Response to Saajid Lipham: Why Muslims should not respond to demands to condemn attacks (& review) 

No insulting or derogatory comments about any of the brothers in Islam. This video is a polite response, I hope you do so too.

This is how a Muslim should respond, with wisdom, clarity, unpacking the situation. Ma'Sha'Allah

al-Andalusi and Saajid are both brilliant and polite brothers. Both give feedback in an Islamic, polite way. Masha'Allah ❤

I agree 100%. Why are Muslims always expected to apologize for actions done by someone individual? If the precondition is that Muslims are guilty or condone vile actions until they condemn it to prove their innocence, then that's not a Muslim problem; that's a prejudicial problem on the other people's part.

I understood what brother Sajid meant. But I think after listening to this video, it seems you took the right approach. Jazakallaho Khair for explaining your point of view in detail.

*"The only person responsible is the assailant himself."* 💯

You were a paragon of Islamic etiquette on that program at the same time remaining firm. May Allah preserve you brother.

I 💯 agree with you. We don’t expect westerners to condemn their governments’ bad actions in our Muslim lands, so why are we expected to condemn every bad action that a Muslim commits in their lands? This is just silly!

Abdullah al Andalusi is one of the wisest and sharp people I have ever seen & I think other honest non muslims would also agree

Brother Abdullah has a long experience with the tricks of media and interviews, alhamdulilah he does well every time he appears on tv.

May Allah bless you and your work … I agree with Brother Abdullah Al-Andalusi … and May Allah bless our Brother Saajid and his work, too … … Amin!

While I respect Saajid, he is totally wrong on this point. It is very important Muslims move away from the condemnation culture and start to change the narrative and we have to respect Abdullah not wavering to any right-wing pressure (sadly many scholars would have caved and started condemning).

Jzks brother, this is a really good response.

You remind me so much of Daniel Haqiqatjou, he delivers the same arguments you do. May Allah guard you both 🤲🏼

Exactly. Why do we have to condemn something that has nothing to do with us?

3:15 very good point. And overall very agreeable video.

Brother you need to do more breakdowns like this of current/social issues. Your mature, concise and clear approach is refreshing.

Agreed, we should not be asked to condemn such attacks

Thats what they do when a Muslim does something we are expected to speak on it but when others do something none of them are asked to do so

Brother you did an excellent job and exposed them for what they are. That discussion isn’t the disaster some are claiming it is.

You did what you could with the amount of time they gave you. If Murray had any courage he would engage/debate someone like yourself from the muslim apologetic scene since he has so much to say about us,

Why should we feel guilty for something we didn’t do? We don’t even know the guy.

Douglass murray doesn't care about salman rushdie he just using this chance to express what he thinks about muslims

At First I wondered why didn't you condemn or at least show them the islamic position of what happened, but after you explaining the reason behind it , I got the bigger picture that we don't have as Muslims to condemn every wrong action that someone who is under the umbrella of İslam doing. To be honest the obvious thing that I noticed at that time that the discussion was a you mentioned politically loaded. Jazak allah khier for explaining to us these significant points

I think brother Sajid is sincere, but his takes can be a bit simplistic at times. I also think you did quite well on that program. I especially liked the point you made about how the Christchurch shooter was motivated by a lot of these right wing figureheads and none of them were asked to condemn his actions.

Condemning the attack is associating with the attack. If we dont condemn football hooligan fights, why should be condemn this? It has nothing to do with us. The only reason why we should discuss this is to dissociate ourselves after right wing extremists slander muslims and tries to associate us with them.

Agreed 💯 %. Good production Masha'Allah. Keep em coming 👌🏾

I have great respect for you, Sir. I benefited so much from your lectures and debates. May Allah reward you abundantly and raise your status in this life and hereafter.

I agree with what you said. I think Sajid wanted to lean more toward the less sophisticated non-Muslims (especially in the US) who need to hear a simple a straightforward language. But then again, as you explained, it would be a bit shortsighted when those questions about the deen start popping up.

