Interfaith Peacebuilder, Humanitarian & Founder of Abrahamic House; Author of "The Fox Hunt: A Refugee’s Memoir of Coming to America"

Washington, DC, USA
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Mohammed Al Samawi Biography

Mohammed Al Samawi is an interfaith activist, author and humanitarian whose life story is a testament to courage, faith and the power of dialogue. Born in the Old City of Sana'a, Yemen, he was raised to fear Christians and Jews, but at 23, a secret encounter with the Bible and connections with people of other faiths transformed his worldview while placing him in mortal danger.

After religious extremists issued a fatwa accusing him of collaborating with Mossad, Al Samawi fled to Aden amid a brutal civil war. Over 13 days, four strangers he had met at interfaith conferences orchestrated a daring cross-continental rescue in response to his online plea. This true story is chronicled in his acclaimed memoir, "The Fox Hunt: A Refugee’s Memoir of Coming to America." The book was a winner of the 2019 Nautilus Book Award, a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award, and has been optioned for a feature film by Marc Platt, producer of "Wicked."

As founder and president of Abrahamic House, an interfaith co-living and co-learning space, Al Samawi continues the work that transformed his own life, bringing people of different faiths together to foster understanding and collaboration in a safe environment he could not pursue in his home country. He speaks internationally on faith, resilience and shared humanity, inspiring audiences to bridge divides and act courageously in a fractured world.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/19/2025.

Mohammed Al Samawi Speaking Topics

  • The Fox Hunt: A Refugee’s Journey Toward Faith and Freedom

    Mohammed Al Samawi shares his gripping personal story of survival, from growing up in the Old City of Sana’a, Yemen, under a strict upbringing, to secretly exploring other faiths, and ultimately being forced to flee his homeland after religious extremists issued a fatwa against him. He recounts navigating civil war, facing mortal danger, and the extraordinary rescue orchestrated by strangers he had met at interfaith conferences who responded to his online plea for help. Through this story, Mohammed illustrates the resilience of the human spirit, the power of unexpected kindness, and the role that faith, courage, and empathy play in sustaining hope. Audiences leave inspired by his journey from fear to freedom and motivated to consider their own capacity for courage and compassion in the face of adversity.

  • From Extremism to Empathy: The Transformative Power of Dialogue

    Mohammed Al Samawi explores how his worldview shifted from intolerance to empathy through interfaith dialogue, reading texts from other religions, and building meaningful relationships with people who were once considered “others.” He shares lessons learned from confronting stereotypes, navigating fear, and choosing understanding over suspicion. Using his own life as an example, Mohammed demonstrates how dialogue can transform communities, break cycles of hate, and cultivate leaders capable of fostering inclusion. Audience members gain concrete insights on how to listen across divides, create safe spaces for difficult conversations, and embrace the human capacity to change and grow.

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Mohammed Al Samawi Videos

Mohammed al Samawi - Vail Symposium

Mohammed al Samawi - Vail Symposium

Mohammed al Samawi escapes Yemen to unite Jews, Muslims and Christians.

Mohammed Al Samawi | South Florida PBS

Mohammed Al Samawi | South Florida PBS

"Between The Covers" welcomes Mohammed Al Samawi.

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Mohammed Al Samawi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Fox Hunt: A Refugee’s Journey Toward Faith and Freedom, From Extremism to Empathy: The Transformative Power of Dialogue, Faith, Fear, and the Bridges Between Us, Building Abrahamic House: Creating Shared Spaces for Peace and Lessons in Resilience and Humanity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mohammed Al Samawi for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Mohammed Al Samawi generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ruth Rathblott, MSW, Erin Gruwell, Dr. Michael Time, Poet Ali and Christian Picciolini. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mohammed Al Samawi for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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