The Spirit of Chivalry In The 21st Century

In this lecture, Shaykh Hammad Mustafa al-Madani al-Qadri explores the spirit of chivalry (Futuwwa) in the 21st century. He explains that chivalry in Islam is not limited to physical bravery, but represents a higher moral code rooted in selflessness, humility, justice, service to humanity, and ethical courage, derived from Islamic spirituality and the Prophetic tradition. Shaykh Hammad emphasizes that in today’s materialistic and self-centered world, the spirit of chivalry calls people away from ego and selfishness toward compassion, responsibility, moral integrity, and spiritual dignity. He highlights that a true believer demonstrates strength with mercy, authority with justice, and disagreement with respect. The lecture further explains why reviving the spirit of chivalry is essential in the modern age—especially for youth—to bring character-based leadership, ethical behavior, tolerance, and service into society. This video is a valuable guide for anyone seeking to live a principled, honorable, and spiritually grounded life in the contemporary world.