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The Righteous Path: Sadiq Ali Episode 8

The Righteous Path: Sadiq Ali

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In this episode of License to Operate, hosts Kanoya Ali and Peter Cunningham sit down with Sadiq Ali, co-founder of Muslimatic University and owner of Baahir Imports. After converting to Islam in 2005 following his own journey through gang life, Sadiq has become a transformative force in Chicago's most dangerous neighborhoods, including O-Block. With over 700 new Muslim converts in the past 18 months, his grassroots movement is creating unprecedented change among at-risk youth. This conversation explores how Islamic principles of peace, forgiveness, and brotherhood are breaking cycles of retaliation, turning former enemies into spiritual brothers, and contributing to Chicago's significant reduction in gun violence. Sadiq's authentic, non-missionary approach demonstrates how faith-based intervention can serve as a powerful tool in community violence prevention.

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