This episode gives you a first-person view into the rise of al-Qa'ida ideologue Anwar al-Aulaqi and helps you see the mesmerizing power of speech. And what might this all have to do with Langston Hughes and a Black History Month competition? Take a listen to learn exactly what sort of jihad we are in the thick of.

An M-4 rifle, a righteous call sign, the best date night ever, a senseless inner-city tragedy, and getting closer to one's purpose in the mountains near West Virginia. This story is not what you expect, which makes the journey amazing. Here's the link to the website for information on the unsolved case mentioned in this episode: http://www.cityofinglewood.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=414 Visit http://rhythmofwisdom.com to sign up to our mailing list. And kindly leave a review of our podcast wherever you stream/download it.

So-and-So's podcast drops episodes every week. Why isn't Rhythm of Wisdom doing that? Because we're not your average podcast. Listen and understand why.

A battle cry or a heightened spiritual orientation? Find out which one it is as we take you on a journey through Ghana, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Berkeley, Brooklyn, Chicago, and Los Angeles. And for good measure, we'll walk you through our own version of an Alfred Hitchcock thriller. Get ready for what might be the scariest tale yet...or is it? Depends on your orientation... If you enjoy this, please rate us and comment on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rhythm-of-wisdom/id992709965?mt=2 or soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rhythmofwisdom Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhythmofwisdom and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhythmofwisdom/?fref=ts

Khalid Sabree was born in Harlem and grew up in the projects. His parents came from the south and discovered Islam in New York City during the days of Malcolm X. His artistic influences include Prince, A Tribe Called Quest, Basquiat, Jacob Lawrence, and Romare Bearden. In this interview, Khalid shares his personal story; how his family and community provided a haven from the Hell Up in Harlem. How he grew as an artist to learn that Islam in his artwork is represented not by drawing Arabic calligraphy, but by reflecting the oneness of life. He spoke to us just a few weeks before he heads out to the Tokyo International Art Fair. Listen and enter the world of the Afro-Naut and Abdullah Oblongata. Welcome to the world of Neo-Pop Impressionist Khalid Sabree. You can find Khalid's work and designs at: http://www.kha-tees.com Also, Rhythm of Wisdom has a new survey to get feedback from the audience. Please take a few minutes to fill it out: http://www.podtrac.com/audience/start-survey.aspx?pubid=qjJwGSC0wqOq&ver=standard

Two counter-terrorism analysts - one Muslim, the other Catholic - start off on awkward terms. A tense face-off between two Latino boys and an African American newcomer to their neighborhood. And a madman disturbs the peace of an unsuspecting suburban family. This is the heaviest set of true stories so far in the podcast. The path to peace is not unobstructed.

Good news. The force awakens. The podcast continues.

In-depth interview by Latifa Ali on the American Muslim 360 BlogTalk Radio program, "The Music and Moor Show." Listeners will get several treats: Closely held insights about Rhythm of Wisdom - how and why it was started, how it is produced, and future plans for Sign Curve Studios.

How does Muhammad Ali fit into the African American journey? This story takes you on an unusual trip. Ever hear of the Negro Tribe? Neither had I until visiting Zimbabwe in 1996. Episode 5 chronicles an adventure from the US to the Caribbean to Zimbabwe and back. Pull up a chair. You're going to need to sit down for this one.

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