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Identity LibraryChapter 18: Living as John Smith – The Power of Names, Part 2 with Abdullah Najjar Ever wondered what it’s like to live as a "John Smith"? Well, Abdullah Najjar can tell you—because he did just that! In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating (and sometimes hilarious) world of names. Abdullah shares his experience adopting the most common name in the Western world while in Libya, all in an effort to sound less... well, too "exotic". Spoiler alert: It didn’t go exactly as planned.From the Roman naming system to the complexities of “Gunther” and “Gustav,” we explore how names shape our identity and perceptions. We also tackle the emotional w...2025-03-221h 18Identity LibraryChapter 6: The Power of Our Names Across the Globe with Abdullah NajjarIn this chapter, I welcome you to "Islamland." Don’t be scared but be aware that the road may be bumpy and probably filled with way too many camel riders. Here’s the question: are you the rider or the actual camel? If this is confusing you, you definitely need to join our new story as we uncover the truth and the key that connects our names to our identity.What if I told you your name holds the key to your identity? Join me and my dear friend Abdullah Najjar on an enlightening journey through the worl...2024-10-1551 min
In The East WingThe Middle East & a Sprinkle of StoicismMick Mulroy joins Abdullah Najjar to talk about the intense situation that the Middle East is currently experiencing, especially with recent developments in Lebanon. In addition to talking about the Middle East, Abdullah and Mick explore a fair bit of Stoicism in their conversation. Mick, a stoic, is a former Paramilitary operations officer, a US Marine, and a former deputy assistant secretary of Defense for the Middle East.
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AriZeSin & Tawbah - Khutbah @ MAS KatySin, forgiveness, repentance2021-02-2018 minAriZeOpportunities, Hopelessness & Laziness - Khutbah @MAS KatyShaytan wants us to be hopeless (not see that there are plenty of opportunities around us) and lazy (not take advantage of opportunities we see)2021-01-2414 minAriZeOpportunities EverywhereSins hold us down2021-01-1612 minAriZeNew Year New VisionStarting 2021 off fresh2021-01-1610 minAriZeReflecting on 2020 - Khutbah @ Masjid YaseenGratitude, patience, death, forgiveness2020-12-1910 minAriZeWhat About Us? - Khutbah @ Masjid YaseenNeither political party represents American Muslims properly... we are in the institution building phase.2020-11-0609 minAriZeRemembering 9/11 - Khutbah @ MAS KatyIt was horrendous. Let's hope and work towards a better future.2020-09-1212 minAriZeDeath & Chadwick Boseman - Khutbah @ MAS KatyDeath is the reality2020-09-1214 minAriZeDeath & Chadwick Boseman - Khutbah @ MasjidYaseenKhutbah delivered Friday Sep 4th 20202020-09-0412 minAriZeQuran Al-Baqarah 1-382020-04-0907 minAriZeQuran Al-Fatiha2020-04-0900 minAriZeHijab, College, & Entertainment - Q&A at George Bush High School2020-02-2108 minAriZeHeroes & Villians - Khutbah @ George Bush High School#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackMuslimHistory2020-02-2110 minAriZe#Muslims4Humanity - Khutbah @ Islamic Society of Brownsville#Muslims4Migrants#Muslims4Humanity2020-02-1513 minAriZeMuhammad Ali - Khutbah @ Kempner High School2020-02-1515 minAriZeKobe, Death & Purpose - Khutbah @ Austin High SchoolKobe, Death & Purpose - Khutbah @ Austin High School2020-01-3109 minAriZeMind, Body, & Soul - Khutbah @ Bellaire High SchoolMind, Body, & Soul - Khutbah @ Bellaire High School2020-01-2406 minAriZeNew Semester, New You - Khutbah @ Travis High SchoolNew Semester, New You - Khutbah @ Travis High School2020-01-1710 minAriZeYou Don't Have to Please Everyone - Khutbah @ Shadow Creek High School2020-01-1010 minAriZeRecitation of Quran by Abdullah Abu-AlnajaVerses [2:1-29]2020-01-0808 minAriZe2020 Goals - Khutbah @ Masjid Yaseen2020-01-0322 minAriZeHollywood & Harvard - Khutbah @ Rice University2019-11-1218 minAriZeLove for the Sake of Allah with Sh Ammar Alshukry at University of Houston2019-10-291h 03AriZeHistory of Muslims in Spain & Latin America with Alejandro Perez2019-10-2727 minAriZeStories Inspire Us - Khutbah @ Clements High School2019-10-2616 minAriZeReciting Surah Qaf - Khutbah @ Masjid Yaseen2019-10-2611 minAriZe#UberTalks with Reverand Louis Campbell2019-10-2619 minAriZe#UberTalks Addiction & FaithThis is a segment of our conversation. We spoke about his addiction