by boxing and going on testerone rage rants about another guy knitting is just as rediculous so everyone mind their own business. Mufti Menk is keeping it halal and people are hating on him, which is wrong.
We CAN'T put the LGBT feminist movement aside so casually as you are suggesting? Why should we? School curriculums have been totally infiltrated, children introduced to drag queens, questioning their sexuality, gender dysphoria, hormone blockers, so many issues related to this going on and here you are, trying to divert the actual argument and strawmanning it in the form of "testosterone rage rants". The guy is a qualified person in his field, he knows what he is talking about, unlike Mufti, you seems to not have a clue as to what is going on, or willing being complicit to this agenda that's transforming society. It's really not hard to see why many people are indignant. Lastly, he is attacking the idea, not the personality. And the personality in question that's allowing this to happen passively happens to be Mufti Menk by keeping silent.
@@MechkanysT I literally said all the LGBT stuff aside in the first line. What is Mufti Menk out to solve the problem all of a sudden? You cant be like hey look at this man hes a nurse what a femine job... and then say oh no disrepect to the brother though mashallah hes a good brother. No its offensive. Stand up for each other that's manly too, instead of sitting behind a keyboard ripping into the shekh for sharing 30 seconds of his personal life.
I'm afraid these people in the west have a western ideology of masculinity and not the the Islamic ideology of what it means to be a man. Muslim men weren't afraid to show emotion as is evident by many sahabad crying in public, and Umar R.A the one who was considered the most manliest of men getting scolded by a woman during his caliphate did that make him less of a man, no you people in the west need to correct your ideologies and bring them towards islam.
I'm so glad that i found this channel.
May Allah bless the person who had shared your video link in some comment section and I happened to benefit from it.
We have also completed a response video against Ali Dawah on the Menk Knitting Issue.
First video
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Second video
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Honestly this is not right Idk 🤷🏽♀️ Mufti Menk said clearly in the video he’s teaching his kids Knitting so personally I see it as he’s trying to jus encourage people to have time with his kids (female and male)
💯 Agree with you .
What if he showed us teaching his kids horse riding? Or reading Quran. Or quizzes about Deen...
Agreed
Oh fuck when people are just ignoring as fuck we don’t even talking about that holy 💩 have you even watched the video?
@Abeera Khawaja He has a different video teaching his boys how to shoot at the gun range. People made a big issue out of nothing. All of this outrage at Mufti Menk knitting would be better utilized in dhikr and contemplation.
I completely agree with you brother. Although it was published back in February of 2021 i only watched it just now. Once i saw a video of Mufti Menk making a Taco in the kitchen and i had the same feeling in the back of my mind.! I was surprised first. "Why would Mufti Menk post such videos which are NOT appropriate to educate todays society" I felt sad i had so much respect for Mufti Menk I still do. Even to brother Ali Dawa. May Allah grant him more insight. I completely agree with brother Gabriel. May Allah(SW) make him steadfast in his righteous work of spreading the good word. Aameen. JazakAllah for sharing your wisdom brother. May Allah(SW) bless your work and May he bring more people like you. Aameen
Ma sha Allah!! Brother your words are very accurate. Brother Gabriel is taking a lot of effort in dealing with such complicated cases. The actions of mufti menk goes terribly viral than the words of brother Gabriel and I think that's what made him frustrated. Figures like mufti menk must be very conscious in every step they take whether its a minute thing they do. Trying to refute each and every word or action after it has gone viral is the hardest thing one can do and that might be the reason for his frustration eventually. Brother Ali dawah seems to conclude that it was a personal attack while the major issue is way ahead. It's very easy to discourage people who try their best in the field that most stay away or ignore and at the same time it's rare to see those, who encourage people especially against the fitnas rising in our era. May Allah bless you and everyone who are among them.
Ameen
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We have also completed a response video against Ali Dawah on the Menk Knitting Issue.
First video
ua-cam.com/video/VCpFQT-xGC4/v-deo.html
Second video
ua-cam.com/video/P-qUWbZt3HI/v-deo.html
Brother Gabriel is a gem, Allahumma baarik.
It's a shame that instead of tackling the points brother Gabriel is making, people are insulting him, calling him jealous, looking for clout, looking for attention, this and that etc.
May Allah keep him sincere, protect and preserve him and keep him steadfast upon the truth. May Allah do the same for Br. Saajid and all of us. aameen.
In Gabriel video,he actually picked on Mufti Menk ,which l think wrong.
From a muslim womens prospective i find it extremely attractive for a man who knits and has a soft side. He knows how to make a woman smile like Prophet.Muhammed pbuh used to make his wives laugh and BLUSH!!!
Saajid's uploads are always on the most important things
Allahumma baarik.
@Green tea use ur brains not ur emotions to understand da video.
