Based Camp with Simone & Malcolm Collins | Why Are Muslims So Poor? (How Did Islam Go From Running the World to Poverty?) @SimoneandMalcolm | Uploaded October 2024 | Updated October 2024, 23 hours ago.
In this video, Al and Simone tackle a difficult historical question: Why did once-wealthy Muslim empires decline into poverty? They discuss misconceptions about the economic downfall and explore the historical context, including the wealth and advancements of Muslim empires around the year 1000. They also cover various socio-economic factors such as inheritance laws, usury laws, colonialism, and the alliance between religious and political authorities. The episode delves into specific challenges facing Muslim-majority countries compared to the historical context and also includes a discussion on modern Muslim income levels in the U.S. and the impact of governance and religious practices. The video concludes with thoughts about potential reforms and the importance of adapting religious interpretations to today's technological and socio-economic realities.
00:00 Introduction and Provocative Question
00:31 Historical Wealth of Muslim Empires
02:08 Muslim Economic Decline
04:35 Muslim Poverty in the Modern World
07:03 Immigration and Economic Impact
14:44 Islamic Inheritance Laws and Economic Consequences
19:26 Usury Laws and Financial Instruments
29:53 Janissaries and Ottoman Empire
37:12 Bureaucratic Expansion and Its Consequences
38:10 Shift to Feudalism and Its Impact
39:27 Prohibition of the Printing Press
40:19 Calligraphy vs. Printing Press
43:56 Modern Comparisons and AI Fears
46:36 Intellectual Property and Innovation
48:46 Cultural Isolationism and Its Effects
53:47 Gender Roles and Education in Islamic Societies
55:55 Governance and Religious Influence
01:06:34 Concluding Thoughts on Governance and Religion
In this video, Al and Simone tackle a difficult historical question: Why did once-wealthy Muslim empires decline into poverty? They discuss misconceptions about the economic downfall and explore the historical context, including the wealth and advancements of Muslim empires around the year 1000. They also cover various socio-economic factors such as inheritance laws, usury laws, colonialism, and the alliance between religious and political authorities. The episode delves into specific challenges facing Muslim-majority countries compared to the historical context and also includes a discussion on modern Muslim income levels in the U.S. and the impact of governance and religious practices. The video concludes with thoughts about potential reforms and the importance of adapting religious interpretations to today's technological and socio-economic realities.
00:00 Introduction and Provocative Question
00:31 Historical Wealth of Muslim Empires
02:08 Muslim Economic Decline
04:35 Muslim Poverty in the Modern World
07:03 Immigration and Economic Impact
14:44 Islamic Inheritance Laws and Economic Consequences
19:26 Usury Laws and Financial Instruments
29:53 Janissaries and Ottoman Empire
37:12 Bureaucratic Expansion and Its Consequences
38:10 Shift to Feudalism and Its Impact
39:27 Prohibition of the Printing Press
40:19 Calligraphy vs. Printing Press
43:56 Modern Comparisons and AI Fears
46:36 Intellectual Property and Innovation
48:46 Cultural Isolationism and Its Effects
53:47 Gender Roles and Education in Islamic Societies
55:55 Governance and Religious Influence
01:06:34 Concluding Thoughts on Governance and Religion
