Victory through Sacrifice - Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir | Confident Muslim
Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir knew she wanted basketball to be part of her life, but when the International Basketball Federation banned headwear and she was stopped short of playing professionally in her hijab, she sacrificed her dream career for her faith. She is a living example of someone striving to hold true to her principles in hostile places.
In her Confident Muslim talk, Bilqis talks about her early basketball career and her journey to choose faith over everything.
This session took place at the 2019 ISNA Convention in Houston, TX.
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This made me cry...I'm in college too and I'm the only muslim girl in my entire batch and the level of haram things people do around me makes me Shiver but then I remind myself Allah is with me and he'll protect me InshaAllah
@kanizfatima3447
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Keep strong ! Dunya is only a few days .. akirah is forever
@benjaminsiba6161
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May Allah keep guiding us all
@lifewithzee8807
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@@benjaminsiba6161 ameen
@a.dsalam-a.dsalam1263
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May ALLAH the Almighty protect and bless you😍
@his_akhlaqq
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In Shāa Allah...May Allah keep you steadfast and Firm Aāmiin.
Can't believe she says all that without shedding tears. Man I can't breathe 😭 mashallah beautiful.
@Meri.chari1003
4 жыл бұрын
Nalubega Swabrah Gyagenda ❤️🌸🤗🤗🤗🤗
She's an inspiration for all Muslim women 😍 may Allah Grant her with more success Ameen😊
@talhatariqyuluqatdis
4 жыл бұрын
*for all Muslims
@NiaPgn
4 жыл бұрын
Fatima Alzahra Ameen!
@a.dsalam-a.dsalam1263
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Allahoumma amine, barakAllahou fik😍
@zaitunnurah9763
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Ameeen 🙏 and indeed she's amazing Muslim as to Muslim women
@amara620
8 ай бұрын
Aameen
Am africain muslim, from Burundi alhamdulillah to hear my Sister in Iman tell such good story. Yaaa Rabbi replace her carrier with all good stuff. Yaaa ALLAH bless me Bilqis in Jannah .
SubhanAllah I have been through similar situation where I really was in doubts and asked Allah for guidance. I remember coming home from New year party where Afghan People had gathering and danced together women and men....When I came home that night, my heart was restless, I did not enjoy what we were doing at all. I asked Allah truly from the buttom of my heart to make me busy with something that make me forget doing these sins. I asked Him to guide me and rest my heart in His path. From that day, every thing changed in my life...
@zeezeebo
4 жыл бұрын
Marwa ma shaa Allah. May Allah continue to guide us all
Masha Allah, she's really an inspiration, may Allah swt keep her steadfast and all Muslim women, âmeen
@bg5462
3 жыл бұрын
Ameen
Love this sister Masha Allah. A perfect example of the vast diversity we have as Muslim women. What a powerful message to our Muslim girls.
proud to be Somali Alhamdulilah 🇸🇴🇸🇴
@hawakarshe7904
2 жыл бұрын
She’s not Somaali. She’s African American converted to Islam.
@U.A.E111
2 жыл бұрын
@@hawakarshe7904 who said she’s somali markaa 😅
@blessingchanne1866
2 жыл бұрын
African American but her mom is somali
@ahmedfarah7536
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Her parents black American reverts not somali
@hafsahussein2016
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Yes she is Somali American
Those enemies of Islam didn't want you to be inspiration and a HERO to Muslims and specially Girls. But you became bigger and better Ma Sha Allah.
I needed this today Subhanallah...May Allah bless her and everyone behind this conference ❤❤❤
@musthofasulaemonayodeji3354
4 жыл бұрын
Aameen
Amazing Story. At the moment I am going through the feeling like you Balqis. But your speech increase my confidence. May Allah keep us strong to continue in his way. May Allah reward you
SubhanAllah!! I can relate to this so much. When i moved to Australia from Dubai..It was like an impossible challenge to find work in the construction industry. All my friends were indirectly advising me to take off the Hijab as it doesn't fit in the industry and corporate world, I will face racism, and feel excluded etc. I got the thought to try it so many times..I even tried wearing it loose ..but felt so guilty and uneasy that I decided, If have to get a job, it will be with the hijab on, this is my identity.Allah will find a way, my job is to keep trying. I was also wary of what my daughter would learn from me. Hijab is not just a piece of cloth. Alhamdulillah, Allah did find a way, not just any job but a good one with an Australian company that truly values diversity and also gave me the flexibility to work from home 3 days a week..the Aayah that kept me going was.. "And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out. And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah - then He is sufficient for him."
@onzieal
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Masha'allah sis it's very inspiring story and Allah will reward you for this insha'Allah.