to meth and how dark his life became and how he had a chance to improve his life and went through rehab. Now he is active at his Church and helps others who are suffering from addiction. We ended by talking about the Islamic view on Jesus. And when he asked me about the "violence in Islam" I explained that that was simply misinformation by the Islamophobia Industry. That there are over 1.7B Muslims worldwide and that many were the victims of violence. I also told him that...2019-10-2104 minAriZeWhat's Your Story? Khutbah @ Shadow Creek High School1/3 of the Quran consists of stories and lessons from history.2019-10-1810 minAriZe#UberTalks Faith & Millenials2019-10-1714 minAriZeThoughts on Colombus Day v. Indigenous People DayWe need to restudy our history.2019-10-1405 minAriZe#YouthTalks Change Your Focus2019-10-1402 minAriZe#UberTalks Jesus & Trump2019-10-1414 minAriZe#UberTalks Young & Faithful2019-10-1410 minAriZeTime, Music, and Passion with Zuhal Durani2019-10-1414 minAriZeMuhammad Ali - Khutbah @ Clear Brook High SchoolMuhammad Ali inspired us to be confident and courageous Muslims.2019-10-1102 minAriZe#UberTalks Christianity & Slavery2019-10-1107 minAriZe#UberTalks Africa & Stereotypes2019-10-1119 minAriZe#CampusTalks Youth Advice with Fares Al-Salim2019-10-0806 minAriZe#UberTalks Media & Culture2019-10-0818 minAriZe#UberTalks Race & Politics2019-10-0817 minAriZeHistory & 1619 - Khutbah @ Masjid YaseenFriday Sermon on the importance of history and the power of storytelling. Specifically, the fact that 2019 marks 400 years since the start of slavery in the US. There are so many lessons learned.2019-10-0429 minAriZeLeadership & Justice with Sh Ammar Alshukry at University of Houston2019-10-0350 minAriZeSocial Media: Why & How - Sunday School @ Brand Lane Islamic Center2019-09-2904 minAriZeLet's Build - Sunday School @ Brand Lane Islamic Center2019-09-2900 minAriZeDon't Underestimate the Youth - Khutbah @ Tajweed InstituteFriday Sermon on great examples of young leaders from the past and modern times, as well as some advice to parents and their kids.2019-09-2725 minAriZe#Kashmir Protest ReflectionsPost protest thoughts on unity, media, activism2019-09-2605 minAriZeIslam & JusticeAn Islamic perspective on Justice, in light of oppression around the world like Kashmir and Palestine2019-09-2107 minAriZeUnite for Kashmir!Educational event with Kashmiri activists @ UH Sep 19 6-8pmProtest for Kashmir @ NRG Sep 22nd 8am-2pm2019-09-1901 minAriZe400 Years is Long Enough! Spoken Word @ University of HoustonSpoken Word piece at University of Houston Open Mic2019-09-1702 minAriZeSelf-Image, Confidence, Gratitude - Sunday School @ Brand Lane Islamic CenterAdvising Sunday school students2019-09-1503 minAriZeSacred Activism with Imam Dawud Walid2019-09-1424 minAriZeRemembering 9/11: Islamophobia, Globalism & FreedomTragic events of Sep 11, 2001 were 18 years ago today.2019-09-1106 minAriZeQuran Recitation with the Kids - Sunday School @ Brand Lane Islamic CenterTeaching Sunday school students2019-09-0804 minAriZeUnity in Our Times - Khutbah @ University of HoustonKhutbah (Friday Sermon) delivered to UHMSA students on campus.2019-09-0628 minAriZeBeing Muslim on Campus with Hamza Rahim Rice University MSA President2019-09-0606 minAriZe#Back2School - Khutbah @ Clear Lake High School2019-08-2411 minAriZeSuccessful Muslim Student - Khutbah @ Imam WDM Masjid2019-08-2321 minAriZeBack to School Advice- Khutbah @ Shadow Creek High SchoolFriday Sermon (Khutbah) given afterschool with Shadow Creek High School's Muslim Student Association (MSA)2019-08-1711 minAriZe#YouthGuidance Ep011: Work v Play2019-08-1200 minAriZeNathaniel Hayder Reflects on his Conversion to IslamNathaniel is a friend from the University of Houston. He's a Mexican-American and an activist. Here he reflects on his Christian upbringing and his love of the Muslim community.2019-08-1002 minAriZe#YouthGuidance Ep010: Consistency2019-08-0701 minAriZeCommunity Building by Imam Asim ShareefA short segment from the Imam WD Muhammad Texas Leadership Retreat2019-08-0411 minAriZeUnity by Imam Wazir AliA short segment from the Imam WD Muhammad Texas Leadership Retreat2019-08-0409 minAriZe#YouthGuidance Ep009: ValueThis Podcast Series documents my interactions with my students as a tutor and mentor.Check out our website for more info: youthguidancellc.com2019-07-3100 minAriZe#YouthGuidance Ep008: TimeThis Podcast Series documents my interactions with my students as a tutor and mentor.Check out our website for more info: