Dade Posted July 18, 2006 All team photos: Robert Voets/CBS Name: Bilal Abdul-Mani Occupation: Medical Supply Technician Age: 37 Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Name: Sa'eed Rudolph Occupation: Power Lineman Age: 39 Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Relationship: Best Friends These best friends have spent years bonding over their love of food, Browns football and their shared Islamic faith. Bilal is energetic and outgoing while Sa'eed is quiet and passive. Their vastly different temperaments will be fun to watch as they attempt to navigate over 40,000 miles in under 30 days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kayo Posted July 19, 2006 Hey, another interesting team...what da ya know?! It will be interesting to see if being Islamic will be an asset or a hindrance in the countries they visit. I'm guessing an asset... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrytoad Posted August 21, 2006 The airplane thing could be a little tricky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Francis_3 Posted August 21, 2006 Hey, these guys are Browns fans...that means their loyal no matter how bad things get. I like this team. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCRebel Posted August 30, 2006 My prediction for these guys: first ones out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel Posted September 3, 2006 I think these guys will finish in the top 3. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmazingNut Posted September 9, 2006 Squirrel! I think they'll make it a ways. Not too far though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCRebel Posted September 14, 2006 They don't seem to be the best of athletes and from the little clips of them pre-show it doesn't sound like they'll be ultra-competitve either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rook9566 Posted September 18, 2006 Rebel, do you do lotto numbers too? This is gonna sound bad, but I am happy this team is gone. If I had to hear "Allah praise this..." and if "Allah wills that..." for the whole race I will be sick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rejuvenated Posted September 18, 2006 I'm also glad they're gone. Kaysar already brought the whole Muslim to reality TV thing to us. I was waiting for them to toss out the prayer rug right there on the Seattle highway during the traffic jam for their afternoon prayer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeadMidgetWalking Posted September 18, 2006 How come Allah didn't help them? I'm sure they'll take it as a message that Allah didn't want them to win the money and greed. Glad they're gone, shoving religion down everyones throat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel Posted September 18, 2006 guess I was wrong about top 3 Oh well, they're nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Francis_3 Posted September 18, 2006 Damn, another pre-fav gone early! Oh well. I hope for the boards we don't hear any references to God/Jesus/Mother Earth/Mother F*cker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tarman12 Posted September 18, 2006 Man, that was harsh. They were philiminated 45 minutes into the show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ivy Posted September 18, 2006 That was sad, but I agree with those who say they are glad they're gone. I have no problem with anyone being spiritual, and praying is always fine with me, but when it's part of their game plan, it's just too much for me. I was already sick of the 'praise Allah' stuff too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingOfRealityTV Posted September 18, 2006 How come Allah didn't help them? Maybe He was busy gathering up virgins for all the Jihadist freaks.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheStilesClan Posted September 18, 2006 Didnt care for them much and no it wasnt because they are muslim cause Kaysar is muslim and I really liked him in BB6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sisu power Posted September 18, 2006 If praise Allah is what they say in their day-to-day lives, I have no problem with it, and I suspect it is. I was kind of disappointed to see them gone so soon, as I was curious as to how the prayer schedule and other things would affect their game. I would rather have the bickering couple leave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingOfRealityTV Posted September 18, 2006 I was kind of disappointed to see them gone so soon, as I was curious as to how the prayer schedule and other things would affect their game. I would rather have the bickering couple leave. Me too... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Depeche221 Posted September 18, 2006 They were gone too fast to judge them really. But I was curious to see what would happen if they had stayed on and it was them and someone else driving for the pit stop and prayer time came up. They said they would always stop to do their prayers. Would have liked to have seen if they really would have chosen faith over staying in the game another round. Dep Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcat3 Posted September 19, 2006 They were gone too fast to judge them really. But I was curious to see what would happen if they had stayed on and it was them and someone else driving for the pit stop and prayer time came up. They said they would always stop to do their prayers. Would have liked to have seen if they really would have chosen faith over staying in the game another round. Dep I was wondering that too, if it were a race to the finish, would they give up the race for a prayer? I was also getting sick of hearing all their praising, I know it is a part of their life and I am fine with that, I just dont need to hear it 5 times everytime we saw them. The one thing that really bothered me was that the one wouldnt shake a girls hand, I forget who it was, but I believe it was in an airport, I am sure it is also part of their religion, but I just found it plain rude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fizzle Posted September 19, 2006 i onced worked as a cashier and there was this man that always came in and when he paid he would drop the money on the counter, and not hand it to me... no matter how hard i tried to get my hand in the path of the money, he just wouldnt come into contact with my hand... (religion... whatever) so after awhile, i gave up.... but whenever i had to give him change.. i would drop it in front of him... cant have it both ways now can you!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingOfRealityTV Posted September 19, 2006 whenever i had to give him change.. i would drop it in front of him I'm in love with fizzle's attitude... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheri Posted September 19, 2006 On the other hand I would have kept the change......Thanks for the Tip!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rook9566 Posted September 20, 2006 Oh, I forgot about the not shaking a hand. Wasn't it one of the Miss Americas? Anyway, I'm glad they're gone. Pfft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