The prophet Muhammad peace and blessing be upon him used to sew his clothes as narrated by this Hadith “The Messenger of God - may God’s prayers and peace be upon him - would trim his shoes, sew his clothes, and work in his house as one of you works in his own house”. This Hadith is narrated by, Mother of the Believers | Updated: Ibn Hibban | Source: Sahih Ibn Hibban | Page or number: 5677 |
I think muslim should not be influenced to avoid or endorse something just because "other movements" pushed the contrary. Islam have its own way, but I do agree that Muslims should not be "ashamed" to show their "masculinity" just to follow "market demand". There are also da'wah material which target specific segment, which to be internalized. If you are addressing to the husbands, then you should emphasize the tolerance, leniency, and forgiveness that Rosululloh Sholallohu’alaihi wa Sallam showed. If you are addressing the wifes, then you should emphasize the wife obligation, husband's right, and husband's leadership role that the dien prescribed. Not the way arround.
Astaghfirullah... Gabriel just like to take things too literally 🤣
I like the consistency on this channel
U interviewed Ali Dawah here but when he misfired U've corrected him👍
Sorry man you tried to protect gabriel, but he is wrong period. Our life in Africa is different from you in the west. In Africa we knitting
That is not right... where in Africa men knit?
@@greencagar1355 you not african stay out of it
Yeah bru, not in the part of Africa I am in. If you listen to Gabriels later video on the issue, he clarifies his gripe better.
@@greencagar1355 I'm from west Africa, we do it there. Do you have problem with that??
@@greencagar1355 are you from Africa?
I prefer to take lessons from both of Mufti Menk and Gabriel Al Romany. Both of them are great persons with knowledge and wisdom.
Agreed
Completely agree. I really do understand where brother Gabriel is coming from. He sees it first hand, dealing with it nearly every day.
Mufti menk is a person of devient brother. Listen to his interview with Danish radio, One should like the person of Quran & Sunnah, not the person with Eloquence. May Allah Subhanatala guide us all from wrong paths
@@pulaknsu let Allah SWT be the only judge of our deeds. All i want to do Is listening to the people of knowledge. I don't have to emulate all of their nasihas. I only responsible for my conduct.
@@iifsyifa102 The great Taabi'ee Muhammad ibn Sireen (D. 110AH) said: “Indeed this knowledge is your religion, so look to whom you take your religion from.” Be careful who you take your deen from!
This is unnecessary, as long as the Mufti didn't do anything wrong, his name shouldn't be brought out like that. We shouldn't criticize our Muslim daees just because of LGBT.
Ofc he has mistakes we are all human and we all have mistakes and I'm sure Gabriel has mistakes as well, that is why our guides aren't muftis or Shiekhs or Gabriel's, saajids or alis we follow our guide is the Quran and the Prophet SAW. But if someone makes a mistake does that mean we undermine all that they have done absolutely not.
@Ismail whether he has mistakes or not, on this issue what he did is completely halal we have to be fair
@Ismail nah...he did not say he has no mistakes and monsoons...as matter effect he clearly stated in several of his public talks he is not sinless and even so,that is none of our business
@@ahmedsheriffdeen it's not about halal it's about our men toughening up and be able to withstands physical pressure rather than what we're seeing today, fat weak men
@@each1teach1 they should man up and learn their religion, not attack other men who did nothing wrong
Woman in general are actually attracted to men that take responsibility and make wise decisions and not some fake beta behaviour.
I have heard extreme feminists go for the beta male type.
IN MY CULTURE HAVING A SCENTED CANDLE IN THE ROOM IN FEMININE. Come on brother ISTAQFURULAH
I was going to comment on that! 😂😂
Oh my God who cares... Let the man knit!!
Oh my God... Understand the damn point!? Did you even watch the videos?
a few days later, Oh my God who cares... Let the man Dance!!
The man is a celebrity da'ee who has millllllions of followers. Have some brains pls.
@@SherlocksGameplay few years later oh my god who cares if he has a boyfriend just dont drink alchohol that was the whole point of this religion.
@@KhadijaIbex I replied based on this particular comment. Has nothing to do with the video..
I met the brother Gabriel in Malaysia. Beautiful MashaAllah brother.
Ma sha Allah, one of the best we have.
Kat mana?
We have also completed a response video against Ali Dawah on the Menk Knitting Issue.
First video
ua-cam.com/video/VCpFQT-xGC4/v-deo.html
Second video
ua-cam.com/video/P-qUWbZt3HI/v-deo.html
I could be wrong.
But we have a problem in the Muslim communities that perhaps in the west is not as prevalent and that there is this thought in men’s minds that a woman will forever be less than a man. I’m not saying every man in the Muslim world, but this is basically what I see mothers teaching their young boys. Men use the Quran and the prophet’s sayings against women. Examples would be the hitting of the wife (without understanding the first two steps before the hitting and of course the conditions of hitting), the Hadith where the Prophet said that if a person would prostate to another person, it would be the wife to the husband and so on.
