Dawud Walid is a prominent American Muslim civil rights advocate and the Executive Director of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Michigan). He has held this position since 2005. Known for his work in combating Islamophobia, advocating for civil liberties, and promoting interfaith understanding, Walid is a convert to Islam, having embraced the faith in 1990. He served in the U.S. Air Force, including a deployment during Operation Desert Storm. He is also an author, with his book 'Towards Sacred Activism' published in 2017, and is a frequent commentator on issues affecting the Muslim community in the United States, often appearing in media to discuss civil rights, social justice, and foreign policy.