Muslim Founder

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  Palestinian Billionaire: They Cancelled Me For Gaza. I Built a $9B Empire Instead 17.07.2026 55p

  Amjad Masad is the co-founder and CEO of Replit, a $9 billion AI company.Born in Jordan to a Palestinian family displaced during the Nakba, he taught himself to code on his father's first computer - and refused to hide his identity on the way up.In this episode, he breaks down what speaking up cost him, how he built Replit to a $9B valuation, and his advice for Muslim founders looking to build.-------------------Join Launchpad: https://founderlaunchpad.io/The online startup school for working professionals.Go from idea to paying customers in six weeks.Start Date: 2nd Aug.-------------------Follow Amjad:https://x.com/amasadhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amjadmasad/https://replit.com/-------------------0:00 - Introduction2:13 - His Grandfather's Life in Palestine Before the Nakba5:31 - His Father Buying the Neighbourhood's First Computer7:22 - Competitive Swimming, Counter-Strike & the Making of a Builder9:20 - Why He Refuses to Hide His Palestinian Identity12:02 - October 7th: Why He Couldn't Stay Silent14:30 - Cancelled: Silent Group Chats, Empty Calendar, Dead Deals17:14 - Using His Influence for Palestine19:22 - His Advice for Muslim Builders Navigating Their Morals21:40 - Clashing With Silicon Valley's Most Powerful VCs23:36 - The Quran Verse That Changed How He Sees Struggle25:56 - The Role Models He Admires27:54 - Paul Graham Advice He Thinks About Every Day29:35 - The Legacy He Wants to Leave in 20 Years32:14 - Meeting Mamdani & Breaking the Rules of American Politics35:13 - Internet Cafes in Jordan to Inventing Replit41:13 - Turning Down $1 Billion While His Mother Fought Cancer44:18 - $2M to $1B ARR: Inside Replit's Explosive 3 Years51:30 - There's No Playbook: How to Build in 2026
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  Ex-Goldman Banker Exposes The Secret To Building a Billion Dollar Company 26.06.2026 47p

  Mariam Ahmed is the co-founder of Menza, an AI intelligence platform for consumer brands. Born and raised in New York, she studied computer science at King's College London before joining Goldman Sachs.Today she's growing Menza toward a billion-dollar company, backed by Y Combinator and featured in Forbes. -------------------Subscribe to the Muslim Founder Newsletter: https://muslimfounder.kit.com/32ea939dddFor the latest updates on events, programs and announcements. -------------------Follow Mariam Ahmed:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariamaahmed/https://menza.ai/-------------------0:00 Intro2:07 Growing up in New York4:26 From medicine to coding7:40 Inside Goldman Sachs: how to find winners and losers11:21 The dinner that ended her finance career15:02 Last day Friday, flew Saturday, YC on Sunday17:11 The real reason they got into Y Combinator20:56 100 conversations in one week to find the idea22:40 What Menza actually does23:40 Why 80% of her YC batch is already dead27:09 The brutal truth about having no boss33:14 How to build with zero money in 202634:06 "You don't need to fundraise anymore"36:18 Building a billion-dollar company on Islamic values39:46 America's abundance vs Britain's scarcity45:59 The failures she's most proud of
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  What the Prophet ﷺ Understood About Islam That We Forgot 08.06.2026 1ó

