Dedication

FIRST AND FOREMOST, this is for my darling children. The world needs more brotherly love and sisterly affection such as yours, and you are my inspirations.

Second, as always, this is for Sam. I have never forgotten your questions or our conversations, and I hope in some small way, you’ll read this and allow them to live on.

To my favorite podcasters: Ben, Michael, and Drew. I love you all. And my video playlists are filled with Ravi, Dinesh, David, Dennis, and Nabeel. Thank God for you! I would not be anywhere close to who I am without all of you, and I am tremendously grateful for your wit, wisdom, and insight over the years.

As a special note, I would like to add Michelle and Ayah to my list. I am sorry for the late tribute to Nabeel, but I am grateful you are able to carry on his life’s work.

For the translation help, I must thank Riad El-Choueiry. Small as it is, your words have helped me so much.

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