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by Sohaib Ashraf
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- 1 weeks ago56 min
The Muslim That Makes Millionaires: This Dua Habit Turned $0 to $10k/mo
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
- 3 weeks ago47 min
The Prophet's ﷺ Lost Ring, Mansa Musa & The African Muslims Who Discovered America (Before Columbus)
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
- 3 weeks ago46 min
Muslim Money Expert: If I Started A Business in 2026, I'd Do This
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
- 3 weeks ago30 min
Pakistani Immigrant to Scotland’s Prime Minister | Humza Yousaf
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
- Apr 21, 20261h 26m
FaZe Apex: The Secret Muslim Behind a $2 Billion Empire
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/
- Mar 10, 202646 min
Muslim Entrepreneur: I Rejected Israel Then Turned $1 into $M's
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".
- Feb 25, 202639 min
Stop Hiding Your Faith at Work (It's Killing Your Career)
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".
- Jan 21, 20261h 34m
When You Stop Chasing Money, Allah Sends It To You | Sheikh Sajid Umar
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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