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“Allah Tested Me With Basketball” Dribbling Down Barriers: Basketball & Faith | Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir

October 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Meet the first hijabi to beat President Barack Obama in a pickup basketball game.

Join us for an empowering evening with trailblazing athlete and activist Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir (the first Muslim woman to play NCAA basketball in a hijab), where young girls will be inspired by her powerful story to embrace their identities, pursue their passions, and break barriers in sports and beyond. 

Bilqis will share her inspiring journey as a former Division I basketball player, record-breaking high school athlete, and founder of the Muslim Girls Hoop Too movement.

Friday, Oct. 3 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Free; join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

Boxed dinners for sale starting at 7 p.m.

Bilqis will also attend and sign headshots after MCC’s first Jumu’ah:

On Saturday, Oct. 4, Bilqis will lead a Girls Basketball Clinic for girls ages 12-17. Register for the clinic here.

About Bilqis

Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir is a trailblazer in the world of Islamic education and women’s rights. She is the first Muslim woman to play NCAA Division I basketball while wearing a hijab, making her an inspiration to people of all ages. Bilqis has spoken and shared her personal story on national stages, including The White House and The United Nations, and has also been featured in multiple publications and appeared on TV shows.

Throughout her career as a basketball player and later as a public speaker and activist, Bilqis has consistently emphasized the importance of representation, being a positive role model, and paving the way for the next generation of Muslim women athletes. She has dedicated her time to empowering and inspiring young girls and women to reach their full potential and overcome any barriers that may stand in their way.

Nowadays, Bilqis continues to be an advocate for diversity and inclusion in sports, actively working on increasing access to sports for Muslim girls and women. She is also a motivational speaker who encourages young girls and women to pursue their dreams, tackle obstacles, and make history in any field they choose.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Bilqis’s talk is part of MCC’s monthly Family Night series, where we invite insightful American Muslims who are making a positive impact on our community.

MCC East Bay

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