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Dawud Walid, Executive Director of CAIR-MI, joins us to talk about the changing political dynamics of Michigan's Muslim community, why they're abandoning the Democratic Party and (in some cases) voting for Trump, and the demographic anomaly we know as Dearborn.Discover more at Enjoyer.com/PodcastFollow Dawud on YouTube: @HajjDawudWalid Follow James on X: @DownI75 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com
A local advocacy group is calling for a hate crime investigation after a 7-year-old girl was stabbed in the throat at a Detroit park. We'll have the latest in that disturbing case as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the top local headlines for your Friday midday. (Photo: Detroit PD)
Dr. Atef Abdel Gawad discussed an important topic "why more women than men from the Middle East are running for the US Congress and what are the odds for their victory?" with guest experts congressional candidate Huwaida Arraf of Michigan, Zienab Fahs the Director of Safe Spaces at the Council on American Islamic Relations, Michigan chapter (CAIR-MI) and Adel Mozip a lead instructor at Genesis10, a managing director of SpanHead LLC, and a former senior software developer for Beaumont Health. The episode was broadcast: 4/2/2022 US Arab Radio can be heard on wnzk 690 AM, WDMV 700 AM, and WPAT 930 AM. Please visit: www.facebook.com/USArabRadio/ Web site : arabradio.us/ Online Radio: www.radio.net/s/usarabradio Twitter : twitter.com/USArabRadio Instagram : www.instagram.com/usarabradio/ Youtube : US Arab Radio
In this episode I interview Imam Dawud Walid, the long time Executive Director of CAIR - MI about his background and how he settled in Detroit. The main subject of this episode is discussing the 10 year anniversary of the assassination of Imam Luqman Abdullah and what the circumstances were that lead his untimely death. Imam Dawud also explains how much of a pillar of the community he served was and the ramifications it had on Imam Luqman's family.
Podcast #4: 'Eid al-Fitr: Celebrating the End of the Month of Fasting Description: The following discourse gives information about the spiritual and social significance of 'Eid-Fitr, one of the two major Islamic holidays which marks the end of the month of Fasting. The CAIR Michigan Podcast is hosted by Dawud Walid, Amy Doukoure, Esq., and Asha Noor. CAIR-MI’s mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding through education, mediation, media and the law.
Podcast #3: Ramadan: The Month of Commiseration Description: The brief discussion goes over the importance of commiserating with the poor and disenfranchised and how this Islamic teaching becomes heightened during the month of Ramadan. The CAIR Michigan Podcast is hosted by Dawud Walid, Amy Doukoure, Esq., and Asha Noor. CAIR-MI’s mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding through education, mediation, media and the law.
Podcast #2 - Ramadan: The Month of Fasting Description: The brief discussion is to provide information about the exoteric and esoteric dimensions of fasting in the month of Ramadan and the social function within Muslim families regarding fast breaking meals. The CAIR Michigan Podcast is hosted by Dawud Walid, Amy Doukoure, Esq., and Asha Noor. CAIR-MI’s mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding through education, mediation, media and the law.
Podcast #1 - Ramadan: The Month of Revelation Description: The brief discussion is to acquaint those outside of the Islamic faith with the importance of the month in Ramadan as it relates to the revealing of the Qur'an, the holy book of Muslims. The CAIR Michigan Podcast is hosted by Dawud Walid, Amy Doukoure, Esq., and Asha Noor. CAIR-MI’s mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding through education, mediation, media and the law.
Dawud, Asha and Amy discuss the dual challenges facing Muslims of internal community racism as well as the discourse of Black Orientalism which promotes anti-Muslim tropes within Blackamerica and beyond. The CAIR Michigan Podcast is hosted by Dawud Walid, Amy Doukoure, Esq., and Asha Noor. CAIR-MI’s mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding through education, mediation, media and the law.
