DawahFilms: Explaining the Past (and why I left YouTube) DawahFilms 2015-02-26 | The last video on DawahFilms. New Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCqYAQa28E9Fbsak6zM4hA3wBlog: http://asadullahali.wordpress.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AsadOfAndalus
Non-Muslims Defending DawahFilms [1] DawahFilms 2015-04-01 | Video by ToolTime and AsperJavi explaining why DawahFilms responded the way he did...
Explaining The Enlightened Man & My Views DawahFilms 2012-04-07 | Explanation of my previous video titled "The Enlightened Man" as well as my general views on humanism, human rights, etc. Bibliography--------------------------[1] http://asadullahali.wordpress.com[2] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK_u6NH3hV8[3] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhCpiWoLXughttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwybfBe_Mfw[4] http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/000/553fragu.asp[5] "Letter on Humanism" by Martin Heidegger, pg. 12[6] http://libcom.org/library/against-human-rights-zizek[7] Here is a blog post I wrote on "Beauty": http://asadullahali.wordpress.com/2011/12/31/thoughts-on-beautyAlso an excerpt from an academic article of mine: http://asadullahali.wordpress.com/2012/02/06/against-atheist-aesthetics[8] http://www.amazon.com/Martin-Heidegger-Routledge-Critical-Thinkers/dp/0415590906/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1333756956&sr=8-2http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFzHa9g0xpohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siTuxWB5eY0http://www.youtube.com/user/Professoranton/videos?query=Heidegger[9] http://www.youtube.com/user/Professorantonhttp://www.youtube.com/user/SisyphusRedeemed[10] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRGbd6x1Cg4
Inconsistent Revelation or Inconsistent Thinking? DawahFilms 2012-03-09 | Response to jcurious and his video "Inconsistent Revelation" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbV9xbtcSN0
The Presumption of Atheism: A Project DawahFilms 2012-03-09 | My contribution to a collaborative effort between myself, Veritas48, and Telemantros on the topic of Atheism. This first series of videos deals with the Presumption of Atheism or the "lack of belief" definition that many Atheists propose of themselves today. We examine it to see if Atheists are need of justification for their skepticism and whether that justification is reasonable. Pardon my speech, I was ill when making this video. Telemantros' Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g6ijSG3H8c Veritas' Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY1gEXYhfIM Antony Flew's Essay, "The Presumption of Atheism": http://www.positiveatheism.org/writ/flew01.htm My second series of videos in this project: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7Wya3IKg0w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSec_pnbWwM&feature=response_watch Atheist YouTube users who argue against Negative Atheism: http://www.youtube.com/user/mungbeanman http://www.youtube.com/user/gklr http://www.youtube.com/user/KnownNoMore http://www.youtube.com/user/ToddAllenGates (others may be added later)
Do Atheists REALLY Want Empirical Evidence? DawahFilms 2012-03-09 | Questioning what Atheists really want to be shown to be convinced that God exist.
The Presumption of Atheism: Revisited DawahFilms 2012-03-09 | Follow up video to my opening statement. Here I explain the purpose of the project and answer objections. For the time being, until my argument is accepted, I have adopted the position (for the sake of this project) of "Negative Theism", which is defined as: "The lack of belief that Atheistic skepticism is rationally justified" Also, sorry I'm still sick.
The Presumption of Atheism: Dead DawahFilms 2012-03-09 | My signature conclusion, ending the "Presumption of Atheism" project started by Veritas48, Telemantros, and myself. Link to Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/user/DawahFilms#p/c/DBF739F9C5B7AE70
Q & A With Refutation DawahFilms 2012-03-09 | Answering the following question videos: Dogschach: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1jQmhyRtjI AllianceOfDemons: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN1Y1soJ9lU PhilStrohmann: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI2ICJ3uE04
Do Moderate Religious Believers Cover For Fanatics? DawahFilms 2012-03-09 | Just discussing some recent thoughts and experiences related to the claim about moderate religious believers covering or justifying the beliefs and actions of fanatics.