5:45 - 6:45: This is really important. Never thought of it that way. As someone who loves brother Saajid and watches nearly every video of his I can see how one would get into a tricky situation here. I would like to hear what solution brother Saajid has for this. I'm not taking anyone's side in this but can see both of you have some solid points

100% agree they never question any one else like this

this video is an eye opener. masha allah what a beautiful explanation and level of respect I was able to witness.

Mashallah, a very video that I cannot disagree with. Very humbly delivered.

This is the first time I'm hearing of you brother. Extremely well done video. JazakAllah khairan and may Allaw swt grant you the ability to continue in this work.

Agree with you on this one, I'm sorry but sajid lacks an understanding when it comes to these tv style debates especially when he's from America and its a show with all brits

Excellent video and analysis. Hope it goes viral inshallah Much love and duas from Auckland New Zealand

Jazak Allah Khayr. I lean toward your point of view.

Excellent, a lot more nuanced and thought went in to it showing you have learned from past experiences in these kinds of interviews. This was absolutely necessary. On the outset the portrail of the Muslim was that he came across as a terrorist sympathiser but the reasoning behind it as explained here makes complete sense. I hope that this video can be somehow linked with the original viral video so other Muslims and non Muslims can benefit. Well done and keep up the good work.

This was important. Would be good to see a direct discussion between the two of you, in sha Allah.

These brothers who's studied in 🇸🇦 come back without having any idea of the world they narrow Isalm to nothing. But preach words wothout action, where Islam is a whole system for life that connects this life to the after here.

Great discussion. Hope for more of these inshAllah.

جزاك الله خيرا

Pls keep these going very beneficial. One thing is person reads book n thinks another perspective person who actually swim and does things. 👍 JazaakAllah khayran 🥰

JazakaAllahu khayr

This was a great clarification video brother may Allah keep you firm and push you forward Ameen.

Eloquently explained

Jazakum Allahu khairan for very insightful discussion.

JazakAllah khair

Keep up the great work you do brother Abdullah. Very articulate and on point. May Allah accept from you !

Mashallah well explained and good insights 👏 Looking forward to more of these

Excellent response, unfortunately there’s too many Muslim apologists especially amongst the Saudi Salafi movement, they are so quick to condemn before even knowing all the facts, it’s these type of people who cause more problems and raise more suspicion amongst the Muslim community, the problem is this condemnation and refutation culture is enshrined in their manhaj

I really enjoyed this video. It broaden my perspective on how Muslims are exploited and how they should be aware or at least prepare themselves against unfavorable society. Which reminds me of the part about mannerism. That's really important. Anyways, you've earn a new subscriber. Assalamualaikum. (Sending my greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦)

I respect brother Sajid opinions but I appreciate your explanation as it was very informative peace be with you brother thank you

Masterful and well thought reply. Keep this momentum going and try to get the fans of these right wing neo-cons and supporters to engage in proper discussion so we may all be enlightened... so false impression is not given that they are the true supporters of such thoughts and ideas!... intellectual responses are necessary and hypocrisy need to be exposed!... are we consistent or are they nice buzz words driven by agendas to discriminate, distract and hate by making a community to distrust and target?

Both my favorite personalities..May Allah bless both of u...... We differ for the good but we unite for best

بارك الله فيك

Brilliant response! JazakAllah Khair.

Br. Andalusi, you have great intellectual foresight that you’ve built throughout the years from debate. Don’t listen to these type on young YTers who don’t have any experience giving live interviews and being put on the spot. You need to know your audience and host and not give them sound bites nor be enslaved to their questionnaire. I know you know that. May Allah preserve brothers like you and keep you steadfast in the path of the Islamic revival. Ameen.

thoroughly explained and absolutely agree on every point. questions w sinister undertone categorizing only a muslim that by default we have to prove we condemn a crime but not the other way around. I will not bow down I don't teach my children to be sheep to the wicked. we stand firm and we set a standard to ourselves foremost. May Allah azze we jal continue to enlighten our brother Abdullah al Andalusi.

It's like asking someone, have you stopped beating your wife? There is an implicit assumption that presupposes that you are guilty of such act, when there is no proof.

