

Q&A: Shahan Mufti on the 1977 Siege of Washington, D.C.
Aug 27, 2023
Shahan Mufti, author of 'American Caliph,' recounts the 1977 Hanafi Muslim siege in Washington, D.C. This podcast discusses the background of the group's leader, the movie about the prophet Muhammed that fueled the hostage-taking, and the tense negotiations that ultimately ended the siege.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The 1977 Siege of Washington, D.C.: Casualties and Impact on Journalists
01:55 • 9min
Hamas Abdul Khalees: From Army to Jazz Musician to Islamic Militant
11:22 • 7min
Break with the Nation of Islam and Embrace of Sunni Islam
18:21 • 2min
Building the Hanafi Organization
20:42 • 17min
Siege of Washington, D.C.: The Hanafi Center and the Accumulation of Weapons
37:22 • 18min
Reflection on Historical Event and Its Relevance in Contemporary Society
55:21 • 2min
Uncovering the Lost Transcript
57:23 • 3min