Abdur-Raheem Green – Sex, Drugs & Rock n’Roll

About this lecture

In this thought-provoking lecture, Abdur-Raheem Green dismantles the philosophy of materialism and the consumer culture encapsulated by the phrase "Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll," arguing that it is not merely a lifestyle but a false ideology rooted in the belief that wealth and pleasure are the purpose of life. Drawing on vivid examples from advertising, celebrity culture, and popular film, he exposes the misery hidden beneath the glossy surface of Western consumerism. He then presents Islam's answer to the fundamental question of human existence — that true peace, contentment, and happiness can only be found through recognising Allah as the sole Creator and submitting to the purpose for which we were created: ibadah.