The 40/40 Vision Podcast

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Experience the past, present and future of sports like never before with 'The 40/40 Vision Podcast', a sports history podcast focused on providing evergreen content you can pull off the virtual shelf at any time. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history of athletes, teams, eras and moments, exploring the stories behind the game. From hypothetical scenarios, to redrafts and legacies, your hosts Khaled Abdallah, Sulman Haque, Osama Dahud, and our guests will offer fresh perspectives and new insights, bringing the sports world to life in a whole new way.
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Episode 170: Former NFL Star Husain Abdullah on Faith and Football | His Journey of Growth in Islam and the NFL
Episode 170
Thursday, 26 March, 2026

Former NFL star Husain Abdullah shares his inspiring journeyfrom childhood in Southern California, through college football at Washington State, to an NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs. Abdullah shares insights on his interception of Tom Bradythat set a Guiness Book of World Records for loudest crowd roar at a sports stadium. He also discusses his faith, the decision to take a season off for Hajj, and his life after football, including authoring a book about the Hijra journey called “Mecca to Medina”.You can find Husain and his book at the following links:Twitter: https://x.com/HAbdullah39Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/habdullah39/Website: https://meccatomedina.com/00:00 Husain Abdullah: From Pomona to the NFL06:25 The Journey to the NFL: Overcoming Challenges11:43 Life in the NFL: Competing at the Highest Level15:24 Faith and Football: The Decision to Take a Break19:44 Returning to the Game: A New Perspective23:33 Kansas City Chiefs: A New Chapter Begins24:26 Rebuilding the Chiefs: A New Era Begins25:41 The Rise of Travis Kelce: A Star is Born27:18 Memorable Moments: The Touchdown Against Tom Brady29:58 Faith and Football: A Celebration of Gratitude31:37 Transitioning from NFL: The Decision to Retire33:50 Life After Football: Entrepreneurship and Mentorship36:32 Walking the Hijra: A Spiritual Journey39:15 Reflections on the Journey: Writing the Book40:58 Lightning Round: NFL Memories and Teammates