The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad

Islam & Islamic Immigration (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_941)

Dec 16, 2025
Gad Saad, a prominent evolutionary behavioral scientist and author, joins the discussion to tackle pressing issues around Islam and immigration. He presents eye-opening statistics on Islamic terror attacks and critiques the lone-hero narratives often presented. Saad highlights the emotional hijacking that prioritizes tolerance over cultural self-defense, suggesting that avoiding labels of 'intolerance' weakens societal resolve. He also emphasizes the distinction between peaceful Muslims and troubling elements in Islamic texts, stressing the impact of these beliefs on Western liberties.
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ANECDOTE

Recent Attacks Framing The Debate

  • Rob Schmitt opens by citing recent attacks and alleged welfare fraud by Somali immigrants as context for the discussion.
  • He references terror plots in Australia, Germany, and a thwarted California plot to frame his concern about Islamic immigration.
INSIGHT

Assess Faith By Canonical Teachings

  • Gad Saad argues that assessing a religion requires examining its canonical texts and teachings, not isolated peaceful adherents.
  • He warns that many Muslims who take Islam seriously may embrace elements incompatible with Western liberties.
INSIGHT

Scale And Historical Context Matter

  • Gad Saad highlights the scale of Islamic terror since 9/11, citing 48,000+ attacks in nearly 70 countries as a low estimate.
  • He stresses that isolated heroic acts by Muslims don't erase long historical patterns of conquest and violence.
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