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Apr 2020
40m 52s

Ep 1: Voting

Sayed M. Jawad Qazwini
About this episode

Political Involvement in Islam

This episode discusses;

1. The Muslim Migration to USA

2. Muslim political achievements and current state in American politics

3. The importance of civil engagement

4. How to bring awareness to civil engagement in our community centers

5. Donating to Muslim elected officials

6. The American dream

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