@noorshaik7873
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@@onzieal Aameen.Jazakallah for the dua 😊
It broke me into tears ,awesome personality, speech is simple and pure
@sagalmusse6977
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely , MashaAllah she awesome
@cadnaangelle9037
4 жыл бұрын
Aysha Asim walahi I feel tears Insha Allah god bless you sweet Muslim sister
@raabiya1551
4 жыл бұрын
Alhamdulilla
@mohammadsaniag6725
4 жыл бұрын
May Allah forgive us
@mohammadsaniag6725
4 жыл бұрын
Ameen
This is so inspirational!! May Allah guide and strengthen our eemaan so that we can overcome any challenges we might face in our faith
There you go , your sacrifice of playing basketball 🏀 was for a much higher calling, a spokeswoman for the Muslim youth who need to understand, their true identity not what the average human beings are blindly doing along with the others. It’s actually the entire attitude that go along with wearing & acting like a perfect Muslima. Girl you found your true purpose now. Keep it up!💫
@kowlovo
4 жыл бұрын
Basketball was a stepping stone for higher calling 😎
I really admire ur strong faith especially during the tuff time where u chose ur deen than ur career never give in Muslim women fight for ur faith may Allah bless u always
Msha allah she is noble woman ,may allah keeps her .love from🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴
@blessingchanne1866
2 жыл бұрын
Are you sure she's somali
@naajmasalah4436
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@@blessingchanne1866 she’s somali my cousin is her friend
@blessingchanne1866
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@@naajmasalah4436 she's reverted??? So how could she be somali??
@naajmasalah4436
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@@blessingchanne1866 idk I’m not somali I’m oromo,so are you somali?
@blessingchanne1866
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Yeah I am
Respect. Subhanallah. May Allah strengthen your faith in every step of the way Bilqis ❤️
I can't stop say MasyaAllah Oh my Bilqis sister you are really inspiring and amazing in the same time Thank you so much for the video May Allah bless you guys This video really helpful Once again thank you so much
Allah will always protect Islam
Mashaa Allah! What an inspiration! Beautiful muslima,with a beautiful soul... Alhamdulillah, rewarded by Allah with an equally great spouse....may Allah bless them.
@amara620
8 ай бұрын
Aameen
Masha 'Allah!! every Muslim should listen to this video!!! This was the most inspiring lecture I ever listen to!!!
Great reminder, may Allah keep us steadfast in pleasing Him alone.
@qamariamohamed9465
4 жыл бұрын
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@ByheartQuranWithNargees
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Such an amazing testimony. Allah never takes someone out off a situation for no reason. You have inspired the world and Allah will reward you for it. Inshallah
Mansha allah, Tabarakalah. Such a purity woman. May God preserve you sister, you're role model to all of us.
Masha’Allah 🙌🏼❤️ one of my fav Yaqeen videos to date. Love you sister!
masha Allah so eloquent in her speech as well...
Beautiful interview with a beautiful lady. Truly inspirational. Thank you Yaqeen Institute for this wonderful sharing.
Extremely moving. Such an inspiration, could feel her truth
SubhanAllah. Loved her speech. Surely inspiring. Love from Bangladesh. We are Muslims. Alhamdulillah
Masha Allah Bilqis, you’re such amazing girl, first of all I’ve strong feeling that Allah loves you because you become an outstanding example not only for young Muslim girls but for every Muslim person & actually for even non Muslim, Alhmudu lilahi Allah guided you to the right path & you’re trying to guide others the same path, your mind is far far advanced than your age, the way you talk the way you think the way you present yourself, I swear to Allah when ever I listen to you videos my tears drop like a flood, I wish from Allah my daughters & all Muslim girls because like you. I asked Allah to protect you & keep you away from shaitan & make you a great example for others & grant you & your kind husband the paradise, Ameen 🤲
i am proud of her
Ma shaa Allah sister bilqisa May Allah grant you more success
@raabiya1551
4 жыл бұрын
amin
MashaaAllah you are an inspiration, you chose your deen over your career, may Allah reward you abundantly.
Mashaa Allah !! Allahuma Barik !!
She’s a strong Muslim girl may Allah protect her. Prefect example of faith over Duniya
Like my Daughter.. She loved to be a basketball player in her High School Times. and She did played two years After that’ things really & She Walked Away 😌
@kowlovo
4 жыл бұрын
Ma Sha Allah. Lil Balqis in Burco :)
MashaAllah,whatever you give up for the sake of Allah(sw) Allah will replace it with something more better .
mashallah Im so proud to be a muslim because of people like you Bilqis! Ya rab I meet you in Jannah and jazku allah kheir to all the staff at Yaqeen
An amazing example of a real muslima, Maansha ALLAAH
Sister I admire ur courage and strong faith. May Allah reward u. My hats off to u.
