Dawud Walid
Dawud Walid
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Dawud Walid is a prominent American Muslim activist, writer, and advocate for human rights.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on October 30, 1975. His current status is alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American, Activist, Writer, Advocate
Dawud Walid is an esteemed figure in the American Muslim community, known for his unwavering dedication to promoting human rights, social justice, and interfaith dialogue.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in a family that valued education and community service, Dawud developed a strong sense of social responsibility from an early age. He was born into a family of African American Muslims who instilled in him the importance of compassion, empathy, and advocacy for marginalized communities. This upbringing would later shape his commitment to fighting against systemic injustices.
Major Accomplishments
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Dawud Walid's work spans multiple areas of activism, including:
Serving as the Executive Director of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) from 2005 to 2013.
Advocating for Muslim civil rights and combating Islamophobia through various campaigns and initiatives.
Engaging in interfaith dialogue and community building efforts, promoting greater understanding between diverse faith groups.Notable Works or Actions
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Some of Dawud Walid's most notable works include:
"The Muslim 500": A comprehensive publication highlighting the achievements and contributions of Muslims worldwide. As an advisor to this project, Dawud played a crucial role in ensuring its accuracy and relevance.
Community outreach programs: Through his work at CAIR-MI, Dawud developed and implemented various community outreach programs aimed at fostering greater understanding and cooperation between law enforcement agencies and Muslim communities.Impact and Legacy
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Dawud Walid's tireless efforts have had a profound impact on the American Muslim community and beyond. His dedication to promoting human rights, social justice, and interfaith dialogue has inspired countless individuals to become involved in activism and advocacy work. As a result of his commitment, Dawud has earned recognition as one of the most respected voices in the American Muslim community.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Dawud Walid is widely quoted and remembered for his:
Inspirational leadership: His unwavering dedication to social justice and human rights has made him a beacon of hope for many marginalized communities.
Thought-provoking insights: Through his writings, public speeches, and interviews, Dawud offers incisive commentary on the pressing issues facing American society today.
Commitment to interfaith dialogue: His tireless efforts to promote understanding and cooperation between diverse faith groups have helped bridge gaps and foster greater harmony among communities.
Quotes by Dawud Walid
The Hamtramck police are well aware of ongoing racial and religious tensions in this area. Their quick dismissal, 'They were teens or youths, so it's harmless,' does not cut it.
The Holocaust bears lessons for us all, and we should all express concern when similar events occur.
It's just unbelievable that any cause could be advanced by holding someone hostage, especially someone who's demonstrated an affinity for Islam and Arab culture.
This kind of violence is contrary to the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. These cartoons should never have been printed, but the Prophet Muhammad said that we should not reciprocate by returning evil for evil. We are to reply to evil only with good.
The university needs to take appropriate disciplinary action in this case to demonstrate through its actions that anti-Muslim bigotry will not be tolerated on campus.
The tactics that the abductors are using -- showing her with a veil on, crying, asking for the release of the Iraqi prisoners -- is an unacceptable tactic. Even if the abductors believe the Iraqi women are being imprisoned unjustly, Islam does not condone two wrongs making a right.
We feel that by actually making the effort, not just talking about it here, but also going to Iraq and getting that information to the Iraqi news outlets and conveying it in the Arabic language will be a more effective.
We say that the new year is a revered moment, a sacred time in Islam. People normally do not take off work or school, but at night there usually are programs in the mosques that many people attend. After prayers, the imams will talk about the significance of this month for all Muslims.
We cannot break the law with the purpose of establishing law and order in our society.
We believe that through discussion and respectful dialogue, this will turn people who have bad feelings about others into possible friends. People are the enemies of that which they do not know.