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The Muslim Activist Who Met Dr. Martin Luther King | Imam Khalid Griggs | Episode 18
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.
🎧 Tune in and don't forget to 🔔 subscribe for future episodes with nonprofit founders, Islamic scholars, and sector experts. 📌Connect and Follow Dr. Tayyab Yunus: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tayyabyunus/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tayyabyunus YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@tayyabyunus 🔗 Connect with Imam Khalid Griggs: Website: https://muslimalliancebl.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imamkhalidgriggs/ 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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By Dr. Tayyab YunusWhat 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.
🎧 Tune in and don't forget to 🔔 subscribe for future episodes with nonprofit founders, Islamic scholars, and sector experts. 📌Connect and Follow Dr. Tayyab Yunus: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tayyabyunus/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tayyabyunus YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@tayyabyunus 🔗 Connect with Imam Khalid Griggs: Website: https://muslimalliancebl.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imamkhalidgriggs/ 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