  Iqbal Nasim is the former CEO of the National Zakat Foundation.He studied economics at Cambridge before going into investment banking, then left a seven-figure package to build NZF, transforming how Muslims across the country give their zakat.He's the founder of Transform My Prayer, helping Muslims connect with their salah, and the Last Day Leadership program, helping them find purpose.Over the past year, his podcast "In Good Faith" has become a home for the conversations most people avoid-------------------Subscribe to the Muslim Founder Newsletter: https://muslimfounder.kit.com/32ea939dddFor the latest updates on events, programs and announcements. -------------------Follow Iqbal Nasim:https://www.youtube.com/@UCZ4GnufkU9g_wWUmmfaOKrA https://www.iqbalnasim.com/-------------------0:00 Intro1:25 "There's no such thing as Islam"3:38  What does the Quran say on this?5:09 The misunderstanding of the word "Islam"8:23 How we lost the original meaning10:33 The trap of "Islamic everything"13:07 Why "non-Muslim" is a dehumanizing word15:57 Do you believe in Allah because you're "Muslim"? 20:40 Would a non-Muslim really not understand halal?26:47 Are Islamic schools a help or a harm?30:05 The hard lines we draw between "us" and "them"32:29 "The Muslim ummah is a complete myth"36:42 Muslim pride & the obsession with "Muslim power"45:01 "There is no ummah" - so what do you belong to?49:12 "Why should anyone even care about this?"52:27 The real harms of clinging to the label54:38 What keeps Iqbal up at night: NDEs & psychedelics57:48 Panentheism
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  The Muslim That Makes Millionaires: This Dua Habit Turned $0 to $10k/mo 26.05.2026 56p

  Abu Lahya is a Muslim entrepreneur specialising in influencer marketing agencies. He spent 3 years failing in business before making his first $100K.Today, after building a multi-6-figure marketing agency, he runs one of the biggest business mentorship programs in the Muslim space - with over 40,000 applications and students who've changed their lives, quit their jobs, and made hijrah.In this episode, he breaks down the exact roadmap from broke to your first $100K, why your relationship with Allah determines your success in business, and how dua became the foundation of everything he built.-------------------Join Abu Lahya's mentorship:https://application.imaccelerator.com/sohaib-------------------Follow Abu Lahya:https://www.youtube.com/@AbuLayhahttps://www.instagram.com/abu_lahya1/-------------------0:00 Introduction2:07 The art of sales & never taking no for an answer3:25 The origin story: rejection and failed businesses4:39 Why beginners should start with service-based businesses8:40 Zero to one: the $100 course that changed everything10:12 Why Muslims avoid business 13:17 Why most people quit and fail15:36 How the influencer marketing agency model works16:54 Finding influencers & how to price deals19:47 The outreach strategy & how to stand out24:39 Is your niche saturated, or is it a skill issue?30:06 This sounds too good to be true?33:05 "I was crying how broke I was, making dua"35:01 Fix your relationship with Allah before your business40:08 "Using Islam to sell your course"44:31 Meeting Alex Hormozi49:51 The roadmap for starting.53:51 Abu Lahya's legacy
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  The Prophet's ﷺ Lost Ring, Mansa Musa & The African Muslims Who Discovered America (Before Columbus) 14.05.2026 47p

  Sh Mustafa Briggs is an Islamic historian, author, and specialist in Arabic and Islamic texts. He converted to Islam at 13 and went on to study across West Africa, Mauritania, Morocco, and Al-Azhar University in Cairo. Today he's a leading voice for uncovering the hidden, forgotten, and erased stories of Islamic history, having delivered over 100 lectures across 50+ universities worldwide and authored two books - Beyond Bilal and Islam and the Making of the Modern World.In this episode, he breaks down the lost ring of the Prophet ﷺ and the fitna that followed, the Black poets and scholars who shaped Islamic civilization, and the theory that Muslims discovered America 200 years before Columbus ever set sail.-------------------Follow Mustafa Briggshttps://www.instagram.com/mustafabriggs/https://mustafabriggs.com/-------------------0:00 Introduction2:07 How Mustafa uncovers hidden Islamic history4:23 The lost ring of the Prophet ﷺ6:44 Why anti-Blackness exists in Muslim history12:44 The scholars who defended Black Muslims14:01 The Black Sahaba you've never heard of15:36 Ubada bin Samit and the opening of Palestine17:53 Why race matters in Islamic history23:28 Crows of the Arabs: the Black poets of Arabia26:24 Antara & Abla: the Romeo and Juliet of Arabia29:43 Did Muslims discover America before Columbus?33:33 The 2,000 ships that vanished36:51 Mustafa's journey to Islam at 1340:19 Studying across West Africa, Mauritania & Cairo44:14 What's next for Mustafa Briggs
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  Muslim Money Expert: If I Started A Business in 2026, I'd Do This 14.05.2026 46p

