The podcast District 3 explores northwest Arkansas, and a recent episode allowed hosts Edavine and Miggs to talk with Shahid Sheikh, the President of the Bentonville Islamic Center, in our Firmin-Garner Performance Studio. The discussion covers Ramadan, Palestine and more. In this edited excerpt, Shahid Sheikh discusses the local Muslim community and common misconceptions regarding Islam.
District 3 explores local Muslim community with BIC President Shahid Sheikh
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