The Muslim Vibe Podcast
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsJoin host, Salim Kassam in conversation with incredibly inspiring Muslim leaders, who share their ideas and stories on some of the challenges modern Muslims experience. The topics discussed encompass faith, culture, and community issues that are important to Muslims. This bi-weekly podcast aims to provide a space for anyone who wants to stay connected to their Muslim identity and motivated by other Muslims who are accomplishing great things.
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The Holy Quran and the Kinder Egg Analogy (ft. Imranali Khaki and Tahira Mahdiyya) - Ep155
March 05, 2024 12:51 - 1 hour - 133 MBOn this episode, Salim is joined by Imranali Khaki and Tahira Mahdiyya. This duo has been helping families build a better relationship with the Quran. They discuss different ways of engaging children with both individual Surahs and the Quran as a whole by drawing on short stories and verses with practical lessons to learn from. The couple shares practical tips that help cultivate a Quranic spirit in our homes and walk us through their personal journeys with the Quran. Join us on this journ...
What Going Viral Did To My Soul (ft. Mohammad Taher AKA The Airport Guy) - Ep154
January 15, 2024 12:19 - 1 hour - 157 MBSalim speaks to Mohammad Taher AKA The Airport Guy about his journey through engineering and how he quickly became one of the most recognisable faces in the aviation industry. They discuss his childhood, overcoming cultural barriers to chase his dream and the skills he needed to help him progress in his career. Alongside his journey through the world of engineering, his social media following quickly grew, with millions of views across his educational videos about aviation across his soc...
Palestine: What more can we do? (ft. Sheikh Jaffer Ladak & Sayed Ammar Kazmi) - Ep153
December 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBSalim is joined by Sheikh Jaffer Ladak and Sayed Ammar Kazmi on this week's podcast. They discuss current actions being taken such as protests and the BDS movement and importantly their effectiveness in making a difference to the situation in Gaza. They also discuss the current political system and Salim poses the question as to whether modern mainstream politics is effectively broken? Finally they explore what more people can do, from both an Islamic and legal perspective. Reading recom...
Palestine and the systems of oppression (ft. Hasanain Jaffer) - Ep152
December 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThe Muslim Vibe Podcast is back and so is our former host Salim Kassam! It's been almost 8 months since our last episode and two years since Salim was in the hot seat, but we're back in action and plan to publish an episode every 2 weeks (inshallah!). In our first episode back, Salim talks to Hasanain Jaffer, a social justice educator and activist who speaks regularly on racism, white supremacy, imperialism and capitalism. We discuss the injustices taking place in Gaza today in the context...
EP151: Ramadan Reflections With Aliyah Umm Raiyan
April 25, 2023 01:03 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn this enlightening episode, we dive into the heart of Ramadan with our special guest, Aliyah Umm Raiyaan, the author of "Ramadan Reflections: A Journey Through the Qur'an." Join us as we explore the key takeaways from her book, discuss the importance of deepening our connection with the Qur'an, and learn how to make the most of this blessed month. Aliyah shares her insights on self-reflection, personal growth, and applying Islamic teachings to our daily lives. Don't miss this inspiring co...
EP150: Bridging the Gap: Science, Media, and Unity in the Muslim World with Dr. Tareq Al-Suwaidan
April 06, 2023 03:32 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBIn this enlightening episode of The Muslim Vibe Podcast, we talk with the renowned Dr. Tareq Mohammed Al-Suwaidan, a prolific Islamic author, speaker, and businessman. Together, they delve into the harmony between science and Islam, discussing how the two can complement and enrich one another. Dr. Al-Suwaidan shares his insights on the role of media in spreading the message of Islam and how it can be leveraged to promote understanding and unity. Finally, the conversation turns to the prospec...
EP150 Bridging the Gap: Science, Media, and Unity in the Muslim World with Dr. Tareq Al-Suwaidan
April 06, 2023 03:32 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBIn this enlightening episode of The Muslim Vibe Podcast, we talk with the renowned Dr. Tareq Mohammed Al-Suwaidan, a prolific Islamic author, speaker, and businessman. Together, they delve into the harmony between science and Islam, discussing how the two can complement and enrich one another. Dr. Al-Suwaidan shares his insights on the role of media in spreading the message of Islam and how it can be leveraged to promote understanding and unity. Finally, the conversation turns to the prospec...