  Omar Waseem is the 21-year-old CEO of Alif, an investment fund for Muslim founders based in Silicon Valley. By 19, he had built multiple seven-figure businesses and served as CMO of Fei Protocol, a startup that peaked at a $2B valuation.Today he invests in early-stage Muslim founders and runs an ecosystem that hosts entrepreneurs and investors from across the world.In this episode, he breaks down how Muslim entrepreneurs can build wealth and start companies in 2026.-------------------Join Alif Sessions: https://alif.build/sessions Use promo code "muslimfounder" in your application for 20% off and a guaranteed spot in the program.Program starts on 10th May.-------------------Follow Omar Waseem:https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarwaseem/https://x.com/omarwasmhttps://www.youtube.com/@omarwasm-------------------0:00 Introduction2:14 Omar's entrepreneurial journey4:26 The car accident that changed everything6:53 The Fund backing Muslim founders10:14 What Omar looks for in founders11:26 The mission: 25 Muslim billionaires12:15 Do Muslims sell out to build big?14:53 How Alif actually makes money16:32 The best business to start in 202618:56 Why 2026 is the moment21:22 Building Muslim entrepreneurial power23:56 Why San Francisco wins26:44 Is money the real problem?28:27 How to hire a world-class team36:42 Omar's role models38:10 How he made it so young40:20 Who keeps Omar grounded44:14 Rapid fire
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  Pakistani Immigrant to Scotland’s Prime Minister | Humza Yousaf 14.05.2026 30p

  Humza Yousaf is a Scottish-Pakistani politician and the former First Minister of Scotland - the first Muslim to ever lead a Western nation. The son of Pakistani immigrants, he entered politics at 22 and, over 15 years rose to the top of Scottish politics. During his time in office, he became the first Western leader to call for a ceasefire in Gaza - while his own wife's family was trapped there.-------------------Join Alif Sessions: https://alif.build/sessions Use promo code "muslimfounder" in your application for 20% off and a guaranteed spot with the Alif team.-------------------Follow Humza:https://x.com/HumzaYousafhttps://www.instagram.com/humzayousaf/-------------------0:00 Introduction2:31 Family background and early political career5:44 Was becoming First Minister the end goal?7:18 The moment he became First Minister9:28 Praying Maghrib inside Bute House10:13 Islamophobia and navigating politics as a Muslim13:54 Palestine and his wife's family trapped in Gaza19:33 Elon Musk calling him a racist22:04 Navigating conflicts between Islam and politics25:02 The Prophet ﷺ as the ultimate peacemaker27:08 What's next for Humza Yousaf28:31 Standing before God - what Humza would say
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  FaZe Apex: The Secret Muslim Behind a $2 Billion Empire 21.04.2026 1ó 26p

  Yousef "FaZe Apex" is a Palestinian-American YouTuber and entrepreneur and co-founder of FaZe Clan, one of the biggest gaming and entertainment brands in history.He joined at 14, grew his channel to over 6 million subscribers, and over 15 years helped build it into a cultural phenomenon that peaked at a $2 billion valuation. After the company collapsed, he walked away. Throughout his career, he kept his Muslim identity hidden - praying behind locked doors, never revealing his real name to his audience.-------------------Join Alif Sessions: https://alif.build/sessionsUse promo code "muslimfounder" in your application to get 20% off and a guaranteed spot. -------------------Follow Yousef:https://www.youtube.com/@apexhttps://www.instagram.com/apex-------------------0:00 Introduction1:07 Growing up Palestinian-American in Orange County4:29 Visiting Palestine for the first time at 217:27 The story of his cousin who was killed10:54 Studying Arabic and enrolling in Islamic studies14:56 How 14-year-old Yousef discovered YouTube and gaming16:58 Joining FaZe Clan 19:57 First $200 from YouTube 20:45 Why he hid his Muslim identity online22:11 Getting hacked and swatted at his family home24:03 Moving to New York at 18 and holding onto his faith28:28 The moment a friend stopped him from smoking weed30:10 FaZe Clan's explosive growth and business evolution36:29 Learning business through experience vs education39:49 The IPO, $2 billion peak, and the crash44:55 Watching FaZe collapse and accepting Allah's decree48:40 Why he deleted 1,200 YouTube videos after reading a Quran ayah54:07 Advice to young Muslim creators on content59:25 Khabib's influence and going public about being Muslim1:04:29 Guilt over Palestine and trying to do enough1:07:06 Building a new startup after FaZe1:11:42 Why he paused content creation to focus on building1:15:36 Applying to YC and learning the startup world1:17:14 What legacy means to him1:20:50 Stories of Abu Bakr and Omar that shaped his worldview_____________Muslim Founder Socials:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/https://www.instagram.com/muslimfounderpodcast/https://twitter.com/sohaibashraf97/
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  Muslim Entrepreneur: I Rejected Israel Then Turned $1 into $M's 10.03.2026 46p

