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Remember @omar_ahmad

My friend Omar Ahmad passed away today. God rest his soul, forgive his sins, and make it easy for his friends and family. Please take a moment to remember him if you knew him, or to get to know him if you didn’t. If you are Muslim, please read Ya Sin for him tonight. Below is a video from his TED talk.