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October 1, 2025 27 mins

What does it really take to build a sustainable Muslim nonprofit?
In this powerful episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, we sit down with Imam Khalid Griggs, a lifelong activist, faith leader, and advocate for justice.

Imam Khalid shares his journey from growing up in the American South during the Civil Rights movement — where he met Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — to embracing Islam in college and dedicating his life to organized activism.

We discuss:
✅ The lessons he learned from his father, a union organizer in the Deep South
✅ Why Muslims must embrace courage and conviction in the fight for justice
✅ The risks and realities of activism in America
✅ How Islam calls us to collective action and organized resistance
✅ Why joining forces with others is essential for lasting impact

This is not just a story about history — it's a call to action for every believer who wants to live their faith through service, courage, and justice.

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🔗 Connect with Imam Khalid Griggs:
Website: https://muslimalliancebl.org/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalid-griggs-b8678887/

00:00 – Introduction & Salaam
01:15 – Growing up with a union leader father
04:05 – Meeting Dr. Martin Luther King as a child
06:50 – Becoming Muslim during college years
10:20 – From spiritual focus to organized activism
13:40 – The courage to stand for justice despite risks
17:15 – Facing danger and intimidation as an activist
20:05 – Why Muslims must avoid fear and embrace advocacy
23:30 – The importance of allies in social justice movements
26:30 – Final advice: join groups, stand together, never be alone

#MuslimNonprofits #IslamicLeadership #FaithInAction #MuslimActivism #CivilRightsLegacy #MuslimCommunity #StandForJustice #LeadershipLessons #SocialImpact #InspirationDaily #ImamKhaledGriggs #IslamicValues

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