  Yusuf Adam is a 24-year-old entrepreneur from Blackburn who's done over £3 million in sales. He started scanning £1 products in clearance aisles with his dad, scaled to £450,000 in profit, rejected a £200,000 deal with an Israeli company on principle, and built a software company along the way. He now mentors young Muslims on building real wealth outside the traditional 9-to-5 blueprint.Follow Yusuf:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusuf-a-ceo/https://www.instagram.com/_ceoyusuf/https://www.youtube.com/@CEOyusufJoin his mentorship:https://apply.amzfbanetwork.com/vsl3?el=youtube-about&htrafficsource=youtube00:00 Introduction02:28 How He Made His First Million in Revenue04:18 Discovering Amazon FBA05:33 Scanning Clearance Aisles With His Dad07:01 Amazon FBA Explained For Beginners09:42 How Much Capital Do You Need to Start?15:22 Secret Sauce: Finding Your Competitive Edge17:25 Biggest Headaches When Starting Out20:00 Replacing Yourself: Outsourcing Low-ROI Tasks22:31 How He Scaled to Seven Figures So Fast24:31 Why He Didn't Drop Out of Uni27:24 Building a SaaS for Amazon Sellers 30:27 When to Go Full-Time on Amazon34:35 Rejecting a £200K Deal With an Israeli Company38:38 Why Muslims Stay Stuck in the Traditional Blueprint43:06 Why He Started a Paid Mentorship Group_____________Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations. Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah._____________Follow Sohaib (Host):https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97https://twitter.com/sohaibashraf97_____________Podcast Studio:https://www.dubaipodcaststudio.com/Apply 15% off all services with the promo code "MuslimFOUNDER".
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  Stop Hiding Your Faith at Work (It's Killing Your Career) 25.02.2026 39p

  Mohammad Taher, also known as "The Airport Guy," is a content creator, entrepreneur, and former aerospace engineer who built a following of hundreds of thousands by sharing his journey through the aviation industry.He started by documenting his graduate program at Heathrow Airport, eventually becoming an Aviation Ambassador for the UK government. After being told at 16 that "they don't hire Muslims in aviation," he defied expectations, worked on critical airport systems, and built an independent platform that surpassed Heathrow's own social media presence.Today he speaks at global aviation events - all while working toward his vision of redefining how the world sees Islam and building an ecosystem to solve the aviation industry's talent crisis.Follow Mohammad:https://www.instagram.com/theairportguy/https://www.tiktok.com/@mo_t_ivatehttps://www.youtube.com/c/mohammadtaher00:00 Introduction 01:44 The Struggle of Having Impact at Scale05:44 Social Media as an Amanah08:22 Don't Leave Your Faith at Home11:42 "They Don't Hire Muslims in Aviation"13:36 The Interview That Changed Everything17:00 Getting Into the Heathrow Graduate Programme19:31 His Auntie's Advice That Started It All21:24 Navigating Content Creation at Work24:40 Why He Stayed Independent from Heathrow's Brand28:35 The Email That Changed Everything31:38 "Expect a Resignation Letter"34:30 What's next for Mohammad?37:21 The Bigger Mission - Redefining Islam Globally_____________Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations. Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah._____________Follow Sohaib (Host):https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97https://twitter.com/sohaibashraf97_____________Podcast Studio:https://www.dubaipodcaststudio.com/Apply 15% off all services with the promo code "MuslimFOUNDER".
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  When You Stop Chasing Money, Allah Sends It To You | Sheikh Sajid Umar 21.01.2026 1ó 34p

