10 Questions About Faith With Dr. Abdul El-Sayed | The LZ Granderson Show

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed joins LZ Granderson ahead of Election Day for a conversation about his Muslim faith, what it means to him personally and how it informs his approach to public service. From the meaning of his name to who taught him to pray, El-Sayed shares the experiences and beliefs that have shaped his life. The two discuss why Muslims pray five times a day, finding places to pray on the campaign trail, sharing prayer with people of other religions and his favorite passage from the Quran. They also explore the relationship between Islam and the LGBTQ community, Muslim holidays and what El-Sayed hopes to accomplish in the U.S. Senate if elected—and what comes next if he loses. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:30 What Does Abdul El-Sayed’s Name Mean? 01:25 Who Taught You to Pray? 02:30 Why Do Muslims Pray Five Times a Day? 03:13 Unusual Places to Pray on the Campaign Trail 04:50 Praying With People of Other Faiths 06:33 His Favorite Passage From the Quran 10:10 Is There a Conflict Between LGBTQ Inclusion and Islam? 12:47 Is There a Muslim Equivalent of Christmas? 14:55 What’s Next if El-Sayed Loses the Election? From ESPN and CNN to ABC and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits. For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/ Connect on Social Media Twitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderso... Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson... Tiktok:   / 1lzgranderson   Facebook:   / lz-granderson-100057700284324