Azeem Muhammad is an American Muslim comedian celebrated for his role in the groundbreaking comedy tour, 'Allah Made Me Funny'.   Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Azeem talks candidly about growing up in difficult circumstances as an introverted young man who loved to read. His life was shaped by the rise of hip-hop and gangster rap. His attempt to become a drug dealer was short-lived due to the strong guiding presence of his mother.   Azeem’s life was turned around in an instant when he saw Louis Farrakhan on TV, leading him to join the Nation of Islam. From that point on, a journey of self-discovery and discipline unfolded, intertwined with his pursuit of comedy.   Azeem shares his experiences of providing entertainment to Western Muslims in the aftermath of 9/11, shedding light on the complexities of belonging and acceptance, particularly for Black Muslims within the broader Muslim community.   Join us as we delve into Azeem's story of resilience, transformation, and the power of laughter in navigating life's challenges.   In this episode, we discuss: Early life and childhood. Struggling to fit in as a child. Feelings of loneliness and abandonment Racism Gangster rap and hip-hop Gang culture Becoming a drug dealer Louis Farrakhan and conversion to Nation of Islam Becoming a Muslim Global comedy tour ‘Allah Made Me Funny’ Showing Western Muslims how to laugh Sacrifices Balancing work and home life Legacy #comedy #muslimcomedy #noi #nationofislam #farrakhan #AllahMadeMeFunny #islam #humour #muslim #racism #funny   USEFUL LINKS - Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric   - Azeem Muhammad https://azeemcomedy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/azeemcomedy/ https://www.facebook.com/AzeemComedy/ https://twitter.com/AzeemComedy   - Allah Made Me Funny https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allah_Made_Me_Funny   === SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, comment and rating.   SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER https://bit.ly/newsletter-muslimcentric   KEEP IN TOUCH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muslimcentric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/muslimcentric Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com