Jihad On Terror (With Arabic) DawahFilms 2012-01-01 | Short documentary on what Jihad truly is and scholars against terrorism in the name of Islam (and in general). This is a mirror of another video.
Ex Muslims Flat Earth DawahFilms 2011-09-25 | My response to "TheRationalizer": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FaNg_nxqns**Excuse any typos in the video. If they become burdensome to my viewers Ill edit and re-upload.***Apparently "TheRationalizer" is not an ex-Muslim, though he claims to at one point have been a "wannabe" Muslim and also hangs out at the Council For ExMuslims Forum. I'll take his word for it, but you can see where I got that idea.
KungFu Jihad DawahFilms 2011-08-29 | What is the concept of Jihad and how does it relate to the Martial Arts? Fatwa from Sh. Muhammad Afifi al-Akiti called "Defending the Transgressed": http://www.livingislam.org/maa/dcmm_e.html
Atheism: Not The Default Position DawahFilms 2011-08-28 | As easy as refuting Young Earth Creationism...NOTE:1) Antony Flew's "Presumption of Atheism": http://www.positiveatheism.org/writ/flew01.htm2) Other Philosophers have come to the same conclusion as myself over the years. I did not borrow from them, but as we all know, the pool of originality seems to have a collective conscious. For instance: http://sguthrie.net/atheism_and_arg.htm3) Definition of Proposition and Law of Excluded Middle were not taken off some website (warning to all you internet scholars out there), but Irving M. Copi & Carl Cohen's "Introduction to Logic: 13th Ed." by Pearson Education, New Jersey, Pg. 5, 368-369.4) An Atheist who wishes to retort that (P) CAN be a lack of a belief just because they say the statement "lack of belief" is obviously not thinking. Yes, you can make the statement "Lack of belief" and then fit it into (P) and see if said statement is true or false, but (P) in and of itself can never be a "Lack of belief".5) It's always obvious there are exceptions to every rule, so please don't bother me with the "all atheists don't think the same". Duh. I'm attacking a majority position.6) It's interesting to see how ALL of the responses I've gotten have yet to actually attempt at refuting the points I made in this video.
Coils of the Arab Spring: Interview With Dr. Sean Foley [Part 1] DawahFilms 2011-08-05 | Interview with Middle East expert, Professor Dr. Sean Foley on the attributes that make up the phenomenon known as the "Arab Spring" [Part 1]. ________________ http://www.seanfoley.org Sean Foley is an Assistant Professor of History at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). He specializes in the Middle East and religious and political trends in the broader Islamic world. Before coming to MTSU in 2006, he taught at Georgetown University, where he earned an M.A. in Arab Studies in 2000 and a Ph.D. in History in 2005. Foley held Fulbright fellowships in Syria and Turkey in 2002 and 2003 and a fellowship from the Smith Richardson Foundation from 2007 until 2010. He has published widely on Middle Eastern history, Sufism, and Muslims in Euro-American history. He regularly presents his work in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States. He also contributes columns to the Tennessean, Tennessee's largest daily newspaper, and appears on local and national media as a commentator. His book with Lynne Rienner Press, The Arab Gulf States: Beyond Oil and Islam, was published in March 2010. Finally, Dr. Foley is a Fulbright research scholar at the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia until August 2011. ________________ The Arab Gulf States: Beyond Oil and Islam http://www.amazon.com/Arab-Gulf-States-Beyond-Islam/dp/1588267067/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312557080&sr=8-1 Atlantic Monthly Article: http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/08/maher-zains-hip-but-pious-soundtrack-to-the-arab-spring/243191
My Innocence DawahFilms 2011-06-10 | Clearing my name of Thunderf00ts accusations that I made a death threat against him. This video clearly shows that he was the one to actually issue the "threat" and I was merely responding to his jingoistic, military, genocidal rhetoric. (Reuploaded since the last one had a negative vote campaign).
