HeÔÇÖs black. And heÔÇÖs Muslim. Think thatÔÇÖs not hard enough? HeÔÇÖs gay. Think thatÔÇÖs still not hard enough? HeÔÇÖs an Imam. And he loves life.

Think you have challenges in your life? What do you think the challenges are for a gay, black, Muslim who is the United StatesÔÇÖ first openly gay Imam?

Well, Imam Daayiee Abdullah┬áis all those things. Plus you can add one more thing to his description: HeÔÇÖs truly one of the most optimistic people you will meetÔÇöand for good reason.

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