Ali Dawah - August 25, 2025


SHIRK RITUAL IN BUDDHIST TEMPLE


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In this episode, we take a look at a video of Mo Salah visiting a Buddhist temple in Japan. What does it mean and what does it have to do with football? Is this a religious experience or is it something more than that?

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00:00:00.000 Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and their teammates took a step away from the usual high-intensity drills and match preparations,
00:00:07.720 finding themselves immersed in the tranquil embrace of the eco in temple.
00:00:11.460 Players swapped their training kits for traditional robes and far from Anfield,
00:00:15.620 Liverpool found something deeper than tactics or fitness.
00:00:18.740 The action is in itself kuffer.
00:00:21.100 You went to a temple, it's like me going to a church and doing the cross. 0.95
00:00:24.220 The action is kuffer. It is kuffer.
00:00:26.400 Does it make you a kafir? 0.98
00:00:30.000 As-salamu alaykum guys. Before the video starts, brothers and sisters,
00:00:32.940 1 Umar is working in Pakistan with a flood that's hit the country.
00:00:36.960 1,700 people have lost their life.
00:00:39.900 Millions of people have lost their homes and been displaced.
00:00:41.920 So the videos that you can see here, the pictures that you can see guys,
00:00:44.320 is demonstrating what 1 Umar is doing on the ground.
00:00:46.740 We know Gaza is important and we know what's going on there.
00:00:49.440 But brothers and sisters, we cannot enable and turn a blind eye to the suffering of Muslims in different countries.
00:00:55.160 Be it Pakistan, be it Turkey, the earthquakes, wherever it may be, Afghanistan, 0.53
00:00:59.200 so many other places need our help.
00:01:01.420 And I know all of us have given as much as we can to Gaza.
00:01:04.620 But brothers and sisters, wallahi, just imagine your home wrecked. 0.56
00:01:08.160 Thousands of people have died.
00:01:09.560 Your family members have passed away.
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00:01:33.780 Enjoy the video.
00:01:34.660 Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, brothers and sisters and dear friends.
00:01:37.560 Hope you guys are well, inshallah.
00:01:38.820 Has Muhammad Salah left Islam?
00:01:41.460 Well, we're going to be watching videos, inshallah.
00:01:42.900 And obviously, we are in no position to declare that.
00:01:46.180 But we're going to watch some disturbing stuff and understand him visiting this monk, this Buddhist temple. 0.56
00:01:52.220 What does it mean?
00:01:52.840 And what are the beliefs of the Buddhists?
00:01:55.380 Is it religious?
00:01:55.980 Is it just something, a practice that you do yoga?
00:01:58.360 It's just actions?
00:01:59.680 Or is it more than that, inshallah?
00:02:00.860 So here's the video we're going to watch of him in the temple.
00:02:03.820 And then we're going to go to where this all stems from.
00:02:06.440 We're going to learn a bit more about Buddhism and the connections to Hinduism and where it all started in India.
00:02:11.940 And we're going to go to Hindus who believe this and hear it from their own mouth. 0.95
00:02:17.060 Is this just something that you do physically or is there something, a deeper spiritual connection, which is shirk?
00:02:22.720 Let's watch out for ourselves, inshallah.
00:02:24.380 Under the calming serenity of Tokyo's spiritual heart, the Liverpool squad experienced a unique and unforgettable moment today.
00:02:32.440 Muhammad Salah, Darwin Nunez, and their teammates took a step away from the usual high-intensity drills and match preparations,
00:02:39.340 finding themselves immersed in the tranquil embrace of the Ikoin Temple, one of the most sacred Zen temples in Japan.
00:02:46.960 As the squad arrived in the early morning light, there was a noticeable shift in energy.
00:02:52.400 Players swapped their training kits for traditional robes and entered the temple's serene courtyard in silence.
00:02:58.020 Guided by resident monks, they were introduced to the ancient practice of Zazan,
00:03:02.000 a seated meditation technique designed to bring clarity, calmness, and awareness.
00:03:07.800 Muhammad Salah appeared particularly connected to the moment, closing his eyes with deep focus and steady breath.
00:03:14.600 The Egyptian forward, known for his spiritual discipline and composure on the pitch,
00:03:19.540 embraced the practice with a sense of reverence.
00:03:22.760 Darwin Nunez, usually full of energy and fire, visibly softened during the session,
00:03:27.600 breathing slowly and occasionally exchanging peaceful glances with his teammates.
00:03:32.360 Around them, the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Dominic Sobosly, and Trent Alexander-Arnold sat cross-legged in silent contemplation.
