SALAM SPEAKS
Salam Speaks is an initiative to share elite-level speech and debate skills with the Muslim community in order to advance advocacy for peace and justice around the world. I’m proud to have already hosted dozens of hours worth of classes and seminars nationwide. I look forward to working with your community to foster confidence and change!
Ishaan Quazi
President, Salam Speaks
Salam! I'm Ishaan, a rising Senior at Seven Lakes High School in Katy, Texas. As a state runner-up and nationally ranked Congressional debater, I've developed a deep passion for advocacy and public speaking. I'm honored to serve as President of Salam Speaks. Through my journey, I’ve learned the importance of civic engagement, strategic communication, and strong leadership. With the support of inspiring mentors and speakers, I'm confident that Salam Speaks will help young Muslims unlock their potential and rise as advocates and leaders in the world around them.
WALEED HAIDER
Founder & Advisor, Salam Speaks
Salam, I’m Waleed! I’m a former state and national-champion speaker, and currently a student at Stanford University, and I founded Salam Speaks to share the skills I’ve built up with the entire Muslim community. By expanding political knowledge, passing on debating tactics, and building up strong public speakers, Salam Speaks will forge a new generation of Muslim American leaders and communicators.
Programs
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Through Salam Speaks, I’ll be working directly with students on public speaking, debating skills, and political knowledge. I’ve already worked with 100+ students, and I’m excited to work with you too!
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Building an in-depth knowledge of political and economic systems around the world is necessary for anyone who wants to be civically engaged.
Salam Speaks will be hosting sessions both online and in-person to build up that knowledge base within the Muslim community. We’ll also be discussing the most important information surrounding current events, to make sure Muslims are well-equipped to contribute to the national discussion surrounding them.
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Later this year, Salam Speaks will be partnering with masjids across Texas to host intensives which spend 1-4 days building up political knowledge and speaking skills.
If you would like a Salam Speaks Intensive to be hosted within your community, feel free to contact me!
More info will be coming soon!
Contact
I look forward to answering questions about Salam Speaks or working with you on courses, seminars, or intensives!