Bridging the Gap: Science, Media, and Unity in the Muslim World with Dr. Tareq Al-Suwaidan
April 06, 2023 03:32 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBIn this enlightening episode of The Muslim Vibe Podcast, we talk with the renowned Dr. Tareq Mohammed Al-Suwaidan, a prolific Islamic author, speaker, and businessman. Together, they delve into the harmony between science and Islam, discussing how the two can complement and enrich one another. Dr. Al-Suwaidan shares his insights on the role of media in spreading the message of Islam and how it can be leveraged to promote understanding and unity. Finally, the conversation turns to the prospec...
EP149: Two Billion Strong: The Intersection of Islam & Environmentalism (ft. Hamzah Iqbal)
March 22, 2023 03:22 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIn this episode, I speak with Hamzah Iqbal, an environmental activist working for IFEES who has his own podcast where he talks to people about Islam and the environment. We explore the intersection of Islam and environmentalism. We discuss the current environmental crisis, its potential impact on Muslim countries, and the role that submission to Allah plays in promoting environmental stewardship. Our guest explains how being conscious of our actions towards others and the natural world is a...
Two Billion Strong: The Intersection of Islam & Environmentalism (ft. Hamzah Iqbal)
March 22, 2023 03:22 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIn this episode, I speak with Hamzah Iqbal, an environmental activist working for IFEES who has his own podcast where he talks to people about Islam and the environment. We explore the intersection of Islam and environmentalism. We discuss the current environmental crisis, its potential impact on Muslim countries, and the role that submission to Allah plays in promoting environmental stewardship. Our guest explains how being conscious of our actions towards others and the natural world is a...
EP148: Re-Understanding the Holy Quran (Brother Ali Hashimi)
August 09, 2022 21:09 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBIn this podcast, we speak with Ali Hashimi, a scholar & entrepreneur based in New Zealand who works on a variety of social enterprise projects for the benefit of mankind. Alongside various humanitarian projects, his organisation, The Rising Sun, offer a course and app which aims to help Muslims gain a deeper understanding of the Quran. We discuss his projects as well as a deep-dive conversation into some examples of Arabic words and phrases that mean so much more. === Find out more about t...
EP147: Muslim Filmmaking & The Islamic Entertainment Industry (Abrar Hussain)
August 01, 2022 18:30 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBIn this podcast interview, Abrar Hussain tells us about his journey as a British Muslim filmmaker. Abrar has always been interested in film-making and decided to pursue it as a career after studying media at university. His films, 'One Day in the Haram' and 'One Night in Al-Aqsa' have won several awards. His new documentary film 'The Balance' provides a unique insight into the rise of the Islamic entertainment industry, from humble and difficult beginnings to the global multi-billion-dolla...
EP146: Haute Hijab, Muslim Identity & Entrepreneurial Growth (Melanie Elturk)
July 27, 2022 17:47 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBEver wondered what it's like to be a Muslim woman in business? Or how to create a brand that represents both your religious and cultural identity? In this podcast interview, CEO of Haute Hijab, Melanie Elturk, chats with us about her experiences as a hijabi entrepreneur. This is an interesting and insightful interview with a successful Muslim businesswoman. If you're looking for advice on how to start and grow your own business, then don't miss this! === Get 15% off your order from Haute...
EP145: Muslim Creatives & Future of Islamic Art (ft Mustaali Raj)
May 23, 2022 21:50 - 1 hour - 126 MBIn this episode, we speak with Mustaali Raj, a graphic designer and visual artist based in Vancouver, Canada. We talk about his journey into the creative industry, his challenges, and his recent 30 Days of Ramadan NFT project. You can follow Mustaali and his work here: https://www.instagram.com/mraj/ If you have any questions about this podcast or want to join me as a guest, please email [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themus...
EP144: How NFTs, Crypto, and Media will impact Muslim ft: Dustin Craun
May 02, 2022 16:48 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this episode of The Muslim Vibe Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking to Dustin Craun Founder of Beyond Borders Studios and Global Muslim life. In this episode, we discussed crypto, NFTs, and media in regards to how they will impact Muslims in the future. LIKE this video & SUBSCRIBE! Thank you 🙌 --- FOLLOW 👇 Facebook: https://themuslimvi.be/facebookInstagram: https://themuslimvi.be/instagramTwitter: https://themuslimvi.be/twitter © Copyright The Muslim Vibe 2022. --- Send in a...
