E15: Dr. Joshua Salaam Gives an Inside Look at Native Deen

The Ansari Podcast: Mahmoud Elansary and Joshua Salaam, 2 Muslim Americans, discuss the relationship between immigrant Muslims and African American Muslims in the United States. They discuss how racism is a global phenomenon, Adam being a black man, Satan being the originator of racism, how Prophet Muhammed PBUH dealt with racial issues, if there is a way to integrate now, the trauma behind having slave ancestry, and the diversity of Prophet Muhammed PBUH life. Discuss the history behind the popular band Native Deen, the origin of the band, what Native Deen really means, what inspired their songs lyrics and message, the relationship the band has and how it came about, the issues the band has had in the past, and an update on Native Deen today. Discuss whether he personally feels empowered by Islam as a black man. Dr. Joshua speaks on his love for those who seek God, not to be turned off by religious communities, finding Islam to be clear, what Muslim means to him, the Quran being empowering, the term son of God for Jesus and what it means. Our relationship as Muslims with Jews, Christians and other minority groups, and Muslims needing to face hatred with love no matter how hard it is. Americas hypocrisy, and the individuals duty as a Muslim