Totally agreed brother! Definitely need more videos like this bro.

Jazak'Allah Brother, Walaikum Assalam

May Allah SWT bless and preserve you brother. I always enjoy listening to you. I just haven't commented it enough. Thank you. Bless you 🕋‼️💯

Rushdi’s book granted him a 2 Billion enemies overnight, it’s very expected one out of the 2 billion will respond that violent with him. As a Muslim, I condemn violence against opposite ideas, however, I’m glad this bastard ended up this way!

Brilliantly put, brother!

Mashallah! A wonderful and very insightful response.

Agree. May Allaah be in your aid continually

I love both of you brothers. May Allah guide you and reward you.

You are just a legend 😆 not your 1st rodeo. You as a Muslim you know how to demolish these platforms

Such a wise, insightful, and deep response. MashaAllah

Good video. I was also curious about why would you accept going into that program. Thank you for your explanation

may Allah raise an army of Muslims like you brother Abdullah, amin

Allah bless you brother

Marshallah....clear and straightforward. Allah bless you and ur family always ameen. Jazakhallah khair for sharing ur knowledge which Allah has blessed u with.

Thank you sir

Brother Abdulla,, I personally thought you did answer their question when you explained in the beginning of that debate that you shouldn’t be questioned about what a foreign government does particularly when this government doesn’t represent you nor did you vote for it. So as far as I was concerned that was clear The rest of the video was mostly Douglas Murry coming down on you with a shower of insults while failing to present any counter argument to any of to the points you were raising, all the while, while non of the journalist in that studio even flinched at the insults Douglas Murry was spewing or even protested any of the language Douglas Murry was using. It’s very easy for people to watch videos and pick points that could have been done in a better way, but it is really difficult to do what you did and sit in that studio and stay calm in the face of insults while continuing to present strong arguments. I believe your analysis of the way they would have steered the conversation had you fallen into answering the trap question is spot on. In my opinion, You did well brother I ask Allah to accept your efforts and to reward you

Bro Your brilliance to handle the situation is beyond my intellect. Mashallah

I agree with you sir. Excellent speech!.

this was an eye opener to me. May Allah bless you

بَارَكَ اللهُ فِيك akhi

100 percent agree Ustaz Abdullah ,barakalahufika

This is a great video I hope the ummah can move forward together.

You navigated the TV discussion and this video response with true brilliance, Brother. May Allah bless and reward you!

Brother you are absolutely 💯 right. May Allah increase brother lipman and the likes aamen

Masha,Allah. well said, may brother, Jazakallah kheyran.

Wonderful points. Completely concur.

Listening to your feedback / comments I can understand the approach you took.

I have seen the video and I thought you done the right thing... MaashaAllah...

Excellent response & clarification, barakAllahufeek

Masha Allah.

Al Andalusi may allah give you everything you need. You are a fantastic person. We love you.

Thank you...... informative

Thank you bro

Mashallah brother a very beautiful, respectful and wise rebuttal of the brother. May Allah reward you for your efforts and increase you in guidance

Fully agree. Nice work !

MashaAllah brother Abdullah, an eloquent and correct response to Brother Saajid.

I absolutely agree with you. Brother Saajid had no bad intentions at all. But I think sometimes he's a bit too simplistic in his takes. And sometimes I've even seen the brother not give a benefit of doubt to our brothers and sisters. His videos are quite clear and clean which I absolutely love but the situation in question sometimes are far more complex and requires much more nuance. Brother Abdullah never said to not condemn the attack but rather not condemn outwardly on a platform that is merely trying to trap you. Obviously, we are to condemn a crime if we can't stop it with out hands. But in this case, I think we should take the 3rd option of staying outwardly silent and just hate/condemn the action itself. As the question was a trap to attack our religion. This was very cleverly dealt with by brother Andalusi.

Masha Allah

Clairfying this point is of paramount importance, Muslims must understand this. Jazzak Allah Khair Br. Abdullah and may Allah bless your work and activism.

i don't get impressed by people often but, masha Allah, this one is very impressive :)