Ma Sha Allah sister Balqis.What an amazing story.She is such an inspiration .
By Allah, we need more narratives of experiences that we can actually relate to. It is wonderful recounting stories of the early companions of prophets but these narratives gives us perspectives
MaShaaAllah, Bilqis is an inspiration for all Muslim Women. May Allah swt grant her success for her future.
Wow Masha Allah may Allah strengthen our Iman yarab
ما شاء الله جزاك الله خيرا سبحان الله
Alhamdulilah, this is a very profound and inspiring reflection of endurance, faith and compassion. I'm so inspired right now viewing this, and I've shared it with a friend too. Islam is a beautiful religion and She has just proved that.
ManshaAllaah inspirational speech
OMG what a beautiful message!!!what a beautiful muslima.....inspirational. May Allah continue to bless & protect you. I admire your parents.
May 'Allâh ta'âlâ bless sister Bilqees for her sacrifice. Aamîn!
Powerful 💪🏽 Queen. My time spent watching her telling her story was worth it.
Mashallah my Allah make your journey easy and give you and your parent janatul fardowsa
Mashallah!, I♥️♥️♥️ bilqis! Allah bless u.
@uganda5222
4 жыл бұрын
Ameen ya rabbi
She made me very emotional, the part of speech when she said about being Muslim as a granted and Reverted Muslim which is very relatable in my life. Thank for bringing up this. Allah will help you in every way insallah.
Allahamdu and MashAllah!!! she’s more than inspiration!!! Good Influence for Younger Muslim youth InshAllah when some one have the opportunity to listen this conference will brings so much light in to their life!. May Allah bless her every were. (Ameen)🤲🤲🤲❤️
Alhamdulillah. Do what is right with Islam. Inshaallah
May Allah grant you Jannatul Firdous
That's my brother. he's got ninety-nine goats and one sheep so he says, " Give me a hug." (Surah Sad 38:23) اِنَّ هٰذَاۤ اَخِىۡ لَهٗ تِسۡعٌ وَّتِسۡعُوۡنَ نَعۡجَةً وَّلِىَ نَعۡجَةٌ وَّاحِدَةٌ فَقَالَ اَكۡفِلۡنِيۡهَا وَعَزَّنِىۡ فِى الۡخِطَابِ
MashaAllah very inspiring
Mashaa Allah Tabarakallah. Jazza kalla kier
Masha Allah Balqis Allah bless you.
Subhan Allah i cant believe this vidio posted three years a go ,i hVent seen about bilqis amazing story may Allah blessed you,
Masha Allah my sister keep doing what doing for Oh younger sisters
Mashaallah! A true inspiration❤❤❤
Allah tests HIS servants HE loves ❤! Maa Shaa Allah! Your sacrifices didn’t go in waste
Thank you,I need this.
I’m so happy for you . May Allah bless you.
A very strong young lady Masha Allah
wow- jzk- you have no idea how much i needed this, so emotional rn
Thanks Sist I appreciate all that you say about الصلاة
Subhaan'Allah you had me in tears.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Masha Allah may Allah the almighty bless her and the enter ummah with string iman.
May Allah bless you and us all.
Msha allh Bilqis ❤ May Allah blees him Amazing story Keep going never forget The rule of islama 🥰🥰❤️
one day your going to have to choose, i agree and you may have to choose more than once
You are strong pioneer Muslim sister so proud of you.
Alhamdulillah for the video.... It was so beautiful ❤
Masha’Allah tabarakh’Allah.
you are siti hajar, as a tough girl and May Allah grant you the easiness and seamless within your life all. Bless you sister
Proud to be Bilqis Alhamdulillah subhanallah 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐
MashaAllah may Allah bless you Bilqis
You’re amazing mashallah 😍
Masha Allah ♥️ Beautiful person
Mashallah, incredible story
Amazing amazing just amazing Masha’Allah ❤ her message made me emotional subhanallah 🥹🙏🏽
Masha Allah
Masha allah
She is strong alhamdulillah she is blessed by ALLHA😊
Jazakallah for this wonderful interview. May Allah SWT bless her immensely in this life and the hereafter 💟
May Allah Reward this Sister.
masha Allah Bilqis
Ma shaa Allah
Massalaha 🙏❤️🙏❤️❤️ sis ur strong my Allah be allways with u and ur family 💕.
Such an inspirational video!❤️
Bilqis sister you been through a lot Subhan Allah 🙁
Masha Allah may Allah bless u and all Muslims.
Mashaa Allah very intriguing
Asalam alaikum warahmutullah wabarakatuhu barak Allah fik Bilqis. You are an inspiration.
Brother Omar Suleiman Jazakallahu Khayr ⭐️🌙
@uganda5222
4 жыл бұрын
Mashallah
masha'allah