DawahFilms DawahFilms 2011-01-31 | New adventures in the heart of Malaysia. Exclusive interviews. Actual Authorities. Real Facts. True Islam. Experience the Journey!!!
Metanarratives of Religion & Dialogue: A Discussion w/ Professor Anton DawahFilms 2010-11-07 | A discussion between myself and Professor Anton. http://www.youtube.com/professoranton
Thunderf00ts Tactics and Lack of Integrity [From an Atheist] DawahFilms 2010-11-07 | The statements put forth in this video solely represent that of the Hallcyon youtube channel. The viewers interpretation however is strictly his or her own. I have made citations and ask that if you have further inquiry explore this description section thoroughly. Please note that those cited do not necessarily share the views expressed in this video and are in no way to be associated with being in agreement with what is expressed here. Again please look at the context of the works cited. I implore all viewers to not react to the views expressed here with rudeness, bullying or syncophantism. If you do decide to respond please do so in an appropriate manner, in the spirit of dialogue, with understanding and compassion. I implore others to have a respectful line of communication with the separate parties cited, regardless of differences. While there is severe criticism put forth here, I am an advocate of Socratic and Bohmian dialogue, when possible. Cheers to sincere clarification, the 'metaphorical' God you wish you knew and, watch out for those cyber-ninjas.Anyone interested in improving science associated vlogging attend the Science Online 2011 fifth annual international meeting on 'Science and the Web' which hosts scientists, students, educators, physicians, journalists, librarians, bloggers, vloggers, programmers and others interested in the way the internet is changing the way science is viewed, communicated, and taught. For more information:http://scienceonline2011.comThis was somewhat inspired by Laci's, "Being An Asshole Doesn't Make You Right" regarding radical intolerant militant anti-theism on Stickam in 'Debate Faith'. Kudos to Laci. Watch it, http://youtu.be/QSbfUfiaUAQ.National Center For Science Education http://www.youtube.com/NatCen4ScienceEdHitchens style: http://youtu.be/doKkOSMaTk4, http://tinyurl.com/38ocpa3Regarding religion, mythology and history I suggest viewing the following:- The Joseph Campbell Foundation - http://www.youtube.com/campbellfounda...- On The Origin of Mythology: http://youtu.be/Gx-VTVYZYas-- Mythological Studies http://youtu.be/mSyU5kpMSkk- ReligionThink - http://www.youtube.com/ReligionThink http://www.youtube.com/wayman29- Re: Was God a Volcano by ConferenceReport http://youtu.be/7CLt7PPtrPA?hd=1- Pwned: Thunderf00ts Volcano Video by NoelPlum99 http://youtu.be/JjevVil568w- How To Read The Bible by ItsTheSuperFly http://youtu.be/7-kubU8VKQg?hd=1- What I use for Religious Studies by ItsTheSuperFly http://youtu.be/U4cOBhTwvVI?hd=1- The Great Debate: D'Souza v. Shermer http://tinyurl.com/2wactuDawahFilms quoted from http://youtu.be/ouRvHeMCLmkTooltime9901 Weakly Veiled Death Threat? http://youtu.be/AIQBg635i9k?hd=1JasperAvi: Thunderf00t vs. DawahFilms http://youtu.be/ChAQZX3YA68ConferenceReport - The Dozy Beggar http://youtu.be/Q8Rf-bNvnJ0TogetherForPeace clip from Thunderf00t vs. DawahFilms http://youtu.be/upDrlGKvuwU?hd=1Dixiecomics video: http://youtu.be/5I_SFUGC89Q Screenshots of a