Achebe Turner and Omar Abd-el Aziz
Recorded
September 18, 2021
Archived
September 18, 2021
43:07 minutes
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dda003068
Description
Achebe Turner (72) and friend Omar Abd-el Aziz (77) share their lived experiences and how they overlap with their conversion to Islam.Subject Log / Time Code
AT expresses how Islam has brought him comfort during difficult times.
OA first exposure to Islam was while he was in the Air Force. He recalls being disillusioned with the Air Force's dictator style of leadership.
AT recalls an a spiritual epiphany he had at a yoga class he attended while incarcerated. This experience would initiate his exploration of Islam.
AT and OA reflect on their communities reaction to their conversion to Islam and acknowledge the support they give to each other as brothers in faith.
OA and AT give the renditions of how they first met.
OA and AT share what they want others to know about Islam.
Participants
- Achebe Turner
- Omar Abd-el Aziz
Recording Locations
Masjid Al MumineenMasjid Al Mumineen