  Sheikh Sajid Umar is a qualified judge, scholar, and educator who has spent the past two decades working with Muslim communities worldwide.He's helped Muslims navigate Islamic principles in modern contexts - from Islamic finance and business to family life and personal development.Sheikh Sajid is also the author of several books, including his commentary on Surah Yusuf as well as his latest work, "A Journey to Success".Follow Sh Sajid Umar:https://www.instagram.com/sajidahmedumar/https://www.youtube.com/@SajidUmarOfficialPurchase "A Journey to Success" https://quillspire.com/products/a-journey-to-excellence-100:00 Introduction02:17 Vision of Ignited Communities03:32 Why We Need an Islamic Alternative05:21 The Legacy After Prophet Muhammad ﷺ06:47 Carriers of the Greatest Legacy08:02 The Three I's of Success: Ikhlas09:45 Living a Paradise-Centric Life10:14 Result vs Purpose13:45 Making Allah Your Purpose17:25 Building Jannah Through Daily Actions19:13 Converting Life Into Worship21:35 Wanting More While Staying God-Centric24:21 Hope for Those Who Feel Lost26:22 Introduction to Ihsan (Excellence)28:42 Following Muhammad ﷺ as the Standard30:40 Worshipping as If You See Allah35:26 Management vs Balance in Life38:22 Value Creation Over Profit40:08 Car Wash vs Mixed Stocks42:32 The Camera in the Office Story43:59 Introduction to Istiqamah46:49 The Daily Grind48:14 Time: Your Greatest Resource50:22 The Journey to Success Book52:17 Rewards of Istiqamah55:01 Excellence in Effort, Not Result59:24 Judging Yourself on Effort1:03:11 Wealth is Ordained, Not Obtained1:05:03 The Saddle Story1:07:14 How Do You Want to Die?1:14:32 The Blueprint Before the House1:16:19 Vision Helps Right Decisions1:19:31 We Have Every Excuse to Succeed1:21:36 The Prophet ﷺ as Master Visionary1:22:54 The Two Bangles Promise1:24:15 Treasures During the Trench1:28:18 Visionary Moves, Not Random1:31:48 The Last Smile1:32:17 Where to Find the Book_____________Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations. Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah._____________Follow Sohaib (Host):https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97https://twitter.com/sohaibashraf97_____________Podcast Studio:https://www.dubaipodcaststudio.com/Apply 15% off all services with the promo code "MuslimFOUNDER".
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  Why Apple Hired This Muslim Convert GENIUS To Teach Islam 06.01.2026 48p

  Peter Gould is a designer and author who has spent over two decades integrating Islamic spirituality with contemporary design.He's the founder of Gould Studio and author of "The Heart of Design," developing frameworks that apply Islamic principles to creative work.His influence extends from designing products for Muslim families to teaching Islamic design concepts to big tech companies such as Apple and Google.Follow Peter Gould:https://www.instagram.com/petergouldart/https://www.linkedin.com/in/petergouldart/https://peter-gould.com/Heart of Design:https://www.theheartofdesign.com/Tales of Khayaal:https://www.talesofkhayaal.com/00:00 Introduction02:55 Peter's Journey to Islam At 2006:40 Visiting Muslim Countries & Islamic Architecture09:30 What Makes Design "Islamic"?11:14 Design for Remembrance vs Distraction14:56 Bringing Islamic Principles to Apple & Google17:26 Implementing Islamic Design In the Corporate World21:03 Lessons from Photographer Peter Sanders22:50 Writing "The Heart of Design"25:58 Heart of Design vs Modern Design28:04 Tales of Khayaal: Building Muslim Media31:17 Why "Muslim Alternatives" Isn't Enough36:39 The Rise of Global Muslim Digital Nomads40:33 Advice for 21-Year-Olds Starting Out44:41 The Taraweeh Melbourne Story47:44 How Peter Wants to Be Remembered_____________Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations. Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah._____________Follow Sohaib (Host):https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97https://twitter.com/sohaibashraf97
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  Israel Is Losing $200M To This Muslim App (And Can't Stop It) 08.11.2025 39p

