In response, Mahmoud openly shared his blunt views about the US Flag and how his Muslim faith didn't allow his conscience to stand up for the same. "You can't be for God and for oppression.

Chris Jackson converted to Islam in 1991 and changed his name to Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf two years later. A former Baptist church member, Abdul-Rauf felt an instant connection after reading the Quran ...

In 2016, former NBA player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf participated in a Q&A with "The Nation." During the discussion, journalist Dave Zirin brought up an interesting point. Zirin noted that when Abdul ...

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, a two-time first-team All-American and the third overall pick in 1990.He was the 1993 NBA Most Improved Player, and his dazzling 19.2 points-per-game average that season should ...

Whenever fans and pundits discuss the most dynamic guards in league history, the name of Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf rarely comes up, and for good reason. After all, the 6'1" guard played only nine seasons ...