conversation on Skype w/FelidaTheGeek & DixieComic, he admits that Thunderf00t & DPRJones asked him to speak with & record Ali about his inquiry of Thunderf00t: http://tinyurl.com/2dh9lk3, http://tinyurl.com/264eddyDPRJones on VenomFangX: http://youtu.be/JtXQRuuXbhs, http://youtu.be/deaTU4tbT9EThunderf00t quoted from http://youtu.be/H6KWOWR9rqw & http://youtu.be/ZcJwRCv9g88eThunderf00t and EagleEye1975: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR56AE...Regarding the Golden Age of Islam, Ibn Miskawayh's al-Fawz al-Asghar & the Encyclopedia of the Brethren of Purity (The Epistles of Ikhwan al-Safa) set forth ideas on how species developed. Neil DeGrasse Tyson on the end of Golden Age of Islam http://tinyurl.com/aqtqtkThe World of Soviet Psychiatry http://tinyurl.com/2a2xqk9Thunderf00t IGNORED MelsBasketCase video criticism on mental stigma. I challenge him to respond, if not, come out with a full public apology, if his channel has any merit left: http://youtu.be/c1lsMz2GSMoDLandonCole/Thunderf00t Discussion w/Pyrrho & Skepchick commentary http://tinyurl.com/2eqyzcsWhats the ENDGAME? by NoelPlum99 http://youtu.be/6ctlp9ivi94DonExodus2 clip from 'Creationism on Huffington Post part 1/6' 10:18 - 10:59 http://youtu.be/bgNqY2UHl-4?hd=1Edward Said on Orientalism, Muslim Stereotyping & The Myth of the Clash Of Civilizations http://tinyurl.com/2furugdAtheists Debate How Pushy to Be http://tinyurl.com/2e6gg4vThunderf00t 0ne & Tw0 by Premed2 http://youtu.be/dPueN-mV2hsThunderf00t playlist w/Misc Criticism. http://tinyurl.com/382sa4e
Lecturing Thunderf00t DawahFilms 2010-09-06 | Responding to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQE4orNMDAw "When Muslims Ruled Europe (Spain)" Documentary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM8HnvuKbAo
A Brief Response To Dprjones DawahFilms 2010-08-20 | Responding to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ryvtBFlpD4 Sir Karl Popper quote: http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=QnFiTrCzg5oC&oi=fnd&pg=PA139&dq=Karl+Popper,+scientism&ots=c7x0hLkeLS&sig=029OoQZmG8_RIQeRcrvEMDi0tiM#v=onepage&q=scientism&f=false "To An Extent": http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/to_an_extent Nasheed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7phLxLIzG0
The League Of Irony? DawahFilms 2010-08-18 | Contra the "League of Reason". Veritas48 video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xud1EhoavzM Telemantros video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyiWU7f2cHw
Im Calling You Out, Thunderf00t (Debate) DawahFilms 2010-05-11 | Open debate challenge to Thunderf00t. The debate topic can be either one of two: (1) Is Theism Rational? or (2) Is Theism/Islam Dangerous For The World?
Letter To YouTube & Thunderf00t DawahFilms 2010-05-05 | I want peace and clarity. My Interpretation of Thunderf00ts Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk7ajOmcRRk
Death Threats & The Oh So Scary Muslim DawahFilms 2010-05-02 | Watch out ma! The Mooossslleeems are here!! Get yer gun!!! Responding to bigots, hypocrites, and those who only want dignity and life for people who aren't Muslim. Let's be honest. If I had said "Osama Bin Laden" in my warning, it would have been cheered on and no one would have batted an eye. It's pathetic that I am called to speak out against fanaticism in my own camp, but others don't speak out at the fanaticism in their own.