What Mufti Menk is trying to show is that mawada and rahma are the basis of marriage. It is being kind and the best to their families. A man is qawam, which means he protects his family against harm, not do harm to them. And that is what Mufti Menk was trying to say, I believe. I mean, Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him used to play with Aisha RA, he used to place his lips where she placed hers on a cup, he couldn’t bear to see Khadijah’s necklace as ransom! All these things are missing in men in marriages. I think that is what Mufti Menk was trying to convey. That you be kind to the qwareer. That you should take care of your wife and feel for her. I promise no God fearing woman would ask such silly thing as to move from one side to the other side just to satisfy a whim. That is just impossible, okay.
As for the second part, Mufti Menk knitting. Yes, again, because, I hate to use this word but some manifestations of masculinity are becoming toxic. Prophet Muhammad used to sew his clothes, he used to sweep the floor of his house, he used to help around the house in general. Prophet Muhammad was said to be more shy than a virgin! Does that mean he’s (astaghfirullah) feminine?
I understand your concern about the lgbtq agenda, I really do. But I need you to also take heed of the problems happening in households, Muslim ones, unfortunately, to see where Mufti Menk is coming from.
Lastly, I’m not trying to speak bad about men in the Muslim world, I know maybe I sounded like I am, I’m sorry, it’s just a problem that is often missed. Men here are taught to be so dry (because they are men) that it’s really just vulgar.
Mufti Menk is trying to show that you can be masculine and softhearted at the same time. You can be manly and kind at the same time. You can be a protector and a lover at the same time!
God knows best, though.
I agree with you! I’ve noticed this as well, May Allah reward you and your family!
this makes a lot of sense, props to you for backing up your brother. you put his words across more better 👏🏽
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Alhamdelillah
I think what mufti menk explains about how males should be in marriage is out of proportion. As Gabriel said "where is the masculinity". He should emphasize other aspects more.
Being responsible, protective and taking care of your wife are characteristics of a grown male and not a 🐔.
Not that you shouldn't make jokes with your wife like moving to the left when she commands, but it shouldn't be how you basically are.
Wa Allahu a'lam
Brother Gabriel and brother Mufti Menk should come together and talk this out In Sha'a Allah. First in private obviously, and then In Sha'a Allah publicly to talk about their bullet points to enlighten the Ummah on these matters. It would be incredibly beneficial In Sha'a Allah.
This is ridiculous. Knitting does not make a man feminine. Respecting ones wife does not make him feminine. If this were the case, was the Prophet ﷺ feminine as well?
Pov you didn't watched the full video
Exactly. My father used to knitt too and admired him a lot. Some people just exaggerate.. live and live others live.
Mufti Menk is really amazing. He encourages men to be lovely to their wives and that doesn’t suit some “ men “.. may Allah guide us all
@Anwar watch lecture Domestic Confrontations by Abu Musab
We have also completed a response video against Ali Dawah on the Menk Knitting Issue.
First video
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Second video
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If knitting for men is feminine and haram then half the male population in Bangladesh lost their jobs. It is still a traditional Muslim country so men are the sole breadwinners and women stay home. So what will this poor struggling country do now? It's easier for scholars living in Saudi Arabia that is naturally blessed with oil to sustain their economy for ages to come to criticize the livelihood of other men. These "scholars" have never faced the economic struggle of other countries, they don't even know how you have to survive in a growing population where everyone competing for jobs. These men in Bangladesh aren't selling alcohol to support their lives, they aren't selling recreational drugs, they aren't doing anything haram! They are just working hard, making clothes to earn honest money to help their families.
Even if a man is cleaning toilets to help his family, he deserves our respect. These "scholars" making an issue out of a life skill of knitting and calling it masculine clearly has no idea how the rest of the world works
Knitting is not the main issue. Because it's just a work and Art for men, or anyone. Example, Like drawing a pictures, cookings, handcrafts and so on. There are many examples in history.
@Abeera Khawaja it depends on the situation, men should do that, and women should do this. Also, It's make sense, if men could help a women, and women could help a men.
Throughout history. There's not a problem for men to created Sajadah, carpet, jubah, building a house, cooking and many other things. If they want. did you know, sword have many shape and colorful designs?? even Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) have more than 10 designs of swords. Prophet Muhammad also have many different colour of Serban/turban, such as green, white and black. Did you know, who made those things? Actually, there's nothing wrong, men can teach women, women can teach men, women can learn a skills or knowledge from men, and men can learn a skills or knowledge from men. EVERY CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IS WORK OF ALLAH.
Stop spread fitnah. Don't close your mind about concept of civilization. you didn't learn islamic history, properly. your "Tafsir" is wrong, without understanding the methodology. Actually, work and art is a part of creativity and innovation. Hobby and Interest also is not an issue, if you understand the Fikh. There's nothing wrong about personality, especially, everybody have their own personality. Except, if they are going too far, example, men dressing/clothing like a women, or women dressing/clothing like a men, or Transgender.
