In this episode of the Awakening Project, Dr. Sibtain Panjwani interviews Gulamhusain Ahmed, a Khoja Shi'ar Ishnashri Muslim born in Zanzibar, about his life journey. Gulamhusain shares his experiences growing up in Zanzibar, the impact of his religious parents, and the challenges faced during the Zanzibar revolution, including his family's migration to Dar es Salaam. He discusses his career in electronics, his move to New York, and his work in telecommunications with AT&T Bell Labs. Gulamhusain also reflects on his community service, his role as a Juma Imam in Allentown, and offers advice to community leadership on adapting to the changing needs of the community in the 21st century.
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