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Being Muslim in America, let alone as a public figure, has not always been easy. Before Olajuwon, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was intent on changing the public perception of Islam. The six-time MVP Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar celebrated Ramadan with the Israeli Consul General Sam Grundwerg on Thursday. Grundwerg hosted an Iftar dinner, or the meal eaten at sundown during the Ramadan period of fasting observed by Muslims. It was in 1971, after winning his first of six NBA championships, that Alcindor wanted to be recognized by his new Muslim name of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Abdul-Jabbar, which stands for “Noble one, Servant of the Almighty,” changed his name as a remembrance to his family’s true heritage from Africa. NEW YORK – Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shared an iftar dinner, the meal Muslims eat at sundown during Ramadan, with Consul-General of Israel in Los Angeles Sam Grundwerg at his Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played through Ramadan and so did Hakeem Olajuwon, who had some of his best games during that month-long period. “Before I go to those teams, I say, ‘Hey, I’m a Muslim and I have to pray five times a day,’” Kanter said. In a 2015 post for Al Jazeera, basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar narrates his journey to Islam and how Black identity is central to his conversion story. Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons were among the guests at an event at the Israeli Consulate in Los Angeles marking the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar memeluk agama Islam saat berusia 24 tahun atau setelah membawa Milwaukee Bucks menjadi juara NBA 1971. Sang pemain mengenal Islam sejak tahun pertama memperkuat tim kampus UCLA dan memperdalamnya dengan Hammas Abdul-Khaalis. Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons were among the guests at an event at the Israeli Consulate in Los Angeles marking the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. (JTA) — Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons were among the guests at an event at the Israeli Consulate in Los Angeles marking the Muslim holy month Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons were among the guests at an event at the Israeli Consulate in Los Angeles marking the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is tied to the Islamic lunar calendar and is likely to fall during every NBA season between now and 2036. such as former Los Angeles Laker star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and former Houston Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Russell Simmons were guests at the Ramadan Iftar of the Israeli consulate in Los Angeles, California. Simmons were among the guests at an event at the Israeli Consulate NBA Hall of Famer and "Becoming Kareem" author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar compares Colin Kaepernick's protest to his own travails as a socially engaged athlete.Watc Ramadan presents a unique challenge for athletes, requiring them to abstain from food and drink for more than 12 hours a day, focusing instead on spiritual growth and kindness. Despite the physical demands of professional basketball, Muslim players in the NBA have excelled, proving that dedication to faith can coexist with a demanding sports Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (/ k ə ˈ r iː m æ b ˈ d uː l dʒ ə ˈ b ɑːr / kə-REEM ab-DOOL jə-BAR; born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. / æ l ˈ s ɪ n d ər / al-SIN-dər, April 16, 1947) is an American former basketball player. Kareem Abdul-Jabaar. One of the greatest players in NBA history, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. — converted to Islam in 1968 at age 20. His decision to convert was influenced by a variety of factors, including the civil rights movement and his conversations with influential figures such as Malcolm X. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. on April 16, 1947, in New York City. The only son of Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Sr., a New York City policeman, and his wife, Cora, Alcindor Former NBA superstars and Muslims Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Hakeem Olajuwon have celebrated Ramadan during their long NBA careers. The late three-time world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammed Ali, formerly Cassius Clay, after converting to Islam and joining the Nation of Islam in 1964, observed and celebrated Ramadan while training for some of Homer is in anger management therapy and the therapist feels there are some "extreme measures,' required. NBA star Kareem Abdul Jabbar joins the session t
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