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When I was playing, I didn't realize how much of an impact I would make on people, Muslim or non-Muslim. We played a lot of games during Ramadan. On national TV, the announcers were commenting about Ramadan, and this raised the awareness to the general public and we made all the Muslims very, very proud.

Hakeem Olajuwon

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Hakeem Olajuwon
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: January 21
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Allah says in the Qur'an not to despise one another. So the criterion in Islam is not color or social status. It's who is most righteous. If I go to a mosque - and I'm a basketball player with money and prestige - if I go to a mosque and see an imam, I feel inferior. He's better than me. It's about knowledge.
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The most important thing in a person's life is his faith and how he translates his faith into practical deeds.
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I love fashion as much as I love basketball! It is a great joy for me to express myself through designing my own collection.
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Sports is good for health and for children, it gives them manhood, courage, teaches them team work and coordination. Sports is something that is so crucial, it makes everything.
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I remember at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Shaq always wanted me to show him steps over and over.
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I don't think Michael had to retire for us to get the spotlight, because when you win, it commands attention.
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It's not up to anyone else to make me give my best.
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When people start comparing him with (Michael) Jordan then that's not a fair comparison. Jordan was a far more superior player in a very tough league, he was very creative. That's not taking away anything from LeBron because he is a great player, but it is not a fair comparison because Jordan is a far superior player.
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I've now been in this country for thirteen years, since I was seventeen. So this is my second home.
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Being from Africa is the best thing that could have ever, ever happened to me. I cannot see it any other way. All of my fundamental principles that were instilled in me in my home, from my childhood, are still with me.
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I'm the kind of person who always wants more.
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The difference must be distinguished between worship and respect. Islam orders you to obey and respect, as long as you are not worshiping anything other than God... Islam is a religion of peace. You don't attack. You explain.
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All these boundaries - Africa, Asia, Malaysia, America - are set by men. But you don't have to look at boundaries when you are looking at a man - at the character of a man. The question is: What do you stand for? Are you a follower, or are you a leader?
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Sports plays an interesting role in society. The greatest sportsmen have platforms to speak out on issues and really affect how the public thinks about some very critical issues facing the world.
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God comes first. Paradise is not cheap.
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I'm shy, but sometimes my voice is so clear and strong.
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