EP143: How The Future of Crypto & Metaverse Will Impact Muslims
April 25, 2022 10:08 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIn this episode, we speak with Abdul-Rahman Abbas, on how the future of tech like crypto and the metaverse will impact Muslims in the future. LIKE this video & SUBSCRIBE! Thank you 🙌 --- FOLLOW 👇 Facebook: https://themuslimvi.be/facebookInstagram: https://themuslimvi.be/instagramTwitter: https://themuslimvi.be/twitter © Copyright The Muslim Vibe 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themuslimvibe/message
EP142: How To Find A Covert narcissist
April 18, 2022 20:42 - 1 hour - 86 MBIn this episode, we discuss how to spot a covert narcissist. This is obviously a very sensitive subject which is why our guest today wished to remain anonymous. If you need help with this issue please feel free to contact me with the email below. Please be safe and enjoy your day. email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themuslimvibe/message
EP141: A Spiritual Diet (ft. Sheikh Jaffer Ladak & Zainali Panjwani)
April 11, 2022 04:27 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBIn this episode, we discuss the connection between what we eat and our spirituality. Sheikh Jaffer Ladak and Zainali Panjwani provide a deep insight into the Islamic traditions about the food we eat, the impact it can have on our bodies and souls, and most importantly how it can help us get closer to Allah. As it is the month of Ramadan, a month of spirituality but also a time when come together as families and friends to break our fast with food, it’s a great time to be a little more consci...
EP140: It’s Time To Change How Muslims Give Zakat (ft. Ibrahim Khan - Islamic Finance Guru)
April 05, 2022 13:57 - 43 minutes - 80.4 MBWe speak with Ibrahim Khan from Islamic Finance Guru about how Muslims can manage their money better this Ramadan, with a rise in inflation and financial turbulence. We also discuss Zakat and how both Muslim donors and charities should reconsider the type of charitable projects they invest in. Check out the Zakat Calculator here: https://www.islamicfinanceguru.com/smart-zakat --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themuslimvibe/message
EP139: Making The Pillars App (ft. Abdul-Rahman Abbas)
March 27, 2022 15:30 - 36 minutes - 67.7 MBIn this episode, we speak with Abdul-Rahman Abbas, Co-Founder of the popular prayer app, Pillars. Abdul-Rahman shares the origin story behind that app that has swept the Muslim community by storm and become one of the most popular Muslim apps! Follow Abdul-Rahman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/asabbas98?lang=en Download the Pillars app: https://www.thepillarsapp.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themuslimvibe/message
EP138: Rethinking Muslim Orphan Sponsorship (ft. Amna Mirza - Zakat Foundation of America)
March 06, 2022 15:30 - 59 minutes - 109 MBIn this episode, Amna explains how the Zakat Foundation of America is fixing the alarming issue of some orphan children not being sponsored because of how they look. We discuss the topic of how Muslims currently go about sponsoring orphans through Muslim charities, and where we can improve. Zakat Foundation's orphan sponsorship campaign: https://themuslimvi.be/3AyhZo0 Hit me up with your feedback, email me on haseeb[@]themuslimvibe.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp...
Malcolm X: A Legacy of Tawhid (ft. Sheikh Hashim Ali)
February 20, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBIn this episode, we discuss the life and legacy of Hajj Malcolm X to mark his death anniversary. We are joined by Sheikh Hashim Ali, a scholar and dedicated community activist in California. We discuss the impact of Malcolm X and the lessons Muslims can learn from his life, especially his sincerity and belief in Tawhid. Sheikh Hashim is a close friend of Malcolm X's daughter, Quibila Shabaz and was a mentor to Malcolm's grandson. Would love to hear your feedback on this episode, please ema...
EP136: The Power of Poetry (ft. Taher Adel)
February 04, 2022 00:38 - 58 minutes - 107 MBI speak with poet, Taher Adel, about the power of poetry and how this artform can transcend communities. Taher provided an insight into the Islamic and Arabic inspiration behind his poetry. We also discussed the role of London's fried chicken in his journey of poetry. (ps: I forgot to record an intro and outro for this episode!). You can follow Taher on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wordsbytaher/ Please email your comments and feedback to [email protected] --- Send in...
