Quran
The holy book of Muslims, containing revelations received by Muhammad, emphasizing monotheism and religious tolerance.
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Videos Mentioning Quran
Islam & Freedom: A Conversation with Rory Stewart (Episode #356)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a text that both speakers have read, but without deep Arabic scholarship being a prerequisite for discussion.
Patrice Evra: Learning How To Cry Saved My Life!
The Diary Of A CEO
The central religious text of Islam, which Patrice Evra read and found to convey love and beauty.
The Politics of Antisemitism: A Conversation with Rabbi David Wolpe (Episode #348)
Sam Harris
The central religious text of Islam, containing verses discussed in relation to historical Jewish-Muslim relations.
The Bright Line Between Good and Evil (Episode #340)
Sam Harris
Cited as containing verses that urge Muslims to wage Jihad, with its violent passages potentially superseding more benign ones.
Is History Repeating Itself? Religion, War, and Democracy with Sam Harris & Simon Sebag Montefiore
Sam Harris
The central religious text of Islam, incorporating narratives from earlier Abrahamic traditions.
Leaving the Faith (Rebroadcast): A Conversation with Yasmine Mohammed (Episode #298)
Sam Harris
Cited as a source for verses, such as chapter 4, verse 34, which is interpreted by some to sanction husbands beating disobedient wives.
Sam Harris & Jordan Peterson in Vancouver 2018 (with Bret Weinstein moderating) — Second Night
Sam Harris
The holy book of Islam. Sam Harris uses it to illustrate how certain religious texts are immune to criticism, contrasting how Muslims treat the Quran with how Christians treat the Bible. He later suggests burning a Quran would lead to severe consequences, highlighting the 'totemic attachment' to such objects.
Sam Harris & Jordan Peterson in Vancouver 2018 (with Bret Weinstein moderating) — Night One
Sam Harris
Cited as a religious text whose claims (e.g., cutting off a thief's hand, condoning slavery) can be unambiguously interpreted to support barbaric practices, according to Sam Harris.
Ryan Hall: Martial Arts and the Philosophy of Violence, Power, and Grace | Lex Fridman Podcast #125
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as a religious text Ryan Hall read on Ultimate Fighter, noting its poetic nature in Arabic.
Campus Protests, Antisemitism, and Western Values (Episode #367)
Sam Harris
Cited for its verse suggesting to 'kill them wherever you find them and drive them from the places from which they drove you,' used to argue that Islam is a religion of conquest, not peace.
Secret History #24: Empire of Church
Predictive History
The holy book of Muslims, containing revelations received by Muhammad, emphasizing monotheism and religious tolerance.
Omar Suleiman: Islam | Lex Fridman Podcast #352
Lex Fridman
The holy scripture of Islam, believed to be the word of God, guiding Muslims in life and prayer. It is emphasized for its divine preservation and comprehensive nature.
Cory Booker Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
The central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a revelation from God.
Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and the 5 Chimps Theory | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as a religious text comparable in feel and truth to 'The Prophet'.
They're Peaceful Until They're Not — A Scholar Says the West Is Already in Phase Two
Tom Bilyeu
The central religious text of Islam; its verses are interpreted by Muslim scholars to codify Islamic law and doctrine.
This Isn’t the Trump You Remember. The SURPRISING U-Turn You Didn't See Coming | Tom Bilyeu Show
Tom Bilyeu
Mentioned in the context of freedom of speech and the consequences of offensive actions, specifically burning the religious text and the subsequent violent reaction.
Kevin Kelly Returns (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A religious text, recommended for reading, along with Sufi texts.