Martial art, archery, and many other things, are not necessary for men or women. Although, it's suitable for men, but there's also benefits for women to learn about it. It's depends on the situation. So, it's not about switching gender roles. Even, there are many soft men and hard women in historical civilization. Women also can join a war, actually, there are also women who join a war with Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). So, we need to LEARN about this.
Just like Knitting is suitable for women, but there's also benefits for men to learn about it. Means, knowledge about Creativity and Innovation is unlimited.
In conclusion, The hadith about the signs of Akhirul Zaman is about Transgender, dresses, clothing, women with women(lesbian) and men with men (gay).
@Abeera Khawaja Don't just think about the big things. Don't forget to think about the small things. Sometimes, there have many small details in a big pictures.
Who says, knitting and sewing are useless? Did you know, who created those things, throughout history of creativity and innovation? if you have an interest, there are many useful things you can create.
This is ridicules. One Muslim, talking about how another talked about a third Muslim, talked about a fourth. You all need to stop giving your opinions about others.
Start with yourself. Withhold your own opinion if you wish.
They could've reached each other out privately instead of putting out in public. No adab here. Just chasing views
Moral of the Story: "Chickens don't quack by the way" 4:18
🤣🤣🤣 a duck chicken
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@@sofyanachi784 are really the type that want war between muslims? shame on you!
@@FitPatton No I'm not like that. Not even a little bit.
I don't get your reaction but I'm gonna delete this comment of mine in case its gonna be understood in a way that is intimidating.
@@FitPatton How have you understood my comment if I may ask?
Chickens are of female gender so the joke is making a link between what he emphases about how men should be and a female animal. So saying "I don't mind being a chicken 🐔 kinda adds up to his explanation about how men should be.
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I don't know how you come with type like you want war between Muslims and shame on you.
Calm down man.
Allah knows best... may Allah Bless Mufti Menk, brother Gabriel, Ali Da'wah with Sabr, Wisdom and Sincerity for the sake of Allah in all matters and all situations in their lives. And may the all continue to remind us all of what Allah has commanded and what Rasullullah has exemplified so we can all benefit from these reminders. Aminnn...
What wrong with it, please don’t let ignorant lead you to stupidity please brother may Allah guide us 🙏🏿
Thank you, what you just said is exactly what I said on the Ali dawah video!
They are constantly pandering to feminists and publicly sharing what makes feminists happy.
But when it come to sharing more masculine stuff they never want to share that as to not be perceived as a threat from non muslims.
They 💯 have an agenda pushing men to act feminine in public meanwhile that is not their fitrah.
Why do people need to come online to post their personal life ... whatever happens between you and your family kept it between you your family and Allah because it’s only Allah will reward you not the people ... peace
lol..for clout of course. Why are we so afraid of calling spade a spade?
Yes ,that's my concern , and that too of Mufti ,, That's stupid .and he has large following
Exactly thats what brother gabriel is talking abt. Why is mufti posting him knitting and not him hinting or shooting or boxing
@@Mohamedmifxal Because who are we to assume peoples intentions? Very dangerous.
He isn't posting his very personal life....hobbies that can be teached to others aren't personal stuff that we can not share...yet we know of more personal things from our very own Prophet (saws)and his wives ..and even their followers.. that is what sunnah hadiths are....personal stuff and stories that can help us....
I don't really care if he says he knits, but I do not see how that is feminising men, but each to their own.
One thing I have cause for concern is about what brother Gabriel said about "marriage is just not [Menk]s field". So, Gabriel is telling him to stay in his own lane? I dont see the need for him to dictate who should and should not speak on certain aspects of our deen.
Agreed. I see where he's coming from but Mufti Menk has been through marriage and learned the Deen, so he knows what it's like. He's not some random dude speaking about the issue
It doesn't matter what u think , I am sorry, society tought me that it is feminine, if some boys see this (who are influenced by society) they think it is okay to do feminie things, (altough islamically it isn't feminine) but society teaches that is is feminine,
@Ismail He never said either of those things. In fact, he specifically said homosexuality is HARAM.
You've just committed slander so you need to do Tawbah and apologise to him
@Ismail And he also mentioned in another video that what he meant is homosexual feelings. When it comes to the act itself, he said it's HARAM>
@Ismail But you still accused him without listening to the whole conversation. He even clearly said it was a "secular" right.
The problem with a lot of us nowadays is that we're willing to throw fingers without listening to people. I did it a lot in the past and I regret it now
I’m a man. I do that. I cook too .
Ali dawah isolated the issue and gave his opinion while Gabriel did consider modern context and agendas like Gender Blurring, Gender fluidity, reversal of hierarchy etc but he blew this issue out of proportion.. knitting is just a skill in which mufti menk is surprisingly sharp n skills dont have genders. Mufti knitting doesnt mean he is playing into the hands of LGBTQs or propagating any agenda..
Jazakallahu khoiran for giving the larger perspective. I needed this explanation. Barakallahu fiik
Brother Saajid, I love you for the sake of Allah, I’ve watched you for a while now. But you have to watch the whole video towards the end is where he does attack mufti personally and even questions his intentions. Please watch that part and then react to it as well.