EP135: Using Data to Empower The Muslim Community (ft. Sadiq Dorasat)
December 19, 2021 15:30 - 35 minutes - 64.8 MBIn this episode, I speak with Sadiq Dorasat from Muslim Census. Muslim Census is an organisation that started just 18 months ago with an aim to collate data from the Muslim community to better serve their needs. Recently, Muslim Census made big waves after surveying 40,000 Muslims in the UK about the lack of interest-free student loans and the impact on their higher education. In this episode, we speak about the origin story of Muslim Census as well as the challenges they’ve faced to ge...
EP134: The Muslim Experience in America Post 9/11 (ft. Shahjehan Khan)
December 13, 2021 01:14 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBIn this week’s episode I speak with the host of the new podcast, King Of The World. It is a storytelling podcast which document’s Shahjehan’s life as a young Pakistani Muslim after the events of 9/11. In this episode we speak about the project as well as the identity crisis many Western Muslims experience on the day that changed everything, September 12th 2001… Listen to the King of The World podcast here: https://themuslimvi.be/33dyyt7 Special thanks to Rifelion: https://twitter.com/rifel...
EP133: Moving 'Towards Faith' (ft. Shahbaz Mirza)
December 06, 2021 17:39 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBI speak with Shahbaz Mirza from Towards Faith (formerly Ramadan Legacy Planner), who creates innovative lifestyle products for Muslims to move towards faith, such as guided journals. In the podcast, we speak about practical steps and routines Muslims can perform to gain closeness to Allah - and why Islam is a solution for many of the struggles people face. I managed to catch a world exclusive by accident for a brand new product Shahbaz was wearing a prototype of (super excited about this!). ...
EP132: Finding Allah & Reviving The Heart (ft. Sheikh Javad Shomali)
November 28, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBIn this episode, I speak with Sheikh Javad Shomali about how we can find God in our lives and keep Him. We also discussed Sheikh Javad's new book 'Revival of the Heart: A Collection of 40 Hadith'. Sheikh Javad goes through some examples from the book and we discuss our reflections on them. You can purchase the book here: https://themuslimvi.be/3o44GY9 You can follow Sheikh Javad here: https://themuslimvi.be/310QUfB --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t...
EP 131 - Mental Health = Jihad Al-Nafs (ft. Berak Hussain)
November 21, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBA year ago, a scholar told me that "Mental health is Jihad Al-Nafs, and Jihad Al-Nafs is mental health". In this episode, we unpack this statement with psychologist Berak Hussain. Berak explains the different segments and phases of the nafs and how this links with modern-day understandings of psychology. We also discuss practical examples of how we can navigate the jihad of the mind. Follow Berak on Instagram: https://themuslimvi.be/3wQ5odZ Forty Hadith (Book): https://themuslimvi.be/3cdLU...
EP 130 - A New Chapter (ft. Salim Kassam)
November 08, 2021 23:20 - 59 minutes - 137 MBIt's official - THE TMV PODCAST IS BACK 🥳 We are joined by our new host, Haseeb Rizvi! He speaks with former Chief Editor and Co-Founder of The Muslim Vibe, Salim Kassam. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themuslimvibe/message
Ep 129 - Climbing the Charts (ft. Omar Esa)
June 13, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBPlease consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- Omar Esa's album 'Allah and His Beloved' recently peaked at #3 on the UK Album Charts. This week, our host Salim speaks to Omar, trying to find the answer to the question: "How does a Nasheed album make its way into the top 10?". They talk about his journey into the industry, how he got into music as a young adult and how that brought him closer to his ...
Ep 128 - How To Hold the Media to Account (ft. Miqdaad Versi)
May 23, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBPlease consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- This week, our host Salim speaks to Miqdaad Versi, a member of the Muslim Council of Britain and executive director of the Centre for Media Monitoring. They talk about the work that he has done in those roles, how an interest in the portrayal of Muslims in the news snowballed into an organisation that has and continues to hold the media to account. Miqdaad s...
Ep 127 - How To Save A Life (ft. Fizel Najebat)
May 16, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIt takes five minutes to save a life. This week, our host Salim speaks to Fizel Najebat, champion of the #match4sara campaign. They discuss stem cell donation, dispelling the myths and shedding light on the unfamiliar procedure. Fizel urges us to register, especially seeing as ethnic minorities are far less likely to find matches, and for many a match means the difference between life and death. Visit https://www.dkms.org.uk/register-now to register as a stem cell donor today! -- Learn more a...