youthguidancellc.com2019-07-3001 minAriZe#YouthGuidance Ep007: MistakesThis Podcast Series documents my interactions with my students as a tutor and mentor.Check out our website for more info: youthguidancellc.com2019-07-2700 minAriZeOur Youth Are Suffering - Khutbah @ Imam WDM MasjidFriday Sermon on Youth Issues2019-07-2616 minAriZe#YouthGuidance Ep006: EgoThis Podcast Series documents my interactions with my students as a tutor and mentor.Check out our website for more info: youthguidancellc.com2019-07-2500 minAriZeGlobal Protest Against Trump #DetentionCenters#Lights4Liberty, on Friday July 12th, was a global protest against Trump's #DetentionCenters, that took place on over 700 locations around the world. I took part in one of the protests in Houston. This audio is a part of my speech.2019-07-2403 minAriZe#YouthGuidance Ep005: AttitudeThis Podcast Series documents my interactions with my students as a tutor and mentor.Check out our website for more info: youthguidancellc.com2019-07-2300 minAriZe#YouthGuidance Ep004: BrandingThis Podcast Series documents my interactions with my students as a tutor and mentor.In this episode one of my summer students asked me about branding and logos after our SAT class.Check out our website for more info: youthguidancellc.com2019-07-1802 minAriZe5 Levels of Leadership with Imam Abdullah RasheedPart of a Summer Leadership Course with Imams Wazir Ali, Hanif Khalil, and Abdullah Rasheed of the Imam Warith Deen Mohammed community.2019-07-1511 minAriZeVision for Our Youth - Khutbah @ Mercy Community CenterKhutbah on Youth Issues & Solutions2019-07-1230 minAriZe#YouthGuidance Ep003: ESLThis Podcast Series documents my interactions with my students as a tutor and mentor.In this episode the student is an Iraqi immigrant and we are working on his English reading comprehension. We were reading from Social Media Engagement for Dummies, and picking out the useful vocab and concepts.Check out our website for more info: youthguidancellc.com2019-07-1104 minAriZe#YouthGuidance Ep002: SATThis Podcast Series documents my interactions with my students as a tutor and mentor.This episode was taken during a summer SAT-prep course with high school students at the Multi Cultural Center in South East Houston.We are discussing the reading section of the SAT, the different passage and question types, and different tips and strategies.Check out our website for more info: youthguidancellc.com2019-07-1033 minAriZe#YouthGuidance Ep001: GoalsNew Podcast Series documenting my interactions with my students as a tutor and mentor.This episode was taken during the first class in a summer SAT-prep course with high school students at the Multi Cultural Center in South East Houston.I asked them about their goals for the summer as well as future plans for college and career.Check out our website for more info: youthguidancellc.com2019-07-0907 minAriZePromo for YouthGuidanceYouthGuidance LLC is our new, full-service, tutoring and mentoring agency. We offer coursework in a full array of subjects, as well as test-prep, college advice, career coaching, and personal branding. Our services will be offered all over Houston and online as well.YouthGuidance is partnering with the Multi Cultural Center, a brand new 50 thousand square ft facility in South East Houston, to offer you onsite tutoring, test-prep, and help with college admissions, starting this summer. Register now by emailing abdullahnajjar@gmail.com or calling (832) 846-4172.For more info, visit: youthguidancellc.com2019-07-0701 minAriZeProtesting Detention Centers on Independence DayPart of a short Speech Protesting #Trump Detention Centers in #Houston & Persecution around the World#protest #freedom #liberty #truth #justice #america #4thofJuly #IndependenceDay2019-07-0500 minAriZeJuly 4th Dawah: Islam & FreedomA Reflection on Islam and Freedom during ICNA Houston's July 4th Dawah Event.We didn't chose where we were born, when we were born, our names or our own DNA! Yet we think we are free... True freedom lies in worshipping the Creator. In a world with many shackles, worship frees us from being enslaved to our lusts and desires, peer pressure and social pressure, and to transcend our context. Our purpose, our freedom, lies in worshiping Allah! 