Why should one not listen to Sheikh Hamza Yusuf?

**tommyharacho** · 06-07-2012, 05:24 AM

I have been a fan of Sheikh HY for many years and have listened to him and gained much from him. Recently I have been warned more than once against listening to him. When I enquire as to the reason, the usual reply is 'he's changed and deviated', when I ask "how?" no one as yet has been able to provide me with solid proof.

Can you guys help please (with solid proof/ video clip evidence, etc) as to why I shouldn't listen to the Sheikh.

**amr123** · 06-07-2012, 05:29 AM

Man you kicked the hornets nest bro. This thread is goingto go for a ride.

Lets say stick to his earlier videos. I don't want to say anything more about the later ones.

May Allah bless Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. ameen.

**tommyharacho** · 06-07-2012, 05:38 AM

Originally Posted by amr123

Man you kicked the hornets nest bro. This thread is goingto go for a ride.

Lets say stick to his earlier videos. I don't want to say anything more about the later ones.

May Allah bless Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. ameen.

lol, this is what people have been telling me but i wanna know why. Whats wrong with his new stuff? seems okay.

**faizol** · 06-07-2012, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by tommyharacho

lol, this is what people have been telling me but i wanna know why. Whats wrong with his new stuff? seems okay.

brother,

I think the best way to avoid any fitna, and if you do have some questions (or even reservation), you can always reach out and email the said person directly. I think you can get his email address from googling Zaytuna College.

Allahu A'lam.

**ENIGMA** · 06-07-2012, 08:11 AM

The same accusation could be levelled at a number of scholars who have changed styles in talk etc within the last 10 years. dont know why Shaykh Hamza comes in for more criticism. Naming names is not the point so I wont but a number of scholars having links with the Indian subcontinent have changed.........yet we don't level the same accusations at them.

oh no, what we say is mashallah, the guy is using hikmah, yet for shaykh hamza.......

**abdulwahhab** · 06-07-2012, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by ENIGMA

The same accusation could be levelled at a number of scholars who have changed styles in talk etc within the last 10 years. dont know why Shaykh Hamza comes in for more criticism. Naming names is not the point so I wont but a number of scholars having links with the Indian subcontinent have changed.........yet we don't level the same accusations at them.

oh no, what we say is mashallah, the guy is using hikmah, yet for shaykh hamza.......

The reason about Shaykh Hamza Yusuf being more of a target is because of his popularity. Still, it should not discredit the fact that he has been saying and promoting some things that are controversial and sometimes contrary to widely held opinions.

@brother tommyharacho:

There isn't a necessity to show a point by point refutation of Shaykh Hamza Yusuf since it invariably leads to arguments and closure of threads. Know that he has his supporters and his detractors and both have valid points.

**faisal ahmad** · 06-07-2012, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by amr123

Lets say stick to his earlier videos. I don't want to say anything more about the later ones.

May Allah bless Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. ameen.

It's interesting how much his old and new videos contrast. If you go on YouTube for example there is an 'old' lecture where he is giving advice on how not shaking a woman's hand can be a form of dawah.

**ENIGMA** · 06-07-2012, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by faisal ahmad

It's interesting how much his old and new videos contrast. If you go on YouTube for example there is an 'old' lecture where he is giving advice on how not shaking a woman's hand can be a form of dawah.

a person can't change his opinion?

**SASLAMS** · 06-07-2012, 08:53 AM

still nobody has said anything about him on this thread to make me believe that he is a danger to my imaan or that he is a deviant. yes ye goes in suit & tie at times but once upon a time all islamic clothes were kufr clothing & today some kuffaar still wear lungis & kurtas.

**MinistrydeTruth** · 06-07-2012, 09:19 AM

This guys lectures, the earlier and later ones, is one reason, probably a major reason i am muslim today.
To all those who say he is not making valid points i wonder why they are shy to point the non-valid points out yet still have a dig at him ?
Thats like asking "Do you beat your wife" ?
Youve already made your intention clear, by stating your opinion.
Not a single opinion of his seen as wrong in the Thousands of Hours of lectures hes given ? But still people say the man is not Islamic enough ?
I think it reveals more about the person who criticises Mr Yusuf, than Mr Yusuf himself, may God bless him.
Let say the guy made a 100 mistakes. He probably told a million truths in that time too.
When youve put in the hours he has, then you can criticise him, other than that you are just a fool.