Palestine: What can we do to help?
May 11, 2021 12:09 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBThe end of the holy month of Ramadan has seen the global Muslim population's attention being pulled towards the suffering and plight of our brothers and sisters in Palestine as the illegal occupation forces continue their assault and attack on the Palestinian people in Jerusalem, Al-Aqsa mosque and most recently Gaza. Salim sat down with Shamiul from Friends of Al-Aqsa (a UK NGO concerned with defending the human rights of Palestinians and protecting the sacred al-Aqsa Sanctuary in Jerusal...
Ep 126 - Anti-Islam Dutch MP Turned Muslim (ft. Joram Van Klaveren)
May 02, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 56.2 MBThis Ramadan please support TMV's crowdfunding campaign! www.launchgood.com/tmv -- Hating Islam is not a difficult thing to do, especially in today's day and age. This week, our host Salim speaks to Joram Van Klaveren about his journey into Islam. Joram shares his background and his thoughts, as he shares with us how he went from trying to ban Islamic practice to becoming a Muslim himself. -- Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and let us know by giving us 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our podcast is now on You...
Ep 125 - My Story of Tragedy and Hope (ft. Hasnain Syed)
April 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBThis Ramadan please support TMV's crowdfunding campaign! www.launchgood.com/tmv -- Content Warning: Death Sometimes it takes a big change to shake our perspective. This week, our host Salim speaks to Hasnain about his personal struggles with death. He shares how his take on life completely shifted when faced with the death of his son, and later, that of his daughter. They discuss how grief is never predictable, and what we can be doing as a community to help those dealing with troubling times...
Ep 124 - How Muslims Can Move Mountains (ft. Chris Blauvelt of Launchgood)
April 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBThis Ramadan please support TMV's crowdfunding campaign! www.launchgood.com/tmv -- Reflecting on his experience and perspective as a revert, Chris Blauvelt, founder of Launchgood, speaks to our host Salim about the strength of the camaraderie that binds Muslims together. They speak about how Chris discovered Islam as a teenager, why he made a dramatic career change in his 20s (that later lead him to the creation of Launchgood ), and how overwhelmingly strong he found the bond between Musli...
Ep 123 - How We Look At Body Image (ft. Nazia Khatun)
April 12, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBPlease consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- Content Warning: Eating disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts This week, our host Salim is joined yet again by cohost Rukshana as they talk to Nazia Khatun - fitness specialist and founder of Fitness Reborn. Having been an amateur boxer, she shares with us her experience as we broach the topic of mental health (particularly in relation to bod...
Ep 122 - Understanding Malcolm X in the 21st Century (ft. Zaheer Ali)
March 28, 2021 08:03 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBPlease consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- This week, our host Salim speaks to Zaheer Ali, an oral historian and educator and History Editor at Sapelo Square (an online resource on Black Muslim in the US) who has dedicated his career to understanding the enigma that is Malcolm X. In this discussion, they take his story and ideas, breaking them down into bitesize pieces, and showing us how they still ...
Sexual Harassment: An Office Conversation
March 16, 2021 18:12 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBIn light of the tragic murder of Sarah Everard, we were having conversations in the TMV office about sexual harassment and decided to turn on the mics and hit record. Something a little bit different from our usual content, but we think it's time that more people engaged in conversations with one another about the topic to better understand male and more importantly female perspectives on this very important issue. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/them...
Ep 121 - Minarets in the Mountains (ft. Tharik Hussain)
March 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBPlease consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- Reflecting on his travels, author and journalist Tharik Hussain regales us with tales of discovery and adventure, sharing with us the little pockets of Islamic history he has come across on his travels across the globe. Now a travel writer, he speaks to our host Salim about the trips behind his new book "Minarets in the Mountains: A Journey Into Muslim Eu...
Ep 121 - Decolonising Travel Writing (ft. Tharik Hussain)
March 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBPlease consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- Reflecting on his travels, author and journalist Tharik Hussain regales us with tales of discovery and adventure, sharing with us the little pockets of Islamic history he has come across on his travels across the globe. Now a travel writer, he speaks to our host Salim about the trips behind his new book "Minarets in the Mountains: A Journey Into Muslim Eu...