I Made No Death Threat (Contra AntyBu86) DawahFilms 2010-05-01 | I am now being called insane and characterized with fanatics by AntyBu86. My videos were cut and pasted out of context. This is not surprising since fanatical thinking tends to lead to these sort of behaviors. I clarify my positions on free speech and my video to thunderf00t.AntybBu86s Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM18CogJi-U&feature=related
Why Hate Speech Should Not Be Free To Speak DawahFilms 2010-04-30 | Clarifying my views about hate speech not being freedom of speech. This is a response to both MichaelPayton and Gothatfunk. Sorry for my own speech. I'm really tired so it took some time to collect my thoughts. Gothatfunks video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGb_YNEpIVU MichaelPayton's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJVWTW4MrGU
Thunderf00t vs Islam & Humanity DawahFilms 2010-04-26 | My response to Thunderf00ts latest hate filled rant calling for genocide of the Muslim world: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEvwfvRpqCA
YouTube, Freedom of Speech, and My Views DawahFilms 2010-04-24 | Making some clarifications about what real censorship and freedom of speech are. To all the haters, you need to wise up and stop being so shallow in your conceptions of principles because it appeals to your expression of hate. Sorry, but the rest of us here who think deeply can see right through you.
Responding to Bigots DawahFilms 2010-04-23 | Responding to a recent reply to my video regarding moderates covering for fanatics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM8IEg5oOzE Here is AntyBus video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85Y6EoIskQE Go here for good information and news on Islamophobia. It's also a good website to see what real Muslims think about terrorism etc. : http://www.loonwatch.com
Did Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Suffer From Epilepsy? DawahFilms 2010-04-17 | Response to skeptics regarding their claim that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) suffered from Temporal Lobe Epilepsy. Dr. Ali Sina's Article: http://www.faithfreedom.org/Articles/sina41204.htm#_ftn5 Sahih Bukhari: http://www.iiu.edu.my/deed/hadith/bukhari/index.html (Includes References [1, 3-5] [40] & [41]) Other References: [6] http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1184509-overview [7] http://www.neurologychannel.com/epilepsy/symptoms.shtml [8] Bukhari Volume 1, Book 1, # 4 [9] http://personalitymooddisorders.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_symptoms_of_anxiety [10] http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-symptoms/sr00008_d NOTE: Regarding the claim that I made that the Prophet (pbuh) seem to have only suffered from certain symptoms early on. It IS reported by Aisha (ra) that he suffered from sweating during the time that he was married to her, however, as I mentioned in the video, this sort of symptom could have also been due to stress. It is reported on several occasions that the revelation use to be extremely difficult on him and that he would be in heavy concentration.
Argument From Meaninglessness For Atheism: Meaningless? DawahFilms 2010-02-09 | Response to JasperAvi and his video, "Argument From Meaninglessness For Atheism" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJWhnAgF9vk
Understanding Omnipotence DawahFilms 2010-02-04 | Countering general objections against the Divine attribute of Omnipotence.
Theism is the Default Position (P2) (Needs Revision) DawahFilms 2010-01-06 | Part 2 Thomas Nagel: http://www.tnr.com/article/the-fear-religion Cosmological Argument Links: http://www.anthonyflood.com/sadowskyendlessregress.htm http://www.reasonablefaith.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5182 Faces in the Clouds: A New Theory of Religion: http://www.amazon.com/Faces-Clouds-New-Theory-Religion/dp/0195098919/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262325289&sr=8-1 Also note that Dennetts view on "stances" was taken from the God Delusion and the chapter titled, "The Roots of Religion". Argument: I. In order to accept that our rational faculties are reliable, initial sensory experiences of the world must be accepted until proven incorrect. In other words, these experiences must be considered default positions. II. The appearance of purpose, intention, and order (Design) in the Universe is an initially sensed experience. III. Hence, the belief in a designed universe, which automatically infers a designer is in fact the default position until proven otherwise. IV. The concept of God (a purposeful, intelligent agent outside the universe that cannot be detected by our senses) is the most tenable explanation for the identity of this designer. C. Hence, Theism is the default position until proven otherwise.
Theism is the Default Position (P1) DawahFilms 2010-01-06 | Second videos in this series: a collaborative effort between myself, Veritas48, and Telemantros. Aristotelian Rationalism vs. Empiricism: http://edwardfeser.blogspot.com/2009/06/empiricism-versus-aristotelianism.html Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSec_pnbWwM&feature=response_watch