  Adil Abbuthalha is the Founder of Boycat, an app that has diverted over $200 million from companies supporting Israeli interests.Adil studied at UC Davis, California, before starting his career in Silicon Valley, where he worked at a number of notable tech companies. In 2023, after the ongoing events in Palestine, he launched the boycat app that would put him on government watch lists worldwide. Support Boycat:Boycat VPN: https://boycat.io/vpn/order?via=muslimfounderBoycat Membership: https://www.boycat.io/membershipFollow Boycat:https://www.instagram.com/boycatapp/https://www.tiktok.com/@boycat.iohttps://x.com/boycatapp00:00 Introduction01:46 Life Ambitions Before October 7th04:19 How Gaza Changed Everything06:52 The Dream That Started It All09:08 Why Boycotting Actually Works10:55 What Does The Boycat App Do?12:36 Prophet Musa Inspiration14:00 How The App Went Viral Overnight15:03 What Is The Long-Term Vision?18:15 Getting Fired For Building Boycat19:40 Building For The Dunya vs Akhira 22:20 Advice For People Wanting To Build Tech 23:27 Lesson From The Life Of The Prophet ﷺ 24:45 Israeli Government Tried To Buy The App26:16 Dealing With Negativity Death Threats 31:09 Lessons From The Past Two Years33:53 Biggest Fear: Becoming Arrogant34:49 How You Can Support The Boycat Movement37:24 Final Message: Build Like A Prophet_____________Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations. Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah._____________Connect with Sohaib:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97https://twitter.com/sohaibashraf97
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  What the Bank of England Governor Promised His Muslim Neighbour 22.10.2025 52p

  Mohammed Paracha is a Partner and Head of Middle East at Norton Rose Fulbright, one of the world's largest law firms.He began his career in the early 2000s and has become a pioneer of Islamic Banking.Beyond his law career, he’s also the co-founder of Nester, a regulated Shariah-compliant investment platform in the UK.Earlier this year, Mohammed also completed nearly 10 years of Islamic studies to become a qualified scholar.Connect with Mohammed Paracha:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-paracha-977873b/https://nester.com/00:00 Introduction01:53 Early Days of Islamic Finance in the UK04:33 The Governor of Bank of England Story06:40 Creating the Legal Framework for Islamic Finance07:29 "Golden Age" of Islamic Finance9:37 Why High Street Banks Withdrew from Islamic Finance12:03 The Future of Islamic Banking in the UK16:39 Paracha's Journey into Islamic Finance22:49 Moving from Law to Investment Banking25:24 The Birth of Nester29:42 Fixed Returns and Sharia Compliance Debate34:50 Branding Challenges in Islamic Finance37:53 Biggest Shock Building a Startup39:24 Advice for Aspiring Islamic Fintech Founders45:25 Completing 10 Years of Islamic Studies49:06 Applying Islamic Scholarship to Business_____________Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations. Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah._____________Connect with Sohaib:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97https://twitter.com/sohaibashraf97
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  I Tried Everything for Self-Improvement...Until I Found Islam 17.09.2025 47p