Ep 120 - My Father was Murdered by a Neo-nazi Terrorist (ft. Maz Saleem)
February 28, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBPlease consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- Content Warnings: Violence/Murder, Death of a loved one, Islamophobia This week, our host Salim is joined by co-host Rukshana, as they talk to Maz Saleem about one of the most heartbreaking experiences of her past. Maz tells us about her father, and how he was murdered by a terrorist in 2013. She shares her experience, from dealing with ignorant police ...
Ep 120 - My Father was Murdered by a Neo-Nazi Terrorist (ft. Maz Saleem)
February 28, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBPlease consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- Content Warnings: Violence/Murder, Death of a loved one, Islamophobia This week, our host Salim is joined by co-host Rukshana, as they talk to Maz Saleem about one of the most heartbreaking experiences of her past. Maz tells us about her father, and how he was murdered by a terrorist in 2013. She shares her experience, from dealing with ignorant police ...
Ep 119 - Investing Money in a Halal Way (ft. Khurram Agha)
February 21, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBPlease consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- Investment makes up a big part of our financial literacy, and given how Islam dictates some of our decisions in this domain, it is a conversation that we should be having more. This week Salim speaks to Khurram Agha, founder and CEO of Aghaz Investments, about how to focus on values-based investment, and how following the rules of religion does not have t...
Ep 118 - Productive Muslim: Barakah Culture vs Hustle Culture
February 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBYou can buy Mohammed's book 'Productive Muslim: Where Faith Meets Productivity' here: https://amzn.to/3u3Hgmr -- Hustle culture is a primarily egocentric approach to success that pervaded our everyday lives. This week, our hosts Salim and Rukshana speak to Mohammed Faris, founder of Productive Muslim, about the philosophy of "Barakah Culture". They discuss how the definition of success has become so warped, how to align our productivity with our spirituality, and the steps we need to take...
Ep 117 - Islamic Values vs 'Cultural Fit': Where do we draw the line? (ft. Sadiq Damani)
January 10, 2021 14:29 - 1 hour - 72 MBPlease consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- From drinking culture to finding spaces to pray, navigating customs in the workplace with Islamic values presents many challenges. This week, our host Salim speaks to Sadiq Damani, former CEO of Theodo UK, as he shares his experiences with maintaining his Islamic values whilst maneuvering his way through the challenges of the working world. -- Enjoying...
Ep 116 - Tackling Spiritual Abuse (ft. Danish Qasim)
January 04, 2021 14:11 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBPlease consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- This week, our host Salim speaks to Danish Qasim, founding director of In Shaykh's Clothing, a resource website for those suffering from spiritual abuse. The conversation illuminates and exposes the concept of spiritual abuse, defining the term and highlighting how it has been able to fester in the cracks of our community. Danish pinpoints the structures ...
Ep 115 - Surviving The Bosnian Genocide (ft. Dr Amra Sabic-El-Rayess)
December 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBPlease consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- This week Salim is joined by co-host Rukshana as they speak to Dr Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, professor, educator, and author. They discuss her book, as well as the context and history around it. Her book "The Cat I Never Named" tells the story of the Bosnia genocide from her perspective as a teenager at the time. Touching on othering, resilience, and survival, ...
Ep 114 - Why is Islamic Spirituality Failing in the Mainstream? (ft. Sheikh Javad Shomali)
December 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBPlease consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- Our host Salim invites Sheikh Javad onto the podcast again this week, to discuss The Surrender Experiment, by Michael Singer. They speak on the rise of these non-religious spiritualities, and how they have seen a surge in the mainstream space. They look at the overlap between them and the Islamic ideologies, and yet Islam doesn't occupy the same space, po...
Ep 113 - Yet Another Glass Ceiling: The Challenges of Muslim Mothers in Tech
December 06, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBPlease consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- This week our host Salim speaks to Hawra Milani, who, of the many hats she wears, is a mother, a speaker, and a PhD candidate. They speak about the challenges standing in the way of Muslim women in tech, and how solving them might not be quite as simple as they first seem. Feel free to reach Hawra at [at]hawramilani on Twitter, and [at]drhawramilani on Ins...