00:03:41.160 Arne Slott, the new head coach, observed with a warm smile,
00:03:45.260 clearly valuing the opportunity for his players to bond and recharge mentally.
00:03:49.800 It was a moment of collective stillness,
00:03:52.060 a stark contrast to the roaring stadiums and adrenaline-fueled challenges of the Premier League.
00:03:57.600 The sounds of nature, gentle wind rustling bamboo leaves and the distant chirping of birds,
00:04:03.440 created a meditative backdrop.
00:04:05.280 At the end of the session, a gong echoed across the courtyard,
00:04:08.720 marking the conclusion of their spiritual journey.
00:04:11.940 As the players slowly opened their eyes, many were smiling,
00:04:15.640 not just at the experience, but at the rare peace it brought to their minds and spirits.
00:04:21.000 In Tokyo, far from Anfield, Liverpool found something deeper than tactics or fitness,
00:04:25.980 a shared moment of inner reflection, bonding, and balance ahead of the demanding season ahead.
00:04:31.660 Okay, so, inshallah, we're going to watch some more other videos,
00:04:34.500 but let's just break this down, inshallah.
00:04:35.620 So, this is very interesting, because in the Quran, Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala says in Surah Maida,
00:04:39.780 that, sorry, chapter 5, verse 51, Surah Maida, yep.
00:04:43.280 Oh, believers, take neither the Jews or the Christians as guardians. 0.99
00:04:46.720 They are guardians of each other.
00:04:48.020 Whoever does will be counted as one of them. 0.83
00:04:50.900 Surely, Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people.
00:04:53.060 So, here we are told not to take them as intimate friends, as, you know, close, close friends, yes?
00:04:58.660 So, subhanAllah, or they are one of them. 0.99
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00:05:29.540 Let's go back to the video.
00:05:30.760 Now, there's also another hadith by the Prophet, who says,
00:05:34.620 Ibn Umar reported that the Messenger of Allah said,
00:05:39.300 whoever imitates people is one of them.
00:05:40.880 And this is exactly what we see with most Salah when it comes to Christmases. 1.00
00:05:43.720 In 2023, 2024, if I'm not mistaken,
00:05:46.940 celebrating Christmas, the effort that he goes into the tree,
00:05:49.280 he has a whole thing ready to take a picture,
00:05:52.580 from the pajamas to the socks to the, you name it, the background.
00:05:57.080 But the same guy, when it's Eid, he takes a picture like he's in his pajamas,
00:05:59.240 he just woke up, yeah, okay.
00:06:00.740 You can see he has an inferiority complex.
00:06:02.760 He himself has an inferiority complex.
00:06:04.160 And him being the leader of the house, his children, and his family follow.
00:06:06.880 And that's why, on your maqayama, you are going to be questioned.
00:06:09.000 Now, this is what happened, guys.
00:06:10.620 It leads to what?
00:06:12.200 It leads, it's down.
00:06:13.520 Look, look, shaitan does it, shaitan would never come to you, 1.00
00:06:16.920 most Salah, and say, go and commit shirk. 0.93
00:06:19.580 Look, shaitan's not stupid.
00:06:21.280 He's not going to come and say, go and commit zina.
00:06:23.000 He's going to slowly, slowly, he's just a friend.
00:06:24.720 And he's just, so much so, Subhanallah.
00:06:27.180 You are a role model.
00:06:28.400 You should not be taken as a role model at all for that.
00:06:30.440 Let me make it.
00:06:31.120 You have an inferiority complex.
00:06:32.500 Okay?
00:06:33.100 So, it is very clear.
00:06:34.060 And there are videos, which we're going to look into, inshallah,
00:06:36.060 and go into Buddhism.
00:06:37.180 You have an inferiority complex.
00:06:39.300 For you to put all of that effort in, to Christmas,
00:06:41.920 and wake up and do a little post, or a thing for nothing for Eid.
00:06:45.300 Where do you eat celebrations?
00:06:46.140 Where do you eat decorations for your kids and family?
00:06:47.580 Where?
00:06:48.080 Nothing.
00:06:48.840 So, what is Buddhism?
00:06:49.760 Let's go into this, inshallah, because people think,
00:06:51.500 and we're going to go to Mushrik, these Mushriks who actually testify and say
00:06:55.340 there's a connection to Hinduism with this.
00:06:57.420 Okay?
00:06:58.120 Buddhism is both a religion and a philosophical tradition that began in India
00:07:01.720 about 2,500 years ago with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama,
00:07:06.980 known as the Buddha, the Awakened One.