  Thom Defilet is an entrepreneur and revert to Islam from the Netherlands.His path to Islam began through friendships with Muslims and participation in Ramadan while still identifying as an atheist. He officially embraced Islam in 2022, taking the name Rayan - meaning "Gate of the fasting people" in reference to one of the eight gates of Paradise.Connect with Thom:https://www.youtube.com/@thomdefilethttps://www.instagram.com/thomdefilet00:00 Introduction00:44 How the nightclub conversion story went viral02:17 Growing up in the Netherlands and early life struggles04:44 Seeking purpose and self-development journey06:25 Perception of Islam before conversion08:42  Why more people are converting to Islam in the West13:39 Advice for encouraging people toward Islam19:43 The biggest shock of accepting Islam21:53 Moving to Dubai as a Muslim23:19 Balancing luxury and faith in Dubai28:13 First Umrah experience31:59 Learning Arabic and building relationship with Quran37:34 Daily routine and prioritizing Islamic practices40:37 Business ventures and entrepreneurship journey44:27 Advice for young Muslims entering business_____________Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations. Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah._____________Connect with Sohaib:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97https://twitter.com/sohaibashraf97
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  Why Non-Muslims Fought to Invest $2M in This Quran App 27.08.2025 45p

  Shinaz is the founder of Niyyah, an Islamic education app that is transforming how Muslims connect with the Quran.He studied at the London School of Economics before launching his career in consulting and subsequently transitioning into the venture capital world.In 2023, he founded Niyyah, which now has over 70,000 users across 170 countries and has raised over $2m from investors.Download the Niyyah App:https://www.niyyah.app/Connect with Shinaz:https://www.linkedin.com/in/shinaznavas/00:00 - Introduction01:21 - Growing up in India and moving to the UK05:26 - From consulting to venture capital07:54 - Leaving VC to build Niyyah08:43 - What Niyyah does12:03 - Handling criticism about tech and Islam14:37 - Balancing purpose and profit16:55 - Why most investors are non-Muslims20:26 - Why Muslim consumer apps struggle24:17 - Finding product-market fit28:11 - Opportunities in Muslim tech32:26 - Skills needed as a founder37:23 - Future plans with AI42:33 - Advice for connecting with the Quran44:37 - Do you need to learn Arabic?_____________Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations. Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah._____________https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97
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  Ali Abdaal's Business Coach: This Secret Framework Turned $1 into $M's 22.08.2025 1ó 4p

  Hasan Kubba is a business coach and co-author of "The Unfair Advantage." He studied economics at SOAS University before building his career in marketing, startups and entrepreneurship.His book hit #1 on Amazon's bestseller list across multiple categories and is now featured in multiple MBA programs across leading universities. He now helps entrepreneurs and creators become bestselling published authors by securing them book deals, with a 100% success rate, working with the likes of Ali Abdaal.Connect with Hassan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/startuphasan/https://www.amazon.com/The-Unfair-Advantage/dp/178816754600:00 - Introduction01:26 - Hassan's Iraqi Heritage & Journey to London02:29 - Why He Dropped Out of Medicine for Economics05:10 - Discovering The 4-Hour Work Week & Starting His Business07:20 - Meeting His Co-Author Ash Ali (Just Eat's First Marketing Director)12:25 - The MILES Framework: Your Unfair Advantages Audit19:09 - Why Your Postcode Determines Your Success22:37 - Status: The Most Powerful Unfair Advantage26:23 - From Consultant to Coach: The Mindset Shift32:46 - How to Actually Get a Traditional Book Deal36:58 - Becoming Ali Abdaal's First Business Coach40:23 - The Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make47:35 - Why Book Deals Are Like VC Funding54:26 - Personal Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs59:52 - How to Get a TEDx Talk (It's Easier Than You Think)_____________Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations. Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah._____________https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97
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  The PERFECT Muslim Morning Routine (Backed by Barakah & Science) 11.07.2025 51p

