Ibraheem was 15, 250 pounds, and drowning in anxiety, isolation, and depression. But when he stepped into the gym—and into the fight—his body, mind, and faith began to transform. In this raw conversation with Sh Abdullah Oduro, he opens up about the struggle, the pain, and how discipline became his way back to life.
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Meet Ibraheem
01:04 Ibraheem's Fitness Goals and Challenges
01:59 Struggles with Weight and Motivation
03:37 Turning Point: Embracing Fitness
07:58 Social Struggles and Bullying
10:35 Struggles of Youth and the Role of the Masjid
11:02 The Impact of Fitness on Mental Health
12:33 Workout Session
16:17 Balancing Life's Demands
17:04 The Power of Saying No
18:22 Advice for Young Men
19:11 A Special Message
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