{"id":59110,"date":"2018-10-22T13:42:27","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T17:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/generationiron.com\/?p=59110"},"modified":"2018-10-22T13:44:14","modified_gmt":"2018-10-22T17:44:14","slug":"ahmad-ashkanani-looking-beastly-as-he-visits-the-holy-city-mecca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/generationiron.com\/ahmad-ashkanani-looking-beastly-as-he-visits-the-holy-city-mecca\/","title":{"rendered":"Ahmad Ashkanani Looking Beastly as he Visits the Holy City Mecca"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Ahmad Ashkanani visits the holy city of Mecca.<\/h1>\n<p>Faith and religion can play a major role in how hard we push for something. Religion can be the road map we utilize in order to follow the right path to success and greatness. Being spiritually and religiously inclined can be the major factor in an individuals life that allows them to obtain ultimate greatness and happiness.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<div id='c3890_45_32' class='sam-pro-container sam-pro-place' style='display:flex; justify-content: center; flex-direction: row;'><iframe id='a328ab66' name='a328ab66' src='https:\/\/adserver.generationiron.com\/www\/delivery\/afr.php?zoneid=18&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' width='728' height='90'><a href='https:\/\/adserver.generationiron.com\/www\/delivery\/ck.php?n=a342c13f&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='https:\/\/adserver.generationiron.com\/www\/delivery\/avw.php?zoneid=18&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a342c13f' border='0' alt='' \/><\/a><\/iframe>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Religion has played a major part in the lives of many athletes across many different sporting endeavors and bodybuilding is no exception. Many athletes have utilized religion as means of pushing through every set, every rep, and keeping them on the path to securing ultimate greatness in their craft. One such individual is Ahmad Ashkanani, a devout Muslim whose faith has led him to greatness in the 212 Division.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, Ahmad Ashkanani made the trek to Mecca as part of his religious obligations. While in Islam&#8217;s holiest city, Ahmad Ashkanani cut an impressive figure along with his friends and training partners.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BpFBE9Uh0mt\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BpFBE9Uh0mt\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0627\u0644\u062d\u0645\u062f \u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0639\u0644\u0649 \u062c\u0645\u064a\u0639 \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0639\u0645 \u0648 \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0645\u062f \u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0639\u0644\u0649 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0648\u0641\u064a\u0642 \u0648 \u0639\u0633\u0649 \u0631\u0628\u064a \u064a\u062a\u0642\u0628\u0644 \u0645\u0646\u0627 \u0647\u0630\u0647 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0645\u0631\u0647 .. ? . . Thanks for allah for everything give me , Helth, money and children &#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ahmd_ashkanani\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> IFBB PRO AHMAD ASHKANANI ??<\/a> (@ahmd_ashkanani) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2018-10-18T14:49:01+00:00\">Oct 18, 2018 at 7:49am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BpHAX-KBwtr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BpHAX-KBwtr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647\u0645 \u062a\u0642\u0628\u0644 \u0645\u0646\u0627 \u0647\u0630\u0627 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0645\u0644 \u0628\u0623\u062d\u0633\u0646 \u0642\u0628\u0648\u0644\u0643 &#8230; \u0631\u0628\u064a \u0627\u062c\u0645\u0639\u0646\u0649 \u0639\u0644\u0649 \u0637\u0627\u0639\u062a\u0643 \u0648 \u0639\u0628\u0627\u062f\u062a\u0643 &#8230; \u064a\u0627 \u0644\u0644\u0647<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ahmd_ashkanani\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> IFBB PRO AHMAD ASHKANANI ??<\/a> (@ahmd_ashkanani) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2018-10-19T09:21:22+00:00\">Oct 19, 2018 at 2:21am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/generationiron\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/generationiron\">Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/generationironofficial\/\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><span class=\"\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><span class=\"\"><div id='c6694_75_30' class='sam-pro-container sam-pro-place' style='display:flex; justify-content: center; flex-direction: row;'><a id='img-75-6694' class='sam-pro-ad' href='https:\/\/generationiron.com\/watch-strength-wars-movie\/' target='_blank'><img src='https:\/\/generationiron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/SW_HB_AN.jpg' alt='Strength Wars Movie'><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><span class=\"\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><span class=\"\"><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ahmad Ashkanani visits the holy city of Mecca. Faith and religion can play a major role in how hard we push for something. Religion can be the road map we utilize in order to follow the right path to success and greatness. Being spiritually and religiously inclined can be the major factor in an individuals 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