00:07:10.240 Core idea.
00:07:11.020 Buddhism is about understanding the nature of suffering
00:07:13.160 and finding path to freedom, enlightenment, or nirvana.
00:07:17.300 The Buddha taught that suffering, Dukkha, arises from craving and ignorance,
00:07:23.940 but it can overcome through wisdom, ethical living, and meditation.
00:07:28.380 The four noble truths that are foundational of Buddhism,
00:07:31.220 like involves suffering.
00:07:32.680 Suffering has causes, mainly craving, attachment, and ignorance.
00:07:37.200 Suffering can cease.
00:07:38.800 There is a state beyond it called nirvana.
00:07:41.720 The way it is a noble, eightfold path, a guide to the right living, mindfulness, and wisdom.
00:07:48.860 Buddhist does not worship a creator God.
00:07:51.320 Instead, it focuses on cause and effects, karma, which is shirk.
00:07:55.920 Which is shirk, basically.
00:07:56.680 Cause and effect.
00:07:57.240 And basically saying, the cause and effect of doing good, good comes to you,
00:08:00.280 is connected not to Allah.
00:08:01.620 They don't believe in God.
00:08:02.380 It's connected to, you know, energy, this, that, etc.
00:08:05.220 So the universe is going to punish you, etc.
00:08:06.660 It's shirk.
00:08:06.960 It's basically shirk.
00:08:07.360 It's something and actually that belongs to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala
00:08:09.000 as the punisher, as the one that's just, is given to something called the karma.
00:08:13.000 And the possibility of liberation through personal effort.
00:08:15.860 In some schools, there are buddhitvas and celestial buddhas
00:08:20.880 who serve as guides, but they're not supreme gods.
00:08:24.420 You can see the shirk, okay. 0.94
00:08:25.960 Major traditions that they have, etc, etc.
00:08:28.540 Buddhism today, practiced by over 500 people worldwide.
00:08:31.760 Samapodshit is a religion with rituals, prayers, and temples.
00:08:35.080 As you can see, which he went to.
00:08:36.880 Yes, he went to and did the spiritual things.
00:08:38.840 Look, like one person said, it's like somebody going to Kaaba,
00:08:42.880 doing Tawaf, doing Safa Maru and saying,
00:08:44.480 yeah, I was not in Ibada.
00:08:45.500 I just went and just, yeah, I just walked around the Kaaba.
00:08:47.600 I ran up and down.
00:08:48.660 No, that is form of Ibada.
00:08:50.000 Yes, okay, that is form of Ibada, okay.
00:08:52.040 Others see as a philosophy or psychology, mindfulness, meditation, self-improvement.
00:08:55.880 Now, don't take our word for it.
00:08:57.460 Now, the action is in itself kufar. 0.56
00:09:00.340 You went to a temple.
00:09:01.440 It's like me going to a church and doing the cross. 0.52
00:09:03.540 Yes, I'm doing the cross, okay.
00:09:04.880 And then I go there and I'm involved in the spiritual.
00:09:07.200 I go and eat the flesh of Jesus, what it is. 0.70
00:09:09.420 Drink the wine.
00:09:10.620 Even let's say it's not alcohol.
00:09:12.020 Let's say red juice.
00:09:13.520 You are involved in the rituals.
00:09:15.220 The action is kufar.
00:09:17.000 It is kufar. 0.72
00:09:18.380 Does it make you a kafir? 0.98
00:09:20.140 I cannot say that.
00:09:21.300 That is not my job.
00:09:22.300 I am not qualified.
00:09:23.520 But the point is this.
00:09:25.220 Allah has blessed you with so many things.
00:09:26.840 And some people say, like I was reading a verse in the Quran in Surah Mu'mineen, if I'm not mistaken.
00:09:30.660 Well, Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is saying, do not think that when we give you children and blessings that Allah is pleased with you.
00:09:35.220 Yes?
00:09:35.920 Wallahi.
00:09:37.240 Believe me, guys.
00:09:37.960 It's not that thing.
00:09:39.540 Allah gave Faraon everything and he is the most wretched that he's in hellfire forever. 1.00
00:09:45.620 Let's listen to some mushrigs, yes, Hindus who actually tell us what is the actual belief of them. 1.00
00:09:53.340 Look, listen to it carefully for yourself.
00:09:54.920 One of the important truth you have never been told is yoga cannot be separated from Hinduism.
00:10:02.360 Yoga is ritual.
