Patrick Bet-David recently dedicated significant airtime on his PBD Podcast to discussing the extraordinary global rise of Islam, and while his coverage brought much-needed attention to the topic, several of his claims about Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) missed the mark entirely. With over two billion Muslims worldwide and Islam standing as the fastest-growing faith on Earth, the numbers speak for themselves. The real question is not whether Islam is growing, but why so many influential voices still struggle to represent it accurately.
Why Islam Continues to Grow While Icons Fade
One of the most striking points raised in response to Patrick Bet-David’s commentary is the contrast between fleeting celebrity fame and the enduring legacy of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Consider figures like Ozzy Osbourne, Elvis Presley, and Hulk Hogan — household names in their era, yet increasingly forgotten by younger generations. Meanwhile, the name of Prophet Muhammad is spoken with reverence by billions every single day, over 1,400 years after his mission. This is not an accident. The growth of Islam is rooted in timeless truth, a message of pure monotheism, justice, and human dignity that resonates across every culture and generation.
Islam is always ahead of its time in everything that it does. It really just takes time for the greater community to see the benefit in the Islamic teachings and values.
The World Is Already Adopting Islamic Values
- Gender safety measures: Uber now allows women to request women drivers — a concept Islam established over 1,400 years ago through guidelines on modesty and protection.
- Alcohol awareness: Modern science confirms that alcohol would never pass FDA approval today due to its destructive effects — something the Quran warned against centuries ago.
- Gender-separated education: Studies increasingly support single-gender classrooms for better academic focus, a practice long upheld in Islamic schooling.
- Worship of One God: Even prominent Jewish scholars such as Maimonides affirmed that Muslims worship the same God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob — the one true God.
If alcohol were to be introduced into society today, after we know what happens to a person that is intoxicated, it would never pass the FDA for approval.
Patrick Bet-David is undeniably a sharp and well-spoken media figure, but when it comes to Islam and the legacy of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), bias and misinformation cannot withstand the weight of truth. The faith that transformed Arabia, built civilizations, and continues to attract millions of new believers every year does not need validation from any podcast — its growth is a sign from God Himself. For anyone genuinely seeking answers about Islam, the invitation remains open: study the sources, engage with knowledgeable Muslims, and let the truth speak for itself.
