Possible Clues:

• Embattled neoconservative ally Chalabi
• Name meaning ''highly praised''
• Arab waves approaching Moroccan beach on a horse
• Perhaps Muslim word for laryngologist: doctor that's no longer in charge
• 'Twilight in Delhi' author ___ Ali
• ___ Mohamed (the 'clock kid' who met with Obama)
• Actor Riz of "The Night Of"
• Riz ___ of HBO's 'The Night of'
• Riz ___ (first Muslim to win an Emmy Award for acting)
• Actor Riz