The Saibatu Mansaray Journey

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EP 17: Youth and men’s empowerment

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The Saibatu Mansaray Journey had an inspiring conversation with Chaplain (Colonel) Khallid Shabazz, the highest ranking Muslim Chaplain in the military about his challenging journey as a youth and some key decisions he made that shaped his life into the man he is today. 

Chaplain Shabazz served as the chaplain during my first deployment to Iraq in 2005-2006, and we both agree those were trying times for all of us, but his religious leadership during that time kept me steadfast in the path of God. 

You don’t want to miss:

  • His journey of trials as a youth and a convert to Islam to the upstanding man he is today

  • His advice to our youth and men

  • Discussing his inspiring short video “Don’t Quit!”

Through my story and those of my amazing guests, I pray that our message touches the lives of people to be inspired, encouraged and informed all on all things faith, empowerment, global health, and beloved Mother Africa.

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About Our Guest

Chaplain (COL) Khallid M. Shabazz, Ph.D. DMIN

Khallid Shabazz is a native of Alexandria, Louisiana.

He earned two Doctorate Degrees

(1) Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Trident University International

(2) Doctor of Ministry from North Texas Theological Seminary at Tyler Texas.

He holds (4) Master’s degrees 

(1) Claremont University (Interfaith Action)

(2) Hartford Seminary (Comparative Religion)

(3) Duquesne University (Philosophy & Ethics)

 (4) Trident University International (Higher Education)                                              

2020 War College Graduate; Completed a Fellowship @ The University of Texas in Austin.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas (Biology). Lastly, he studied Arabic at the University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan. Chaplain (COL) Shabazz has also authored three books,

·       Losing Our Manhood; Islam and Christianity; A Road to Peace,

·       A Converts Concerns – The difference between Faith and Culture

·       A Call to Reason Losing our Manhood (Developing Self Esteem)

Operational Assignments

USARCENT 3rd Army Command Chaplain

Chaplain 94th AMMDC Command Chaplain

I Corps Deputy Command Chaplain,

7th Infantry Division Chaplain.

Senior Advisor to the Commanding General on all Religious affairs at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

USAREUR Strategic Plans and Operations, AFN Radio and STRATCOM Officer,

U.S Army Ethics Instructor at Captain Career Course FT Sill, Oklahoma,

Awards

Bronze Star, (8) Meritorious Service Medal Joint Army Commendation. He was also awarded the humanitarian award for outstanding volunteerism, The Saint Michael’s Medal for service to Army Aviation, Saint Barbara’s Award for service to the Field Artillery Corps. He is married to the former Rhonda Wright of Wills Point Texas has three children and four grandchildren.