Age, Biography and Wiki
Qasim Rashid was born on 21 July, 1982 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, is an American activist (born 1982). Discover Qasim Rashid's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old?
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Attorney • Author • Politician |
| Age |
41 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
21 July, 1982 |
| Birthday |
21 July |
| Birthplace |
Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Nationality |
Pakistan
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Qasim Rashid Height, Weight & Measurements
At 41 years old, Qasim Rashid height not available right now. We will update Qasim Rashid's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Qasim Rashid Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Qasim Rashid worth at the age of 41 years old? Qasim Rashid’s income source is mostly from being a successful Attorney. He is from Pakistan. We have estimated Qasim Rashid's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
Attorney |
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Timeline
Qasim Rashid (born July 21, 1982) is a Pakistani-born American author, activist, and attorney.
A member of the Democratic Party, he is currently running for the Democratic nomination for Illinois's 11th congressional district for 2024.
Rashid was born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, in 1982.
His father was an Ahmadiyya missionary.
In 1987, he moved with his family to the United States, where they lived in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, Illinois.
He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago and received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Richmond School of Law.
He served as executive editor of The Richmond Journal of Global Law and Business.
From 2006 to 2009, Rashid served as the Associate Director of Admissions for Kaplan University.
In October 2010, Rashid rallied a group of Muslim youth to march on Washington, raising slogans of "Love for all, hatred for none" as a part of the "Muslims for Peace" campaign.
In August of that year, The New York Times ran a feature story on Rashid, covering his outreach efforts in the American Midwest.
Rashid has written for numerous outlets including Time, NPR and The Independent.
His essay "I believe in love for all, hatred for none" was featured on NPR's This I Believe.
Released in June 2013, The Wrong Kind of Muslim was Rashid's first book.
It received financial support through crowd-sourcing.
It looks at the treatment of Ahmadi Muslims and other minority faiths in Pakistan.
Rashid conveys the stories of those who were jailed, injured, and martyred for their faith.
He also seeks to explain why they maintain their faith.
Talk to Me was published on May 17, 2016.
It is a nonfiction memoir from inspiring thought leaders on how the power of dialogue can overcome racism, xenophobia, intolerance, and violence.
It highlights the importance of meaningful and moral conversation between people of all faiths, ages, genders, etc., to facilitate understanding and tolerance and promote a more peaceful society.
Rashid will release his first children's book through Penguin Publishing, Hannah and the Ramadan Gift.
Rashid is an Ahmadi Muslim, is married, has three children, and lives in Naperville, Illinois.
He is the younger brother of Tayyib Rashid, a United States Marine who runs a social media outreach brand as "the Muslim Marine".
Tayyib Rashid has also given media interviews and raises awareness about Muslims living in the United States.
Rashid has defended his Ahmadiyya faith against criticism.
Previously, Rashid was an unsuccessful candidate for the Virginia State Senate in 2019 and the Democratic nominee for Virginia's 1st congressional district in the 2020 election.
As a freelance author, he has written on Donald Trump's so-called "Muslim ban" and other current affairs, such as the 2019 Christchurch shooting and the subsequent debate on gun control.
In 2019, Rashid announced his candidacy for the 28th district of the Virginia Senate.
He defeated Laura Ann Sellers in the Democratic primary, before losing to incumbent Republican Richard Stuart in the general election.
On January 20, 2020, Rashid announced his candidacy for Virginia's 1st congressional district in the 2020 election.
On June 23, 2020, Rashid defeated Vangie Williams in the Democratic primary.
He lost to incumbent Republican Rob Wittman in the general election.
On July 5, 2023, Rashid announced his candidacy for Illinois's 11th congressional district in the 2024 election, a primary challenge to seven-term Democratic incumbent Bill Foster.
Rashid has authored three books, The Wrong Kind of Muslim; Extremist: A Response to Geert Wilders & Terrorists Everywhere; and Talk To Me: Changing the Narrative on Race, Religion, and Education, and has co-authored and co-edited two books, Towards a Greater Jihad and By the Dawn's Early Light.
