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E95: How Muslims Helped Build America - History & Fun Facts

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In this hilarious & educational episode, Ansaris Friends, Asad and Naveed join the show to discuss Muslim American fun facts, history, and how Muslims & Islam helped build the political and moral framework of America. Thomas Jeffersons Quran, The Prophet Muhammed PBUH in the Supreme Court, American cities name Mecca & Medina. And Naveed & Asad open up about their emotional experience growing up as American Muslims - even leaving Islam then coming back. Plus many fun segments!


00:00 Keffiyeh & American Anthem & Stunts

02:36 Fun Muslim American Trivia!

07:00 Pro America Or Pro Pal**tine?

17:39 Muslim Unification: What Does that mean?

24:00 Fun facts: Islams effect on American History

24:48 Thomas Jeffersons Quran, 1st Muslim American

26:23 American Cities named Medina & Mecca?!

26:43 Muslims Fighting in American Revolutionary War

27:30 Islamic contribution to American Politics

28:00 The Prophet Represented in US Supreme Court

29:30 Is the West the dominant race?

39:12 Bullied, Leaving Islam & Converting back

53:29 Asad Leaves Islam at 16, What Made him come back?1:03:00 Naveed Losing himself, his father & homeless in college

1:12:50 Turning back to Islam after fathers death

1:18:00 Surprise Confetti! Final Segment!

1:19:00 How American are these Moslems?!

1:22:33 Fun Facts about american Muslims!

1:29:00 Final Comments - Funny Ending!

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