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CAIR Michigan
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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.
CAIR-MI has been serving the entire state of Michigan since 2000 with an emphasis on Metro Detroit, Flint/Saginaw, Ann Arbor/Jackson, Lansing, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, and Grand Rapids/Muskegon.
Dawud Walid is currently the Executive Director of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Amy Doukoure, Esq. is currently the Staff Attorney of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Asha Noor is currently the Programming and Outreach Coordinator of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
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'Eid al-Fitr: Celebrating the End of the Month of Fasting
May 23, 201900:11:52Tap to summarizePodcast #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.
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Ramadan: The Month of Commiseration
May 16, 201900:11:25Tap to summarizePodcast #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.
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Ramadan: The Month of Fasting
May 9, 201900:13:58Tap to summarizePodcast #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.
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Ramadan: The Month of Revelation
May 2, 201900:10:21Tap to summarizePodcast #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.
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Intra-Muslim Racism and Black Orientalism
Apr 18, 201900:22:28Tap to summarizeDawud, 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.
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Troy Mosque Lawsuit
Apr 11, 201900:17:37Tap to summarizeDawud 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.
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Continued Attacks on Rep. Omar and the Anti-BDS Movement
Apr 4, 201900:17:10Tap to summarizeDawud, 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.
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New Zealand, Mosque Security & Tips With Law Enforcement
Mar 28, 201900:18:55Tap to summarizeDawud, 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.
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School Bullying in the Trump Era
Feb 21, 201900:16:14Tap to summarizeSchool 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.
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Ilhan Omar Controversy & Influence of AIPAC
Feb 14, 201900:23:15Tap to summarizeSpecial 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.
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