City of Residence: Minneapolis, MN Occupation: Imam of Masjid An-Nur / Professional Life Coach Excerpt: “God says that He has made you different that you may know one another, that you may come to know one another, you know? The best of you, is the one who is most conscious of God. So, not that I’m looking to …
City of Residence: Fridley, MN Occupation: Educator, Ed. D. from University of Minnesota Excerpt: “The importance of Islamic education to me was, I sort of divide it into two fronts: one is sort of the defensive front, and one is the proactive front. On the proactive front, providing children with an Islamic education helps imbibe that Islamic identity …
City of Residence: Maplewood, MN Occupation: Industrial Engineer/Child Development Excerpt: “For me particularly because I came in ’65, my experience has been very different from most people who have come later because I was involved in the Islamic activities right from, say, day one, if you want to call it – from ’65, being part of the Muslim …
City of Residence: Minneapolis, MN Occupation: US Congressman – Minnesota 5th District Excerpt: “I’m glad you asked that question, I actually urge Muslims to combat Islamophobia, not to protect Islam, but to protect freedom of faith, generally. Because the truth is, it might be Muslims today, but it could be Jews tomorrow or it could be Mormons …