Abdul 's father , Harry Abdul , was born into the Syrian Jewish community in Aleppo , Syria , was raised in Brazil , and subsequently immigrated to the United States .
Abdul was born in San Fernando , California , to Jewish parents .
Abdul 's father , Abdul   , was born into the Syrian Jewish community in Aleppo , Syria , was raised in Brazil , and subsequently immigrated to the United States .
Abdul was born in San Fernando , California , to Jewish parents .