Well you can see the calmness and noor in Mufti Menk's face, he looks happy all the time Mashallah. And this Gabriel whatever, frustrated, unhappy, angry. So we know who to follow if we want to be happy.
Brother Gabriel comments sound very misogynistic and you trying to defend His comments by going the extra mile and saying things or re-explaining his comments with what he has not explicitly said is sad. Why because you did not do that for Mufti Menk at all.
He did not sound like a misogynist. He sounded like what I imagine our men to be like. Ones who are true to their covalent to Allah.
@@sbk7773 our men?? What does that mean lolll
Someone knitting does not mean they act like women. Looking or speaking down upon the action of knitting and associating only to work for women is a form of misogyny and it’s ignorant. “The current-day idea of knitting being a female-focussed craft are actually a pretty modern development, mostly thanks to the changing roles of women throughout the two world wars. In fact, knitting was once thought of as an exclusive gentleman’s occupation, involving rigorous testing and scrutinisation, with cut-throat competition and cold business running through its core. “
Also I am sure someone who study so long to become a mufti would know what is prohibited as far as what our Deen prohibits men imitate women. Also our adab is not to be keyboard warrior or video warrior looking for attention.
What’s next ? cleaning and sowing is also not manly Are you willing to say that about our beloved prophet SAW
People don’t think
And with that I am moving on. Not about to spend the rest of my time doing back and forth. I rather go knit loll, spend time with my family help others and memorize some new Surah or Hadith.
May Allah bless you all
Bye bye
@@luckyamadou He isn't discussing knitting being haram for men. But the overall accumulation of things that conveys a certain message.
@@KhadijaIbex Welcome to the female paradoxon...
@Maja Should mufti Menk never cook on his videos? Cooking is considered feminine you know. Also, having hair down to your shoulders is considered feminine by most people.
point on brother!!! akhy Gabrielle keep up the good work!! i understand your concern 1000%
My policy : comment only after watching the whole video 😊.. now back to the video
@@yellowdevil8613 Go to your Onlyfan account simp to pay money for the nudes
Wa'AlaykumAssalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
I love cooking, does that make me feminine? I love fragrances and sweet perfumes. If I was to put this out there would I be defined as less masculine. Or by the way I love and practice Muay Thai. Brothers, stop bashing each other. Regardless of the 'respectful' language, doesn't show unity. I am a Muslim Male, I see nothing wrong or any agenda pushed by Mufti Menk by knitting. You mentioned yourself, brother Gabriels tone and facial expression... Salaams.
I like sweet scents myself. I used to knit was even in a knitting club. Having said that, the issue is not with Mufti Menk on a personal level. Mufti Menk is not pushing the agenda, kufaar are and we need to recognize that and fight against it to preserve the ummah. If brother Gabriel is getting upset because the muslims are being influenced by the agenda then it is valid and completely justified.
So I wonder ....
How would feminists react if Mufti Menk would make a video of his daughters and teaching them how to learn to clean the house and do household chores??? You're smart enough to imagine the furore it would cause.
As brother Saajid has mentioned, Gabriel does counselling, and the amount of this feminine crap he deals with everyday, perhaps you and I are not aware of. And then he sees brother Menk doing this on social media, and I, for one, can completely understand why he reacted the way he reacted.
And this was NOT a personal attack, by any stretch of the imagination. Maybe he (Menk) teaches other manly stuff too, but chooses not to display it on social media, but on the other hand he chooses to display this on social media, so naturally all is not well.
@@syedsaad1594 i imagine feminists would be glad that Mufti Menk is being a responsible father by teaching his kids how to keep the house clean. And while he's keeping the kids busy, his wife can take a break or finish up her work or get to her own personal projects.
@@wanfarahwanzainuddin7850 Yeah, you wish ....
I think you don't know feminists and their MO.
@@syedsaad1594 alright, tell me.
I don't know what feminists you've met. And this is a thread about "The Agenda" against men knitting in public.
So I really am curious right now.
Allah's Messanger (SAW) has said "You will be rewarded for whatever you spend for the sake of Allah, even if it were a morsel which you put in your wife's mouth". Sahih Al-Bukhari 56
Mufti Menk isn't spending anything here, but if he wants to do something for his wife, and it would strengthen his marriage, THAT IS LITERALLY AMAZING. Will he not be rewarded for strengthening his marriage and keeping his wife happy, for the sake of Allah?
Men have started to think women are their property. Everyone belongs to Allah and Allah only
You would walk away from the true man, manhood and masculinity in islam
"religion define what it means to be a ‘man,’ it is ever more critically important for Muslim men to understand masculinity as it was understood by the righteous predecessors. Unlike theories of masculinity that promote the ‘alpha male’ as dominating other men and women, masculinity in Islam is for a man to fulfill the good character traits and dignified manners taught by the religion as a whole."