2019-07-0504 minAriZeYoung Sudanese Activist Ehab ElTayeb on Protest for Sudan in HoustonMillions protested in Sudan and thousands in major cities around the world, today, June 30, 2019, to bring attention to the Sudanese Uprising, which calls for civilian rule, and the Khartoum Massacre of June 3rd when security forces killed 118 people, raped 70, and injured others.Here in Houston, hundreds came out from Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio, to one of the busiest intersections in the US, and demonstrated for hours.2019-07-0103 minAriZeBeto on the Muslim CommunityBeto O'Rourke, candidate for US President in 2020 and former Congressman from El Paso, was in Houston for a protest against Family Seperation at the US-Mexico border and children being held in detention centers.I had met him before when he was running against Ted Cruz for Texas Senator in 2018 and heard him speak in DC in 2016.Today I asked him about the Muslim community. This was his response.2019-06-2901 minAriZeReflection on His Son's Death - Kenny BomerKenny Bomer is an author and public speaker. His Book the Patriots of Propaganda held the #1 spot on Amazon for Comparative Religion.This past week his son passed away as a result of a car accident, and he spoke to us about it after the Friday prayer today. He reminded us to be patient, to know that death is inevitable for all of us, and that there is no better use of our time than to guide others to Islam.2019-06-2805 minAriZeVision for Our Youth - Khutbah @ Masjid YaseenFriday Sermon on Muslim youth and identity. We spoke about 3 areas of impact: education, athletics, and service.2019-06-2825 minAriZeResponse to Young Muslim: Are Muslims Supposed to Kill Non-Muslims?!Recieved a message from a young Muslim who's confused. He says the Quran says "no compulsion" but people are pointing out that Quran also says "kill them wherever you find them". This audio clip was my unprepared and unscripted reply recorded through WhatsApp.2019-06-2411 minAriZePalestinian Activism with Alex McDonald of TX Coalition of Human RightsHe discusses Palestine, Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), America, politics and media.2019-06-2122 minAriZePalestinian Christian Tarek Abuata (President of FOSNA) on Quds DayInterviewing the President of Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA) on Palestine, activism, and the youth.2019-06-0103 minAriZeEid & Identity - Khutbah @ Masjid YaseenWe will be celebrating in the next few days, despite what's going on around the world. Because of what's going on around the world.2019-05-3113 minAriZeSh Abdullah Bin Hamid Ali of Lampost Initiative - Advice for Muslim Youth#muslim #youth #confidence #conviction #deen #advice2019-05-1201 minAriZe#NewZealandTerroristAttack - Khutbah @ Rice UniversityFriday Khutbah (Sermon) on #NewZealandTerroristAttack #Islamophobia #WhiteSupremacy2019-03-2709 minAriZeThoughts on #NewZealandTerroristAttack#NewZealandMosqueShooting #Islamophobia #Hate #Fear #Violence #Friday #Jumuah #Khutba #Masjid #Mosque2019-03-1703 minAriZeTexas Muslim Capitol Day 2019Texas Muslim Capitol Day 2019 #TMCD19 #Islam #Muslims #America #Islamophobia #TakingBackOurNarrative*This was originally recorded Jan 2018 and coincidentally published at the same time as news appeared of the #NewZealandMosqueShooting!May Allah have mercy on all those who were murdered.*Originally published Jan. 29, 20192019-03-1502 minAriZeIntellectual & Cultural Revival - Khutbah @ Rice UniversityAdvice to Muslims that was inspired by Dr. Sherman Jackson. #Islam #USA #MalcolmX #MuhammadAli #SocialJustice #Knowledge #Spirituality #Activism2019-03-1013 minAriZeJesus & Mary in Islam#HomelessHoliday #OutreachInTheBarrio #DowntownHouston #ServiceSeason #DoingGodsWork #TisTheSeason2Serve #FaithInAction #WeLoveJesus #MotherMary #Secularism #Americanism #Christmas2018*Originally published Dec. 25, 20182019-03-1006 minAriZeUS Midterm Elections 2018#ElectionNight #ElectionResults2018 #Beto #Cruz #Texas #Senate #Leadership #Service #CivilRights #JohnLewis #Selma #MLK #MalcolmX*Originally Published Nov. 6 20182019-03-1006 minAriZeHouston Muslim #GetOutTheVote Campaign with Wasiq JavedHouston Muslim #GetOutTheVote Campaign with Wasiq Javed. #Elections2018 #November6th #Beto #Cruz #Trump #Republicans #Democrats #Muslims #Unity #Coalition #Activism #Houston #MyMuslimVote #GoVote*Originally published Nov 20182019-03-1011 minAriZeTrump #MAGA Rally in Houston#Trump #Rally #Houston #MakeAmericaGreatAgain #AmericaFirst #Cruz #Beto #November #Midterm #Elections #Red #Blue #Patriotism #Nationalism #ISIS #Terrorism #Globalism #UN #Immigration #CivilRights #HumanRights #Freedom #Faith #Christianity #Jesus #Evangelicals #Americanism*Originally published Oct. 29, 2018 (Trump rally was Oct. 22nd)2019-03-1011 min