Family and Personal Life
Kabeer is fifth child born to Bolatito Gbaja-Biamila (née: Anjorin) and the second child to Mustapha Gbaja-Biamila. He is the older brother of free agent linebacker Akbar Gbaja-Biamila and a twin. He has another brother named Abdul. He graduated from Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles. Both of his parents were Muslim, until his mother converted to Christianity. While he was raised under a Sunni Muslim household, during his rookie season with the Green Bay Packers he converted to Christianity. Even after his conversion he still adheres to certain Islamic practices such as eating halal.
He is the coordinator at the local Celebration Church Bayside for Crown Financial Ministries, which claims to teach people how to manage money God's way using Biblical principles. He was involved in the first faith-based event at Lambeau Field called Lambeau Leap of Faith, in July 2007, where thousands of Christians gathered.
Kabeer also serves on the board of directors at Freedom House, a shelter for homeless families in Green Bay. Each year Freedom House helps over 100 families including over 250 children overcome homelessness and move into stable permanent housing and employment. In 2007 he started Kabeer's Freedom House Sack Fund. For each sack registered during the 2007 season, over $10,000 will be donated to Freedom House. Kabeer put up the first $1,000 per sack pledge himself.
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