What the brother was saying about mufti menk, and thats what makes a weak man. The lack of salah is what makes weak men.
People have lost their mind. A Muslim talking about another Muslim that talks about another Muslim
Don't judge others based on your own standards.
Different personality, Different perspective and mentality. Their is no reason to argue, judge or belittle another one. We all seek knowledge and the one true truth while living on this world but through time we forget our original intentions.
We all love knitting in our family, I've been knitting since I was 8 years old, and I am a man of 45 years. Look at the life of our prophet, he was hen pecked by his wives but he hugely respected his wives also.
He was henpecked? Astagfirullah. Please reconsider the way you speak about the Prophet peace be upon him. I know you meant well, but that word is derogatory and cannot be associated in any way, shape, or form to Muhammad peace be upon him.
As you already said there are too many important things going on. Stop refuting another brother do it in person and private. And brother this is exactly backbiting. May Allah guide us all.
I just heard some of his brother Gabriel videos, MashaAllah I love his intelligence
Allright, so a man could also demand his wife to do everything for him? What kind of behaviour is this. Just respect each other and do nice things for each other as you should to as married couple. That's a better approach than demanding things
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Who said anything about men demanding from wives. We were tslking about sisters demanding from their husband only
@@each1teach1 Brother Gabriel respectfully speaking, is telling men to be leaders over women. In Islam men have some responsibility regarding women but they don’t have control over them. Brother Gabriel is as a result conveying an idea that men need to be more dominant, which is completely stupid ( ya Allah forgive me). Gabriel is bringing in cultural ideas of men boxing and so on when that doesn’t even make sense. Through saying that it’s like saying women shouldn’t learn self defence which is wrong as it is a good deed for women to do so. In addition it’s like saying women need to do whatever men want but this is also not true, women in Islam only have the responsibility to raise children in a Muslim family, it is not their responsibility to cook and clean that is a joint responsibility. Guess what making clothes comes under that so how is knitting haram or wrong. The issue he has is that he is following a non Islamic and societal vision of what it means to be a boy and a girl. He’s following the western principle, which is the worst principle to take on. Mufti Menk was highlighting that men can do crafts in Islam and that is the case it is a skill for survival, it’s not just a skill to look prissy as some say. I mean if men are supposed to be doing boxing and fighting because there so manly then why do you bother learning English Maths and science they must also be girly as you say. But there not are they, as they are useful skills. Let me tell you knitting doesn’t make someone part of the LGBTQ rather it’s the things you see on the TV, phone IPad, Magazines and in schools. If you want to fix the problem then work on these first after all people were knitting before LGBTQ were a thing especially at the time of the Prophet PBUH so rather than blaming something that has always been there look at what is new in the world perhaps the last century.😊
@@harismohammad2005 It's the exact opposite...The "western principle" IS the idea that masculinity and femininity are social construct, not the other way around. Islam taught us that men are masculine and women are feminine and that there are roles for men and women. When you say that 'men need to be more dominant is completely stupid', what is your definition of the word "dominant"? Men are commanded to be imams and the head of the family, doesn't that mean they're "dominant" in a way? Being a leader means being more dominant no? If you abuse your authority, that's tyranny. With great authority comes great responsibility, this is what Muslim men have to live with as an imam.
Also...when Gabriel bringing up men boxing, he didn't say anything about women shouldn't learn self-defense? Where did that accusations came from? Gabriel mentions men should be strong and learn boxing because we are suppose to be the protector in Islam. Women have to learn self-defense too but for men it's an absolute must.
Again, knitting is not the problem nor haram for men...It's the way Mufti Menk approaches in marriage issues like the video clip above. The "happy wife happy life" mentality where men putting women in pedestal is what caused many marriage problems. Respecting your wife as a spouse and human being is one thing, but putting her on pedestal is another. Men are suppose to be the head of the family in Islam, he must be a leader, responsible and with *principle*. Many sisters obviously would enjoy the temporary feeling of being put in pedestal, that's why feminism and "women are everything" mentality pushed in men are adored by young women. But in the end as I personally experienced it my self, they'd want a principled man, a leader, imam, not a doormat who agrees on everything she says and treat her like a goddess.
Salam!