Dawud and Amy discuss litigation filed by CAIR-MI against the City of Troy for blocking the establishment of the first mosque in the city and how respectability politics doesn’t protect Muslims’ 1st Amendment rights. The CAIR Michigan Podcast is hosted by Dawud Walid, Amy Doukoure, Esq., and Asha Noor. CAIR-MI’s mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding through education, mediation, media and the law.
Dawud, Asha and Amy discuss the continued attacks against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) from colleagues, the stifflling of freedom of speech pertaining to occupied Palestine and anti-BDS laws passed in Michigan during the lame duck session. The CAIR Michigan Podcast is hosted by Dawud Walid, Amy Doukoure, Esq., and Asha Noor. CAIR-MI’s mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding through education, mediation, media and the law.
Dawud, Asha and Amy discuss the recent white supremacist attack against two mosques in New Zealand, increased security measures of mosques in Michigan and caution in over-reliance on law enforcement. The CAIR Michigan Podcast is hosted by Dawud Walid, Amy Doukoure, Esq., and Asha Noor. CAIR-MI’s mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding through education, mediation, media and the law.
School Bullying in the Trump Era The CAIR Michigan Podcast is hosted by Dawud Walid, Amy Doukoure, Esq., and Asha Noor. CAIR-MI’s mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding through education, mediation, media and the law.
Special guest Nour Soubani from the Campaign to Take on Hate joins CAIR-MI staffers to discuss the recent tweet of Ilhan Omar directed at AIPAC’s influence in Congress. Nour Soubani - Organizer with the Campaign to Take on Hate The CAIR Michigan Podcast is hosted by Dawud Walid, Amy Doukoure, Esq., and Asha Noor. CAIR-MI’s mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding through education, mediation, media and the law.
Failure of Justice in the Case of Siwatu-Salama Ra The CAIR Michigan Podcast is hosted by Dawud Walid, Amy Doukoure, Esq., and Asha Noor. CAIR-MI’s mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding through education, mediation, media and the law.
Detroit Police & the Homicide of Abdullah Beard The CAIR Michigan Podcast is hosted by Dawud Walid, Amy Doukoure, Esq., and Asha Noor. CAIR-MI’s mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding through education, mediation, media and the law.
Dawud, Amy and Asha discuss the current government shutdown and the connection between the Border Wall, anti-Muslim bigotry and white supremacy. The discussion also touches on what people of goodwill can do in challenging the hate-filled Trump agenda. The CAIR Michigan Podcast is hosted by Dawud Walid, Amy Doukoure, Esq., and Asha Noor. CAIR-MI’s mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding through education, mediation, media and the law.
Episode Notes Piper Carter Podcast - This Weeks Guest: Imam Dawud WalidPiper and co-host Brittney engage in a conversation with Imam Dawud Walid, Director of CAIR-MI about he and Piper's shared spiritual connection, how Hip-Hop lead him to convert to Islam, and the spirit behind the work he does in community. Piper also fills us in on the details of her trip to the Bay area!Piper Carter is the founder of 'We Found Hip-hop.' Advocate for Women in Hip-hop, Hip-hop culture, Detroit advocacy, Artistry, and Youth Dilla Day Detroit.
Season 3 of See Something Say Something debuts next week, but before that, a little taste of what we've been doing during our summer break — we recently brought all your favorite things to the stage in Dearborn, Michigan: comics, advice to Hollywood execs, and the true beauty of Dearborn restaurants (Hint: always order the platter). Co-presented with the Arab American National Museum, the show features poet, Hugo-nominated author of Throne of the Crescent Moon and writer for Marvel’s Black Bolt series Saladin Ahmed, Asha Noor from CAIR-MI, Evelyn Alsultany an associate professor at U-Mich; and Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative (MuslimARC) Namira Islam. Plus: Live music by BigOMuziq Follow Ahmed @RadBrownDads Follow Asha @RajooWeyn Follow Namira @namirari Follow Saladin @saladinahmed Follow BigOMuziq @bigOmuziq Follow AANM @ArabAmericanMus Check out Evelyn @ http://evelynalsultany.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices