Abdhullah first gained national attention for his athletic prowess when playing for his college team, the Washington State Cougars.
Husain Abdullah, putting faith first —
Abdhullah first gained national attention for his athletic prowess when playing for his college team, the Washington State Cougars.
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NFL player Husain Abdullah plays hard for the Kansas City Chiefs, even when fasting for Ramadan. He doesn't let his love of the game come between him and his faith.
Husain Abdullah, putting faith first —
NFL player Husain Abdullah plays hard for the Kansas City Chiefs, even when fasting for Ramadan. He doesn't let his love of the game come between him and his faith.
Fresh after graduating, he was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings. It was his dream job, but he left after three years to take a spiritual pilgrimage to Mecca, in Saudi Arabia.
Husain Abdullah, putting faith first —
Fresh after graduating, he was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings. It was his dream job, but he left after three years to take a spiritual pilgrimage to Mecca, in Saudi Arabia.
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Some fans don't care for his mixing of sports and religion. 'People say it shouldn't be on the field,' he admits.
Husain Abdullah, putting faith first —
Some fans don't care for his mixing of sports and religion. 'People say it shouldn't be on the field,' he admits.
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