@@woopazipper Respectfully speaking, first of all Gabriel said knitting was a feminine behaviour, which it is not he derived this from a western principle which he himself stated that weak grannies knit. I didn’t say that he did and that is a western construct. As a result my point is valid. Second of all he said men should be more masculine or implied it and women should be more feminine which he also implied. This is true however, his idea of what masculinity and femininity are, are flawed he stated men should box as that is more manly implying if I’m not wrong that women shouldn’t do it as it is not feminine but masculine. After all we could have in Gabriel’s eyes lesbians if they did such a thing. I stated that skills people learn are not gender specific in any way. Fighting, sowing, cleaning. Gabriel hasn’t stated that a man should cook and clean instead he has stated that men should box and fight and be dominant (dominance I will come to in a moment). I don’t disagree with his points when put in the Islamic context but his context is not Islamic. For one because he didn’t touch on that what will people who are young and watching his videos think, they might think that hitting women and abusing them is good as it leads to dominance easily. This won’t be all men but a majority yes and it’s really not something you can argue against. Islam doesn’t allow for the abusing of women nor does it allow for the oppression of women. Islam gives equality to both men and women however men and women in Islam have different roles. Men are the bringers of wealth with permission of Allah and women are responsible for raising the children, not managing the household. A mans role gives some dominance to him however this isn’t explicit it’s implicit for example you can’t force your wife to make you a meal which I believe is the type of dominance our brother Gabriel is discussing. Women I. The Quran are described as ‘ribs’ they fracture easily. Shouting at them does not do any good nor does ordering them. Kindness is important and crucial. This man Gabriel discusses how through being kind and well mannered your wife is dissatisfied with you, look at the sunnah of the prophet Muhammad PBUH tell me where did he dominate his women. He is described as Mufti Menk describes what to do as a Muslim. The prophet Mohammad PBUH gave nicknames to his wife and his wife did the same. If your wife calls you chicken as a nickname tell me what’s wrong with that you can call her duck. Look I don’t even know if Gabriel is a Sheikh, not that Sheikh are Masters of Islam but if he hasn’t even got a degree in Islam in terms of learning in Saudi Arabia at a Islamic university then tell me how can he know that what he is saying is right. You know there are people who misguide others knowingly or unknowingly because they don’t understand a text and as a result they split the ummah. Women as I said before have the main duty of raising the children tell me if a man has dominance over a female and tells her how she should raise her child in every way is she fulfilling her role or is it the man who is fulfilling the women’s role and the mans role astagfirullah. Women have some dominance over men so that they can fulfil their role that their Lord has given them. As you can see their is no true dominant individual rather their are roles that give each person some dominance. Men have more explicit dominance than women do as a result they need to give more in return for that dominance which is why they do all those things Mufti Menk has said that you don’t like. As I have said I’m not a fanboy of Mufti Menk I watch many different religious educators however he is right. You have to understand that in this world it is give and take that is even proven in the Quran with the idea of paradise. You can’t have your wife obey you and not cherish her. Do you know this whole feminism movement it was as a result of this, there needs to be a balance and your not creating it. The only thing I can say for those who this man has done counselling with is that they should look to the Quran for guidance as well as Hadith and if it doesn’t work out for them Allah has always given the option of divorce. Maybe the individuals are not compatible with each other. Plus Gabriel’s channel is really weird anyway “is your testosterone level too low”. I mean he hasn’t even got a medical degree, as a result he could be harming more people than doing good. Also as I have said testosterone doesn’t equal straightness that’s a ridiculous thought process rather what children see in their environment leads to their problems if your child has a phone for example God knows what they watch or see maybe you should start with that. There are many more points but this will take forever to write so I will leave you with this for now.
Jazakallah for clearing it up bro.
NO..I WISH I KNEW HOW TO DO IT..I WOULD KNIT ME SOME NICE KUFIS. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE...ALLAHUMMAH AMEEN
Knitting is hard! Men invented it by the way. But hey it is hard!
Just so you know... the Holy Prophet PBUH used to clean his clothes himself and even cooked for his wives and sometimes they would cook for him. Where is it written again that knitting is specifically only to be done by women?
@@ultrapowerlevel and it's written how the Prophet had kohl on his eyes.
@@ultrapowerlevel ALHAMDULILLAH ALHAMDULILLAH ALHAMDULILLAH ALLAHU AKBAR...I AGREE 100 PERCENT. I WASH OUR CLOTHES..DISHES..VACCUM..I DO IT ALL AND BETTER THEN MY WIFE..I REFUSE TO COOK...LOL I HAVE TO LEAVE HER WITH SOMETHING RIGHT LOL? ALLAHUMMAH AMEEN
@zakir jaigirder Wow, brother, that's a nice language for a Muslim. You should be ashamed. People need to realize that Gabriel is not focusing on the KNITTING. Why has our ummah become so stupid? For everyone saying that the Prophet saws used to do all these things... Gabriel said all of those things in his video, but all of you are so quick to jump to conclusions and judge. Watch the whole video before you judge, because we Muslims shouldn't talk about something we don't have knowledge about.
Ma sha Allah brother gabrial real man. From uk shout out to brother sajid lipham my brother
I’m not gonna lie, after watching Ali video I was kinda mad at Gabriel, however after watching this, you kinda open my mind and I see where brother Gabriel is coming from. Jazakallah khair
Then u should choose whom to watch from now..
Don't let anyone manipulate u abt anyone
Everyone made good points honestly. Ultimately, this is just a minor incident, and we shouldn’t dwell on this.
Read this also brother
It is true that it's helal for men or boys to knitt but there is a deeper issue and a priority. Let me explain;
We live in a society now, where girls are made to be men, and men are made to be girls.
