Prof. Najeeba Syeed was interviewed on the podcast Bigger Than Belief with Adam Duxter, produced by WCCO, the local Minnesota CBS affiliate television station. The episode covers a range of topics: “Facing a Cancer Diagnosis: Najeeba Syeed on Faith Across Differences & Finding Peace in Uncertainty.”
As WCCO writes, Prof. Najeeba Syeed “challenges the idea that religious differences must divide us. Instead, she argues that authentic faith should expand our capacity to love our neighbors, engage conflict with courage, and build meaningful relationships with people who see the world differently. The conversation takes an unexpected and deeply personal turn when Najeeba reveals she is awaiting results from a biopsy and facing the possibility of a cancer diagnosis. In that vulnerable moment, she reflects on prayer, uncertainty, and the surprising people who have shown up for her—including friends and colleagues from different faith traditions. Her story becomes a powerful reminder that our deepest connections often emerge not from shared beliefs, but from shared humanity.”
Timestamps
- 0:00 What Faith Does With Life’s Curveballs
- 4:39 Meet Najeeba Syeed: Peacebuilder, Professor & Interfaith Leader
- 6:38 From Kashmir to Indiana: Growing Up Muslim in the Heartland
- 13:23 How to Stay Rooted in Your Faith While Building Bridges Across Religions
- 25:24 “I’m Awaiting a Cancer Diagnosis” — Who Shows Up in a Crisis of Faith?
- 36:06 Finding Common Humanity in a Divided World