Abdullah Oduro The Truth About Your Role As A Protector - Iman Cave
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Oct 10, 2025 Murad Awad, a former co-host and insightful contributor on the Iman Cave show, dives deep into the responsibilities young men have in combating Islamophobia. He reflects on embracing Islam and the challenges faced while maintaining faith in hostile environments. The conversation boldly addresses the betrayal felt when Muslim men fail to protect their sisters and discusses how consistent community service can bridge misconceptions and strengthen faith. Awad and his co-hosts emphasize knowledge, integrity, and proactive action as crucial elements in the fight against prejudice.
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Conversion After Scholarly Doubt
- Dawood described leaving Catholic school after deep study of apocryphal texts and embracing Islam at Qalam Institute.
- He felt immediate peace but faced social pushback from clergy and peers that tested his resolve.
Hijab Pulling At A Campus Protest
- Hadika recounted protesting a governor at CUNY when an NYPD officer grabbed a sister's hijab and she discovered his badge read a Muslim name.
- She felt profound betrayal because many Muslim men at the protest didn’t step up to protect the women.
Failure To Protect Breeds Betrayal
- Hadika said betrayal by Muslim men who don't protect sisters deepens communal harm and fuels disappointment.
- Murad linked that failure to a misunderstanding of men's role protecting women and the ummah.