  Mohammed Faris is the founder of The Productive Muslim and author of the book "The Barakah Effect." In the mid-2000s, he started the Productive Muslim blog, becoming a pioneer in bridging Islamic spirituality, productivity and personal development. Beyond his writing and speaking career, he's developed frameworks like the "Barakah Culture", which frames spiritual growth alongside worldly achievement. Connect with Mohammed Faris:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammedfaris/https://x.com/MohammedAFarishttps://productivemuslim.com/https://barakaheffectbook.com/00:00 - Introduction 02:07 - What is Barakah? (The Secret to True Productivity)08:04 - Why Hustle Culture is Destroying Your Soul12:56 - Your First Steps to Attaining Barakah.15:40 - How to Invite Barakah Into Your Daily Life18:50 - Habits That Kill Your Barakah.20:56 - The Prophet's ﷺ Daily Routine 25:45 - How to Apply This in the Modern World27:42 - Why Morning Hours Have Special Power29:20 - Building Your Tahajjud Practice (Step-by-Step)31:37 - The Islamic Art of Time Management35:53 - Gardener vs Carpenter: Two Approaches to Life39:07 - Breaking Free From Dunya Attachment42:02 - The 3 Levels of Intention (Niyyah)45:32 - Setting Goals the Islamic Way51:23 - Final piece of advice_____________Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations. Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah._____________https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97
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  $100M CEO: 3 Missing Pieces Killing The Islamic Economy (And The Blueprint to Fix It) 05.06.2025 52p

  Ibrahim Khan is the co-founder of Islamic Finance Guru and Cur8 Capital, a shariah-compliant investment platform.He studied PPE at Oxford University before starting his career as a corporate lawyer, where he gained experience working in private funds.In 2019, after running IFG as a blog, he decided to leave his corporate career to go full-time on the company. Since then, IFG now educates millions of muslims every year, and its sister company, Cur8 Capital, manages over $120m for over 2,500 Muslims across the world Connect with Ibrahim Khan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mibrahimkhan/https://www.youtube.com/@IFGuruhttps://cur8.capital/-----00:00 - Introduction 02:02 - How did you know you wanted go into Islamic Finance? 04:55 - What skillset should you acquire to go into Islamic Finance?07:25 - How important are Islamic qualifications for this field?09:51 - What does a TRUE Islamic Finance system look like? 12:15 - What are the missing pieces of Islamic Economics?15:30 - What are the key gaps still missing in Islamic Finance?18:02 - What’s the importance of payment infrastructure?22:30 - Why is insurance ignored?23:59 - Why are there so many failed Islamic Finance startups?26:57 - Is there a talent problem with Islamic startups?28:24 - What’s the IFG/Cur8 story?32:07 - Why did you raise Venture Capital funding?35:47 - What do most founders get wrong when building startups?38:26 - What gets Ibrahim excited about founders?41:25 - Is there a conflict of interest in building an Islamic company?43:51 - Is there a Quran verse you reflect upon a lot?47:42 - Ibrahim's startup advice for Sohaib49:55 - How can Sohaib improve as a person?51:30 - Sohaib’s best and worst moments at IFG_____________Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations. Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah.----------https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97
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  Palestinian Doctor: I QUIT Medicine To Teach 1M Muslims About Their Faith 01.06.2025 52p

  Abdul Rahman Abbas is a medical doctor and the founder of Pillars, a prayer app used by over a million Muslims worldwide.More recently, he's launched Jibreel, the "Duolingo for Fiqh" - teaching Islamic knowledge through bite-sized lessons.Abdul Rahman is also a pioneer of the Muslim tech community and is known for his "building in public" approach.He’s now left medicine to focus full-time on his tech ventures.Connect with Abdul Rahman:https://x.com/asabbas98https://www.thepillarsapp.com/https://jibreel.app/_____________Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations. Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah._____________00:00 - Introduction 01:36 - Balancing medicine with entrepreneurship06:12 - Pillars app origins11:54 - Building your business in public 14:26 - Why did you decide to go full-time in building?15:35 - Pillars, specialities, and long-term commitment18:36 - What is the Jibreel app?22:07 - Which school of thought are you building for?25:39 - Balancing Islamic tech with scholars' input29:02 - Why Muslims should pay for Islamic Knowledge32:47 - Why Muslims don't want to build for Muslim consumers  35:42 - The need for role models in Muslim businesses37:25 - Advice for wanting to build something whilst in a Corporate job?39:25 - Is entrepreneurship a privileged game?44:23 - Muslims applying for tech accelerators46:42 - Why should Muslims build companies?----------https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97