And then women complain why their husbands no longer take responsibility in their relationships.
Toxic feminism, has destroyed the fabric of society, when they didn't just want equal rights to pay or education, they wanted equal rights to be a Man. They removed gender roles, so now that both men and women, boys and girls, can share the same bathroom. And they even went to the extent where they encourage men to dress up as girls if they like, and He can even now present himself to be a she, it's all according to how He feels at the end of the day.
Muslim men these days, hardly do activities with their sons like camping, hunting, horse riding, shooting arrows. Which was a standard back many years ago.
Instead their kids are playing doll house or are on their phones watching all sorts trash on the internet, turned into phone zombie addicts, who can't socialise out side of their dark closets. And when their kids turn into Homosexuals, or sons don't grow up as Men to defend oppress Muslims all over the World, they then complain why No muslims go out to defend muslims being killed by Zionists for example.
Here's a point to considers.
I would really wonder if Mufti Menk was teaching his Girls cooking, and vacuming the house, and washing the clothes and ironing.
I'm sure the Muslim sisters would have been furiated. How dare he teach his girls those things.
I'm sure the Feminists would have said, yes it's not haram for girls to do that either but the typical Muslim man only expects women to be like that, therefore due to the current climate the Sheik shouldn't be teaching that, and there should be more important things like, women training themselves to be independent incase they have a marriage fall out.
So why now the #DoubleStandards?
I am certain that if any of the companions were living today they would NOT be advocating for knitting whilst their is blood being shed day and night to our fellow muslims.
I am certain has his child been locked away in some prison and being tortured by the enemies he wouldnt be knitting on social media rather he would spend his day and night advocating to educate the muslims about real life issues.
Most of Menks vidoes are about play....im yet to see him conduct meetings with the tawaget of the arab nations to try to help our fellow muslims.
I can only imagine the less fortunate watching his video and breaking down... if this is the content of one of the most famous "shiekhs" in the west...what hope is their for the rest of the "callers to islam"
Ok, So now that you understand the context of the current climate we live in I hope you can now see why, this offends Muslims that a Sheik encourage to show knitting to kids. Sure if this was 100 years ago or 500 years ago or 1400 years ago no one would really complain, it's the fact that a Godless current society built on secular liberalism that is trying to remove a man's role and a women's role in society is why their is a big kick over it.
So it's about "setting" prioritises straight people . It's not about saying its not permissible for Boys not to be knitting!
Finaly:
I wonder what would have happened, if your Political Correct Mufti Menk was teaching his girl daughter's also about;
How to iron, cook, clean and vacuming the house.
Would have love to see how fragile feminists would have been, if Mufti Menk uploaded such a video 😆
I think this is time to follow on the concept that Brother Gabriel is trying us to focus on. We need to be careful especially in this time.
10000000% agree with you. We are living in times where they are trying to blur the lines of masculinity and femininity into oblivion, not feeding into their agenda is the best way.
We have also completed a response video against Ali Dawah on the Menk Knitting Issue.
First video
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Second video
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Wow you completely changed my perspective on this issue.
Recently subed, but if this is the kind of content that will be coming i.e. petty concerns like who said what - probably will unsub very soon.
Also brother Gabriel seems to have an unhealthy obsession with Mufti Menk, seems extreme and odd. His focus is on masculinity that's fine - but this just seems overbearing and overcompensating, as if he is insecure!
Edit - just want to add, never knew who brother Gabriel was until his beef about knitting... Also such a serious reaction to the funny chicken/quack quack video - brother needs to chill.
Baraka Allah feek our dear brother you are always respectful and sincere
If someone makes a video first taking a clip of someone else then directly attacking that person's actions then they've quite clearly attempted to refute them, they haven't just opened up the possibility of discussion.
To me, there's no doubt that the brother has made a mistake here and openly attacked the Mufti not based on a logical point but on his own pent up frustrations. He may be right about the overall point regarding masculinity in today's society, but to use the Mufti, he's essentially implied he's not manly and used him as an example of people that aren't manly. He's also cherry picked his previous clips, I'm sure we can easily find clips where Mufti Menk speaks about the other side and brings balance into marriage dynamics, showing that husbands and wives should treat each other fairly.
And if brother Gabriel does have experience with these sorts of issues, then surely he should be encouraging people to reclaim TRUE masculinity. If a person wants to knit then so be it! It doesn't make them less of a man, there's a million and one other factors that do!
balanced or women centric?
As a woman who’ve seen a lot of videos of mufti menk, i can say that the vast majority of them are biased by the feminist agenda.
@@HK-USA If that is the case (to be fair, I haven't watched his content consistently in a few years now) then maybe the best way to tackle it is through private means because if there is a mistake here then I'm sure the Mufti isn't realising his effect but he's generally a great source of khayr from what I've seen and that way you deal with it at the source and bring in an ally. This is a reactionary response which creates divide and creates arguments over knitting of all things.
I really admire smart response of Brother Saadjid. بارك الله فيك