00:10:06.140 This is one of the important revolution statement I am making.
00:10:11.540 Anybody who says yoga is spiritual, they are thieves.
00:10:18.140 Trying to steal yoga from Hinduism and sell it, market it, package it to the modern mind.
00:10:26.660 It is not an exercise or a process for creating health.
00:10:36.120 It is about attaining to a dimension beyond all dimensions.
00:10:40.380 It is about a system and a method to use your own existing system as a ladder to the divine to make your body, to make your mind, to make your emotion and your energies a ladder to the divine to make yourself into a stepping stone towards your ultimate nature.
00:11:03.080 Okay, so you can see clearly, okay, to that divine, who is that divine?
00:11:06.800 To them, what is that divine?
00:11:08.600 Who are you trying to connect it to?
00:11:09.600 Allah?
00:11:10.220 My friend, you have salah.
00:11:11.500 Yes, man, your name is Maw Salah.
00:11:12.980 Yes?
00:11:13.420 I don't even know if you pray salah.
00:11:14.560 I don't know.
00:11:15.500 Subhanallah.
00:11:16.140 Yes, okay.
00:11:16.840 Subhanallah.
00:11:17.680 You've got Allah who prescribes salah for you. 0.99
00:11:21.260 Wallahi, Allah has given you so much stuff.
00:11:23.780 Instead of, wallahi, look at the inferiority complex, man.
00:11:26.720 Instead of saying Allah has blessed me with that.
00:11:28.760 No, I'm not going to do anything close to shirk, whatever it is.
00:11:31.940 You have Muslim footballers, whoever, when people are, you know, doing the spray of the alcohol, etc., you know, the champagne, they distance themselves. 1.00
00:11:39.820 Their work, their colleagues wait for them to go off the pitch.
00:11:42.620 They respect them.
00:11:44.020 You don't even have a backbone, man.
00:11:45.980 Wallahi, shame on you. 0.93
00:11:46.980 You don't even have a backbone.
00:11:47.440 Your name is Maw.
00:11:48.360 Your name is Mohamed.
00:11:49.180 You don't even call yourself Mohamed.
00:11:50.860 Yes?
00:11:51.560 Subhanallah.
00:11:52.060 You are ashamed to subhanallah come and say, actually, no, I'm not going to take part of this. 0.65
00:11:56.640 This is against my religion.
00:11:57.380 You know why?
00:11:57.760 You are more concerned about what the creation says.
00:12:00.200 And Allah will humiliate you. 0.99
00:12:01.980 At the cost of that creation.
00:12:03.680 Not only in this life, but in the hereafter.
00:12:05.580 I don't want to long this video out.
00:12:06.840 In a nutshell, you guys have understood.
00:12:08.340 It's very clear.
00:12:09.500 May Allah, and you can see from Christmas trees, as you can see, as it's, where is somebody going?
00:12:13.300 That's what Prophet ï·º said.
00:12:14.900 The one who imitates disbelievers, he is one of them. 1.00
00:12:18.160 And guess what?
00:12:18.720 You are going to become one of them at this rate.
00:12:20.740 The way you're going.
00:12:21.760 Okay.
00:12:22.340 You are.
00:12:22.860 And you might think unintentionally limited or something.
00:12:25.600 It's at the end of the day.
00:12:26.940 What is it?
00:12:27.600 In the sight of Allah ï·», if it takes you at the fold of Islam, my friend, you might think, oh, it's nothing harmful.
00:12:32.040 No one.
00:12:32.560 You don't decide what is allowed or not, based on your subjective feelings or emotions.
00:12:37.020 That's all I have to say, inshallah, brothers and sisters.
00:12:38.400 May Allah ï·» protect us.
00:12:39.940 Wallahi, you can see.
00:12:41.100 Anything that keeps us away from Allah is a curse. 0.79
00:12:44.080 I don't care what money he has, how much he earns.
00:12:45.820 Let me say something.
00:12:46.740 Anything that makes my kids go away from Tawheed is a disaster.
00:12:51.020 It's catastrophe.
00:12:51.860 It's chaos.
00:12:52.700 And anything that we deem a calamity that brings me is a blessing of Allah ï·».
00:12:56.960 May Allah ï·» guide you and allow you to have a backbone for your religion, inshallah.
00:13:02.280 You've got salah.
00:13:03.380 You don't need to know whatever he was doing there, subhanAllah. 0.99
00:13:05.720 May Allah ï·» guide you and guide us.
00:13:07.780 Till next time.
00:13:08.340 Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.